Woodrow Wilson Junior College - Profile Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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This year the Wilson Orchestra has grown into an organization of full symphonic proportions. From a very modest beginning, it has developed, under the direction of Mr. Henry Sopkin, into a musical group of which Wilson may well be proud. The orchestra provides valuable experience for the professionally- minded musicians, provides a mu- sical background for those mem- bers who have no such ambition, and offers cultural entertainment to the student body. The ninety members of the or- chestra participate in college as- semblies, such as Wilson ' s annual Spring Festival. Mr. Sopkin does not confine his selection of music to the well-known works of stand- ard composers, but is always in search of new compositions. Works by contemporary compos- ers, such as Stravinsky, Howard Hanson, Menotti Salta, Roy Harris, and many others, find a prominent place in the repertoire of the or- chestra, along with works of such composers as Tschaikowsky, Strauss, and Grieg. The orchestra has proven itself to be a versatile group of musicians.

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.n, r, f V-t ' i:» % X rt FIRST ROW: Mary McNamara, secretary-treasurer Mollie Bossen, Morton Zeman, vice-president; Luise Lange, sponsor; Earl Clendenon, president Bertha Specht, Victoria Firovich, Raymonc Ostrow. SECOND ROW: Donald Kenney, Wallace Obolsky, Walter Troll, George Knackstedt, Patrick Reynolds, lules Ramey, Anne Heitz, Helen Vlasis, Dorothy Ely, Sybil Kramer. THIRD ROW: Ann Dea, Dudley Simborg, Elliot Schubert, Warren Klopsch, William Bergman, Alvin Saper, Edwin Rocklin, Sylva Dushkes, Glenn Brooks. Afudlc Meeting every two weeks, the Mathematics Club provides an op- portunity for students interested in this subject to become better ac- quainted with it and with each other. The Math Club is one of the oldest organizations in the school, tracing its origin as far back as the old Crane College. At its regular meetings, students, fac- ulty members, and outside speak- ers lead discussions on topics of pure or applied mathematics. Some of the topics discussed were The Story of the Abacus, All About the Fourth Dimension, The Prob- lems of Map Ma ing, The Relativ- ity of Time and Space, and Permu- tations and Combinations. A few of the leaders were Dr. Luise Lange, Dr. Jerome Sachs, Dr. Jacob Kinney, and Dr. Bernard Friedman; and students Morton Zeman, Cyril Cohen, Mary McNamara, and John Snyder. The officers of the club during the fall semester were Ann Cum- mings, president; Mary McNama- ra, vice-president; and Annellyn Day, secretary-treasurer. The spring officers included Earl Clen- denon, president; Morton Zeman, vice-president; and Mary McNa- mara, secretary-treasurer. Dr. Lange has been the able sponsor of the Math Club. The Music Club, under the direc- tion of Esther Goetz Gilliland, is organized principally to foster mu- sical talent among Wilson stu- dents. Students need not be en- rolled in any music class to belong to the club which meets every two weeks when it presents programs featuring student talent. One of the most interesting pro- grams featured Mary Jo Brummel singing three lyrics of A. E. Hous- man set to music by Dr. John Raines of the English department. Other Wilson artists who often participate in the programs are Harry Zerebniak, Marvin Barr, Oland Gaston, Esther Bernstein, Charles Peterson, Harriet O ' Rourke, and Lorraine Marks. The Music Club also cooperated with the other groups in making the Spring Carnival and the Spring Festival successful affairs. The officers during the fall se- mester were Harry Zerebniak, president; Harriet O ' Rourke, vice- president; Mary Jo Brummel, sec- retary; and Marvin Barr, treasurer. President for the spring semester was Lydia Paulikat; vice-presi- dent, Marius Gallagher; secretary, Lorraine Marks; and treasurer, Harry Zerebniak. 78 FIRST ROW: Marianne Daley, Eleanor Nesby, Irene Riggs, Rita Moore, Emmy Domazel, Muriel Landers, Lorraine Marks, secretary. SECOND ROW: Beverly Craig, Kathleen Thom, lean Nielsen, Leona Wolf, Thelma Levy, Violet Marik, Mabel Pyburn, Mrs. E. Gilliland, sponsor; Genevieve Sauris, Marius Gallagher, vice-president; Harry Zerebniak, treasurer; Lydia Paulikat, president. THIRD ROW: Vivian Brimmer, Mildred Orth, Lorraine Ragan, .Venetia Alexander. Beverly Solomon, Mary Pizzarello, Ruth Fogel, Sophia LeVentis. FOURTH HOW: Marion Mick, Mary lo Brummel, Walter Troll, William Smith, lohn Kobza, [esse Pov rell, Marvin Barr, Charles Peterson, John Wagner.

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PIS The Parent-Teacher-Student As- sociation is an organization which attempts to interpret the college to the community and to promote the interests of youth in college. The program theme for 1941 was Pre- paring Youth for Civic Responsi- bility through Home and School. Through its program the P.T.S. has tried to accomplish three things: to foster good will, to pro- mote the interests of the students through a parent education group, and to secure a new building on our campus for Wilson students. The parent education group was organized to give parents of pros- pective students a preview of col- lege life. By informing more peo- ple about Wilson, the P.T.S. hopes to arouse interest in securing a new building. Finally, in accom- plishing these two aims, good will is naturally promoted. The P.T.S. was capably led by by its officers: Mrs. Mollis Munce, president; Mrs. Claude Coombs, first vice-president and program chairman; Miss Claire O ' Reilly, second vice-president; Mrs. Har- vey Miller, recording secretary; Mrs. George Gordon, correspond- ing secretary; and Mrs. Arthur Rausher, treasurer. FIRST ROW: Miss Beulah Berolzheimer; Mrs. Hollis H. Munce, president; Mrs. Fred Loftus; Mrs. Claude Coombes, first vice-president; Mrs. B. H. Fish, publicity; Mrs. A. Rausher, treasurer; Claire M. O ' Reilly, second vice-president; Mrs. Geo. F. Gordon, corresponding secretary. FIRST ROW: Warren Klopsch, Elliott Schubert, John M. Foley, secretary; Howard Tanner, president; Walter Erikson, treasurer; Albert Friedman, Ray Wollek, Raymond Ostrowr. SECOND ROW: Thomas Gibson, Henry Palas, Walter Troll, Edward Turner, lean Hartwick, Russell Olson, Paden Dismore, vice-president; William Henning, Vincent Fabrizio, Thomas Pape, Arnold M. Gnvin. PUif lical SoieH ie The purpose of the Physical Sci- ence Club is to create a deeper interest in science among all the students at Wilson. The practical application of science in industry is studied, as well as the pure theory of science. Throughout the term various field trips are taken which show very concretely how science is put to use in practical situations, in order to give man more conveniences and make his life easier. This year the members of the club visited the Common- wealth Edison electrical plant at Pulaski and Thirty-fifth streets; the Federal Electric plant; the Standard Oil Company, and the Kellogg Switchboard Company. Officers of the Physical Science Club were Howard Tanner, presi- dent; Paden Dismore, vice-presi- dent; Walter Erikson, treasurer; and Paul Singer, secretary. Dr. Thomas Ernest is the sponsor. 1