Lebanon, IL 62254
The 3te Kendrean
1949
/M COLLEGE grows as the result of someone's dreams and plans. McKendree has
•■ "■ plans and dreams for expansion in the future including several new buildings.
Some dreams of a better McKendree began to be realized this year as several projects
were completed. The library was redecorated and a new lighting system was installed.
The business offices were redecorated and refurnished, and extensive improvements were
made in the heating system. Largest single improvement was the redecoration and re-
furnishing of the dining hall, the installation of new lights, and the addition of a new
piano and I lammond organ there.
Two new buildings have been proposed and sketches and blueprints have been
drawn up. These are the new science hall and the gymnasium-auditorium. Bevond these
there are dreams of more new buildings to follow a long range expansion plan that will
once more make McKendree "the best in the Middle West".
McKENDREAN STAFF
Jerry Podesva - - - Editor
Jack Floro - - - - Assistant Editor
flowARD Hursey Business Manager
Paul Purdy - - - Assistant Business Manager
Pat Ladas Advertising Manager
Richard Walton - - Assistant Advertising Manager
Arleen Arter ______ Activities Editor
Bill Togias - - - Assistant Activities Editor
Mabel Cozart -------- Class Editor
Mason Holmes Sports Editor
Robert Nelson Feature Editor
Don Brown - - Make-up Editor
Burnell Heinecke Assistant Make-up Editor
Robert Steen --------- Art Editor
Dorothy Hinson Circulation Manager
Mrs. H. C. Gutekunst - - Faculty Adviser
VOLUME XVII New Series
Pictures by Spieth's Studio, Centralia, III.
Engraving by Central Engraving Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Printing by Record Printing Co., Belleville, III.
Covers by Becktold, St. Louis, Mo.
Drawings by Robert Steen
Mrs. Florence ThomU>u
To the lady in the apron, to the Fine Christian woman who listens
to our troubles, lends us money, gives us advice, keeps us well Fed; to
the Fine Friend of McKendree who gives untiringly oF her time and energy
For the Forwarding oF our school— we, the 1949 McKendrean StafF, proudly
dedicate this hook to you, Mrs. Thornley.
administration and staff
As McKendree slowly assumes the "New Look", we must not forget
that the man responsible for most of the transformation is President Carl
C. Bracy. Since his arrival here four years ago, he has become well known
by, and endeared to the hearts of, all the students. That he has worked
diligently and untiringly for the betterment of the school is evidenced by
the progress made. With such an able leader the future cannot help but he
more rich and full than the past has been glorious.
/Ml those who have come into contact with Dean Lewis B. Van Winkle,
who is also our registrar, have found him to be a just and wise man.
Although many students do not fully understand the functions ot his
office, it is one of importance in the administration of the college. It is
.1 position filled with conflicts that only students can create. Since coming
to McKendree Dean Van Winkle has introduced many progressive ideas.
Carl C. Bracy, A.B., Th.M., D.D.
President
Lewis B. VanWinkle, A.B., B.I). M.A.
Dean and Registrar
staff
BUSINESS
Eliza J. Donaldson, B.S., A.M.
Comptroller, Business Law
William C. Walton, A.B., A.M.,
Ph.D., D.D.
Treasurer, Greek and Latin
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
Meredith Eller, A. B., S. T. B.,
Ph. D.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
James B. Jennings, B.Sc.Ed., M.Se.
Ed.
Economics and Political Science
Nell G. Oppitz, A.B., A.M.
History and Sociology
SPEECH AND DRAMATICS
Elizabeth W. Parks, A.B., M.A.
Radio Speaking and Journalism
Carol Caldwell, B.A., B. Ed.
Speech
Dean of Women
LIBRARY
Gertrude C. Bos, Ph.B., Lib. Cert.
Librarian
PSYCHOLOGY & EDUCATION
R. C. Sayre, B.S., A.B., A.M.
Practice Teaching
Earl Dawes, B. Ed., A.M.
Psychology and Education
Dean of Men
KITCHEN
Florence Thornley
Lillian Toles
HOUSEMOTHERS
Marjorie Warner
Carnegie Hall
Blanche Hertenstein
Clark Hall
staff
ENGLISH •
Dede Ann Shull, A.B., M.A.
Lelah Allison, B. Ed., A.M.
MODERN LANGUAGES
Bertha W. Gutekunst, A.B
French and Spanish
Edwin P. Baker, A.B., A.M., LL.D.
German
Dean Hmeritus
PROCTOR
Lewis A. Winterrowd, A.B.
Carnegie Hall
SCIENCE AND MATI IEMATICS
Burton Goldstein, A.B.
Physics
Fred Fleming, B.S., A.M.
Biology
FIelmut C. Gutekunst, B.S., M.S.
Chemistry
Charles J. Stowell, B.S., M.A.,
Ph. D. '
Mathematics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ralph E. Barclay, B. Ed., M.A.
Football and Track
Bill Mauzy, B.S., A.M.
Basketball and Baseball
Janelle Kleinschmidt, A.B.
Women's Physical Education
MUSIC
Oliver H. Kleinschmidt, A.A.G.O.
Piano, Theory, Organ
(Not in picture)
Gerald Nielsen, Mus. B., Mus. M.
Public School Music
Chester Bagg, B.M., M.M.
Voice and Chorus
OFFICE
Fern Lamb
Secretary to the President
Jeanne Floro
Secretary to the Dean
MAINTENANCE
John Massie
Superintendent Buildings and
( i rounds
elass officers
SENIOR
Mason Holmes president
Dorothy Hinson secretary-treasurer
Kenneth Walters vice president
JUNIOR
Richard Walton vice-president
Alice Bollinger secretary-treasurer
Eugene Briggs president
SOPHOMORE
Dean Cox vice-president
Brainard Miller president
1 Ielen OI Iaka secretary-treasure)
FRESHMAN
Emerial Owen president
Evelyn Beats vice-president
Ruth Althoff secretary treasurer
Dreams of More
Classrooms Take Shape
classes
seniors
Ed Cockrel, Pocahontas, A.B. Religion, Kappa Chi
'46-'49 . . . Melvin Crouch, Moran, Kansas, A.B.
History, Public Affairs Forum, Review Staff, Ex-G.l.
Club . . . Masaichi Katayama, Unity, A.B. Philos
ophv and Religion, Basketball '46-'47; Philo, President
'48; Kappa Chi '47-'49; S.C.A.. President '47'48;
Student Faculty Council '48'49; President, Student
Association, '48-'49; "M" Club '47 . . . Marion Farm-
er. Maplewood, A.B. Philosoph) and Religion; Kappa
Chi '46-'49; Ex-G.I. Club.
Katayama
Adams
Lagow
Victor Donaldson, Shobonier, A.B. Mathematics,
Intramural Softball '46-'49; President, Carnegie I [all
'49; Plato; Ex-G.I. Club '46 '48; President, "M" Club,
'48 '49; Basketball '43, '46-'49 . . . Edward Adams.
( entralia, A.B. Fnglish . . . Ed Kimmle, O'Fallon,
A.B. Economics, Managing Editor, McKendree Review
'46'47; Public Affairs Forum; Editor, McKendree
Review, '47'48 . . . Cleason Lagow, luka. A.B.
Philosophy and Religion, S.C.A. '46-'49; Kappa Chi
'46-'49; Plato '44-'46; Basketball '44 '46; "M"' Club
'44 '46; Y.M.C.A. '44-'45; Chorus '45.
sentors
Frances Eckert, O'Fallon, A.B. English . . .
Robert Lamb, Lebanon, A.B. Philosophy and Re
l.'gion, Kappa Chi: Secretary General, Public Affairs
Forum; "Which is the Way to Boston," Assistant
Director . . . Dorothy Hinson, Madison, A.B. Eng-
lish, Y.W.C.A. '45; S.C.A. '46-'49; W.A.A. '45-'49;
Clio '46-'49, President, '48; Secretary-treasurer, Chor-
us '48; Cheerleader '46-'47; "Brother Goose" '48; Presi-
dent, Clark Hall, '47, Summer '48; Secretary, Student
Association, '46; Secretary-treasurer, Sophomore Class,
Secretary-treasurer, Senior Class; Kittycuhs '47-'49;
McKendrean '48-'49; May Queen Court '49; Student
Faculty Council '49 . . . Worden W. Mann, East
St. Louis, A.B. History, S.C.A.
Hinson
Mann
Carl L. Dillow, Tanims, A.B. Physical Educa-
tion . . . Louise Beaty, Centralia, A.B. English,
Stage Manager, Alpha Psi Omega Cast, '48-'49; Presi-
dent, Clark I fall '48; First Place, Amanda Glenn Con-
test, '48; W.A.A. '43-'48; S.C.A. '48-'49; Y.W.C.A.
Chaplain '43; Kittyeubs '43, '48'49; "Our Town" '43;
"What A Life" '44; Clio '48-'49, Alumni Secretary;
Director, "Which Is The Way to Boston" '48: Chorus
'43, '48; Secretary-treasurer, Little Theater, '43; May
Queen . . . Leslie Alrus, Trenton, A.B. English
Journalism, Assistant Editor, Student Handbook, '48;
Bradley Speech Tournament; Editor, McKendree Re-
view, '49; Dorris Oratorical . . . Glenn Freiner,
Belleville, A.B. Voice, Chorus '46-'49; Chapel Choir,
'47'48; S.C.A. '47; Y. M. C. A.; Philo '47-'49; Who's
Who '49; Organist, Friday Chapel '47-'49; Sextette
Accompanist '46-'47; Piano Quartette '47-'49.
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sentors
Frederick Rutherman, Olmsted, A.B. Mathe
matics, University of The South '40-'46; Public Affair
Forum '48-'49 . . . Floyd Seibert, East St. Louis
A.B. Economics, I ransferred from Missouri School o
Mines . . . Harm Smith, Lebanon, A.B. Sociology,
Philo . . . Kenneth Wai rERS, East St. Louis, A.B.
Biology.
Seibert
Sleeper
Podesva
Clark
Mary Ruth Sleeper, St. Louis, Mo., A.B. Piano,
Chorus Accompanist '46-'47; Clio '46-'48; Sextette '47;
Vice-President Sophomore Class; Piano Duo '47-'49;
Piano Quartette '47; President junior Class; I lomc
coming Attendant '48; l.S.S. '48; May Queen Court
. . . Richard C. Townsend, Anna, A.B. I listorv,
Philo '46-'49, Recording Secretary '47, Vice-President
'47-'48; Sigma I au Helta '47-'49, Secretary-treasurer
'48; Ex-G.I. Club '46-'47, Secretar) '46; Chorus '46
. . . Jerome Podesva, Lebanon, A.B. History, Plato
'4(»; •'Here Come, Charlie" '47; McKendrean '47 '4(>,
Editor '4'); Alpha Psi Omega; l.S.S. '47-'49, President
'48-'49; Student Faculty Council '47'48; Public Al
lairs Forum '48 . . . Herbert Ci auk. Marissa, A. 11.
Philosophj and Religion, Kappa Chi.
seniors
Ralph Mason Holmes, East St. Louis, B.S. Chem
istry, Sigma Zeta, President '48-'49; Student Faculty
Council '47-'48,-'49; President Senior Class, President
Student Association '49; Philo President '48; Football
'46-'48, Captain '48. All Conference '48, Most Valu-
able Player '48; Basketball '46-'49; "M" Club; Sports
Editor, McKcndrcv.n '48, -'49; Who's Who '48-'49 . . .
Holmes Markarian
Anthony Markarian, Oak Park, B.S. Chemistry . . •
Charles Ceorge Davis, East St. Louis, A.B. Philos-
ophy and Religion, Kappa Chi . . . Jean Smith, Van-
Mia, A.B. Voice, Chorus '46-'49; W.A.A. '46-'47;
Sextette '46-'48; Chapel Choir '47-'49; Clio '47-'49;
Homecoming Attendant '48; Trio '48; Amanda Glenn
Contest; Mixed Quartette '48.
Davis
Smith
Arleen Arter, Mattoon, A.B. English, Clio '46-
'49, President '49; W.A.A. '46-'49; Sigma Tau Delta
'46-'49, Vice-President '48-'49; McKendrean '47-'49;
I.S.S. '48'49; Secretary-treasurer, Junior Class; May
Queen Court; Amanda Glenn Contest '47-'49, Second
Prize '49; "Night of January 16th" . . . Jack Floro,
Lebanon, A.B. History, University of Illinois '46; Sig-
ma Phi Delta '44; Kappa Chi '47; Public Affairs For-
um '47'48; I.S.S. '48; Assistant Editor McKendrean
'48; James Clav Dollev Award '48; Religion Assistant
'47-'48; Who's Who '48'49 . . . Alice Runkwitz
Dunn, Lebanon, A.B. Voice, Clio Sextette '23-'24;
Glee Club '24-'25; Illinois Weslevan University, Sum-
mer; Chorus '48-'49; Chapel Choir '48-'49; General
Chairman Homecoming '48; Clio, Treasurer '48; Clio
President '49; Student Faculty Council '48-'49 . . .
Samuel W. Simpson, Centerville Station, B.S.
Chemistry.
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1- fe v
Francis
Fisher
Marshall
Koebel
Harkins
Togias
Pitts
Meyer
juniors
Charles Francis - - - - Caseyville
James Marshall - Carlinville
William Togias - East St. Louis
Dona) Fisher / ebanon
Delmai koebel Lebanon
William Pitts Freeburg
Lowell Grissom Belleville
Ralph Harkins West Frankfort
George Meyer - - Kinmundy
Elvis Rosenberger ( 'entralia
Alfred Dalrymple Bridgeport
Donald Zimmerlee East St. I ouis
Eugene Scruggs DuQuoin
John Ditterline - - Lebanon
Richard Walton Vernon
Marion Ruth Trenton
Dean Eisenmayer Trenton
John Curtis --------- Ridgway
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juniors
Donald Brown Sumner
Robert Berry Beaver (reck
Richard Ashal - - Lebanon
Nelson Bunnage Albion
Eugene Black Freeburg
Lavem Ballard Caseyville
Oliver Voelkel Belleville
Paul Beaty - - Centralia
Barbara Bailey Okawvillc
Ancel Arnold Alma
Mabel Cozart Harrisburg
Kenneth Young Sorento
Kenneth Austin Evansville
Arthur Werle East St. Louis
Marite Zareotf Trenton
James Weiss Shobonier
Roy Katayama --------- Unity
Alice Bollinger Millersville, Mo.
brown
Bunnage
Voelkel
Berry
Black
Beaty
Ashal
Ballard
Bailey
Arnold
Austin
Weiss
Cozart
Werle
Katayama
Young
Zarcoff
Bollinger
Freisner
Strain
3 ttn i or s
Robert Brann
William Nagel
Burnell Heinecke
Granville Anderson
Benjamin Andersoi
Harold Hinckley
Clair Clark
Richard Pittenger
Harvard
Lebanon
Freeburg
Hillsboro
Lust St. Louis
East St. Louis
\ 'enice
Vandalia
Frank Finkbiner
Robert Nelson
Marvin Freisnei
Darrell Sample
Palestine
Lebanon
Patoku
1 ebanon
William Gregory Lebanon
I ee Strain Collinsville
Joseph Harrelson Eldorado
Elizabeth Phillips Olney
\b
juniors
Robert Reizer Caseyville
Dennis Ramsey - - - - Ellery
Kathryn Ruth Trenton
Harvey Ritchie Springfield
Newnam Thompson ------ Collinsville
Harold Oppitz - - - - - - Lebanon
Bill Russell ---------- Lebanon
Delores Nubv -------- Pocahontas
Monty Hull Champaign
Robert Egan East St. Louis
Pat Ladas -------- East St. Louis
Eugene McCormack - - - Harrisburg
Howard Hursey - - East St. Louis
Robert Steen ------- East St. Louis
Orville Schanz -------- Smithton
Reizer
Ritchie
Ramsey
Thompson
Ruth
Oppitz
Hull
McCormack
Egan
Hursey
Ladas
Steen
CJHi ft (ft ft ft
Nuby
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Cox
Curtis
Johnston
Childress
Brown
Krousz
Kaufman
Austin
Davis
Maddox
Leiber
Leckrone
Seng
Miller
Worley
sophontores
I heodore Cox
Edmund Childress
John Kaufman
Olucv
Goldengate
junction
l,„. I ,.,!,!',•
|ol Leibei
I' ,|„,... Mill,.,
1 ioih it ,\ 1 1 nei
Stanley Johnston
\\ ayne ( ity
- - Suletii
Edward Maddox
West Frankfort
Wilmer Krausz
- - - New Baden
Charles Seng
St. Louis, Mo.
Clyde Davis
Edwardsville
i\ I'll caret Curtis -
p.j
William Leckrone
Granite ( it)
niagu m
Robert Brown
Sumner
Donald Worley
Breese
Nathan Austin
Norwich, ( onn.
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intt
Sheets
Austin
Barton
Sanders
Rhodes
Ray Cox ---------- Lebanon
Zelma Britt Granite City
Eloise Barton OTallov
Virginia Smith - - - - Worden
Gerald Weiss - - Mwphysboro
Melvin Byrd - - Centralia
Leota Sheets -------- Granite City
Robert Sanders -------- Centralia
sophomores
Allan Kean East St. Louis
Joyce Crews --------- Fairfield
Roy Baugh East St. Louis
Len Austin - - - - - - Collinsville
William Rhodes Granite City
Rose Ellen Townsend - - - Anna
Mary Cox ---------- Lebanon
Purdy Widdows
Pitt Walker
Seibert Weber
sophomores
Paul Purdy Joppa
Donald Widdows Granite City
Allied Crays Dieterich
Raymond Sackett East St. Louis
John Crutcher Millstadi
I [arvey Pitt Mascoutah
Janus Walker - - - - Madison
Gerald Warton Chicago
Crays
Warton
Miller
Sackett
Lemons
Richars
Crutcher
Williams
Wooden
Lynn Lemons Mound City
Lodean Williams West Frankfort
Ronald Seibert Ashley
William Weber - - East St. I ouis
Brainard Miller Metropolis
Duane Richars Flora
Natalie Wooden Mi. Vernon
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Helen O'Hara St. Louis, Mo.
Dorothy Lowe East St. Louis
Stanley Meador Vernon
Bettv Moore - Caseyville
Peggy Perkins - Lebanon
Carlos Kersh Ml. Vernon
Moore Perkins
Ord Brown
len
sophomores
Dorris Lagow - Lebanon
Ina Mitchell Ellery
Charles Orel - - Trenton
George Brown - Lebanon
Dean Cox ....... Lebanon
Conrad Allen - Wayne City
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Evelyn Beaty
Bernadine Springe
Richard Oglesby
Anna Richardson
Patricia Ensley
Harold Davis
Joseph Dickerson
Robert Cates
Elsie Crisp
John Courtney
Harold Sheets
freshmvn
Hail to thee, our dear old McKenclree,
Mar we always loyal be;
It's a sons, of praise we'll raise to thee.
Alma Mater, dear old MC.
Mar we ever hold thee true and wise and right,
Honor Purple and the White,
And for Victory we'll always fight
Til we win for old McK.
June Render
Melvin Phillips
Bob Obermiller
Hazel Moore
Paul Martin
Joy Luman
Ruth Johnston
Diane Houseman
Marigem Steven:
Dinah Tanner
Patsy Tedder
Lois Hockett
Herbert Hertenstein
Paul Brown
Calvin Vandiver
Mary Wotherspoon
A College mid plains is standing.
Standing there from olden days:
A pioneer of learning;
First in untrodden ways.
For service and Christian culture,
For efficiency she stands;
Her suns and daughters praise hei
With voices, hearts, and hands.
Irvshmni
2 s
David Davis
Robert Burg
Allen Vancil
Jennie Stein
Earl Stover
Leonard Smith
Harold Zeeb
Fred Widicus
James Townsend
Paul Dove
Daphene Coston
Jane Pownoll
Emerial Owen
Merle LeFevre
Paul Vise
Carol Hess
freshmen
Hail to thee, our dear old McKendree,
\hn we always loyal be;
It's a song of praise we'll raise to thee,
Alma Mater, dear old Mc.
Ma) we ever hold thee true and wise and right,
Honor Purple and the White,
And for Victor) we'll always fight
Id we win for old McK.
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Pi ^
flf pi c^ C^.
James Hamilton Lester Dewhirst Robert Schubert Wi.liam Powell
Ronald Herrin Delores Crouch Ruth Althoff Marvin Rull
Leroy George William Chaney Melvin Rull Betty Brammeier
Donald Cassidy Samuel Carlton Edward Opperman Delmar Sample
freshmen
Enduring and strong she stands there.
Stands upon our College Hill:
Tho' others may outnumber,
She holds the first place still.
For beauty, truth, and knowledge.
And for service without hound;
Then let us raise our voices
Until the plains resound.
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students whose pictures do not uppvav
in this annual
seniors
Gene Genres
Jack Holt
1 larold Wisnewski
I larvey Hoover
Robert Watson
juniors
Eugene Briggs
Richard Butler
Louis Crouch
Ronald Driggers
Roberto 1 lcrnan
lack Larson
Dale Hirsch
Robert McCabe
Ennis McGee
Eugene Sanders
Edgar Schaerer
Milo Wadsworth
William Wright
8 itphomorvs
Robert Anderson
Edward Bogard
John Bridick
Marvin Crowe
Marjorie Dawes
Robert Gilcrest
Charles Launcr
Jo McGraw
Robert McKinney
Joseph Naglich
Warren Peters
John Rainbolt
Robert Rogier
Arlyn Schaake
Robert Yarber
ti'1'shnn'it
I larold Berrv
Clifford Brothers
Don F. Brown
Kenneth Rurchett
Cloyce Burns
Elsie Corday
Jess Dawson
Glen Fisher
Jack Frosl
Carl Golf
Arthur l lartman
Art ! lessler
Robert I lout
George King
David Mayes
Audrey Maze
William McRaven
Janus Midyette
Ray Molitor
Pat Nagel
Richard Packard
Roosevelt Randolph
Roger Schoen
|n Ann Simpson
La Vem Smith
Robert Sweeney
Todd Wendler
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Dreams of A
JJttle Theater As
An Activities Center
activities
FIRST ROW Heft to right! : L. Austin, D. Brown, D. Cox, J. Marshall, E. Bogard. SECOND ROW: F. Fink-
biner, T. Cox, R. Brown, E. McCormack, R. Sanders, D. Richars, J. Crutcher, P. Beaty, G. Brown. THIRD ROW.
W Krausz, H. Hursey, N. Austin, A. Dalrymple.
plato
Plato, founded in 1849, is one of the most active
organizations on the campus. For the past one hun-
dred years, it has had a very colorful and eventful
history- It aims to advance the knowledge of literary
ideas, and to promote good fellowship among its mem-
bers. This, its centennial year, has been one ol the
best years in the organization's history.
philo
In its one-hundred and twelfth year Philo con-
tinued as an outstanding organization. A number of
open sessions, as well as the Glenn McCormack ora-
torical contest, were the features of this year's activ-
ities. Philo, with the promotion of fellowship and
literary skill as its aim. looks forward to a bright
future.
FIRST ROW (left to right! : B. Heinecke, N. Bunnage, F. Rutherman, G. Freiner, M. Byrd. SECOND ROW •
W. Rhodes, R. Townsend, H. Oppitz, J. Curtis, J. Kaufman, E. Rosenberger, R. Walton. THIRD ROW: R. Ka-
tayama, M. Katayama, C. Seng, D. Ramsey, M. Holmes, L. Lemons, D. Sample, D. Worlsy, S. Johnston,
B. Miller, H. Smith.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : D. Hinson, B. Gutekunst, A. Artsr, M. Cozart. SECOND ROW: J. Podesva,
Heinecke, R. Nelson, H. Hursey, M. Holmes, J. Floro, R. Walton, P. Ladas, R. Stesn, D. Brown.
mv kendrean staff
All finished for another year! This is the thought
that brings a look of contentment to the eyes of the
McKendrean staff. 1 he publishing of this yearbook
has seemed a nightmare to some, a lark to others,
but to all it has definitely been a challenge to ac-
complish something that at times seemed utterly im-
possible.
clio
The only women's literary organization on the
campus, Clio, was founded in 1869. Clio aims to
develop in its members, through cultural and intel-
lectual training, a poise that will carry them through
any situation. Open sessions, including the annual
Sadie Hawkins Day open session and the Amanda
Glenn Declamation contest, are special highlights on
the Clionian calendar.
FIRST ROW (left to right)
ROW: Z. Britt, E. Phillips, E.
L. Beaty, D. Lagow.
R Townsend, D. Hinson, J. Smith, A. Dunn, A. Arter
3arton, J. Crews, D. Lowe, A. Bollinger, H. O'Hara, L.
M. Cozart. SECOND
Williams, I. Mitchell,
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FIRST ROW Heft to right): Z. Britt, R. Townsend, H. O'Hara, D. Lowe,
ROW: E. Parks. J. Crews, R. Brown, W. Togios, R. Townsend, N. Austin, E
Ladas, R. Steen, N. Bunnage, D. Lagow.
. Mitchell, A. Arter. SECOND
Heinecke, D. Eisenmayer, P.
sigma tau delta
Enlarged bv the admission of new members, the
Iota Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta sponsored a
literary supplement to the McKendree Review. An-
other attempt to encourage creative writing on the
campus was made in the spring when a creative
writing workshop was sponsored by the society.
sigma zvla
Sigma Zeta is a national honorary science society
whose purpose is to encourage scientific study and
to recognize students of high scholarship in the natu-
ral sciences and mathematics. The Beta Chapter at
McKendree College was organized in 1926. Officers
for the year were: R. Mason Holmes, president: Dr.
C. J. Stowell, recorder-treasurer.
FIRST ROW Heft to right i : H. Gutekunst, C. Stowell, M. Holmes, F. Fleming. SECOND ROW: R. Mc-
Cabe, R. Nelson, R. Egan, R. Walton, R. Reizer, B. Anderson, D. Fisher, A. Markarian.
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FIRST ROW (left to right): I. Mitchell, P. Tedde
Katayama, M. Eller, M. Katayama, N. Bunnage.
E. Scruggs, D. Lagow. SECOND ROW: G. Meyer, R.
*. #•. a.
Organized in 1946 as a result of the merger of the
YMCA and the YWCA the Student Christian Asso-
ciation meets eaeh Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
1 he purpose of the organization is to promote Christ-
ian life among the students.
kappa chi
Kappa Chi is a national honorary society for the
purpose of enlisting members who are entering full-
time Christian work. The Eta Chapter of Kappa Chi
was organized in 1944 on the McKendree College
campus. Since the time of its organization the fellow-
ship has been active in sponsoring improvement pro-
jects. It has had charge of assembly and chapel pro-
grams as well as other religious activities of the college.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : G. Lagow, D. Nuby, N. Wooden, A. Richardson, J. Curtis, M. Eller, E. Cockrel,
D. Coston, A. Maze, L Sheets, R. Berry. SECOND ROW: N. Bunnage, E. Owen, E. Scruggs, R. Katayama,
C. Davis, E. Black, D. Zimmerlee, T. Cox, R. Seibert, H. Clark, J. Townsend, M. Katayama, M. Farmer,
J. Walker, M. Friesner, E. Stover. THIRD ROW: M. Byrd, G. Meyer, D. Sample, P. Brown, A. Dalrymple, R.
Lamb, C. Clark, A. Arnold.
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FIRST ROW Heft to right). J. Podesvo, B. Gutekunst, A. Arter, P. Ladas. SECOND ROW: R. Nelson,
Heinecke, J. Floro, R. Hernandez.
I. .V. s.
The International Student Society, no longer an
infant, now holds a place or honor and distinction
among the older organizations on the campus. Since
its introduction six years ago, it has gone a long way,
through the efforts of its members, toward promoting
international good will and friendship between the
United States and foreign countries.
alpha psi omega
The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega,
a national honorary fraternity, is on this campus to
encourage dramatics. It elects as members those who
distinguish themselves in college dramatics.
FIRST ROW (left to right): H. O'Horo, L. Beaty, L. Allison. SECOND ROW: J. Podesva, D. Eisenmayer,
Heinecke.
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FIRST ROW (left to right) : E. Donaldson, E. Parks, A. Dunn. SECOND ROW: M. Katayama, D. Sample,
M. Holmes, B. Miller, B. Heinecke.
student f acuity council public affairs forum
The Student-Faculty Council was organized in or-
der to provide an opportunity for discussion of interests
common to both the student body and the faculty.
It initiates and develops projects growing out of the
general college program. The council also serves as
a clearing house for problems, ideas, and promotion
of social and extra-curricular activities.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : J. Jennings, N. Oppitz,
Podesva, R. Lamb, B. Heinecke, J. Floro, D. Fisher, J.
The McKendree College Public Affairs Forum,
now in its second year on the campus, was organized
For the purpose of bringing speakers on important
current topics to the campus and promoting an interest
in international relations. The Forum is an accredited
member of the International Relations Clubs of Amer-
ica, and has been represented at the district meetings
at Lindenwood College and Webster College.
Mrs. Nell G. Oppitz, Dr. Meredith F. Eller, and
Prof. James W. Jennings are the faculty sponsors.
M. Eller. SECOND ROW: N. Bunnage, D. Brown, J.
Harrelson, M. Crouch, F. Rutherman, G. Lagow.
fit? I I i
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Left to right: L. Hockett, J. Render, J. Simpson, E. Bsaty, J. Pownall, E. Crisp, E. Barton.
irimn>ii\s sextette
I he Women's Sextette is a group of young women
singers chosen from the Mekentlrec chorus. "I he pur-
pose of the sextette is to sing at school functions and
out of town programs where such an ensemble is
suitable.
mvn's quartvtiv
\ he Men's Quartette has in the past played an im-
portant part on the Mekendree campus. This year's
quartette was no exception and again fulfilled its
purpose of acquainting the public with McKendree
and its music department.
Left to right: M. Rull, C. Brothers, E. Childress, R. Seibert.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : A. Dunn, R. Althoff, J. Luman, B. Springer, J. Smith, E. Barton. SECOND
ROW: C. Brothers, M. Rull, O. Schanz, T. Cox, E. Childress, R. Seibert. SEATED: G. Freiner.
the chapel choir
ie Chapel Choir, composed of twelve voices under
capable leadership of Prof. Chester Bagg, fur-
id responsive and special music for the Friday
ing chapel services throughout the school year.
the chorus
One of the most outstanding groups on the campus
is the chorus which meets thrice weekly under the
direction of Prof. Chester Bagg. An extensive season,
including the presentation of the Messiah at Christ-
mas and a concert tour in the spring in addition to
numerous appearances in the St. Louis area, was
carried through by the members of the group and
their leader.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : L. Hockett, P. Tedder, J. Render, J. Luman, M. Stevens, A. Dunn, R. Alt-
hoff, B. Springer, J. Smith, D. Coston, E. Barton, D. Tanner, D. Hinson. SECOND ROW: M. Cox, P. Perkins,
D. Houseman, L. Williams, I. Mitchell, J. Simpson, M. Cozart, E. Beaty, J. Stein, E. Crisp, A. Richardson, L.
Beaty, J. Pownall, G. Freinsr. THIRD ROW: N. Bunnage, W. Rhodes, J. Curtis, R. Seibert, C. Brothers, L.
Dewhirst, T. Cox,' D. Ramsey, M. Phillips, E. Childress, E. Adams, C. Bagg. FOURTH ROW: O. Schanz, M.
Rull, J. Townsend, B. Miller, D. Sample, D. Cox, R. Brann, R. Baugh, G. Brown, L George, L. Smith.
FIRST ROW (left to right) : P. Perkins, E. Parks, E. Phillips, M. Cozart, P. Ladas. SECOND ROW: B. Hein-
ecke, M. Crowe, C. Francis, D. Sample, H. Hursey, O. Voelkel, R. Yarber, L. Albus, D. Eisenmayer, M.
Crouch, L. Ballard.
##i<- hendree review staff
I he McKendree Review, awarded the first prize for the best newspaper in Class
3 Division A in 1947-48, published Fifteen issues this year, eight of which were six
page editions.
Visions of the editors tearing their hair over deadlines not met, compete with pleas-
ant memories of those rare times when everything went perfectly, 1 he Review Stall
is proud oi the progress made in the past, and is looking forward to future achievement
with ar
.nticip;
REVIEW STAFF
First Semester
Burnell Heinecke
Darrell Sample
Ennis McGee
Pat Ladas
Leslie Albus
Marvin Crowe
Mabel Cozart
Donald Brown
David Davis
Elizabeth White Parks
Editor
Managing Editor
Feature Editor
Sports Editor
Assistant Managing Editor
Assistant Feature Editor
Business Manager
Staff Photographers
Adviser
Second Semester
Leslie Albus
Darrell Sample
Enms McGee
Burnell Heinecke
Mabel Cozart
Dean Eisenmayer
Mabel Cozart
Donald Brown
David Davis
Elizabeth White Parks
1 he reporters and feature writers were Peggy Perkins, Robert Yarber, Dean Eisen-
mayer, Laveme Ballard. Melvm Crouch, Elizabeth Phillips. Barbara Bailey. Oliver Voel-
kel, Charles Francis, J. Ditterline, and Howard Hursey.
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Dreams of A New
Gymnasium Materialize
sports
cheerleaders
Great enthusiasm was shown by six vivacious cheerleaders during the football and
basketball seasons under the capable leadership of Gene Scruggs.
Working with Gene were "Deena" Lee Tanner, "Pat" Tedder, "Mel" Britt, "Junie"
Render, and "Roving Reporter" Heinecke.
The time spent in preparation prior to each game was evidenced by the teamwork
shown among them.
The large attendance at the games and the cooperation with the cheerleaders helped
to make these seasons the greatest that McKendree has experienced in manv years.
The McKendree students proved their pep bv welcoming the victorious football team
at four o'clock in the morning. The great send-off by the band, cheerleaders, and students
which was given the squad when they left for Chillicothe prior to that victory will long
be remembered by all.
In the hearts of all will always remain a great "Hurrah" for our cheerleaders.
FIRST ROW: B. Heinecke, E. Scruggs. SECOND ROW: J. Render, Z. Britt, P. Tedder,
D. Tanner.
<S
football
Kenneth Austin Evansville
Junior
Tackle - 190 lbs.
T hree letterman
Captain
Mason I lolmes East St. Louis
Senior
Center - 200 lbs.
Three letterman
First Team All-Conference
Roy Katayama Unity
junior
Guard - 180 lbs.
Two letterman
I lonorable Mention All-Conference
Gene Briggs Granite City
junior
Halfback - 170 lbs.
I hree letterman
Bill Nagel Lebanon
Junior
Quarterback - 168 lbs.
Three letterman
Dick Pittenger Vanda
Junior
Guard - 185 lbs.
1 hree letterman
Ehis Rosenberger Centralia
junior
Halfback - 155 lbs.
Three letterman
Bob McCabe
Juniot
Tackle - 195 lb
Two letterman
Oak Park
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football
Bill Wright
Junior
Tackle - 202 lbs
Lebanon
Ed Maddox West Frankfort
Sophomore
Fullback - 175 lbs.
Two letterman
Charles Orel
Sophomore
Guard - 190 lbs.
Two letterman
Summerfield
Lebanon
Ed Schaefer
Junior
Halfback - 155 lbs.
1 lonorable Mention All-Conference
John Crutcher
Sophomore
End - 170 lbs
Two letterman
Millstadr
St. Louis
Charles Seng
Freshman
Guard - 180 lbs.
I lonorable Mention All-Conference
Paul Beatv Centralia
junior
End - 170 lbs.
1 lonorable Mention All-Conference
Ray Sackett East St. Louis
Junior
End - 180 lbs.
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football
Marino Garcia East St. Louis
Freshman
Guard — 177 lbs.
Al Dalrymple Bridgeport
Junior
Tackle - 263 lbs.
Bob Hout
Freshman
Guard - 175 lbs.
Flora
Ron Herrin Bridgeport
Freshman
Fullback - 185 lbs.
Calvin Vandiver Wood River
Freshman
Quarterback — 160 lbs.
Harold Berry Roxan;
Freshman
Halfback - 150 lbs.
Harold Davis Effingham
Freshman
Halfback - 175 lbs.
Monty Hull
}un\or
End - 170 lbs.
Champaign
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FIRST ROW (left to right) : M. Garcia, K. Austin, M. Holmes, E. Rosenberger, J. Crutcher, M. Hull, R. Ka-
tayama P Beaty, E. Maddox, R. Pittenger, R. McCabe, C. Ord, W. Wright, G. Briggs, E. Schaefer, W. Nagel,
C Seng SECOND ROW: Coach Barclay, N. Austin, L. George, R. Hout, C. Vandiver, G. Warton, R. Bough,
D. Richars, R. Sackett, A. Dalrymple, R. Herrm, D. Sample, E. Stover, H. Berry, H. Davis, J. Dawson, R. Har-
kins, J. Curtis (manager), D. Brown (assistant manager).
### club
football
I he "M" Club is an organization which has as its
purpose the promotion of good sportsmanship and
athletic Fellowship. The club has been active on the
campus and sponsored the festivities which accom-
panied the election and crowning of the football queen.
The club organized and supervised the intramural
basketball and Softball leagi
dents on the campus.
the nun
Sept
24
Rose Polv
Oct.
2
Quincv
Oct.
9
Principia
Oct.
16
Anderson
Oct.
23
Scott Field
Oct.
30
Chillicothe
Nov
6
Shurtleff
Nov
13
Eureka
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FIRST ROW (left to right) : R. McCabe, R. Katayama, V. Donaldson, E. Maddox, E. Rosenberger. SECOND ROW:
G. Briggs, J. Curtiss, H. Hursev, L. Lemons, W. Gregory, M. Holmes, R. Pittenger, D. Richars, J. Crutcher,
K. Austin. '
basketball
Bill Gregory
Lebanon
Junior
Three
letterman
6' 3"
200 lbs.
Mason Holmes
East St. Loins
Senior
Four letterman
6' 3"
195 lbs.
Paul Beaty Centralia
junior
6' 1" 168 lbs.
Honorary Captain Most Valuable Player
Ed Maddox
Sophomore
5' 10-
VVest Frankfort
Two letterman
175 lbs.
Ed Schaefer
Sophomore
6' 1"
Ralph Harkins
Junior
6' 2"
Lebanon
155
West Frankfort
195 lbs.
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175 lbs.
I larold Sheets
Freshman
5' 9"
Bob Miller
Freshman
5' 6"
Ron Herrin
Freshman
5' 1 I"
Lebanon
Wayne City
140 lbs.
Bridgeport
I ,ynn Lemons
Mounds
Sophomore
Two letterman
5' 11"
160 lbs.
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pivturvd
|nn Hamilton
McLeansboro
Freshman
6' 4"
[60 lbs.
John Curtis
5' 9"
Ridgway
165 lbs.
Junior
Three letterman
Left to right: H. Sheets, E. Maddox, L. Lemons, P. Beaty, W. Gregory, M. Holmes, R. Harkins, E. Schaefer,
D. Richars, R. Hernn, R. Miller. Center: B. Mauzy.
basketball schedule
Central
- 69
McKendree -
- 40
Shurtleff -
- 40
A IcKendrec -
- 39
Eden Seminary
- 48
McKendree
- 71
Quincy
67
McKendree
- 54
Eureka - -
- 74
McKendree -
- 51
Blackburn - -
47
McKendree -
- 54
Belleville J. C.
- 45
McKendree
- 44
Principia
57
McKendree -
- 55
Quincy - -
- 34
McKendree -
- 29
Shurtleff -
- 67
McKendree
- - 51
Scott Air Base
- 45
McKendree -
- 48
Scott Air Base
45
McKendree -
- 54
Belleville J. C.
- 41
McKendree -
- 64
Eden Seminary
- 46
McKendree -
- 62
Central
- 56
McKendree -
- 38
Ccntralia J. C.
- 58
McKendree -
- 60
Principia - -
- 53
McKendree
- 52
Blackburn
53
McKendree -
- 51
Centra lia J. C.
- 58
McKendree -
- 60
Eureka
50
McKendree -
- 47
FIRST ROW (left to right): H. Sheets, R. Miller, E. Maddox, M. Holmes, R. Harkins. SECOND ROW: P.
Beaty, D. Richars, E. Schaefer, L. Lemons, W. Gregory, R. Herrin. THIRD ROW: V. Donaldson, H. Zeeb, J.
Curtis, J. Hamilton, J. Crutcher, R. Obermiller, R. Pittenger, R. Packard. FOURTH ROW: G. Warton, B.
Mauzy, R. Barclay.
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FIRST ROW 'left to right): E. Phillips, D. Hinson, I. Mitchell, D. Lowe, R. Townsend, Z. Bntt. SECOND
ROW: B. Moore, D. Tanner, H. O'Hara, P. Perkins, L. Beaty, E. Beaty, H. Moore, E. Crisp, J. Crews, M.
Cozart.
##•• a. ##.
The Women's Athletic Association began with a
small representation, hut soon grew to a larger number.
I he purpose of this organization is to encourage
healthful living, goodwill, and fellowship among the
women.
Among its many activities was an all-school skating
party.
Letters are awarded lor participation in various ath-
letic activities. Manx girls earned letters which were
presented at the annual banquet held at the close ol
the year.
kittyeubs
The roughest basketball team at Mckendree Col-
lege was organized and called the Kittycubs.
Under the capable leadership of Coach Klein-
schmidt the team played seven games, winning several.
The flashy speed of the forwards, and the determi-
nation of the guards, plus many practices, led to a
scrapping, victorious team.
With the experience that the underclass girls have
received this year, we are anticipating a perfect record
next year.
FIRST ROW: D.
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, D. Lowe
, H. Moore, D. Crouch, P. Per
kin
s, J. Klein-
schmidt. SECOND
ROW: D. Tanner, M. Weiss, L. Bea
ty, B. Brammeier, 1. Mitchell
, E. Beaty,
R.
Townsend,
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A Student's Dream
Of A Student Union
features
19411 hitmvviiming queen
Reigning over the Homecoming festivities of 1948 was Miss Helen O'Hara, a
lovely and gracious sophomore student at MeKendree. Escorted to the throne by Mason
Holmes, captain of the football team. Miss O'Hara was crowned queen by the retiring
queen of 1947, Miss Ella Ruth Jones. This ceremony on Friday evening, Noycmber 12,
officially opened the celebrations of the Homecoming weekend.
An active member of many ol the organizations on the campus, including the Ch
onian Literary Society, Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Tau Delta and the Women's Athletu
Association, Miss O'Hara was also secretary-treasurer of the sophomore class.
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194B homce0nning
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Bonfire, Snake Dance, 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Hobo Day, 7:40 a.m.
Hobo Day Convention 1 1 :20 a.m.
Crowning of the Homecoming Queen, 8:00 p.m.
Formal Freshman Program, 8:15 p.m.
Open House, Carnegie and Clark Hall, 9:15 p.
Reception in Clark Hall, 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Football Game, McKendree vs. Eureka, 2:00 p.
Football recognition-Alumni Banquet, 6:00 p.rr
Homecoming Plays, 8:15 p.m.
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MISS LOUISE BEATY
iiliU may quvvn
Reigning over the Maytime Festivities this year of 1944, Miss Louise Beaty, was
crowned queen by her Maid of Honor, Mrs. Mary Ruth Sleeper.
During her years here on the Old Hill, Louise has been an active member of many
organizations on the campus. Included in these organizations are Alpha Psi Omega, Clio,
and the W.A.A.
Miss Beaty, who was president of Clark Hal) during the First semester, also bad one
of the lead parts as "Karen" in the performance of the play production class "The Nighf
of January 16th."
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senior chapel program
Organ Prelude Glenn Freiner
Invocation - Masaichi Katayama
Hymn
Scripture Lesson Herbert Clark
Vocal Solo Glenn Freiner
Class History --------- Dorothy Hinson
Piano Solo - - - Mary Ruth Sleeper
Class Will ---------- - - Louise Beaty
Vocal Solo Jcan Smith
Class Prophecy Leslie Alhus
Piano Solo - - Alil-'L' Dunn
Presentation of Gavel Mason Holmes
Response Gene Bri8^
Presentation of Gift Victor Donaldson
Hymn
Alma Mater
Benediction Marion Farmer
Postlude --------- Glenn Freiner
tree dedication
( /,„„-„„„, Masaichi Katayama
Invocation HarrY Smith
Miisia ---------------- Men's Quartet
Remarks Prof. Earl Dawes
Presentation of Tree ------------ Robert Lamb
Response - - - Dr. Carl C. Bracy
Alma Mater
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Left to right: M. Katayama, G. Freiner, L. Beaty, M. Holmes, J. Floro.
trho's ff'Ao
We are justly proud to add to the list of distinguished students in "Who's Who"
the names of five outstanding McKendreans. Not only have they shown themselves to
be exeeptional students in their particular fields of endeavor, hut they have proved
to rank high in citizenship, extra-curricular activities, and leadership. Their lives and
services are evidence that a future of constructive living lies ahead ol them.
"Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" is a standard
directory and index of information containing biographies of distinguished students through
out America. The students are selected from approximately six hundred colleges and
universities in the United States and Canada.
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patrom
Maxine Ball Litchfield, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pfeffer Lebanon, Illinois
F. A. Behymer Lebanon, Illinois
T. B. Sowers Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Ruth Koerber Ra>'' Arizona
II. P. Barnes I Iarrisburg, Illinois
Gehl Devore Westmont, Illinois
Man Ellen Glotfelty RaY> Arizonl
Jean Hams Evanston, Illinois
E. C. Phillips Flo™< Illinois
O. F. Whitloek - " Harrisburg, Illinois
H. G. Hurley - - - Lebanon, Illinois
Peter Notaras DuQuoin, Illinois
Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Weber Upland, California
Warren Clark St. Louis, Missouri
David Brink Freeburg, Illinois
Ralph Grote RoYal> Iowa
William D. Sanders - Crossville, Illinois
Ralph and Helen Whitson Caseyville, Illinois
Elizabeth Crisp University City, Missouri
Frances Eckert O'Fallon, Illinois
Dr. R. C. Berry Livingston, Illinois
Dorothy Faulkner Vandalia, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Newell Davis Nashville, Tennessee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dannenbrink State College, Pennsvlvania
Grant Hartman Freeburg, Illinois
Dr. Frank Harris Lebanon. Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois
Miss Helen June Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. C. Howard Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Werle East St. Louis, Illinois
L. B. Winter ----- ' Batavia, Illinois
Margaret Harshbarger Fairfield, Illinois
N. C. Henderson Lawrenceville, Illinois
Lewis Winterrowd Lebanon, Illinois
Clyde Funkhouser Caseyville. Illinois
Laverne Book Carlyle, Illinois
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dramatifs
McKendree this past year revived the traditional Homecoming and Spring
plays. Three one act plays were presented to climax the Homecoming
activities.
•WHO GETS THE CAR TONIGHT?"
Characters:
Mr. Jones, the rather Nelson Bunnage
Mrs. Jones, the mother Patti Ann Ensley
Paul Jones, the son David Davis
Mary Jones, the daughter Dinah Tannei
Jack, her boy friend Lester Dewhirsl
"WHICH IS THE WAY TO BOSTON?"
Characters:
John Harvey, a retired New England farmer Edward Adams
Martha Harvey, his wife - June Rendei
Chris Harvey, his nephew James Townsend
Mary Harvey, Chris's wife ------ - - - Zeh>ia Britt
"CURSE YOU, JACK DAI ION''
Characters:
Mrs. Donna Dalton, an aristocratic matron Lois Hockett
Eloise Dalton, her daughter Margaret Curtis
Jack Dalton, our manly hero - - - Edward B. Opperniaini
Anna Alvarado, who has a heart of granite Bernadine Springer
Egbert Van Horn, a deep-eyed villain - - - Joseph D. Dickerson
Bertha Blair, poor but honest Betty Brammeiei
Richard Blair, her brother La Verne Ballard
THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16111'
Characters:
Prison Matron
Judge Heath
District Attorney Flint
Defense Attorney Stevens
Clerk of Court
Karen Andree
JoAnn Simpson
Richard Townsend
John Crutcher
Eugene Scruggs
David Davis
Louise Beaty
Dr. Kirkland Stanley Johnston
Mrs. John Hutchins Lois Hockett
I Iomer Van Fleet - - -
Elmer Sweeney
Nancy Lee Faulkner
Magda Svenson
John Graham Whitfield
Edward Ojrpermann
Xelma Britt
Arleen Arter
Edward Adams
Robert Krause
Jane Chandler Patricia Ensley
Sigurd Jungquist Roy Bough
Larry Regan Burnett Heinecke
Roberta Van Rensselaer Peggy Perkins
Court Stenographer Dinah I anna
The Spring play
^4
This Too Was Once
Only A Dream
histories
history of
class of '1U
I he first group ol freshmen to enter school in peacetime was the group oi 1945.
World \\ ar II had ended and we were launching into a new era. We were all eager for
a college education combined with a little tun to make our studying a little mure in-
teresting. With our coming, a new president. Dr. C. C. Bracy, came.
We began our social lite with the "Y" mixer which proved to be quite a success,
although there were several who had sore arms from shaking hands.
Let us turn the pages ol' our memory book to the night of October 8, 1945 at the
stroke of midnight. The freshman class successfully and tactfully accomplished the tra-
ditional feat of ringing the famous old chapel bell. This was accomplished in spite of
guards posted behind each tree, and one freshman captured as a hostage.
You ask about the Homecoming? Of course, we participated. We presented our
beautiful freshman program in honor of a member of our class, Tanelle Klcinschmidt,
who was queen. The next day. Shurtleff and McKendrce played the Homecoming basket-
ball game which McKendree won in the last five seconds by a free throw made by I omim
Lusch, a member ol our class.
During this year, there are many memories for the students to recall, such as Virginia
Drennan's "Oh, no!" as she toppled off her chair and the platform during the presentation
of the Messiah.
We had our regular trips uptown for irregular meals. We were initiated into bull
sessions, and many other traditions of college life.
Our class has done its bit to feed the students, the hordes of "Instituters" who swarm
over our campus, and the preachers who regularly leave their parishes behind and, relaxing,
become boys again. We have furnished waitresses, cooks, and many dish-room workers to
add to the chaos in the kitchen.
Our second year at McKendree saw an increase in our ranks. With more students
came more activities, such as the trip to the Showboat, "The Golden Rod", in St. Louis.
We revived Hobo Day with George Troutt reigning as the King of the Hoboes timing
his next two years.
Will the organ ever be the same after Little Joe fell into it. breaking one of the
pipes? Ibis year again our choice for Homecoming Queen, Doris Phillips Brown, won
the election.
I here were not many ol us left to begin our junior year, but we managed to forge
ahead. The college chorus once more began presenting concerts at churches in Southern
Illinois, lo add to the daily concert trips a ten day tour of Southern Illinois churches
was suggested and accomplished. This tour was to help the Million Dollar Campaign
toward its goal.
The junior class, as tradition has it, presented the senior class with a banquet the
evening of May Day.
Now we are seniors and. looking back, we see the years slipping bv as the sand in
. 1 1 o .
an hour glass.
The improvements at the college have been many. We have seen the re-
decorating of the reception halls in both dormitories, Clark and Carnegie Halls; the
complete renovation of the dining hall. Pearsons Hall; the cleaning up of Benson Wood
Library; the redecorating of the Chapel. In time we hope all of the buildings on the
campus may be redecorated, and the new proposed buildings erected to make McKendree
a bigger and better college.
Our class has been the first graduating class since 1942 to witness a victor) on the
football field. Our team won from Chillicothe and when the players returned to the
campus at lour o'clock in the morning they were met and greeted by the college hand,
cheerleaders, and .ill students present that week-end. There was a feed and eel
ebration in the dining hall.
On leaf-raking day, an astonished young fellow. Dewey Richars, was carried b\
force I rean his snug bed and dumped into a huge pile of leaves bv some fellows who
didn't believe in sleeping late on that memorable day.
Our class officers for the senior year were: Mason Holmes, president; Kenneth
Walters, vice-president; Dorothy Llinson, secretary-treasurer.
As we look back on our journey through McKendree. these and many more mem-
ories crowd into our minds. As we venture forth into the future, we hone that the
years will be as eventful, interesting, and well spent as those here at McKendree.
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our classes
vhiss of *50
With only a year to complete before graduation, we have come to realize fully
the responsibility of our positions. The rank of seniorship and of authority has been
justly earned by our group.
Many of our original group have left us— proceeded to higher education more rap-
idly. We do claim the distinction of having a few members with the diligence to remain
throughout the tribulations as well as the joyous happenings.
We are completely realistic in our outlook for the future as we are in the view
of the past. Our accomplishments have not been outstanding, but we have matured into
seniorship with a record as rich as any previous junior class.
As freshmen, we rang the chapel bell and were very proud to be victorious in that
age old tradition. When we were sophomores our pride was inflated just a bit more
when Ella, our candidate, was chosen Queen.
We have no doubt as to our new position. The previous three years experience
will be added to the varied abilities of the group to bring prestige and renown to our
numbers.
elans of 95t
Time has a way of escaping us. Our second year at McKendree fled by us faster
than the first, if possible. As 'gay voung sophomores' we etched new memories into the
sands of time.
Our class was not as strong in membership as it had been the previous year; but
among .those who remained and those we gained, the bonds of friendship strengthened.
Our members took part in all campus activities, sports, societies, and dramatics.
The highlight of the year was the election of our candidate, Helen O'Hara, as
football queen. "Dewey's Ride" now replaces that of Paul Revere in our minds and the
barbershop melody of "Sweet Helen O'Hara" climaxed our campaign. The queen reigned
over one of the finest Homecomings the school has seen.
The halfway point has been reached in our stay at McKendree. We have had a
great many wonderful days here and are looking forward to many more. With hopes
of the past and the promise of the future we shall continue our higher education.
class of 952
When the class of '52 set foot on the Old Hill, new life was added to the college.
The freshman class has, by its scholastic records and participation in campus organiza-
tions and sports, proved to be outstanding.
For days the "talk" of the campus was the secluded picnic (minus all upperclassmen,
by the way) which we held. By successfully evading the upper classes and returning
to the campus victorious, we proved our mentality did not correlate with our green hats.
The tolling of the old chapel bell announced a successful climax to our party.
Another highlight of the year was the Formal Freshman Program held in the chapel
at Homecoming time. The plaudits of the audience revealed their appreciation and ap-
proval of the talent displayed in our program. In the coronation of the Queen, which
preceded the formal program. Miss Ruth Althoff, first maid of honor, represented the
freshman class.
Another item worthy of mention is that a number of freshmen are members of the
college chorus. In the presentation of Handel's Messiah, Ruth Althoff was one of the
leading vocal soloists. Miss June Render, another freshman, presented a superb inter-
pretation of the Pastoral Symphony on the violin.
Like all underclassmen, we are looking to the future with great enthusiasm, antici-
pating the day when we will occupy the seats of the mighty upperclassmen.
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the year
SEPTEMBER
I he little town of Lebanon, Illinois, goes along day bv day Following very nearly the
same old routine. The same familiar ears are parked along the main street, the same Faces
are seen here and there and— but wait!— say, isn't that a stranger over there standing in
front of Doe's?— and look over there, across the street,— yes, sir, two more coming out or
Bill's. Well, say, they're just everywhere— people we've never seen before! What has hap-
pened? Have we been invaded? Then it comes to us— of course, we've been invaded— it's
the first of September and these are McKendree College freshmen. However, if we look a
little further, we see that all faces are not strange. Some are slightly familiar. Oh, yes,
they were here last year. They're back as sophomores and juniors. Will you look at that
proud gentleman?— Of course he's a SENIOR!
The school term at McKendree starts with the usual, faculty meetings, freshman orien-
tation, registration, and organization of classes. When classes start it's the same old story,
rreshmen in the 7:40 classes, the upperclassmen in those which meet later.
After all this come the important things, social events! First, "Comes a pause in the
day's occupation that is known as the woman's hour." Here they come— it's defintely one
of the most unglamorous conglomerations ever seen for they're all be-decked in pajamas,
face cream, and hair pins. However, when the whole thing is over each girl goes back
to her room knowing more about the school and dorm life. Then, bang! Those poor fresh-
man girls are dragged out of the dorm in the middle of the night and what rough treat-
ment thev get! For further details on this subject ask any of the gals.
Freshman impromptu is next and you may believe us when we say it really brought
out hidden talents. Thank goodness they had enough sense to hide them!
Events such as the "all school get-together" and the president's reception will Forevei
hold fond memories for some.
A new constitution was the next project to emerge and it held such clauses as the
"freshies" wearing green beanies, how they must be ever so careful not to walk on the
grass or Centennial Walk, and how the green hats must be tipped to the upperclassmen.
Onlv one thought is predominant in the freshmen minds "Wait 'till next year!"
OCT OBER
Here comes October, which is filled with oh, so mam events. "College Haze." the well
known movie, directed and produced bv Brainard Miller, is made famous. A hay-ride
comes along to end all hay-rides, and those incomparable freshmen pull one of the most
amazing bell-ringing fetes ever seen bv McKendree. Since the rope was detached from
the bell, a few freshmen muscle-men climbed to the belfry and triumphantly ended the
freshmen picnic. Last, but not least, McKendree wins the first football game since 1941.
WE DEFEAT CHILL1COTHE! ! ! !
NOVEMBER
November breaks forth in all its splendor and the greatest event of the season is about
to take place. November brings Homecoming— with the banquet, hobo daw sack lunch
football game, and the crowning of a Football Queen. This year it is a lovely sophomore
who leads I Iomecoming festivities. She is honored guest at the football game and reigns
over the banquet, where we all honor both her and our fine football team who, although
the game was lost, played a wonderful game for the school and their queen.
The month draws to a halt as Thanksgiving holidays come along and are greeted with
the usual enthusiasm.
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in retrospect
DECEMBER
Next is December with the start of the basketball season, rehearsal of the Messiah and
the gala atmosphere of Christmas. Soon all the school festivities are over and it is again
time to leave McKendree and trudge homeward for the holidays.
JANUARY
January brings with it, not only a New Year, but, perish the thought— EXAMS!
Everyone intended to study over the holidays, but just didn't get around to it. Conse-
quently, the midnight oil burns for nights and nights. After it's all over and to the surprise
of many, we find that all survived.
January of 1949 also will live in our memories as the month the dearly beloved Owl
passed away, rest his inquisitive soul.
FEBRUARY
February passes in a hurry with play practice, studying, and those inevitable nine to
ten dates. Heart Sister Week and the end of the basketball season took place this month.
MARCH
Talent blooms on the Old Hill in March as the most brilliant play of the season is
presented. In March, also, the "Communications Workshop" comes into being providing
us with something different on the educational side. March affords one more important
attraction when our well known chorus goes on tour and they are greeted with enthusiasm
at every stop. The first public music recital of the year was presented during this month.
APRIL
April starts us on the right foot with the presentation of this year's dynamic stunt show.
Next comes another welcomed feature, Easter vacation, our last vacation until the end
of school.
High School Day comes along and, as usual, it proves interesting, especially for the
unattached on the campus.
MAY
But here we are it's May and we finally realize how close we are to the end. The May
Day and Senior Day activities are the first events to be held on the newly green clad
campus. Then exams, baccalaureate, alumni dinner, and, finally, Commencement with
all its glory.
As we leave dear old McKendree it seems that she lifts a leafy branch to brush away
a tear. The breezes cause her to sigh a sigh of pride— the pride she shows in her achieve-
ment of her newly made graduates. But the sigh is one of relief, too, as she settles down
comfortably for her short summer rest in the serenity of the Hill.
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snaps of
campus life
booster club
Carl C. Bracy
Lewis Van Winkle
Eliza Donaldson
Gertrude C. Bos
Elizabeth White Parks
Meredith F. Eller
Lelah Allison
Bertha W. Gutekunst
Helmut C. Gutekunst
Carol Caldwell
Marjorie Dawes
Roy Katayama
Arleen Arter
Darrell D. Sample
Gene Scruggs
John R. Curtis, Jr.
Mabel Cozart
Jane Pownall
Hazel Moore
Jean Smith
Mike Katayama
Delores Nuby
George Meyer
Helen O'Hara
Marvin L. Crowe
James Weiss
Melvin Crouch
O. M. Voelkel
Florence Bailey
Barbara Bailey
Vern Ballard
Luella Ballard
Alice Dunn
Minnie Niess
Ellene Ogle
Dede Ann Shull
R. C. Sayre
Edward L. Woods
Aida Haverkamp
Patti Ann Ensley
Stanley Meador
Donald Worley
Victor Donaldson
Jerry Weiss
Stanley Johnston
Delmar Sample
Paul Dove
Dennis Ramsey
Nelson Bunnage
Leonard Smith
Edward Adams
1 larold Davis
Marigem Stevens
Mary Etta Hertenstein
Harold I lertenstein
Carl Brock
Mrs. Carl Brock
J. W. A. Kinison
Flovd Seibert
Mary Gerstnecker
Dan \ lertenstein
Lois Hockett
Emerial Owen
Jim Townsend
Paul Brown
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Glen Fisher
J. M. Ditterline. Jr.
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