Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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12 And how many of us decided to join D. A. when we saw Mr. Briggs in the fall playa and decided maybe we weren't really meant for the stage after meeting Mrs. Briggs in Spoken English class? Can we ever forget Willy and her Jezebel, the Mesdames Miller and MacKenzie and their suit- cases, Miss Sweeney and her boots, Miss Man- dell and her jockey cap, or Mr. G. and his brief- case? Yes, we remember those grim days of exams when every professor was a mortal enemy and each one thought we had nine arms and were mental giants. But then there were the days when they moved classes outdoors on a warm spring day, or were understanding about that Saturday cut, or postponing an exam when you had three others that day. When we needed a guiding hand and a wise word, they were there .. . so well remembered.

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2 faculty Academic distinction and achievement are pre- requisites for members of a college faculty, and in these our Wheaton profs abound. But in ad- dition to scholarly brilliance the Wheaton Fac- ulty has the extra blessing of being closely in- terested in the students and in campus life, and of being filled with enthusiasm. Remember our amazement last winter when the faculty turned thespian and gave us a pro- fessional performance? We laughed hysterically, but solemnly swore off bridge when Mr. Ram- seyer, Dr. MacCoy, Mr. Briggs and Mr. Sargent played the game “as women do.” And remember how Miss Rechnitzer stole the show as she and Saxon pulled each other on stage? Wasn't it difficult trying to distinguish one bird from another at five o'clock in the morning? But with Dr. MacCoy with us field trips can sometimes even be educational! And when Mr. Sharp looks over his glasses and smiles wryly. Milton isn’t too hard to take at 9:30 in the morn- ing. We'll always remember those volleyball games with Dr. Meneely’s glasses landing in a broken heap on the floor, and the day Mr. Miller and Libby fought for possession of first base during a baseball game. 18

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College Government actin Starting with Birchmont and continuing throughout the year, C. G. A. strove to keep the organizational affairs of Wheaton harmonious. With Jean Smith and Nancy Koebel, Betsy Decker, Anne Jones and Katharine Luhman, Wheaton student government improved and expanded its rules and regula- tions. The red tape of Saturday night late permission slips was eliminated. ‘The atmosphere of formal seating was improved through restrictions on the one hand, for more courteous dining, and added privileges on the other hand for more relaxation during meals. After our winter mass meeting there was an open discussion of church and chapel regulations with many suggestions offered by the students. “Smitty” and “Koebel”, with ever-willingness to be of assistance to all Wheaton students and in their successful guidance throughout the year, proved themselves among the most capable campus leaders. Our Wheaton constitution is a flexible one, and the College Government Association for 1950-1951 has added to its support and growth and proved it a vital element on our campus. 20