Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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The Wheaton Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity was founded in September, 1931. This or- ganization has endeavored to pay tribute to academic excellence by electing qualified students to mem- bership. Each year, at the initiation of new mem- bers, Phi Beta Kappa gives the entire college community an opportun- ity of hearing lectures by persons distinguished in the academic field. At this time also, the Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to a senior or re- cent alumna to aid in the continuation of her edu- cation in graduate studies. 2yae Pp My Vscie Kappa Psyche, the oldest so- ciety on campus, was founded in 1857 by Lucy Larcom. To be eligible for membership in this honorary literary society, a student must have com- pleted eighteen hours of literature, including twelve hours of English A speciic grade requirement must also be met. This year Psyche has sponsored sev- eral teas at which stu- dents and faculty partici- pated in discussions, and sponsored E, E. Cum- mings in a reading of his poetry at a meeting open to the whole college. literature. 2H

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Vike Rushlight’s glow has spread to further horizons this year. The staff of- fered its annual cash prize for the most outstanding contribution to the pub- lication. Editor Peggy Webb and her associates designed a versatile maga- zine for the pleasure of every kind of reader. ‘The three issues combined phi- losophy and humor, lit- erary Criticism and satire, effective layout and novel illustrations. With its in- formal tone, the 1950-51 Rushlight serves to reflect the atmosphere of our Wheaton campus. 26 ‘Time and talent com- bined to produce Niké 1951. Energetic Editor Dink Wise and her assistant, Pril Kendall, planned, consulted, and coordinated. Joy Mun- necke recorded events in black and white. Neeta Villa translated ideas into lines. Betty — Davison caught momentary pressions on photographic plates. Jane Harrington aroused interest on cam- pus. Patti Wilson and Byrd McNeal worked with the cold hard facts im- of finances. The Niké staff has worked out, in these pages, an intricate pattern of life at Wheaton, offer- ing the seniors the oppor- tunity to reflect on happy college days in years to come. K ushlight

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Ge ‘Angel voices raised on high’ have blended in tonal and rhythmic effects to produce a year of brilliant music. ‘Through Christmas, Founder's Day, Spring concert and May Day, the Choir, led by Julie, Amy, Barbie, Midge, Peggy and Norma, has worked constantly to bring mean- ing to the choral music of the masters, such as Schiitz, Bach, Fauré, Brahms and Strauss. To those behind the chancel, Choir has addi- tional meaning. It conveys extra section rehears- als and intense practise Cand one less hour of 28 sleep on those crucial Sunday mornings). It also includes that inner excitement just before the concert, Mr. G’s grin as the broadcast closes with the humming of the Resonet, and Mr. Ram- seyer’s slow smile as that A sharp finally sounds clear and resonant. New meaning will be added years from now, when, while listening to Whea- ton recordings, memories will come from the phonograph, recalling when it was choir time ... the hands of the organist were poised . . . the conductor signalled to begin . . . and angel voices were raised on high.