Westminster College - Blue Jay Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1951 volume:

1957 3am M CENTENNIAL ISSUE Edilor in, Chief . . . . JOHN C. BETZ Business Manager . . . ALLEN OAKLEY Ivestminsler Hall and Chapel, 1854 Every year many students pass through the traditional columns of Westminster Col- lege, not to stop here, but to turn toward greater Challenges which lie in the world ahead of them. For one hundred years Westminster has given to its family knowledge, a knowledge Which is the key to the door 01' world under- standing and peace. We, as college students, are part of a great experiment in learning to understand and respect the thoughts and ideas 01' our fellow men. So as we pass for the last time through theitall white columns of our alma mater, let us be thinking of other people and share with them what we were so for- tunate to learn. Pagc 2 To Westminster College, Dr. William WI Robertson is its founder. As a faithful serv- ant of his Lord, Dr. Robertson realized that if the church was to influence the future leaders of the expanding commonwealth, it must educate those men into whose hands the reigns of government would soon be placed. With eyes of faith, he envisioned a college that would minister both to the minds and souls of men. Very early in 1851 he prevailed on the session of the Fulton Presbyterian Church to establish an educational institution for men Page 3 DR. WILLIAM W. ROBERTSON under the name of Fulton College. The charter for this school being dated February l8, 1851. This is the school which we 110W know as Westminster College. His highest eulogy is to be found in the field of actual achievement, and hundreds of churches in Missouri and elsewhere Will stand as monuments to the memory of his high aims and successful accomplishments. There is 110 name Which we delight more to honor in this centennial issue of the 1951 Blue Jay than Dr. William W. Robertson. JR. , . H ALL President DB. WILLIAM X Page 4 HOMER L. KNIGHT Dean Iltzye 5 eaaege gmwmwm VANCE MOORE Dean of Students Assistant Professor of Economics V ice-President in Charge of Public Relations HERMAN R. SCHUESSLER Business Manager Professor of Accounting i BERNARD P. TAYLOR Page 6 Pagaa 26Wn4 CHARLES F. LAMKIN JOE B. HUMPHREYS Alumni Secretary, Emeritus Alumni Secretary Assistant lo the President SPENCER LANE ROBER 0RwINE Admissions Counselor Admissions lCounselor Page 7 CHESTER ALEXANDER, Ph.B., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology . JENARO ARTILES, Pl1.D., Associale Profexsor of Spanish . DAVID ASH, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Librarian . FRAZIER BAKER, B.A., Instructor of Mathe- malics . CLYDE RAYMOND BARROW, B.A., Inslructor of Physical Education and IWathe- matics . WALTER M. BEATTIE, .13., B.S., B.A., M.A., Instructor of Sociology . WILLIAM W. BLEIFUSS, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Associate ALEXANDER ARTI LES ASH BAKER BA R now BEATTIE BLEIF USS DAHL DAY DRAKE DUNCAN EKSTHOM Prqfessor of Englislz . LEIF C. DAHL, B.A., M.A., Diplome de laSorbonne, Pro- fessor of Romance Languages . CAMERON D. DAY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology . CHARLES GOODLOE DRAKE, B.A., Assistant Professor of Economics . ERIC DUNCAN, M.A., B.D., Director of Chapel and Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion . RALPH E. EKSTROM, B.S., M.A., Instructor of Malhemalics. Pagc 8 GADDIS GIATES GORDON HEImM-xNN Houmnaa HORTON K1 MBRELL LANE LARSEN LETSO N MARCH MINOR SHIRLEY WALTER GADDIS, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry . JOHN A. GATES, B.A., B.D., M.A., Ph.D., Prqfessor of Phil- osophy and Bible . DONALD BISHOP GOR- DON, B.A., M.A., Registrar and Associate Pro- fessor of French and Spanish . ROBERT HERRMANN, B.A., M.A., Director of Glee Club . ROBERT G. HOERBER, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Greek and Latin . DAVID HOR- TON, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Prqfessor of Political Page 9 Science . EUGENE F. KIMBRELL, B.A., M.A., Prqfessor of Physical Education . SPENCER LANE, B.A., M.A., Instructor of English, . HOMER T. LARSEN, B.A., M.A., Professor of Ec- onomics and Business Administration . ROB- ERT J. LETSON, BS. in Ed., M.Ed., Instructor of Education . DAVID D. MARCH, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Prqfessor of History . JOHN T. MINOR, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry. 746 ?mtmfty LORNE K. MCADAM, B.A., B.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology and Education, . JOHN ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, B.A., M.A., Professor of Bible . THOMAS HENRY NAPIECINSKI, B.A., M.A., Instructor of Eng- lish . JOHN W. RANDOLPH, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English . EDGAR RECKARD, .13., B.A., B.D., Director of Chapel and Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion . FELIX EDWARD SHARTON, B.A., B5,, M.L., MCADAM MCQUEEN NAPIECI NSKI RANDOLPH IIECICARD SHA n'mN VARGAS WHITE W INTERS MCPIIEETE ns W EIGLE M.M., Ph.D., Profassor of Germanic Lan- guages and Literature . ESTEBAN VARGAS- VALLES, B.A., M.A., Associate Prqfessor of Spanish . GEORGE V. S. WHITE, B.S., M.S., Instructor of Biology . ROGER WINTERS, B.A., M.A., Charless Professor of Physics . COLIN A. McPHEE'rERs, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Education Emeritus . OTIS MELVIN WEIGLE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Peressor of Chemistry Emerilus. Page 10 The old campus The modern campus W 6517721th C 0!! egg By CHARLES F. LAMK1N Q99 Cmtmnial Ilijiorian On a September day, 1849, the Presbytery of Missouri Was meeting in the Old Auxvasse church, quite unaware that its session that day was foreordained to the most momentous in the history of the Presbyterian church in Missouri. In the course of the deliberations of the Pres- bytery Rev. XV. XV. Robertson, pastor of the Fulton church, moved that the Moderator appoint a committee to con- sider the advisability of memoralizing Synod concerning the necessity of establishing an institution of learning. Fulton Prz'J'byIM'z'an Churrlz The resolution being adopted. the Klodcrator appointed Reverends th XV. Robertson and Wt G. Fell with Elder Preston B. Reed of the Fulton church. No action was taken by the Synod in 1849 or 1850. Dr Robertson, how- ever, induced the Elders of the Fulton church to organize a college. being convinced that When the Synod finally did act that a Hcollege in being, would have priority. February 18, 1851, as a result of Robertsonls insistence, Fulton Col- lege was chartered, it being carefully stipulated in the charter that llin case the college is adopted by the Synodl, the Trustees named in that charter should be replaced in an orderly manner by others chosen by the Synod. The hrst session of the college opened on the first Monday in October, 1851, with Professor Van Doren as its entire faculty. The college building was a two-story frame house standing near where Washington W'est House now stands. HARDLY had Fulton College begun to function when the Synod of Missouri formally declared itself iI1 favor of the establishment of an institution of higher learning under its direction and adopted the famous resolution that iWVe rise up and buildfl Nine commissioners were appointed to inspect suitable sites with directions to report at the 1852 meeting of Synod held at Fulton. Four towns, Fulton, Richmond, Boonville and St. Charles, offered sites and cash donations. On the hrst and only ballot thirty-two of the lifty-seven members of Synod present voted for Fulton. XVithin four months after this synodical action Fulton College ceased to exist and XVestminster College took over; the same buildings being used; the Philologic Society con- tinued its activities uninterruptedly and Professor Van Doren, assisted by N. C. Kouns. composing the faculty. The hrst faculty was composed of William Van Doren, AAL; Rev. Samuel S. llawst AAL; Thomas D. Baird, AAL; and James Smith, Tutor. The first commencement was in Klune, 1855, and at that time the Trustees elected Rev. Samuel S. Laws :15 its first President. President Laws quickly assembled 2111 outstanding faculty including M, M. Fisher, Frederick T. Kemper, William Van Doren, I. T. Hughes and T. P. Barbour, an assistant. President Laws embarked on a campaign for endowment through scholar- ships; four years later his success was proclaimed through the newspapers that the endowment funds of the college amounted to $102,898.78. President Lawsl success was little short of spectacular. XVcstminster's endowment com- pared favorably with eastern schools and its enrollment was fourth in all the colleges of the Presbyterian Church. SAMUEL S. LAWS Page 12 OF outstanding ability as a minister, teacher and administrator President Laws was of a dominating per- sonality brooking no interference. Coming in confiict with the Trustees over matters of discipline, he resigned in the fall of 1861 just as the War between the States broke out. The faculty fell apart; the scholarships tdue to wartime conditionQ became practically valueless, the student body diminished until at time there were probably not more than twentyehve in attendance, yet the college carried on during the whole time of the war. The faculty was reduced to two men, the next year increased to five with a sixth man, designated as Tutor, This appointment in 1863 started the career of John Harvey Scott who was to serve as Professor of AMathematics for sixty-fwe consecutive years, a tenure unequalled in the annals of American col- leges. The enrollment in 1862-63 was only 89. The critical financial situation was recognized by the Trustees and they sought an outstanding man to conduct the affairs of the college; Rev. John Montgomery was elected Presi- dent and served for two years, 1864-65. To add to the woes of the college the Synod of Blissouri was outlawed by the United States military forces because of failure of members to take the oath. and expelled from the General Assembly because its members adhered to the Declaration and Testimony. Its campus and buildings were sold to satisfy a long standing debt. Thus in 1867 iVestminster faced the future without any real endowment; without title to its buildings and campus. For seven years the Missouri Synod existed as an independent body until it joined the Southern Synod. AULD LANG SYNE. Andante moderato. , '1 z 1 . . 1 . 1 . r : . a Dr. Nathan L. Rice was elected President in 1868 and began an energetic campaign to improve the financial position of the college. He established a theological school and, by his ability and personality, attracted in- creasing numbers of students. Dr. Rice was the first president to be formally inaugurated. Dr. Rice was suc- ceeded by Rev. NI. NI. Fisher who served from 1874-77. Financial troubles grew worse; in fact so little were the de- voted professors paid that these seven years were called the ttstarving time . On President Fishefs resignation the Trustees elected an alumnus, Charles C. Hersrnan7 as President of the college and Professor of Greek. During his incumbency the crushing load of debt was largely lifted; the campus and buildings restored to the Trustees; the endowment substantially increased. The enrollment grew and a second eHort was made to induce the northern Synod to join in support of the college. IN JUNE, 1887, Dr. Hersman was succeeded by Rev. William H. NIarquess, then pastor of the Fulton church. Drs Marquess attempted to serve as pastor, teach courses in the Bible and act as President. Such labor was too great even for a man of his strength and energy. He was about to resign when a bequest of about $125,000 from the estate of William Sausser to the college made it desirable that he remain as President until the Sausser estate was settled. Rev, Edward Clifford Gordon Was elected Vice- President and Professor of Bible and became President in 1894. Alarmed over the constantly shrinking enrollment Dr. Gordon resigned in 1897 and for two years Dr. John J. Scam r. g 4- 1. Should auld acquaintance be for- got, Ami, nev- erlgrought to L,.. 4;. a. ,. .. 7.1 -11 t i ' ' 8 ..W Memorial to Dr. Scott Page 13 i 1 . 1' Rice was acting President In the summer of 1899 the Trustees announced the election of Dr. John Henry hic- Crackcnea layman only twenty-six years oldeas the eighth President of the college. While he remained only three years they were momentous ones. He erected two buildingsiscimzw Hall and Re-Union Hall; improved the existing facilities; raised collegiate standards and, most important of all was instrumental in firmly uniting the two Synods in equal ownership and control of the college. Rev. David R. Kerr was the ninth President. Dr. Kerr was a man of a high degree of culture; a devout Christian and a forceful leader and his administration was marked by a decided increase in the student body and a deeply religious attitude in the college. Szimzu' Hall ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1909, calamity befell when West- minster Hall was destroyed by fire. In 1911 the present XVestminster Hall was erected. Soon after President Kerr resigned being followed by Rev, Charles Brasee Boving as the tenth President and the third alumnus to be ele- Vated to that position. Boving insisted on the preservae tion of Westminster ideals and traditions. He built up the enrollment and constantly endeavored to sell lVestminster to each of the supporting Synods. However the burden of the current debt forced him to retire and the Board brought in Rev. E E, Reed as President from Iowa. Dr. Reed was a real financier. He increased the endowment; stlccessfully guided the college through the hrst World XVar; erected Swopr Chapel and in every way proved him- self an able and experienced executive. During the war period Dr. Reed engaged in a money raising campaign under the direction of Rev. NI. E. Nlelvin, more than half a million dollars was obtained. Dre Reed died in August, Swopz Clmprl 1926. Football Action. Page 14 I HE Trustees lost little time in electing Dr. Melvin as the twelfth President. Dr. Melt n directed several other campaigns for endowment With varying success; built the gymmuium, the driveways and landscaped the campus. The depression years of 1930-1-2 forced him to resign and the Trustees turned to another alumnus, ana other layman. and selected Dr. Franc L. McCluer as the thirteenth President. President hIcCluer brought the college out of debt and kept it s a most remarka 1e achievement. He steered the institution through World W'ar II. inaugurated the custom of b inging outstanding men to Wiestminster to give the Green lectures, climaxiuty his labors in this direction when President Truman and Right Honorable Winston Churchill visited our campus NIarch 5. 1946, at which time Churchill delivered his UIron Curtain speech. On Dr. RICCluerjs resignation the Trus- tees were exceedingly fortunate to get Rev. William W, Hall, Jr,, to accept the Presidency who now seems destined to go down in the annals as a builder as well as a great administrator. erl to riglzl: NIISSOURIiS GOVERNOR DONNEI.LY, CHURCHILL, MRS. MCCLUER, PRESIDENT TRUMAN Cymnuximn I'Vaxhington let Houy Second Century Plan 7557. .. The Old Biology Laboralory 664nm The New Biology Laboratory Page 17 TOP ROW OLIVER ABEL 1H, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Clayton; Phi Rho Epsilon, Pres.; Honor List; Honor Roll. RUSSELL B. BANDY, Kappa Alpha; Old Greenwich, Conn: .labberwock y, Pres.; Alpha Psi Omega, Pres. JOSEPH L. BELICH, Sigma Chi; Slamford. N. Y. PAUL BLESSING. Phi Gamma Delta; SL Charles: Phi Rho Epsilon. JOHN K. BORRESEN, Highlanders; Normandy. ROBERT W. anwELL, Beta Theta Pi; SI. Louis: Glee Club; IWUSic Club; Sociology Club; Honor List. MIDDLE ROW THOMAS P. BURTON, Beta Theta Pi; Falls City, Neb. GEORGE E. CATLETT, Beta Theta Pi; Hannibal; Base- ball; W Club. THOMAS W. COLLlNg Beta Theta Pi; Webster Groves. JOE Cnowsorv, Delta Alpha Phi; Fulton. TOM C. CURTIS, Delta Tau Delta; Jefferson City: Glee Club; SCA; Music Club; Jabberwocky; Treasurer Delta Tau Delta. ALLAN J. DHAGER, Highlanders; Fair Lawn, N. J.; Music Club; Secretary Highlanders. BOTTOM ROW NED J. DRAKE, Kingsmcn; Slzelbyz'ille; Mu Alpha Theta; Treasurer Kingsmen. RICHARD L. DUNCAN. Delta Tau Delta; Ferguson; Jab- berwocky; VV, Club. Vice-President; Sgt. at Arms, VicoPresident Delta Tau Delta; Track, Captain; Student Council. Vice-President. RICHARD O. EDWARDS. Phi Gamma Delta; Chicago, 111.; Sociology Club; HW7y Club; .I 1'. Class Secretary- 'lVreasurer; Baseball. BARTLEY DONK FINCH, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Clayton; Glee Club; Baseball; Blue Jay; Columns: IBC. JOHN A. FINDLEY, Highlanders; St. Louis: Track, Capg tain; HW Club; Columns. GEORGE C. FOSTER, Beta Theta Pi; Kansas City; Alpha Phi Omega; Alpha Psi Omega, Secretary-Treasurer; President Beta T heta Pi; Blue Jay. Organizational Director, Business Manager; Columns; Hereditary Marshals; IRC; Mathematics Club; Jabberwocky, Secretary-Treasurer; ODK; Student Council; Stu- dent Faculty Senate; VVhds Who; Honor Roll; Honor List; Tau Sigma Alpha, Historian. Page 18 TOP ROW SAMUEL T. GAY, Delta Tau Delta; Ogden Dunes. Ind : Baseball; Student, Council; Jabberwocky; President Delta Tau Delta. WILLIAM R. GEITZ, Sigma Chi; Websler Grm'es: W Club; Basketball. Captain; Skulls of Seven. WALTER F. GRIESEDIECK, Jn., Beta Theta Pi; Easl SI. Louis. 111; Treasurer Beta Theta Pi; Glee Club, Business Manager; Blue Jay; Sociology Club: Music Club; Alpha Phi Omega. EARL C. GRIFFITH, Mexico. PETER S. GROSS, Phi Delta Theta; Independence: Alpha Phi Omega; Jahherwocky. LONNIE W. IIAMNER, JIL. Delta Alpha Phi; Riclmwml: Treasurer Delta Alpha Phi. MIDDLE ROW WILLIAM T. HANCOCK, Beta Theta Phi; SI. Louis: Track; W Club; Glee Club; YMCA, VicmPresi- dent; Eta Sigma Phi, President; Chi Alpha Omega, President. TOM M. HARTMAN, Sigma Chi; Macon; SCA; IRC; Sophomore Class President; Columns; President Sigma Chi; ODK. ROGERS HEWITT, Kingsmen: Shelbyville. Page 19 MILBUHN llonan, Sigma Chi; Kansas Cily; Phi Rho Epsilon, Secretary; Honor List; Honor Roll; Sewe- Lary Sigma Chi; IRC. 1 . JAMES KELLY, Sigma Chi; SI. Louis; HWW Club; Track. DAVID H. KENDALL. Phi Delta Theta; Granile Cily. 111., President, Phi Delta Theta; ODK, President: Inter- fraternity Council. President; Student Council; Alpha Phi Omega; Sociology Club; Glee Club; C01- unms, Advertising Manager. Business Manager; VVlufs Who; Baseball; Meshman Class President. BOTTOM ROW NIERTON KING. Kappa Alpha: SI. Louis; Junior Class President; Skulls of Seven; Student Council, Secre- tarleH'easurer; Secretary. President Kappa Alpha. KnuL J. KIHCHOFF. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Granile Cily, Ill.; Music Club, President; Glee Club; SCA; His- Lm'y Club; Treasurer Sigma Alpha Epsilon. HARRY L. KLUTTZ, Sigma Chi; Holden; IRC; SCA; Jab- berwocky. CHARLES R. KNOlm. Highlanders; SI. Louis: Phi Rho Epsilon; Honor Roll. WALTER G. KRlEGSHAUSEH, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Claylon; YMCA; Treasurer, President Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Ross E. LILLY, Delta Alpha Phi; Hannibal; Eta Sigma Phi; Chi Alpha Omega; YMCA. 66mm of '57 TOP ROW CLAUDE MASSOT, Delta Alpha Phi: Paris. France: IRC. GILPIN C. MATTHEWS, Highlanders; Beaufort; Student Council; Interfraternity Council; Phi Rho Epsilon; Student Faculty Senate; ths Who; ODK; Presi- dent Highlanders; Honor Roll. JERRY L. MCGnEw, Kingsmen; Beaver, Okla; President Kingsmen; Student Council; Skulls 0f Sex'en; Inter- fraternity Council, Secretary. ROBERT G. MCKELVEY. Kappa Alpha; Unirersily Cily: Columns; Jabberwncky. WILLIAM MCKNELLY. JIL, Phi Gamma Delta; Jewkrson City; President Phi Gamma Delta; Phi Rho Epsilon; Honor List. ARTHUR P. MIDOUIiAS. Scranlon, Pa... Student Council; IRC, President; Debate Club. MIDDLE ROW RICHARD H. MINETREE. .ln., Sigma Chi; Poplar Bluff: Glee Club; IHC: SCA; Student Council; Tau Sigma Alpha; Blue Jay; Chapel Committee. JOHN MOORE. Phi Delta Theta; Claylan. WARREN L. Mosmx, Phi Gamma Delta: Belleville. III..- Pi Kappa Delta; WV Club; Washington Semester; ODK; Wllds Who: Honor Roll; Tennis; Freshman Class Vice-President; Senior Class Secretary-Treas- urer; Debate Team. VVALTEH F. NORRIS. Kingsmen; Kansas City: Debate Team; Alpha Phi Omega, 'h'easurer; Pi Kappa Delta; Columns: Authors Anonymous. iARL UROURKE. Delta Tau Delta; Ferguson: Baseball; W Club; Jabberwocky. JOHN R. PFEIFLER. Sigma Alpha Epsilon; SI. Louis: Basketball; Tennis. Captain; Tau Sigma Alpha. Vice-President; W Club, Secretary-Treasurer; Sociology Club, Secretary-Treasurer; Columns. Ad- vertising Manager, Business Manager, Circulation Manager; IRC; Blue Jay, Fraternities Editor. BOTTOM ROW EDWARD D. PHELPS. Sigma Chi; Omaha, Neb. GEORGE E. HECTOR, Delta Tau Delta; Ferguson, WW Club; Jabberwocky. Baseball, Captain; Senior Class Vice-President. HOWARD S. REID. Phi Delta Theta; Carrolllun: ODK; Phi Alpha Theta; VVhds Who; Tau Sigma Alpha: Student Council. President: Phi Delta Theta Treas- urer; WV Club, Vice-President. WRLTER RA RICHARDS. Sigma Chi; Kansas Cl'ly; Glee Club. JAMES G. RICHTER. Highlanders; SI. Louis: Sociology Club; IBC: Blue Jay; Alpha Phi Omega; Jabber- wocky, President; Alpha Psi Omega; Student Coun- cil. 'Hlmns C. SCHALCHIJN, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Claylon; Glee Club; Track. Page 20 TOP BOW ROGER C. SCHRADER, Phi Gamma Delta; Glendale; JRC, President; Pi Kappa Delta, President; Washington Semester; ODK; Student Council, Sgt. at Arms; Columns; VVhtfs Who; Debate Team. ROBERT A. SHEPHERD, Phi Gamma Delta; Kirkwood; Music Club; Freshman Class, Sgt. at Arms. GRANT M. SMITH, Kappa Alpha; Chicago, Ill. HAROLD B. SPAID, .13., Phi Gamma Delta; New Orleans. La.: President Phi Gamma Delta; Skulls of Seven; Interfraternity Council; Student Council; Chemistry Club. RICHARD S. STARKS, Delta Alpha Phi; Jefferson City; Student Council; V'ice-President Delta Alpha Phi. WILLIAM H. STAnRETT, Hannibal. MIDDLE ROW JOHN C. STEGER, Kappa Alpha; Fulton. JOHN E. STRANGE, Beta Theta Pi; Flossmoor, 111.; IRC; Glee Club; Columns. SHANE J. SULLIVAN, Wichita, Kan; History Club; IRC; Music Club. N. WEBSTER TODD, Phi Delta Theta; Falls Oily, Neb.; Columns, Business Manager; IRC; Glee Club; Stu- dent Council; Tau Sigma Alpha. Page 21 am a; '57 JOHN R. TnANBAnGEn, Bowling Green; Jabberwocky; SCA. Vice-Presidcnt; Eta Sigma Phi, President; Chi Alpha Omega, President. DON R. VANVVYNGAHDEN, Phi Delta Theta; Mexico; Glee Club: Jabhcrwocky; Junior Class, Sgt. lat Arms; President Phi Delta Theta. BOTTOM ROW J AMES W. VOSBURGH, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Kirkwood; lRC: .labborwocky; Music Club; Student Council; Glee Club, GEORGE L. WACHTELL, Kingsmen; Crestwood, N. Y.; Student Council; Skulls of Seven; Senior Class. Presi- dent; Treasurer Kingsmen. CURTIS L. WALLACE, Delta Tau Delta; Jesermn City; Track; ssWs Club; Glee Club; Hereditary Marshals; Music Club; Chi Alpha Omega; Authors Anony- mous; YMCA. TED C. VVETTERAU, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; SI. Louis; President Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Skulls of Seven, President; YMCA, President; Tennis; WNW Club; Tau Sigma Alpha; Blue Jay; Columns. DONALD D. WHEN, Delta Tau Delta; East St. Louis, Ill.; IRC; Jabberwocky; Student Council. LOGAN C. YOUNG, Kappa Alpha; Kirkwood. awn a; '57 Ad MARVIN U. YOUML Bela Theta Pi: Union: Columns. Editor; Vasl1i11gt0n Senwslcr: VVllds th: ODK: Basketball: Glee Club: Dehalv Team: 'lW'vasurcr Bela Theta Pi: Honor Hull. SENIORS NOT CHARLES H. ARGAST, Kingsmcn; St. Louis. EDMUND H. BLUM, JR., Beta Them Pi; Clay- ton; Sophomore Class Sgt. aL Arms; Track; WNW Club. ELWOOD BRAY, Kingsmen: Riverside, R. I. JEFFERSON L. CAIN, Highlanders; Poplar Bluff; IRC; Blue Jay. EDWARD Cox, Bela Them Pi, Kansas Cily. ALLAN CRAIG, Delta Tau Delta; Tulsa, Okla. GUSTAV V. DUPEZA, Fallon. JOHN GRAHAM, Beta Theta Pi; Clayton. ALFRED GUIJARRO, Mexico D.F., Mercico. CHARLES R. HAMILTON, St. Louis. NOLAN F. HENAGE, Mexico. JOHN W. MACCARTHY, Beta Theta Pi; SI. Louis. WILLIAM F. MARTIN, Troy. MARLIN l. ZWICKY, Phi Gamma Delta: Neenah, 111.st Vashingl0n Semester; Phi Alpha Theta; 1V1usic Club: Inc: Blue Jay. PICTURED EVAN L. MOSER, Phi Gamma Delta; Belle- rille, 11L; Debate Club; Pi Kappa Delta; Honor Roll; Honor List; Sophomore Class Sgt. at Arms. HERBERT PRONGAY, Delta Alpha Phi, James- Iown, N . Y. JOSEPH W. RHEA, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; St. Louis. JOHN R. RICHARDS, Sigma Alpha Epsilon: University City. ROBERT K. HITTERBUSCH, Delta Tau Delta; Richmond. RICHARD 0. SCHARLI, Highlanders; Oak Park, Ill. HOYT A. SHOTWELL, Fulton. RODNEY W. SMITH, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; St. Louis; Skulls of Seven; Sociology Club. W ILBUR R. STAHR, Fulton. ELMER F. T ANZBEBGER, Highlanders; Lemay; Baseball; Skulls of Seven; IRC; Sociology Club; Vice-President Highlanders. Page 22 66cm; of '52 CHAnLEs ABEL Sigma Alpha Epsilon CAMAK BAKER Kappa A lpha ROBERT BERGER Kappa Alpha JACK BLACKWELL PETER BRASHEARS Phi Delta Theta THOMAS CARHENS Kappa Alpha Page 23 FRANK ARMSTRONG Phi Delta Thela J OHN AULD Kappa A Ipha LOUIS BEALER Highlanders EDWARD BEARDSLEY Phi Gamma Della ALVIN Brass Della Alpha Phi JOHN BETZ Sigma Alpha, Epsilon EDMUND BLUM Bela Theta Pi JAMES BOWER Phi Della Theta ROBERT BU RTON Bela Theta Pi JEFFERSON CAIN H iglz lunders DAVID CHABLSON PI: 1' Delia Theta WILLIAM CLEVELAND Sigma Chi NORMAN COMEn K ingsmen ALBERT Cnoss ROBERT CORNWELL Kappa A lpha Della A Ipha Phi WILLIAM DAVIS H ighlanders RICHAnD DILLINGHAM Bela Theta Pi JOHN DEWOLF Della Tau Delta DAVID EBERHARDT K ingsmen CARL ENGLEHARDT Phi Delta Theta RUSSELL ELSEY K ingsmen VIRGIL FITTJE Phi Della Theta JAMES GARDNER Highlanders WILBUR FOSTER WILLIAM GILLASPIE Kappa Alpha JOHN GRAHAM Bela Thela Pi RICHARD GLENN Sigma A lpha Epsilon RICHARD HART Delta Tau Della THOMAS HERNDON Della Alpha Phi JAMES I'IEDGES Bela Theta P i Page 24 RAYMOND HILGEnT Sigma Chi RONALD HUDEC Delta Alpha Phi THEODORE JOHNSON Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROBERT K ERR Kappa A lplza BRAINERD LATOUHETTE Phi Gamma Delia JOSEPH MCDAVID Bela Theta Pi Page 25 WathZ STANLEY HOFFMAN Sigma Ch I' HAROLD HORTON PAUL ING Della A Ipha Phi ROBERT JACOBSMEYER Phi Gamma Della JOSEPH JONES Phi Gamma Delta J ACK JONES Phi Della Theta WILLIAM KRUEGEH Bela Theta Pi ADOLPH KUHLMAN Phi Gamma Della HARRY MATEHNF. Sigma Chi ROBERT MCBEE Della Alpha Phi BERNARD MCILHANY Bela Thela Pi DAVID MINAHD Phi Gamma Della glean cf '52 JOSEPH MONNIG Sigma Chi EVAN MOSER JOSEPH Momm PIII Gamma Delta Pl! 1' Della Tilda ARTHUR NICHOLS Phi Gamma Della Mummy PETERSON JOHN PAINTIN Sigma Ch 1' RICHARD REILLY Bela leela Pi LEO RICKIIOFF Sigma Alpha Epsilon SCOTT RHOADES Phi Della Theta JACK RYAN Sigma Chi WILLIAM SHERMAN THOMAS SHIELDS Della Tau Della RA YMOND SMALLwoon DAVID ST! NSON Phi Della Tllela JOHN STEINBECK Phi Gamma Della CLMER TANZBERGER Highlanders WILFRED TYAU Highlanders FRANCIS TAYLOR Phi Gamma Della Page 26 RICHARD VEusnn Della Alpha Phi CARROLL W ETZEL Sigma Alpha Epsilon, GERALD BLACKBURN H ighlanders T ED BRUDNIAK Kappa Alpha ARNOLD BRYSON K appa Alpha LAWRENCE COOPER HERBERT CORRELL K ingsmen CLAUDE CURTICE S igma Chi HARRY DANGERFIELD Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROBERT DAUBER Delta Tau Della J AMES FORSEN K appa Alpha Page 27 J UNIOBS NOT PICTURED CARL FRISINA Kappa Alpha JOHN GURY Delta Tau Della DAVID HEMENWAY Beta Theta Pi, JAMES HOWEB'I'ON Sigma Alpha Epsilon JOHN J ENKINS Bela Theta Pi WILLIAM KJCNNEY Delta Tau Delta RICHARD LONG Highlanders DAVID MCCALLUM Delta Tau Della, JOHN OAKLEY Delta Tau Della LOUIS OTT Phi Delta Theta aha a1; '52 MILTON err Phi Gamma Della RAYMOND WATSON Beta Them Pi JOHN WOOD K a 1; pa A lplm EDWARD ZIMMERMAN Phi Gamma Della J OHN PATTERSON Kappa Alpha BUD PRESNELL Phi Della Theta, H ARLAN R ADINSKY H ighlanders WILSON RHOTON Della Alpha Phi DAVID SILKINER Kappa Alpha WILLIAM STAATS Kingsmen, WILLIAM TALLMADGE Kappa Alpha PEARCE YOUNG Beta Theta Pi 66an '53 WILLIAM ARNOTT FRANK ARTILES GENE BAHBOUB CHARLES BEECH RICHARD BEXTEN H ighlunrlers Phi Gamma Della LAWRENCE BURTCHBY GARET BROS JOHN CAMERON ARTHUR CHANDLER J OEL CHETLAIN Phi Gamma Della Della Tau Della Phi Gamma Della Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Bela Thela Pi DANIEL CRAIG RICHARD CRAIG ROBERT CRAGHEAD ROBERT CRAM FRED DANNOV Bela Theta Pi Phi Della Thela Phi Delia Theta Phi Gamma Della l I ighlanders JOSEPH DAVIDSON NELSON DEARMONT LEE DENNER DONALD EHRHARDT OWEN FLOYD Sigma Chi Phi Delta Theta Delta Tau Della Sigma Chi Sigma Chi Page 28 664w av! '53 LEE FOWLER CHARLES GAINES DUDLEY GrILLASPY RAYMOND GOULD HERBERT GnEEN Bela Thela Pi K ingsmen Phi Gamma Della Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon JOHN GROSS OTTO HAGEMANN JOHN HALL ROBERT HAMHICK DAVID HART Phi Gamma Della Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Sigma Ch 1' $, ALVAH HEIDEMAN DAVID llmzmn pHILLIP Hocmcn PAUL Hon ROBERT HOFFMAN Phi Gamma Della Sigma Alpha Epsilon Phi Gamma Della K ingsmen Bela Thela Pi SAMUEL ING NIERLE JACOBS R0131ch JOHNSON JOHN KLEIN JOHN KRUGH Della Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Chi Page? 29 666cm a; '53 DONALD LEFMAN Della Alpha Phi JACK NIARSHALL Sigma Alpha Epsilon THANE OLSBY Bela Thela Phi KENNETH Poos Phi Della Thela DEAN M Mzms Phi Della Thela ROBERT MEIER Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROBERT OLSON Della Tau Della JOHN PYLES Sigma Alpha Epsilon l'lAINES MALONE Phi Gamma Della ALFRED MEYER Phi Delta leela HARRY OVERTOOM Phi Gamma Delta DONALD BOOKS JERRY NIARCUM Della Alpha Phi MARION MITCHELL Della Tau Della KARL PIEPER Phi Gamma Della FRED SCHEBMES Phi Della Theta FHANK NIARRIOTT Delta Tau Della HARVEY NIFFEN H z'ghlanders Lows PLAGAKIS Sigma Chi NORMAN SCHLANKER Kappa Alpha Page 30 ROBERT SCHROEDER Sigma Alpha Epsilon THOMAS SWENDSEEN Della Tau Della IIARBY SCHWEPPE Phi Gamma Della WILLIAM SWOPE Phi Della Theta JOHN SOMES Plz 1' Gamma Della JA MES TAFT 66mm of '53 J ACK SPANGENBERG WM. STUCKENBERG Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon, J AMES TRASK JESSE Tnownn II igh landers WAYNE WALTER Phi Gamma Delta DARREL WILSON Phi Gamma Delta Page 31 ROBERT VVATKINS Beta Theta Pi J OHN WORLEY Sigma Chi ROBEHT VVEIHE Delta Tau Delia CALVIN YECKEL Sigma Alpha Epsilon DAVID WELSH DAyIn WICHMAN Phi Gamma Della PI Gamma Della NORMUNDS TUPURINS OTIS YOUNG Special Student Bela Thel'a Pi K ingsmcn 65mm cf '53 SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED VINCENT ALLEN RICHARD LOCKTON Delta Tau Delta Phi Della Thela JACK ANDERSON WILLIAM, MCCUE Bela Theta Pi Delta Tau Della lAMES ANDINC DAVID MIDDLETON Kappa A lpha HERBERT M ONK CHARLES COLLINS Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha DAVID ODELL Delta Tau Delia DONALD FIENE Beta Theta Pi DONALD PETERS w S igma Chi DAVID P LORENCE nghlanders B ENJ AMIN ROLL ERT Bela Theta Pi JOHN GAEBE Delta Tau Delta J OSEPH SCHINDLER V INCENT GAY RICHARD STILL Delta Tau Della Sigma Chi GLENN GORE WILLIAM SULLIVAN Della Tau Della Delta Tau Della FRANK GREGORY RICHARD TOMPKINS Beia Theta Pi, H lghlanders J OHN WELLS CHARLES IIAMP Kappa Alpha Della Tau Della KENNETH WHITEHEAD JAMES JOHNSON Delta Tau Della CEIARLES JULIER RICHARD WINKEL ngsmen Kappa Alpha Page 32 ROBERT ADAMS Bela Them Pi RANDALL Anan Phi Della'Thela RONALD BARR Phi Della Thela JOHN BARRY PII 1T Gamma Delta KanE BOLDT Phi Delia Theta ROBERT BOWLES Sigma Alpha Epsilon, THOMAS BROWN Sigma Chi RAYMOND CALKINs Phi Della Tllela ADRIAN CARR VVILLJAM CARROTHERS Sigma Alpha Epsilon JOHN COONEY Sigma Alpha Epsilon, THOMAS DAVIS Phi Della Theta GEORGE ELLIOTT Sigma Alpha Epsilon, DAVID ERICKSON Delta Tau Della Page 33 66am of '54 RAIMER BALTZELL Sigma Alpha Epsilon CHARLES BARBER Phi Delta leela TEE JAY BIERMACHER Sigma Alpha Epsilon DAVID BINGHAM Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROBEHT BROWN Kappa A lpha DAVID BROWN Sigma Chi Tums CALLIS Phi Delta Thela .I EHRY CANTRELL GEORGE CHAPMAN Delta Tau Della WILLIAM COOK Phi Della Theta GlERALD DIXON Kappa Alpha WILLIAM DUDLEY K ingsmen N ORMAN ESHLEMAN H ighlanders J A MES FILLING Highlanders STANLEY GELBACH Phi Gamma Delta JOHN GERRISH Kappa Alpha VERNON HILL Phi Gamma Delta WM. HOFFMEISTER Phi Delta Theta J OHN KIENZLE K ingsmen RICHARD KRABBE Kappa Alpha THOMAS LANSCHE Sigma Chi ROBERT LARSON Delta. Tau Della JOHN MCALISTER Delta Tau Della JOSEPH MCKINNEY Sigma Alpha Epsilon DAVID MAXWELL Phi Gamma Della VERNON MICHAELSON Kappa Alpha J OSEPH MOSELEY Della Tau Delta DAVID NEUMAYER Kappa Alpha ROBERT HALL Kappa Alpha PLOBERT HENDRIX Phi Delta Theta EDWARD H OOPER LYMAN JANNEY Phi Gamma Delta BOBT. KHIEGSHAUSER Sigma Alpha Epsilon JAMES KUNKEL Phi Gamma Delta EDWARD LOVE Phi Gamma Delta JOHN MACCREADY Phi Gamma Delta GIBSON MARTIN Sigma Alpha Epsilon EDGAR MATTSON Kappa Alpha MACON MILLER Sigma Alpha Epsilon THOMAS MOORE Phi Della Theta AnVIDs OLINS H i gh landers JAMES OSBORN Sigma Alpha Epsilon Page 34 L. OZENBERGER Phi Della Thela JACK PERRY Della Tau Della EDWARD PRESNELL Phi Della Theta WILLIAM REHG H igh Ianders ROBERT SALTSMAN Sigma Alpha Epsilon DERALD SCOTT WILLIAM SKEELE Sigma Alpha Epsilon RICHARD SMITH Delta Tau Della JAMES STEPHENSON Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROBERT STnANo Delta Tau Della JOHN SWAN Kappa A lpha DALE SWANSON Bela Theta Pi LAWRENCE THAnP Phi Gamma Della RICHARD UHRMANN Page 35 WILLIAM PFEIFLER Sigma Alpha Epsilon JOHN POWELL Phi Delta Theta FREDERIC RICE Kappa Alpha ROBERT RUBRIGHT Sigma Alpha Epsilon BYRAM SHANNON Phi Gamma Della RUSSELL SIMS Sigma Alpha Epsilon HAROLD SPARKS Sigma Alpha Epsilon ROLAND STAHR Phi Gamma Delta ROBERT STUFFLEBAM Delta Tau Delta ROBERT SUTTON Highlanders Mlcth TCHOUKALEFF Sigma Alpha Epsilon VVlLLIAM TEDmCK ROBERT V OLZ Phi Delia Thela HARRY WALLACE Delta Tau Della em a; '54 ALLEN WARREN Ph 1' Gamma Della RICHARD VEILAND RICHARD WAmmN Phi Della Theta Phi Gamma Della GORDON VVILSUN Bela Theta P1 JOHN WOODYARD Sigma Alpha Epsilon WILLIAM VVOEHLER P11 i Gamma Della FHESHMEN NOT PICTURED STANLEY BRENNER Della Tau Della SIDNEY COOKE Phi Delta Theta DONALD DIETZ Phi Delta Theta LOUIS HARRIS HERBERT IRWIN Beta Thela Pi RICHARD KISSLING Highlanders ROBERT MCCOY Bela Theta Pi EDGAR PIETZSCHKE TARLTON PITMAN H ighlanders KENT TAYLOR Kappa Alpha Page 36 The Old Kappa Alpha Lounge ?zatmm'tc' e W m 0 L a u 6 D a l n m a C :m P n r e d O M e h T .795? gem 7km F96 Bela Theta Pihi 839 Alpha Delta of Beta Theta Pi was not only the first chapter of any fraternity on this campus, but was the first Chapter of any fraternity established west of the Mississippi River. The Chapter was installed on March 5, 1868, only 17 years after the founding of Westminster. Alpha Delta's early years were difficult. Many times the chapter was about to cease Operation. In 1871, an Alpha Delta alumnus had to come back to W estminster after school had commenced to initiate four men in order that the chapter would not disintegrate. Throughout its history the chapter has main- tained a proud record. In athletics the chap- ter has been especially proficient. For five Alpha Della Chaptere1868 years, 1916-50, the chapter won the Athletic Supremacy Trophy. This year Alpha Delta was represented on every varsity athletic squad. In intramurals the chapter won the basketball plaque and tied for the swimming and baseball championships, but lost in the play-olfs. The chapters greatest contribu- tion to the athletic world is Frank Saucier. Recently the chapter has undertaken renovation of the house. J ust before Mothers Day the members pitched in and completely redecorated the first floor. Alpha Delta has a long, rich heritage and history behind it, and from all indications the future looks equally as promising. Page 38 OFFICERS President . . . . . . . EDMUND H. BLUM Vice-Fresident . . . . . J ACK F. J ENKINS Secretary . . . . . . . J OEL CHETLAIN Treasurer . . . . . . RICHARD M. REILLY From row: J STRANGE, RI YOUNG. T. COLLINS W. GRIESEDIECK, J. MACCARTHY, MRs MYERS, G. FOSTER, T. BURTON, R. BRIDWELL, E BLLIM, E. CATLETT, E. Cox, W7. HANCOCK Middle row: B. ROLLERT. R, DILLINGHAM, D. CRAIGV R. BURTON, D. HEMENWAY, P. YOUNG, R. WATSON, B Mc- 1LHANY.J.JENKINS. W. KRUEGER. D FIENIC. J. ANDERSON. L. FOWLER. O. YOUNG, J. GRAHAM, J. HEDGES Back row: T. OLSM', R. HOFFMAN, R. ADAMS, R. WATKINS, R MCCOY, G. Wusox. D. SWANSON, LAIN, R. REILLY H. IRWIN, F. GREGORY, j. Cm Pug! 30 zeita ,4W Pa Della Alpha Phih1931 A twenty-year history of this local fra- ternity can be traced from the The Town Club, 1931, meeting in a basement room of the gym, and Delta Alpha Phi, 1950, meeting in its comfortable house at 321 W. Seventh St. Thus in 1931, a group of unaffiliated men were called together and association was sug- gested. Shortly thereafter, The Town Club was formally recognized. It is interesting to note that Coach Kimbrell, a Kappa Alpha, was of valuable assistance in the early life of the Club. That sense of interfraternal spirit remains today within the present organiza- tion. In 1933 for unrecorded reason, the name became tThe Barbariansf probably as the result of over-emphasis on early European History Classes. And history was written that year by the Barbarians. Practically every major student oHice, including the delegate to the National Student Federation of America was held by them. The recorded past 01. Delta Alpha Phi tends to prove a concept that the best way to be a good fraternity member is to first be a good W estmiuster man and as such you will contribute to your college, your fraternity and yourself. The Drosten Award for 1950 rests on the mantle of Delta Alpha Phi as evidence of this concept. For the year ending in January, 1951, the English Scholarship Trophy was awarded to Delta Alpha Phi on the basis of am 86.95 average. It was a 2.4 lead on the runner-up. Page 40 Pres idenl Vice- Pres idenl Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS BOB MCBEE RICHARD STARKS PAUL ING BOB CORNWELL Front row: L. HAMNER, P. Ixc, R. MCBEE, j. Ckowsox, R. STARKS 31111111! row: R LILLY, R HI'DICC, R. CORNWELL, S. INC Bark row: R. VERSER, D. LEFMAN, C. MASSOT, J. KIARCUM Page 41 Zeta 7aa 2am Delta Tau Deltail 858 On December 2, 1939, the renowned Yorke House officially became Delta Omicron Chap- ter of Delta Tau Delta. Years of high achievement, especially in scholarship, mer- ited this honor. During the first ten years 01' its existence, the name of the chapter appeared on the George H. English Scholarship Trophy no less than five times, and scholarship continues to occupy a high position in the chapter. Another aspect of Delta Tau Delta is the social life. Its formal dances are always among the best and the Vic dances always thrive on the spirit of fellowship of the friendly Delts. Motheris Day is another highlight of the social whirl, especially for the mothers, who take over the Shelter for one night and are serenaded by the brothers. Delta Omicron Chaptere1939 Athletics hold a place of importance in Delta Tau Delta. Winning intramural ten- nis and track and tying,r for first in softball, the Delts, With good showings in other sports, have kept up their iine athletic record. This year they also have captains of the track and softball teams and several men from the Shelter participate on the various varsity teams. Delta Tau Delta realizes that if it were not for Westminster, there would be no frater- nities here. Therefore, service to the alma mater is one of the main aims of Delta Tau Delta, and its members participate in the various school activities. W'alking into the Shelter. a Visitor is met by a firm hand and a big grin, which typify the Delts and assure you of their warm hos- pitality. Page 42 OFFICERS President . . . . . . . J . LEE DENNER Vice-Presidenl . . . . . . JOHN GURY Secretary . . . . . . . . BILL MCCUE Treasurer . . . . . . . J OHN DEWOLF Front row: RJ GAEBE, JJ GURY, T. SHIELDS, A, OAKLEY, 1C. OyRoURKl-l. C XVALLACE, DJ DUNCAN, KIRSJ LIND- STROM, T. GAY, N. RECTOR, DJ VVREN, 'lx. CURTIS, B. RITTl-ZRBUSCH, A. CRAIG, S. KENNEY Rfiddlr row. 1'. MARRIOTT. BJ STUFFLEBAM, S. BRENNER, M. MITCHELL, J. MOSKLEY, K. W'HITEHEAD, B. MCCUE, L. DENNER, B. SULLIVAN, G. CORLJ. SCHINDLER. BJ WEIHE,'1X SWENDSEEN, V. ALLEN. D. MCCALLUM Bade row: J. DEXVOLFV V. GAY, J XICALISTER, JJ P13RRY,DJ ERICKSON. B. LARSON. D SMITH. B. STRAND. H. XVAL- LACE, B. CHAPMAN, D. HART, D. O'DELL. C. HAMP, B, OLSON, G. BROS Page 43 Wagelcmdm Highlandersel920 In September 01' 1920, another social 01'- ganization appeared on Westminsters cam- pus. Under the supervision of Mr. Lincoln Barker, one of the faculty members, the men living in Reunion Hall formed the fraternity that is known today as the Highlanders. High 011 the hill overlooking Westminster Avenue stands Highlander House, like a Citadel. The I'lighlanders, known as the laddiesf, maintain Scottish rites and tra- ditions. Since its founding, the Highlanders have stressed uWestminster Spiritii as well as the many other phases of fraternity life. A lad- dieis first duty is to Westminster, and then to the Highlanders. Along with W'estmin- ster spirit, scholarship, athletics, and social life are stressed at Highlander House. In athletics, the Highlanders have always been represented on the varsity teams. In intra-mural events, they are and have been strong contenders for the coveted Champion- ships. In the past the Highlanders have W011 many of the plaques given to the champion- ship teams. In scholarship, the Highlanders have always ranked high. At the end of the last semester, the Highlanders placed second in line. Every year, every laddie and his lass look forward to the annual Harvest Party, held in the fall. After all of the decorations are taken down, there is a sigh of relief. but the next Harvest Party is eagerly awaited. Along with the Christmas and Spring formals, there are numerous other social functions. Page 44 OFFICERS Presidenl . . . . . . . DICK SCHARLI Vice-Presia'enl . . , . . . BILL DAVIS Secretary . . . . . . . . JIM GARDNER Treasurer , . . . . . HARVEY NIFFEN Sergeant at Arms . . . . . FRED DANNOV From row: J. PITMAN, R. KlssmNc, W TYAU, J. CAIN, G. MATTHEWS, MR5. HAMLIN, E. TANZBERGER, R. SCHARLI, R. Loxc7 R. KNORR, G. HARBOUR Back row: R. TOMPKINS, J. BORRI-ZSEN, J. FILLING, J. TRASK, J. GARDNER, W. R5110, D. FLORENCE, W. DAVIS, H. NIFFEN, B. SUTTON, J. RICHTER Page 45 KW 51W Kappa Alphaw-1865 The Kappa Alpha Order was founded at XVashington College, Lexington, Virginia, in December 1865. General Robert E. Lee supplied the necessary spirit of goodness and high principles on which the Order was built. High Ideals, Christian Doctrines, Hospi- tality, and Friendship have always been the guiding principles of the Kappa Alpha Order. The W estmiuster College chapter of Kap- pa Alpha, Alpha Eta, which is celebrating its sixty-first year on the campus is known over the campus for its friendship, companionship, and hospitality. Their housemother, Mrs. Montie Simmons, a typical southern belle, exemplifies these qualities and serves as a real mother for each of the men. In athletics, Kappa Alpha always has a strong team in the various intramural con- summate t Alpha Eta Chaptere1890 tests, and many of their men can be found 011 the rosters 0f the varsity teams. One of these is Dave Silkiner who was starting center on the Blue Jay basketball team. The gracious colonial house is the scene 01' some of the finest social events held 011 the campus, including their Christmas, pledge, and Spring formals, a HSpeak Easyn party, and numerous Vic parties. A new addition to the KA family this year is Winston, their English Bull pup, who is named after the most famous campus visitor from across the Atlantic. Many alumni have left the portals 0f the Southern mansion since that day in 1890 when Kappa Alpha came to Westminster, but the friendship and hospitality which the founders brought with them lives on. Page 46 OFFICERS President CAMAK BAKER Vice-Presidenl . . J IM FORSEN Corresponding Secretary . . . . BOB K ERR Treasurer BOB MCKELVEY Front, row: D. SII.K1NER,J. SWAN,J. AULn, T.BRUDNIAK,R. MCKELVEY, W.G1LLASPIE, MRS. SIMMONS, R. BERGER, R. RANDY, G. SMITH, J. STEGER, A. CROSS, M KING Middle row: J. ANDING, R. KERR, R. KRABBE, G. DIXON, W. TALLMADGE, J. XVOOD, R. BROWN, 0. HAGEMANN, J. WELLS, C, BAKER, R. HALL, N. SCHLANKER Back row: V. MlanELsoN, E. MATTsoN, D. NEUMAYER, J. FORSEN, A. BRYsoN, J. PATTERSON, F. RICE, R. WINKEL, T. CARRENS, HA 310NK,J GERRISH Page 47 Kenyatta: Kingsmen-194i6 A record of growth and achievement has marked the history of Lhe Kingsmen since its founding at VVestmiuster College in 1946, where it found its first home at McKee Hall. it was a year after the Kingsmeu received their house that an alumni organization was formed. This organization 110w participates actively in organizational activities and holds semi-amlual meetings. In 1948 they arrived at a momentous milestone by being place on a permanent basis through incorporation. The Kingsmen are well known for their traditions. They have proven that an 01'- ganization need not be Old to establish lasting and interesting traditions. An organization based on high ideals easily develops traditions in its early years. The Kingsmen have made a good showing in extra-curricular activities. Its members are encouraged to participate in the various organizations on the Westminster Campus. The Field of intramural athleticg also receives an active and interested parti- cipation by the Kingsmeu. The Kingsmeu have always shown an active interest towards the advancement of Westminster College. The organization has always been cooperative with the college and has aided in the building of the new library by pledging a thousand dollars towards its construction. Page 48 President Vice-Presideni Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS JERRY MCGBEW GEORGE W ACHTELL DAVE EBERHABDT GEORGE WACHTELL Front row: T. PHELPS, D EBERHARDT, J. MCGREW, XIRS. DAVIDSON, G. XVACIITELL, R. ELSEY, N, DRAKE Jlliddlr row: P. HOE, A. GUIJARRO. J. KIENZLE, W. NORRIS. S. ZENIAN, C. GAINEs N. Comm, W. DUDLEY Bark row: R. HEWITT. J. MONNIG, W. STAATS. J. ARGAST Page 40 pk 366m 74m Phi Delta Thet avert 848 The history of Missouri Beta of Phi Delta Theta began October 27, 1880, when its Char- ter was granted by the national convention of that year and it has been a continuous, illus- trious episode in the annals of the college ever since. In l925 when President Reid offered to lease property to the fraternities to build on, the Phis were the only ones in a financial position to take advantage of it and therefore had first choice of location and picked the site Of their present house at 500 tVestminster Avenue, which was made possible by the un- tiring work of Fat Whitlow. Since its founding the chapter has en- joyed the confldenee that comes from good leadership. Missouri Beta has produced its Missouri Beta Chaptere1880 share of famous men, including Harry Vaughan, Slick Henderson, B0 Jameson, Tom Van Sant and two past presidents of the general council of Phi Delta Theta, including,r its own beloved WDOgii Lamkin. Phi Delta Theta has always been known as the singing fraternity and Missouri Beta has demonstrated the significance of this title, having taken six first places and four seconds in the ten year history of the annual Motheris Day Sing competition. Among their activities the Phi Delts well deserve to be proud of their spring formals which are held in the beautiful yard and 0f the unforgettable Bowery parties which at- tract so many people to their house. i WWI: '51 .- n-u 4+ - - K p ,, . RX : i L Page 50 OFFICERS President . . . . . . DON VAN WYNGARDEN Treasurer . . . . . . VIRGIL FITTJE Recorder . . . . . . FRANK ARMSTRONG Secretary . . . . . . SAM GROSS Warden A 4 . . . . . BUD PRESNELL Front row: D. STINSON, S. GROSS, J BOWER, J. MOORE, D. KENDALL, RIRS. SCOTT, W. TODD, H REID, D. VAN WYNGARDEN, F. ARMSTRONG, S. RHOADES, J. MOORE Srcond row: T. CALLIS, E. PRESNELL, R. CRAGHEAD, F. SCHERMES, K. Poos, T. MOORE, R. BARR, D. CHARLSON, B. PRESNELL, J. JONES, R. HENDRIX, A. MEYER, L. OZENBERGER Third row: R. WEILAND, J. POWELL, W. SWOPE, K. BOLDT, R. LOCKTON, N. DEARMONT Fourth row: P. BRASHEARS, D. MACRIS, L. OTT, B. COOK, D.D1ET7,, V.F1TTJE, R. CRAIG, C. BARBER, C. ENGLEHARDT Back row: J. BECKER, R. CALKINS, W. HOFFMEISTER, R. AYER, S. COOKIE, T. DAVIS, R. VOLZ Page 51 P46 gamma 9656a Phi Gamma DellaH1848 On February 21, 1946, five men under the leadership of ttDogh Lamkin organized the Phi Chi Club. Having as its constant aim the obtaining of a charter from The Fra- ternity of Phi Gamma Delta, the petitioning body selected its pledges during that semester and formed the plans Which within two and a half years brought them to their well-won goal. On October 22, 1948, the long awaited installation day arrived. XVell into their fifth year 011 Westminsteris campus, the Fijis point, above all other things, to their enviable scholastic record. At the end of the first semester of its existence on campus, the Phi Chi Club ranked second on the fraternity scholastic standing list, and Phi Mu Chapterv-1948 since that time Phi Chi and Fiji members have always ranked at or near the top. The hard work of their academic labors was re- warded when the Chapter was presented with the George English Scholarship Trophy for the term l949-l950. Phi Mu Chapter has occupied, for some time, a rather unique place among Phi Gram chapters because of its annual Purple Garter Dance. Besides the Pledge, Christmas, and Spring Formals, 21 Fiji Island Dance is usually held, Which is a nation-wide annual Fiji dance. In athletics, the Phi Gains have steadily gained in sports, and for the past two years have won the intramural bowling plaque. Page 52 OFFICERS President . . J . . . . BILL LATOURETTE Treasurer J . . . . . ED ZIMMERMAN Recording Secretary . . . . ADOLPH KUHLMAN Corresponding Secrelary . . . . KARL PIEPER H istorian . . . . . . . JOHN STEINBECK 'k f Y? . lzii$;:h 'F'.J Van Front row: A. KUHLMAN, W. XVALTER, F. TAYLOR, W1 MOSER, 1K EDWARDS, P. BLESSING, R. SCHRADER, B. LATOU- RETTE, MRS. HARRIS, W. MCKNELLY, R. SHEPHERD, H. SPAID, E. MOSER, A. NICHOLS, J. JONES, R. JACOBS- MEYER, J. STEINBECK Middie row: D. GILLASPY, D. WELSH, H. RIALONE, J. CAMERON, R. CRAM, K. PIEPER,13. VVICKMAN, H. SCHWEPPE, E. ZIMMERMAN, R. BEXTEN, E. LOVE, L. BURTCIIBY, Y. HILL, P. HOCKER, D. WILSON, D. MINARD Back row: HE OVERTOQM, S. GELBACH, A. HEIDEMAN, M. VOGT, L. THARP, A. CARR, B. SHANNON, L. JANNEY, D. NIAXWELL, J. KUNKEL, H. JMCINTYRE, XV. XVOEHLER, D. WARREN, J. MACCREADY, J BARRY, R. STAHR, E. HOOVER, J GROSS, J SOMES Pugs 53 Sigma Alpha Epsilonee1856 The Gamma Sigma Society, now Missouri Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. was organized on February 12, 1947 under the leadership of ttDogii Lamkin and Roy A. Kinnard, with an SAE charter as its goal. In less than two years, on February 5, 1949, the organization which had grown into a leader on the Westminster campus was granted this charter by the first mail vote in the history of the national fraternity. Since their installation on April 23, 1949, Missouri Gamma men have constantly risen to greater heights. They are now situated in their new house, Which was completed last year, at a cost of over $100,000. The Sigma Alphs started off last Septem- ber by pledging twenty-one men for the second straight year. Of these men, fourteen were initiated in February With Dr. John O. Moseley, a national fraternity leader eon- dueting the ceremony. Three new men were then pledged at the beginning of second semester. Missouri Gamma Chaptere1949 In October, Sigma Alpha Epsilon won the Dadis Day trophy, being the only fraternity to win all three of their events. Sig Alph teams are always strong contenders in intra- mural sports and this year they had three Iettermen on the varsity basketball team. Social life is always stressed at the SAE house, and this year several very successful dances were held, including the pledge formal, Monte Carlo party, Christmas formal, Gay Nineties party, an open house dance for the rest of the campus, and numerous Vic dances and small parties. Missouri Gamma was tops on the campus in scholarship last semester of last year, has taken third place in the interfraternity sing for the past two years, and has more than its share of campus leaders. tiMom Jenkins, their housemother, is rated by all of them as their most valuable possession and she helps to make hospitality reign supreme at the SAE house. Page 5 4 OFFICERS Presidenl . . . . . WALTER K RIEGSHAUSER Vice-Presidenl . . . . . . JOHN BET'I. Treasurer . . . . . . . . CAL YECKEL Recorder . . . . . . CARROLL WETZEL Correspondent . . . . . . J ACK MARSHALL From row: W. SKEELE, L. RICKHOFF, J. VOSBURCH, R. GLENN, C. YECKEL, M. MILLER, R. SALTSMAN, C. ABEL, MRS.JENK1NS, K. KIRCHOFF, D. HETZLER, W. STL'CKENBERG, J. RHEA, H. GREEN, J. MARSHALL, J. HOWERTON, R. SCHROEDERV Middle row: R. RUBRIGHT, J. PFEIFLER, '11 SCIIALCHLIN, R. SIMS, B. FINCH, R, HAMRICK, T. WETTERAU, J. BETZ, R. KRIEGSHAUSER, R, BALTZELL, O. ABEL, C WETZEL, T. JOHNSON, W. KRIEGSHAUSER, M. TCHOUKALEFF, A. CHANDLER, G. MARTIN, D. BINcuAM , Back row: J. RICHARDS, R. MEIER, H. DANGERFIELD, J. WooDYARD, R. BOWLES. T. BIERMACHER, B. CARROTHERS, J. MCKINNEY, J. STEPHENSON, J. SPANGENBERG, W.PFE1FLER,J. OSBORN, G. ELLIOTT, W. TEDRICK, M. JACOBS, H. SPARKS, J. PYLEs Page 55 569m 6k Sigma Chih1855 The Sigma Chi colony, Tau Sigma Tau, was founded in May of 1947 by five Sigs from the Sigma Chi Chapter at VVashingtou Uni- versity Who were undergraduate transfer students at Westminster. Tau Sigma Tau became the Delta Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi 011 November 11, 1949. Since its inception, the Sigma Chi chapter has stressed the development of a well- rounded chapter and the inclusion of every phase of fraternity life in its activities. The Sigs emphasize service, along with scholar- ship. athletics and social life. For that reason, this chapter, through participation in activities forwarding the schools best interest, was the first fraternity to receive the Drosten Delta Tau Chaptere1949 Trophy, awarded annually for service to the school . In athletics, the Sigs have always main- tained a large proportion of varsity men 011 the basketball and baseball teams; this yearis intramurals finds the Sigma Chi teams finishing well up the list, having had the Championship teams in softball, handball, and volleyball over the years since our in- stallation. They were also the first to win the Dadis Day athletic trophy. In scholarship, the Sigs have consistently been high, and have also been honored for the past two years by having their candidates selected as Homecoming queens. Page 56 E: V . - gum? OFFICERS President . . . . . . . . DON PETERS Vice-President . . . . . . DON EHRHARDT Secretary . . . . . . . JOHN WORLEY Treasurer . . . . . . . PADDY FLOYD Frontrow: J. KLEIN, J. KELLY, R. CLEVELAND, J. RYAN, MRS. RILEY, W. RICHARDS, W. GEITZ, H. KLL'TTZ, R. MINETREE Simnd row: J VVORLEY, J. PAINTIN, KL HOBSON, T. HARTMAX, J. BELICH, J. KRCGII Third row: J.DAV1DsoN, P. FLOYD, D. PETERS, D. BROWN, R, STILL, S. HOFFMAN, T, LANSCIIE Bade row: T. BROWN, D. HART7 R. HILGERT, H. MATERNE, 1.. PLAGAKIS, J. HALL, ll EHRHARDT Page 57 96w! 'd 26w From row: J. RIIEA, H. SPARKS, B. PFEIFLER Middle row: I BETZ, A. CHANDLER Back row: H, GREEN. Jh PFEIFLER Every year on Dads Day, each fra- ternity is matched with another of about equal strength in the sports of golf, tennis, and softball. This year the victor was Sigma C. YECKEL, J. SPANGENBERG, KRIEGSHAUSER. R. SIMS, Alpha Epsilon, who was Victorious in all three events. The fraternity received theitrophy that same evening at a banquet in honor of the visiting fathers. I,Kft-hand picturt,front row: B. CARROTHERS, B. PFEIFLEK front row: D, HET'LLER, J. WOODYARD, J. OSBORNh Back row: R. BALTZELL, C. ABEL. Riglzt-hand picturt, Back row: NI. JACOBS, C. ABEL, G. NIARTIN Page 58' 7357...! The 1912 Baseball Team Seam The 1950 Championship Tennis Team 14W: fa: s: I I at 5 Ikgggigfwlialdqu'hiaw'a V - L WW qu-nqglataj j x . - i w Q Page 5 9 ert 10 riglzt,fronl row: WORLEY, NIEIER, VVHITEHEAD, SCHINDLER, STUFFLEBAM. Back row: COACH KIMBRELL, J. PFEIFLER, GEITZ, SILKINER, B. KRIEGSHAUSER. HILGERT, COACH BARROW ?awetiae'l In View Of the handicaps the Blue, Jays the Air Force, Pfeifler and Schindler were in- sufi'ered this season, they had a creditable jured, and Burton and Brennerquit. record, oloveu wins and nine defeats. In Witl'l the tougher conference competition mid-season the team was depleted to eight and the loss of Silkiner and Pl'eifler, West- men when Co-Captain Dave Silkincr left, for minsler wen! downhill but fought hard in KRIEGSHALVSER GEITZ MEIER HILGERT PFEIFLER SILKINER Up! Kriegshauser! the process. The teams league record was 5-7. However, the Jays may well be proud of their defensive record. In allowing their opponents 48.5 points per game, they iinished SCHINDLER STUFFLEBAM fourth in this department ot'the NAIB. For half the season they were in the lead. Co-Captains Silkiner and IAIilgert were the mainstays 0f the squad. VliIiLgert led the team in scoring with 188 points and shot an incredible .480 from the field. Bay was a tiger on the boards and the squadis play- mnker. Silkiner was the nucleus of the teams offense and had few peers in the rebounding trade. Pfeifler was the clubs leading scorer before his legs gave out. John made his presence felt in many games with his long shot. Geitz, last years captain, was not the scorer of last year, but made up for it with his poise and floor play. Freshman Bob Kriegshauser wore off early season greenness to become of in- With the experience gained this winter Bob should be a valuable aid late in the year. shining light next season. XYHITEHEAD XVORLEY ert to right, front row: NICHOLS, STRANO, HOFFMAN, BRENNER, HILGERT, MCCALLUM. Back row: RIACRIS, MAR- RIOTT, T. GAY, HALL, WHITEHEAD, COACH BARROW Emam Despite a manpower shortage, the base- ball team again compiled a creditable record. Only 12 to 15 men were out for the team, but Coach Ray Barrow capitalized on the talents of the few available to field a successful team. The training period before the season got under way was abbreviated due to cold and rainy weather. In early season games, the Jays beat Iowa Wesleyan, 7-6, and Culver-Stockton, lO-l, while losing to Quincy, 13-5. In the W'es- Ieyan game Stan Brenner pitched a six-hitter. Marriott and Hilgert each had two hits to lead the batting. Hay Hilgert, participating in his first college game as a hurler, downed Stockton with two hits and one run, while whiffing nine. The Jays then collapsed against Quincy in a game which saw the for- mer committing nine errors. Ken White- head was responsible for the outstanding per- formance in early season games by poling a prodigious homer over the rightfield wall in Canton. Monk McCallnm, steady third saeker, was leading the hitting at this writing with five hits in ten trips to the plate for a .500 average. Others hitting over .300 at this time were: Marriott, Hilgert, and Whitehead. The in- field was composed of McCallum at third, Whitehead at short, Strano at second, and Hilgert on first. Marriott, 0,Rourke, Nich- ols, Hoffman, and Maeris held down the out- field positions. OiHourke was an exceptional fielder, making some sensational catches while play- ing centerfield. Tuck Gay did an ironhorse job behind the plate. Brenner and Hilgert were the mound mainstays. The Jays Will lose only two players off this yeafs squad through graduation, UBourke, and Gay. Page 62 Left to riglzt,front raw: CROSS, j PFEIFLER, HILGERT, DUNCAN, XVHITEHEAD. Middle row: BLUM, T. GAY, KELLY, GEITZ, OiRoURKl-j, W. NIOSER, MEIER. NICHOLS 7k W The Westminster ttWh Club, comprised of the men on campus who have lettered in a varsity sport, has had another successful year under the guidance of its president, Bay Hilgert. One of the main activities of the Page 63 Bark row: SCHARLI, HANCOCK7 B. KRxEcsnAuSl-zk, STUFFLEBAM, ., 6M year is its sponsorship of the annual Home- coming dance and celebrations. The th Club tries its best to strengthen sportsman- ship and friendliness 0n Westminster's cam- pus. Left to riglzr,from row: MAssoT, OAKLEY, W. MOSER. Bark raw: BORRESEN, MCCUE, STRANGE, MITCHELL, COACH RANDOLPH 7mmu Hampered by the loss of last years entire squad, the netmen had early season troubles. AS the season wore on the young team im- proved immensely. The team won their Opener from Bolla 6-1, but dropped their next two matches 7-0 to Missouri and Drury. Mitchell and McCue As the conference meet drew near, the team stood a good chance of repeating as last yearts titlist. Drury appeared to be the main Obstacle in the racqueteers path. Jay netmen have captured conference laurels for five straight years. Of those participating, Warren Moser played number one; Bill McCue, two; Marion Mitchell, three; Bill Pfeiller, four; Jack Bor- resen, five; and John Strange, six. The squad had two good doubles teams, Moser-Pl'eifler and McCue-Mitchell. Though a championship might be too much to expect, the team is almost exclue sively composed of first and seeond-year college men and should become improved With each succeeding year. Page 64 t ert to right: CIIETLAIN, OSBORN, CHARLSON Q04 Although this years linksmen are the youngest and most inexperienced ever to represent Westminster, they have done well for themselves. Early in the year the team dropped a close match with Rolla and another one to powerful Missouri University. How- ever, when the squad played schools of its own size, the results were more pleasing. The team beat Drury 16-2. Some 01' the scores were up in the early matches due to the cold and rainy weather. However, as the season wore 011 the boys were consistently in the 70ts. As the con- ference meet approached, from all reliable indications, the squad had an excellent chance of retaining the championship that has been theirs for five consecutive years. The four boys who did a yeoman job this year are: Captain Joe Chetlain, Bob Volz, Jimmy Osborn, and Dave Charlsou. All are under-classmen, which fact makes for a bright Page 65 future for the team in years to come, barring the draft. t J immy Osborn ert to right: COACH KIMBRELL, WEILAND, ERICKSON, DUNCAN, HAGEMANN, MEYER, THARP, CROSS, PRESNELL ANDERSON, BLUM, STUFFLEHAM, JENKINS, HANCOCK, COLLINS : 7W The thinclads were strong in the fleld events but weak in the running department. Captain Moose Duncan, Ed Blum, Al Cross, Gene Collins, Dick Weiland, Jack Jenkins, and Larry Tharp formed the nucleus of the fieldmen. Running was a different story. The runners available were good, but depth was lacking. Bob Burton was a consistent win- ner in the high hurdles. Tharp and Ander- son also picked up points in these events. Bill Hancock was the only mainstay in the distance races. Bill Erickson was top man in the dash events. In the field, where Westminster scored a majority of their points, Duncan was espe- cially outstandinm In the first two meets with Bella and Drury, he took five firsts. These came in the shotput, discus, and javelin. Cross and Collins were steady pointmakers in the pole vault, as was Weiland in the javelin. MM mnm mm? ,W.,.. Wahammaw The 1950-51 intramural alI-star basket- ball team was chosen by vote 01' the managers of the various teams. Two points were given a man chosen on the first team and one point if chosen on the second team. The managers were prohibited from voting for any men on their team, thus eliminating any partisan element. Due to a tie for fifth position on both the first and second teams, there were twelve men nominated. The first team was composed of Al Cross, KA; Jack Anderson, Beta; Al Beater, Highlander; Marvin Young, Beta; Dave McCallum, Belt; and Joe Chetv lain, Beta. The second team nominated was Stewart Kenney, Delt; Don Fiene, Beta; Howard Reid, Phi Delt; Lee Donner, Delt; Louis Plagakis, Sigma Chi; and Joe Crow- Honorable mention went; to Art Nichols, Phi Gain; D011 Ehrhardt, Sigma Chi; D011 Peters, Sigma Chi; Jim Kelly, Sigma Chi; Trigg Callis, Phi Delt; Dean Maeris, Phi Delt; Gene Collins, KA; Ken. Schlanker, KA; Herb Correll, Highlander; Dick Duncan, Delt; and Ed Catlett, Beta- son, Highlander. n ma Lfff to right: ANDERSON, Beta; BISALER, Highlander; CROSS, KA; M. YOUNG, Beta; CIIETLAIN, Beta Page 67 e 9.7 Lyft to right: FIENE. CHETLAIN, DRAKE, ANDERSON, BLUM, RI. YOUNG, P. YOUNG, JENKINS, FOWLER, HICVVITT gamma Beta Theta Pi went undefeated in 1950-51 basketball to win the plaque. The Beta team averaged well over six feet, and sure shooting added to this was unbeatable this season. Delta Tau Delta came into second place in losing only to Betas. Many indi- vidual players were outstanding this year. Al Cross, KA, led the all-intramural seasmfs scoring With 88 points. Four men tied for individual game scoring; Al Bealer, High- lander, Joe Chetlain, Beta, Dave McCallum, Delt, and Howard Reid, Phi Delt; all with 18 standouts were Lee Denner and Stewart Kenney, Delt; Marvin Young and Jack Anderson, Beta; Joe Crowson, Highlander; Trigg Callis, Phi Dclt; and D011 Ehrhardt, Sigma Chi. points. Other intramural FINAL STANDI NGS Team Beta TheLa Pi Delta Tau Delta Highlanders Sigma Chi Kappa Alpha Phi Delta Theta Sigma Alpha Epsilon . Phi Gamma Delta . W L 7 0 6 1 5 2 4 3 3 4 2 5 1 6 0 7 Page 68 Front row, lrft Io riglzi: GEITZ, HILGERT, BELICH, KELLEY Bade row, erl 10 right: DAVIDSON, PETERS, FLOYD, MATERNE, PLASKIS SW This year the intramural softball race ended in a three-way tie for first place. The Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Chi, and Beta Theta Pi teams all had a 7-1 record. In the plaque play-offs, the Sigma Chis triumphed, de- feating both the Delts and the Betas. A 1950-51 all-star team would be as follows: catcher--Tucker Gay, Dclt; 1st base , Jack Anderson, Beta; 2nd base--Ken Whitehead, Delt; shortstophDave McCallum, Delt; 3rd base-Howard Reid, Phi Delt; outfielders-h Ned Rector, Delt; Bob Hoffman, Beta; and Earl OTRourke, Delt. The three out- standing pitchers were Curtis Wallace, Delt; Ray Hilgert, Sigma Chi; and Jack Jenkins, Beta. A second all-star team would be composed of: catcherVPetc Young, Beta; lst basciw D011 Peters, Sigma Chi; 2nd baseiBill Geitz, Sigma Chi; shortstopi Dean Macris, Phi Dclt; 3rd basekBob Strano, Delt; outfielders WJoe Belich, Sigma Chi; Dick Edwards, Phi Gram; and Arnie Bryson, KA. FINAL STANDINGS Team Beta Theta Pi . Delta Tau Delta Sigma Chi . Kappa Alpha Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Phi Delta Theta Highlanders Delta Alpha Phi- Kingsmen Page 69 W7 L 7 l 7 ,l 7 I 4 U14 4 .1. 1. 11v 2 6 l 7 0 8 Imff to riglzi: VOLZ. CHARLSON, PRESNELL, CALLIS M Phi Delta Theta repeated again this year with a perfect seasons record to gain the 1950- 51 intramural golf championship. Close be- hind was Delta Tau Delta whose only loss was to the Phi Dells. In third place was Sigma Alpha Epsilon with three losses. The Phi Delt team was composed of Webb Todd, Dave Charlson, Bob Volz, Bud Pres- nell, and Trigg Callis. This team played consistent golf and was never in much danger from any others at any time in the season. The outstanding intramural pIayers were Bob Volz, Phi Delt; Lee Denner, Delt; Webb Todd, Phi Delta; Earl OTIiourke, Delt; Jim Osborne, SAVE; Dave Charlson, Phi Della; Gib Martin, SAE; and Bud Cox, Beta. This is the fourth consecutive year that Phi Delta Theta has won the intrannu'al golf crown. Left 10 right: OAKLEY, CRAIG, MCCUE. MITCHELL 7mm Delta Tau Delta slammed home a Clean sweep of the tennis series to win the 1950-51 intramural championship. The winning team was composed of Bill McCue, Allan Craig, Allen Oakley, and Marion Mitchell. The season was highlighted with close matches with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, and Sigma Chi, who came in second, third, and fourth, respectively. A fiery spirit was predominant in this years play, and as a re- sult, the competition was keen and upsets easily happened. The road to Victory for the Delta was not an easy one as evidenced by the scores or the matches, winningr one by only one game. The outstanding players for 1950-51 were: Herb Irwin, Beta; Bill Geitz, Sigma Chi; Marion Mitchell, Delt; Charles Abel, SAE; Bill MCCue. Delt; and Bill Plieifler, SAE. Page 70 ert to right: CROSS, RANDY, BERGER Swimming Kappa Alpha and Beta Theta Pi splashed their way to a tie t6-l record9 fer the 1950-51 intramural swimming Championship. This resulted in a thrilling swim-OIT meet for the plaque. The KAS had beaten the Betas only a week before. The KAS had received their one loss thru the Phi Delts. 1n the relay, the last event, the Betas led up to the final laps. Then putting on a superhuman burst of speed, Patterson, KA, overtook his opponent and won the relay. Tied for third were Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Theta 6-2 recordsi. The out- standing swimmer this year was John Pattern 5011, KA, who set new records in the 40 and 100 yd. freeestyles. Louis Harris, Deit; Bob Watkins, Beta; Dick Weiland, Phi Delt; Bill Hancock, Beta; and Charles Hemp, Delt. Other pointegetters were Pa at 71 Left to righxjront row: OiROURKE,1'1ART, NICALISTER, STRANO. Back row: ALLEN, BICCL'E. ERICKSON, BREXNER, STUFFLEBAM ?moe Scoring in twelve out of fifteen events, Delta Tau Delta wrapped up the 1950-51 intramural track championship with a total of 59 and W6 points. Alpha with 52 points. Phi Delta Theta Close behind was Kappa came in third with 40 and VB points. Many outstanding men came to the fore- l'i'ont this season: Dave Erickson, Delt, in the 100 and 440 yd. dashes M40 time being .2 01' a second off the record of 53.31; Bud Pres- nell, Phi Delt, in the 100 yd. dash: Larry Tharp, Phi Gain, in the hurdles and high jump; Dick Weilaud, Phi Delt, in the hurdles; Joe Schindler, Delt, in the high jump; Bob Strauo, Delt, and Nelson Deannont, Phi Delt, in the dashes; Stan Brenner, Delt, in the Field events; and Louis Plagakis, Sigma Chi; Joe Chetlain, Beta; John MeAlister, Delt; and Bob Stufilebam, Delt, in the distances. Left to riglzi: TAYLOR, E, MOSER, VoGT, VV MOSER Phi Gamma Delta proved consistent enough again in 1951 to win the intramural bowling championship, taking it also in 1949. They had a perfect seasoxfs record of seven wins and no losses. Kappa Alpha was good for second place, losing only to the Phi Gams. Sigma Chi was the third ranking team. The outstanding bowlers this year were Warren Moser, Evan Moser, Frank Taylor, and Mickey Vogt 0f the Phi Gam team; Ned Rector, Delt; Arnie Bryson, KA, and Russ Bandy, KA. FINAL STANDINGS Team Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Delta Tau Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon A K': ch r-P-Ix'Jr-i Highlanders Phi Delta Theta . Beta Theta Pi HHIOWWUICN 0x09 ?- Lefr to right: DAVIDSON. BELICH, HILGERT Waww The 1950-51 intramural handball season ended with Sigma Chi the winner. Winning seven and losing none, they noticeably dom- inated the sport with their power, agility, and speed. Second was Sigma Alpha Epsilon with a 6-1 record, and coming in third was Delta Tau Delta. The Sigma Chi team was composed of Bay Hilgert, Joe Belich, and Bill Geitz. These men were outstanding players along with Ken Whitehead, Delt; Jack Spangeubel'g, SAE; Bob Hamrick, SAE; and Jack Bon'esen, Highlander. FINAL STANDINGS Team Sigma Chi A V Sigma Alpha Epsilon Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Phi Gamma Delta Phi Delta Theta Highlanders Kappa Alpha OHNwQMQ-Jg Qumi-t MONO! Page 72 Pay 73 Top P1CTUchSlanding: FOSTER, MATTHEWS, MCBEE. BETZ, LATOURE'I'TE. DENNEIL E. MOSER, PETERS. VAN VVYBGARDEN. DAVIS. VITTJE. Sealed: STARKH. BLUM, DUNCAN, REID. SCHRADER. SCHARLI MIDDLE PICTUREiSlanding: HART. FOSTER, PETERS. FOWLEn. STUFFLEBAM. VAN WYNGAHDEN, KnABBE. Sealed: OLZ. SCHARLI, DENNER. IDAVIS. LA'IVOURETTE. SCHWEPPE BOTTOM PICTURE Slanding: POLLARD. FOSTER. PETERS. NICHOLS. E. NIOSER. Sealed: Nonms. HAMIHCK. HAWL kUHLMAN. SHIELDS 52365656141! gamed ITndei' the able leadership of Student Body President Howard Reid, the West- minster Student Council f'unetioned with a high degree of success. For the first time in recent years the attendance of the members was consistently high. The early fall found the Couneil in the unfortunate position of having to reconcile an increased number of requests for appropriations with a deersased amount of student Funds. This problem of eH'eetingr an equitable distribution 01' the tinanees was one or the most vexing that the Couneil faced this year. ?wzfm- ?raatemc'tg gammc'f The Inter-Fraternity Council was estab- lished in the spring of l950 with the specific purpose of making and enforcing rush rules. It replaced the old Pan-Hellenie Council Which did not include local organizations in its membership. In thus including all social organizations, the councils activities have be- come much broader in scope and its decisions a good deal more equitable. It has now ex- panded so that it also irons out any of the small diITerenees which might arise between ;4Wa 2946 Omega Alpha Phi Omega, 3 national service fraternity, has as its main objective service to the college and community. Require- ments for membership of this fraternity are to be in good standing academically, to have been a member at one time of the Boy Scouts of Alneriia, and to have a desire for service. Although APO,S membership is small, there are many services which come in its scope to aid in bringing about a better campus and community. One of its main projects this year vas the numbering of the chapel Page 75 Plans are now being formulated for the incorporation of a student h +alth plan on the Campus and the assumption by the Council of jurisdiction over certain student disciplinary violations. At this writing, the projeet seems eerlain of success before lhe completion of this school term. Another project spon- sored by the Student Council was the Cen- tennial Ball featuring Sammy Kay,x and his band. This years Student Body omeers were: President, Howard Reid; Viee-President, Dick Duncan; Seerelzin'y-Tl'easui'en Merton King; Sgt. at Arms, Roger Sehrader. the various member groups, governs inter- fraternity relationships, and in general at- tempts to promote and maintain good-will among the houses. The members of the Inter-Fraterllity Council consist of the President and the Rush Captain of each social organization on campus. The omeers For the fall semester were Dave Kendall, President; Jerry McGrew, Secretary; and Dave l'IeInenway, Treasurer. seats, serving at the Dadis Day banquet, and keeping a flag flying from Westminsteris flag pole. A qualified swimming instructor was obtained for the Fulton Boy Scout Troop. Chapter adviser Homer Larsen should be commended especially for the strong inspi- ration and worthy guidance he has given. Officers this year are: President, David Hart; Viee-President, Robert Hamriek; See- retary, Adolph Kuhhnan; Treasurer, W'altel' Norris. TOP PICTURE Slanding: HAHTMAN, FOSTER, SCHRADEH. M. YOUNG. IIILGERT, MATTHIN'S. W. MOSER. Sealed: Du. HORTON, DEAN MOORE, kENDALL, Du. RANDOLPH, DEAN KNIGHT M1 DDLE PICTUHEislalldhlgl HE! D BOTTOM PICTURl-I!Slandl'ng.' KER n KENDALL, MATTHEWS. SCHMDER, RYAN. Sealed: W4 NIUSER. FOSTER, M. YOUNG, NICHOLS, HUDEC. OAKLEY, TANZBERGER, ARMSTRONG, PETERS, Spun, RICKHOFF, 0W9: 9655a Kam Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes men who have achieved eminence in campus like through scholarship, leadership, publications, athletics, and forensics. Membership in the society is limited to three per cent of the matriculates 0f the col- lege. Qualilications ol' the Alpha Tau Circle include the attainment of a required number of activity points in the five phases of campus life, a grade average of 85, and election by the members. In keeping with the high ideals of 7M4 a Wk: Eight lVestminster students were listed in the 1951 edition of llWhols Wlho in Ameri- can Universities and Colleges. All are members of the centennial grad- uating class. They are: Roger Sehrader, George Foster, David Kendall, Gilpin Mat- thews, Howard Reid, Warren Moser, John B. Ryan, and Marvin Young. The student VVhols Who listing is se- lected from outstanding juniors and seniors. A student-faculty committee makes the lirst selection with the faculty making the nome sewed of Seam The Society 01' the Skulls of Seven, 0r- ganized during the fall 01' 1898 to uphold the traditions of our college, directs its energies toward fostering good will. Membership in the Skulls of Seven is a high honor which is only bestowed on a selected few. The mem- bers are chosen on the basis of character, lead- ership, and personality. The Society is dis- tinctly Westminster in its character. The outstanding activity of the Skulls this year was participation in the dedication Page 77 the society, our Circle requires of its members a continuation of campus leadership in extra- curricular activities. This year ODK, published not only the Freshmen Guide to assist new men in their orientation to Westminster College, but also sponsored the inter-fraternity sing contest held on Mothers Day. Officers for the 1950-51 year were David Kendall, President; Jack Ryan, Vice-Presi- dent; and Dr. Horton, Sevretary-Treasurer. inations t0 the board of editors of Whols cho. The editors in turn determine the final listing of the students on the basis of the individual students services to the school, leadership, scholastic achievements, and their contributions to the extra-curricular ac- tivities 0f the campus. All are honor students, members of Omi- cron Delta Kappa, national leadership fra- ternity, and all have served on the student council. These Westminster students rep- resent nearly all phases of extra-eurricular activities on the campus. ceremonies for the War Memorial Plaques honoring lVestniinster men who gave their lives in Wvorld War II. The Skulls also helped in reforesting the campus. Active members of the Skulls of Seven are Bud Cox, Frank Armstrong, Don Peters, Ronald Hudec, Allen Oakley, Elmer Tanz- berger, Merton King, George Wachtell, Har- old Spaid, and Rodney Smith. The Grand Marshalls for the past year were Bud Cox and Frank Armstrong. TOP PICTUIthSlanding: GAY, HAMTMAN. GORE, RunanT, SALTZMAN. Nonms, MCKINNEY, BETZ, SCHHADER, O. YOUNG. Sealed: MCBEE, MARSHALL, M. YOUNG, CHETLAIN, DR. BLEIFUSS JWAHSHALL, FOSTER, MCBEE. CHETLAJN, BUBnIGHT. HART, SMITH. Seated: CAIN, SHIELDS, BETZ, OAKLEY, GAY MIDDLE PICTUREWSltIndI'ng: BOTTOM PICTURE Standing: TA YLOR, SHIELDS KENDALL, BETZ, MINETREE, OAKLEY. Seated: FOSTER, M. YOUNG, McBEI-J. M n. gdamcz Several innovations and special issues distinguished this years edition of The Col- umns from its predecessors. Editorials were set up in type larger than that used for the other stories. one and one-hall' column width, a series of and Setting up several stories in stories on Westminsteris fraternities, columns by Jack Ryan and Roger Sehrader were special features. Under the editorship of Marvin 0. Young, The Columns campaigned for what it believed to be the best interests of the school. glue yaw Under the extensive and able leadership, this Blue Jay marks the centennial of the col- lege. No one will forget the sweat and tears, the un-met deadlines, and misl'oeused cameras for they all went to make this production of the Blue Jay an advent instead of a regular event. This year the editing was done by J ohn Betz and the business transactions were carried on by Allen Oakley. Bob McBee and George Foster acted as advisers. Due to lack of finances, the year book was smaller than last years book. However the Staff members did their best to make this centennial issue a good one. 26 266:2: gMc'Zm Pi Delta Epsilon, honorary collegiate journalism fraternity, installed a new Charter with the members of the old Tau Sigma Alpha on April 21, 1951. The annual Westminster journalism banquet was held at the Fulton Country Club with Professor Robert K. Grahm, Grand National President of Pi Delta Epsilon, and Lea Mitchell XVhite, editor and publisher of the Mexico tMoJ Ledger as the principle speakers. Charter members of lhe Westminster chapter are Robert MeBee, Dave Kendall, Frank Armstrong, Marvin Young, John Pfeifler, George Foster, John Betz, Richard Minetree, Tom Sheilds, William Gillaspie. Page 79 The editor was assisted by a very good staff, including Jack Marshall as news editor, Joel Chetlain as sports editor, and Bill Gil- laspie and Herb Monk as feature editors. Cartoons by Claude Curtice deserve high recognition. Finances were ably handled by Webb Todd, business manager, and John Pfeifler, who succeeded Webb when the latter joined the Air Forces. Spencer Lane served as faculty advisor the first semester, and William Bleil'uss held this position the second semester. The different sections were edited by: Jack Marshall, class editor; Bob McBee, historical editor; Tom Shields, intramural sports; Joel Chetlain, varsity sports editor; Dave Hart, activity editor; and Bob Bub- right, feature editor. Evan Moser also as- sisted in the editing department. On the side of the finances, Allen Oakley, was aided by Jeff Cain, George Elliot, Dave Hart, Richard Smith, Joe Moore, and George Foster. A great deal of credit is due to Vth Gay and Richard Smith for their excellent pho- tography. Alumni members are Overton Harris and Brownlee Elliot. Honorary memberships were awarded to Lea Mitchell White, John Green, President W. W. Hall, B. P. Taylor, Dr. John Randolph and Joe B. Humphreys. The goal of Pi Delta Epsilon is to en- courage participation and interest in the two student publications: the Columns and the Blue Jay. Membership is conferred upon those members 01' the student body who have contributed to a degree of service and ability to their publication and t0 the college. The first president 01' the chapter was Bob MCBee. .. TOP PICTunaistamling: FOSTER, WALLACE, DAN CRAIG, KERR. FOWLER MIDDLE PICTUHE Sealed: ZWICKY, Du. MARCH, SHERMAN, RYAN, DAN CRAIG Borrom PICTUHE-Slanding: ZWICKY, SCHRADER, DAN CRAIG. SMALLwoon, HORTON. ANDING, SCHLANKER Sealed: CAIN, Dn. MARCH, Wmedc'mw Wawm The itlilonorarable Order of Hereditary Marshals, of 'Westminster College is a society of third generation Westminster men. They gained recognition as a society on November 27, 1939, principally through the efforts and work of Charles F. iiDog Lamkin. The primary duties of this society are to parti- cipate in college functions in the role of ushers at such times as the installation of fraternity chapters, Green Lectures, Commencement, Christmas Vespers, and addresses by noted speakers. P46 w?akz 7eem The Spring of 1950 saw the coming of Phi Alpha Theta, national historical fraternity, t0 the XVestminster campus. The require- ments for membership in this society are a iiBiT average in 12 hours of history and a 9139 average in 2N; 0f the other courses. Mem- bers of the trVestminster Historical Society are considered. associate members of Phi Alpha Theta. The activities for this year have been the reading of historical reports gathered by the members. The Gamma Tau Chapter has held three initiations besides their installation There are three ranks in the order which depend on the members I'ainily college his- tory. The flrst rank is made up of those who are direct descendants through their fathers and maternal or paternal grandfathers. The second rank includes those who are third generation students through uncles 0r cousins on either their mother or I'atherTs side. The Marshals are the only recognized link between W'estminster men of yesteryear and present day students. They are one of the ever-inereasing traditions of the College. and held a banquet April 17, to conclude the 1950-51 business of the fraternity. Dr. Dale of the University of Oklahoma was the guest of honor. The charter members were Dean Knight, Dr. March, Gerald Barthel, Overton Harris, Howard Jackson, George Van Loehr, Robert Lowery, John Ryan, James Grigsby, Maurice Hine, Earl Padgett, Bill Tallmadge, and Mar- lin Zwieky. The officers for the past year were: Bill Sherman, president; Harry Kluttz, Vice-president; and Marlin Zwicky, secretary- treasurer. Vatexmatc'md Zeiatc'am em The International Relations Club of Westminster College h as not made any world- shaking decisions this year, but the members have endeavored to get an intelligent insight on the contemporary world. This year under the very able sponsor- ship of Dr. March the Club has carried on various activities, one being bringing Dr. Roehefort, a native-born Russian, to the campus to discuss the role of Western Europe in the world and the probabilities for war in the near future. Dr. Roehefort talked in chapel and held several group discussions. Page 81 Members Bill Gillespie and Marlin Zwieky both attended W ashington Semester in tVashington, D. C., to study 0111' govern- ment in action. In attendance at the regular meetings were the regular Westminster students from foreign countries. Their presence helped to make the meetings exceptionally interesting and most informative. The officers for the second semester were: Bill Gillespie, president; Ken Poes, Vice- president; Shahe Zenian, secretary-treasurer. Top PICTUIIE;Slandl.ngi BLESSING, DANGERFIELD. KNmm, ABEL, WIJTZEL, SHIELDS, HUDEC. Scaled: Mc- KNELLY, IIOBSON, DR. DAY. ICBEImAmyI', NIATTHIHVS MIDDLE PICTURE Slanding: DANNOV, TRASK, SHERMAN, ARMSTRONG. CAIN. Sealed: SCIIARLL Mu. BEATTIE, DAVIS. DR. ALEXANDER, STINSON BOTTOM PICTURE Standing: LONG, 5nICKSON.CunTIs. MATERNE,TURPURINS.SPAID. Sealed: BEECH,DR.GADDIS, OLINS, S. ING, DR. MINOR 7956 2Q; gmdaw Nine pre-medical students gathered in 1934 to found Phi Rho Epsilon, the local honorary society for the advancement of knowledge in the biological sciences. To qualify for membership into this organization a student must have at least junior standing, be a biology major, have taken a course in comparative anatomy, and have a general scholastic average of at least 85. Phi Rho, as it is popularly known, meets every other Thursday to read and discuss papers prepared by the members on some gamma ;46,e4a; Gamma Alpha is a newly constituted Sociology Fraternity replacing a similar or- ganization, the Sociology Club. The express purpose of this fraternity is to create and maintain fellowship among tVestminster stu- dents interested in sociology. The chapter meetings are occasions when guests from other colleges and universities, as well as profes- sional men, are invited to speak. The pro- grams are designed to inform the interested student as to the requirements of, and oppor- tunities in undergraduate and graduate work and also professional work in sociology. eeemc'atw 6M4 The Chemistry Club could properly be Called the first product 01' Westminstefs second century, for it has sprouted during the 1950-51 school year. In past years, several unsuccessful attempts have been made to found Westminster Chemistry Clubs. This year the boys with test tubes have once again decided to join in common interest and edu- cational recreation. The Chemistry Club as it now exists is probably the most informal organization of its kind on campus. The Page 83 subject. in the field of biology. These meet- ings are a most useful and inspiring supple- ment to the regular pre-medical training offered by the college. Phi Rho Epsilon has been very fortunate to have as its able director, Dr. C. D. Day who has sponsored the organization since its beginning. The omeers this year: Presi- dent first semester, Oliver Abel, second se- mester, Dave Eberhardt; Secretary-Trea- surer, Milburn Hobsong Alumni Secretary, Gilpin Matthews. During the past academic year, the ac- tivities have included several films of socio- logical signilieanee, numerous guest speakers, and student participation in two sociological conventions. The final activity of the year, as is the custom, was the fraternity sponsored banquet. Faculty sponsors were: Dr. Chester Alexander and Mr. Walter Beattie, Who led the fraternity ofiicers: President, Bill Davis; Vice-President, Bob Bridwell; and, Secretary- Treasurer, John Pfeifler, through a very suc- cessful year. highlight of an evening meeting is the presen- tation of a paper or lecture followed by an informal discussion and question period and by coll'ee a la the 250 ml. beaker. With the passing of our Alma Materis fn'st century and the advent of the mighty atom, Westminsteris Chemistry Club joins thousands of similar organizations in an at- tempt to become more thoroughly acquainted with the physical sciences and the role they must play in this, the atomic age. .h. , Top PlurumaiTop row: CRAGHEAD Middle row: 0. YOUNG, BARBER, S Bottom row: Du. llERnMANN, KUNKEL MIDDLE PICTUmcSTop row: MARRIOTT, TRASK. R. JOHNSONJRISIIIG, ERIGKSON, DAVIS Middle raw: SMITH, CHAPMAN, WALLACE, S'mANo, PERRY Bottom row: SHERMAN, SCIIAnLl, J. JOHNSON, Du. SIIARTON. SULLwa BOTTOM PICTUBE-Sealed: IVICBICE, NORRIS, Du. RANDOLPH, VVATKINS, MCDAVID, VOSBURGH, BALTZELL, M. YOUNG, NLKCREADY, CIIETLAIN, xLszuN. NICHOLS, SHANNON, REILLY, ZIMMEHMKN, .IANNEY, HENDRIX ,DANGERFIELD, ELLIOTT, SPANGENBEHG, BIEMIACHEH, KLEIN, HART, BROWN, BLACKBURN, JULIEn, SCOTT Weatmc'natez 66w 66mg Under the direction of the Reverend Robert G. Herrmann, the Westminster Glee Club has again engaged in a full program of The Club has taken part in W'estminster chapel services, rehearsal, travel, and recital. formal eonvoeations, Baccalaureate and Conl- mencement exercises and other college nee tivities where musical numbers were needed. As in years past the Club again parti- cipated in the Christmas Vesper Service given in cooperation with the William Woods Glee Club in Swope Chapel. This service was broadcast by KFAL directly from the chapel. 775mb 6566K Music Club meetings are held on Thurs- day evenings twice each month and generally consist of an hour of elassieal selections from the schoolis record library with appropriate commentary by Dr. Sharton, sponsor of the club for the fourth consecutive year. Dr. Shartoxfs remarks are always impromptu but informative. Nothing is required of members except that they be willing to listen. If What they hear fails to please them, they are urged to bring; their own favorite records to the fol- ;4xMaw ,4mmgmaae Authors Anonymous, popularly known as A.A., is an organization designed to sponsor the work of Westminsteris earnest and struggling e well, struggling anyway 7 au- thors. It has not been determined why anonymity is preferred unless perhaps for the purpose of self-protection. The club meets twice monthly in the home of a faculty sponsor. Unsigned eon- tribntions are read aloud by the host and criticised by the membership. Then a vote Page 85 Other high spots of the Glee Clust ae- tivities included the annual spring tour, par- ticipation in the annual Kiwanis Minstrel Show, a joint i'eeitnl al, Lindenwoed College with the Lindenwood Glee Club, and a joint recital with the MaeMux-ray College Glee Club in Fulton. Officers for the year were: Otis E. Young, President; Harry Dangerfield, vice- president; Dick Dillinghain and Ken Poos, business managers; and Richard M. Reilly, secre tary. lowing meeting. Jim Johnson and Dick Scharli served as Omeers this year due largely to their ability to Change needles and records faster than anyone else. Added activities included the annual March trip to St. Louis to attend the performances of the Metro- politan Opera. In a college having no Inusie department, the Music Club feels that it serves a definite need in a worthwhile manner and is of' great value to the students and the school. is taken to determine the best contribution of the evening, after which the authorship of each contribution must be confessed by each individual literary culprit. Meetings always close with refreshments. On the evenings before which refreshments have been sufTi- eiently advertised, attendance is usually quite good. No W'hitmans, Poes, 01' T. S. Eliets have as yet been uncovered, but the group7s spring publication, Reject Slips, man- aged, with some strain, to be a sellout. Sealed: Mn. RECKARD, MARSHALL, TnANBARGEn, SWANSON, BonnESI N, TROWER. TOP P1CTUnE Stanrling: .KERR, OAKLEY, MEIER, Dn. GATES MIDDLE PICTURE Slanding: Mn. RECKAHD, OAKLEY, TROWER, TRANBARGICR. Sealed: D11. GATES, KERR, HALL, O. YOUNG, BOOKS, LILLY, HANCOCK, BORHESEN BOTTOM PIC'rumc Slanding: KERR, BORHESEN, MCBEE, HALL, Tnownu. Sealed: BER, THANBARGER HANCOCK, LILLY, DR. l'IOER- 2. 77a. g. ,4. Having been a Student Christian organi- zation fer the past few years, this organization late last Spring voted to become affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. as it had in previous. years. For the third year the Y.M.C.A. continued the Hopkinsville Sunday School Projeet in conjunction with the Y.W.C.A. of William W'oods College. Also with the W.W.C. TY? the group gave a very successful party at Christmas time for the I'lepkinsville Children. For its sei'ond year lhe group Sponsored 646 ;4!,a4a anew; The association of the pre-ministerials is one of the closest t'ellmvships 0n the campus. The organization has a regular monthly meeting at the home of a student or of the adviser. The program this year has been a study of selected passages of the Bible. Special meetings are called frequently to take advantage or the opportunity of hearing Visiting speakers. About hall' 01' the members serve in stu- dent pastorates in the rural aria near Fulton. Others are active in the Y.M.C.A., Church 554 Sdgma 79h Eta Sigma Phi, Westminsterls Classical fraternity, opened its bi-monthly discussions to the student body this year, believing that this type of discussion would attract all the students interested in attaining intellectual excitement. The organization was led to a successful year under the sponsorship of Dr. Heerber. Such topics as Aristotlels ltPoetiesJ, Eurip- idesl ltMedea, Aristophanes tiLysistrataXi Plautusl itCasinaI, and Plates Symposiuml, were discussed. Probably the years most Page 87 the Student recreational assistance for the State Hospital. Beginning this year the ltYii has helped W.W.C. in its Monthly Vesper Programs, The Y.M.C.A. is open to all men on campus and serves as the working nucleus for the college religious ai-tivilies. 0n the ex- ecutive vomlnittee this year are: Allen Oak- ley, Bob Meier, Jack Marshall, and Bob Kerr. Mr. Eric Duncan and Mr. E. C. Beokard served as the advisors for the group. choir, and other religious activities. One member is preparing himself for missionary work in the field of education. The adviser for the lirst semester was the liev. Erie Duncan, acting director of Chapel and a minister of the Church of Scotland. Al the beginning of the second semester, the Rev. E. C. Reekard was made the adviser. Dr. John A. Gates has also helped with the program and plans of the group. John 'lwranharger is president. stimulating session was with a Political Science class of Dr. Horton. Dr. Hoerber maintained his thesis that Platols liliepubliell was not political but ethical. Dr. Horton disagreed, thus laying the basis for discussion. Using Platels ilMenofi we compared Wiest- Ininsterls educational techniques with the Socratic methodology and found the college wanting. John Tranbarger served as president for the year. TOP PICTURE-Slandlilly: SCHWEPPE. KLUTTZ. Fns'ncn. Scaled: Bun'rch', DR. RANDOLPH, RANDY MIDDLE PICTURE Standing: SCIIWEPPE, XVALTEHS. RICE, MACCHEADY, DAN CRAIG. ERICKSON, PERRY. Sealed: ZWICKY. Mn. NAPIECINHKI, BUR'I'CIIBY. NICHOLS. FOSTER BOTTOM PICTUmcaSlanding: Pmpmx. KUIILMAN, Nomus, ZIMMERMAN, W. NIOSER. Sealed: E. Mosun, SCHRADER, Du. RANDOLPH, WILSON, DAN CRAIG ;4W pa Omega; For the past twenty-two years Alpha Epsilon of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatic fraternity, has held the unique position on the VVCSUIIiIlStCI' Campus as being the only fine arts national organi- zation here. Its purpose is to give impetus and intelli- gent direction to the local dramatic group, Jabberwocky. Alpha Psi Omega, with its 180 chapters on the various college campuses, yaigmwaceg This year has been one of the most sue- eessful for J abberwoeky. The three pro- ductions sponsored this past year by the or- ganization and presented in cooperation with William Woods College were ttNight Must Fall? tiThe Importance of Being Earnestfi and ttThe Youngest? The latter, a three act comedy, was presented in central staging, which has never before been attempted by J abberwoeky. It was so successful that it is assured that this type or presentation will be utilized next year. 776 KaMa 966m Missouri Alpha of Pi Kappa Delta, the national forensic fraternity, has completed another successful year. The forensic program for the year took in such events as the Dobyns Oratorieal Contest won by Jack Ryan. In the regular agenda of events the Westminster orators went to Kirksville and took seven out of the eight events. Other schools visited were Central, Washington University, Principia, Warrensburg, and Oklahoma A and M. In the national fest of Pi Kappa Delta in Still- water, the Jays received a good rating. Page 89 serves as a means of recognizing outstanding participation in drainatics. For the year 01' 1950-51 the faculty ad- viser was Dr. John Randolph. The cast now has six active members on the campus. They are: L. Thomas Burtchby, president, The- mas V. Carrens, vice-president, Russell B. Bandy, Robert Kerr, Harry L. Kluttz, and Harry N. Sehweppe. Jabberwoeky is a local organization and is a prerequisite to membership in West- minsteris chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, which is the national honorary dramatic fraternity. Also along with the three three act plays mentioned, the club presented short skits and a midnight show to help raise funds for ex- penses for future productions. The directors were Mr. Lawrence Swan- son and Mr. Thomas Napiecinski; L. T. Burtehby, president; Harry N. Schweppe, viee-pi'esident; and Thomas Carrens, trea- surer. Other events sponsored by the orators were an assembly at William tVoods College in which the members 01' the club discussed the national debate question: Resolved: itThat the non-eonnnunist nations should form a new international organization? The annual ban- quet ending up the events of the year was held at the home of Dr. Randolph where the members of the fraternity gave him a new hat. At the helm of Pi K appa Delta was Roger Schrader as president and Jack Ryan as Vice- president. Dr. Randolph was the faculty supervisor. Left to righl: RICHARD DILLINGHAM, BILL KRUEGER, JOHN STEINBECK, BILL GILLASPIE chh'aytm .36de Each year selected students from VVest- minster and five eastern liberal arts spend the second semester of their junior year at Wash- ington, D. C., as undergraduates at the Ameri- can University. The purpose of the program, jointly administered by the six colleges, is to give outstanding students an opportunity toitake advanced courses in the social sciences while being brought in contact with the source materials, and governmental institutions of the nations capital. The participating colleges besides W estmiuster are Allegheny College, Hiram College, Oberlin College, College of Wooster, Hamline U niversity. During the semester the students carried three courses in their major field, history, political science, economics, and attended a seminar course in government study. In addition each undertook a special research paper 011 some phase of government function. This year Westminster sent five men to Washington under the program. During the fall semester another college was unable to fill its quota and W estminster was asked to send a student. Marlin Zwicky, a senior, was selected to attend the fall program. The regular spring semester participants were Richard Dillingham, Bill Krueger, John Stein- beck, and Bill Gillespie. Page 90 K3 7's. Kamel Kkayam At the annual homecoming dance spon- sored by the WV, Club, Mrs. Janet Ryan, Sigma Chi Candidate, was crowned Home- coming Queen for 1951 by President Hall babovey. The queen and her first and second maids of honor, Miss Audrey Gar- rett, candidate for Sigma Alpha Epsilon. and Miss MARCH ERICKSON Miss Marge Erickson, Kappa Alphzfs can- didate, respectively, were chosen by local judges. Preceding the announcement of the queen, the winner of the homecoming dec- orations contest, Delta Tau Delta, was an- nounced. MISS A U D u E Y GA R R l-ZTT Page 93 Upper left: Delta Tau Delta, 1951 winner of homecoming decorations. Middle lefi: Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Lower left: Phi Delta Theta. Upper right: Sigma Chi. Lower right: Delta Alpha Phi. Page 93 7a eamentmatdm: DR. DANIEL SHAW GAGE On Monday, January 22, I951, Dr. Daniel Shaw Gage, Who was a member of the VVesL- minster student body and faculty for over sixty years, passed away in St. Augustine, Florida. shDannyK as he was known by most West- minster men, entered the school in 188l, graduating in 1889. The length of his stu- dent days is due to the fact, that he worked as a teacher every year in order to save money. Dr. Gagehs Christian character and un- Liring devotion to his work have made every student love and admire him, and in this 1951 Blue Jay we so pay tribute to Dr. Daniel Shaw Gage. Page 94 Famous Brands at . . 1 NEUKOMNS MEst STORE 1 ARROW 1 BOTANY 9 KUPPENHEIMER - DOBBS ' LEVIS i HICKOK 9 INTERWOVEN r MUNSINGWEAR -A ALLIGATOR 1 1 1 1STANDARD cmmmm 1 DRUG COMPANY 01: 1 1 ' A FRIEND PHONE 999 1 WEST JEWELRY STORE WFHE WATCH STORE OF FULTON, THE COLUMNS What The St. Louis Post-Dispavlch said about The Columns on April 16, 1951: Westminster College vs. C.C.N.Y. A rather striking contrast is provided in the way Westminster College at Fulton and thP City College of New York each treated student publi- cations issued for April Foolts day. , At the City College of New York. the 10 1 editors were called on the carpet for having 1 lampooned the college president, Harry N. 1 Wright. Forthwith the publication was sus- pended for an indefinite period. At Westminster College, the students issued 1 a pinkish9in color only-sheet which had 1999' am , President 1Villiam W. 111911, Jr.. enlisting in the 1 infantry to gather 11fil'st-handed data for a forth- 1 coming book to be entitled, the Foot Soldier 1 Talks Back. That was a jibe at President 1 1131115 recent book, the Small College Talks Back.H The issue also engaged in such sacrilege 1 as to announce that Joseph Stahn would be the 1 Green Foundation lecturer. But on one page the faculty had back at the students, in fun. too. 1 ttThis. says President Hall, 1115 the way we 1 do it at Westminster.H It is a good way, The small college in outstate Missouri has an approach 1 to the Spirit of youth which the big one in New York might investigate t0 proht.!17rom an editorial in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 16, 1951. Page 95 COLLETTaS BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES KINGDOM CAFE CHICKEN $ STEAK h SEA FOODS PHONE 501 FULTONAUTO McINTIRE9S SUPPLY FLOWERS DISTINCTIVE GIFTS AUTO GLASS AND PARTS FLOWERS BY WIRE EAST SIDE OF SQUARE PHONE 295 COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAMS J EWELRY C0. FULTON, MO. ESSLINGERKS FLORSHEIM, WINTHROP, AND CROSBY SQUARE S H O E S LA CROSSE LUMBER CO. Dependable Building Material Since 1873 106 E. 5TH STREET TELEPHONE 130 FULTON LUMBER CO. WHLe Quality Yard,, ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL, PAINTS AND ROOFING SAFIRES SHOE SHOP QuaIily Warkmanship, 116 WEST 5TH STREET COME TO J. H. 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TRUMBO STUDIO CALLAWAY BANK BUILDING PHONE 858 Page 99 WESTMINSTER GLORIES IN HER PAST AND LOOKS FORWARD TO THE FUTURE 1851 A CENTURY OF SERVICE 1951 WESTMINSTER COLLEGE FULTON, MISSOURI Page 100 WILLIAM WOODS OR WOMEN F A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE MISSOURI 1890 9 FULTON Page 101 THE PIECES ARE pm TOGETHER mad 4am W 546 W! This is it! The yearbook staff and a goodly number of the students have been seeing llpiecesll of the annual through the past few months. Some of the staff members have SLAVED over what seemed to be trifling details. Like 21 plays last rehearsal, all was apparently longz drawnrout confusion, from which nothing of merit could possibly emerge. But here it is . . . and isnlt it good and satisfactory beyond all hopes? Welre proud of the Staff, and happy to have helped in putting the pieces together. 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