Forgetting all inhibitions, Macollege students may don pajamas “legally” next Thursday evening, Oct. 5 for the staging the 30th yearly pajama parade and snake dance. The event is held before the night of the first home football game, and is run in cooperation with the city police force and the college cheerleaders.
Oct. 1, President’s Reception and open house for freshmen.
Oct. 5, Pajama parade and snake dance, 7:30 p. m.
Oct. 6, Football—Baker, here. Oct. 7. Kline Hall open house. Oct. 10. Model UN.
Classes Dismiss Today For Picnic At Kanopolis
This afternoon, Friday, September 29, the Recreational Council is sponsoring the first all school picnic of the year at Kanopolis Dam. School will be dismissed at noon, with the group meeting in front of Sharp Hall to leave at one o'clock. The activities of the afternoon will begin with the meeting of all students at the main shelter house at the Dam at 2:30.
Chairmen of the various recreation committees will explain the activities which are available. The croup will be divided according to individual choice to participate in the following activties: boating. Gilford Ikenberry in charge; hiking and treasure hunt, Marliyn Roe and Elsie Kindley; volley ball and badminton, Esther Mohler and Letha Miller: miscellaneous games of horseshoe, darts, and deck tennis, Bryce Miller and Prof. S. M. Dell: touch football, Gerald Neher: softball, Arlene Mohler and Don Ford.
After individual group activities. Ruth Peckover and Phyllis Bowman will lead group games. A picnic supper will be served at 6:15 by members of the Recreational Council.
The picnic will be followed by a campfire of a non-serious nature. Wllda Minnix is chairman. Mari-loue Bowman and Clara Domann are in charge of securing the entertainment.
Members of the Rec. Council in charge of transportation are Jerry Neher, chairman, Bryce Miller, and Wllda Minnix. Food will be supplied by Pat Patterson, chairman, Hazel Sanger, Betty Murrey, and Chuck Royer. Recreational activities were planned by Jake Shaeffer, chairman, Joan Pinth-er, and Marilee Grove.
The fee for the days activities will be 25 cents paid to the driver of the car for transportation, and 25 cents for the picnic supper.
Cheerleader elections for 1950-parade are Betty Ann Murrey, Ann Carpenter, Marlin Walter, and Bob Wilson. The game Friday, Oct. 6 is against Baker University of Baldwin, Kansas.
Students assembling for the parade will meet at the Junior High School building on East Euclid at 7:30 p. m. from the Junior High, the snake dancers will parade through business establishments up and down main street; and will pause at intersections for college yells.
As a finale to the festivities, Macollege students are invited to attend a movie at one of the theaters for the special admission price of 35 cents per person.
Twenty-nine years ago Macol-lege had her first pajama parade, which was then called the 'nightshirt parade.” From the Oct. 4 spectator of 1921, edited by Orville D. Pote, come the following sidelights on the now traditional event.
"The boys of McPherson College staged a rather unique NightShirt parade last Tuesday evening in order to arouse Interest among the business men of the city for the game with Fairmount which was waged last Saturday afternoon.
“One hundred fifty students garbed in "ghostly apparel" departed from the dorm about 8:30 and wended their way, single rile, to Main street where a snake dance was soon in its height of glory.
"Both sides of the street were lined with great numbers of curious spectators. At the corner of Kansas Avenue and Main the zigzag procession was greeted by a refrain from the college band. After numerous rousing college yells, the line of march was directed to the Tourney theater which surren-dered to the invaders after a short siege.
"The soothing quietness and peacefulness which reigned supreme then was suddenly broken by a half dozen peppy yells and cheers. After informing the theater-goers of the mission of such a motley army, the theater was quickly evacuated. The long winding train then proceeded northward to the corners of Euclid and Main where another halt was made.
"Again the great crowd of cur-ious onlookers was favored by several band selections sandwiched with plenty of college yells.
"As the group disbanded the boys were picked up by good-natured business men and taken to the Hill.”
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Macollege's 1950-’51 cheerleaders: 1. to r.: Marlin Walter, Ann Carpenter, Betty Ann Murrey, Bob Wilson. |
Northwest Kansas Holds Meeting At Navarre
Poetry Assn. Announces Collegiate Verse Contest The National Poetry Associa--
lion announces the seventh annual competition of College Students' Poetry. The closing date for the submission of manuscripts by all students is Nov. 5.
Any student attending cither Junior or senior college is eligible to submit his verse. There is no limitation as to form or theme. Shorter works are preferred by the Board of Judges, because of space limitations.
Each poem must by typed or printed on a separate sheet, and must bear the name and home address of the student, as well as the name of the college attended, and the college year.
There are absolutely no fees or charges for either acceptance or submission of verse. All work will be judged on merit alone.
Manuscripts should be sent to the offices of the Association; National Poetry Assn.. 3210 Selby Ave.. Los Angeles 34, California.
Band Has 35 Members
Prof. Delbert Crabb, director of Macollege instrumental music, reports that there are 35 members in the band this year. The hand is now working on marching and concert material, and is planning for an out-of-town trip in the future. It will play for all of the homo games during the football and basketball seasons.
New Students!
Do not forget that your physical examination report by a physician is due! Your enrollment is not complete until it is in.
—Dean Berkebile
Adherence To Rules Speeds Arrival At Food, In Cafeteria Lines
A part of McPherson College has become the groans of those waiting in cafeteria line above the growls of demanding stomachs. Mrs. Slifer, cafeteria manager, and Barbara Berry, cashier,- have suggested some rules to practice while in the cafeteria. It is their hope that these will speed your arrival at food, especially after those 11:20 classes!
The rules are as follows: do not cut line unless you have good reason for doing it: present unfolded bills to the cashier; when possible do not break bills but have the correct change; cash checks in the business office; decide what you want to eat without stalling; ask definitely for that brand of Ice cream you want when going through the line: chewing gum should be left in the can provided for it only one person pay the
Hamilton Conies As Guest Speaker For Conference
Samuel Hamilton. New York City, has been secured as principal guest speaker for the Western Regional Conference which will be held on Macampus November 1216. Dr. Bittinger is the moderator.
The following men will have charge of at least one of the chapel hours which will be held in the College Church: Clarence B. Sink pastor of the South Waterloo. Iowa church; Henry J. Long, National Visual Education Director; and C. E. Davis, secretary of the Christian Education Commission.
Bible studies will be under the direction of Wilburn Lewallen, pastor of the Brethern Church at Quinter, Kansas, J. Perry Prather, pastor of the Waterloo, Iowa, church; and Harry K. Zeller.
Burton Metzler will conduct the Bible hours in the morning: and C. E. Davis, will conduct a group discussion on the church and the home. *
Kurtis Naylor, pastor of the Denver church will talk on. "Europe as I see it today.” Ho has just recently returned from that locale.
Dessie Miller, national director of Children’s work will be in charge of the children’s work program. Ruth Shriver national director of women's work will talk on "Building Home Life."
* A discussion on preparation for marriage will be lead by Charles Zunkel, secretary of Ministry and Home Missions, and Harry K. Zeller pastor of the college church. Raymond Peters, General Secretary of the Brotherhood Board la planning to attend the meeting.
Murrey, Walter, Carpenter, Wilson Lead Cheers
Heading the pajama parade and snake dance Thursday evening, and leading yells for the grid and hardwood teams this year will be cheerleaders Marlin Walter. McPherson; Ann Carpenter. Las Vegas, Nevada: Betty Ann Murrey, Conway, Kansas: and Bob Wilson, Conway Springs, Kansas, All four are sophomores.
Chreeleader elections for 1950-*51 positions were held by the student body last spring after tryouts by all candidates were completed.
Calendar
Over the weekend of Sept. 24 the northeast district of Kansas held its district meeting at Navarre. Kansas. Among those from McPherson attending the meeting were Dr. and Mrs. James Elrod: Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Mohler; Prof. Raymond Flory; and Bill Daggett.
Early Assists DP’s In Europe
Ruth Early, Brethren Service worker in the Regional Office 1948-‘49, will leave for Europe in October. She is being sent by the International Refuge Organization to assist in work with displaced persons.
During the past year Miss Early has been working with DP's at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. Part of her work there was to locate sponsors for DP’s and to meet incoming refugees at the pier and then send them on to their now homes.
While in Europe Miss Early is to be interviewing handicapped DP's. She expects to be in Europe three to six months and will see Dr. W. W. Peters in Austria.
Rev. Hultman Speaks On Hope, Friendships
Rev. William Hultman, pastor of the city Covenant Church, and chairman of the McPherson Ministerial Alliance, spoke tp Macollege students in chapel on Sept. 20.
"Our country is in the grip of loneliness. The hope of the world is based upon enduring, beautiful little friendships.” Hultman said.
Soloist for the service was Earl Lapp, who sang "Prayer.”
Bowman, Mohler Tell About Summer’s Work With Mental Patients
Speakers at the College CBYF on Sunday, Sept. 24. were Arlene Mohler and Marilue Bowman. They told of their experiences during their summer’s service as attendants in the Brethren Service unit in the state mental hospital at Elgin, Illinois.
Both girls felt that they had gained a greater understanding of the mentally ill, and of people in general.
Claudia Jo Stump, provided special music for the evening with a vocal solo, "Panis Angelicus.”
cashier tot a quart of milk; place the milk bottle to the left of tray so that the cashier may see the food: count money for correct change, then leave change on the tray instead of pausing to put it in purse.
If anyone has other suggestions for making the line more faster please feel free to give them to Mrs. Slifer or Barbara. Also, any Ideas about different foods to be served will be appreciated.
‘Spec’ Receives Second ACP Honor Rating
The Spectator. Macollege's weekly publication, received a second place honor rating from the Associated Collegiate Press for the second semester of 1949-'50. The "Spec" was Judged along with other papers published by schools which have less than 500 students. Only 12 in this group were rated higher than third.
The Spectator received a total of 760 points on an evaluation of news values, news writing, headlines and makeup, and special features. A total of 800 points is necessary for first class rating; and 900 for All American.
Lorene Clark, junior, was the editor-in chief last semester.
Five Will Join Alpha Psi Omega
Achievement points for Alpha Psi Omega, national honorary dramatic fraternity, were made public last week in preparation for the initiation of five new members.
The initiation will honor persons who have acquired 50 achievement points in play production. Those people will be installed some time after the production of "The Fool". They are Don Shultz, Kath-lyn Larson, Dean Cotton, Esther Mohler, and Wayne Zeigler.
Points are given for services in both acting and staging capacities, and both are required for membership in Alpha Psi Omega. They are means of rewarding merit in dramatics. -
Nearest the required 50 points are Margaret Daggett and Byron Frantz with 35. Dale Oltman follows with 32.
With less than 30 points are Doris Kesler, Doris Roesch, Bill Daggett, Phyllis Bowman, Max McAuley, Betty Murrey, Ann Carpenter, Rowena Neher, Duane Jamison, Bob Wilson, Mildred Snowberger, Marilue Bowman, Pattie Stern, Lois Yoder, and Miriam Keim.
On Tuesday afternoon. October 10. the Model UN will be in session. This annual event, which is sponsored by the UNESCO organization on Macampus, is being planned by the officers and members. Officers of UNESCO are president, Sylvus Flora; treasurer. Gerald Neher; and adult advisor. Prof. Raymond Flory.
Drama Dept. Lists Cast For 'The Fool’
A committee of Alpha Psi Omega members met last Thursday to select the cast for "The Fool" fall drama production which is to be presented Oct. 24-25.
The lend role of Daniel Gilchrist,. a young minister who makes trouble for himself by trying to live as Christ lived, will be played by Don Shultz. senior English major from McPherson.
Other members of the cast are: Mildred Snowberger, Claudia Jo Stump. Miriam Keim, Billy Kid-well, Marilee Grove, Wayne Zeigler, Dale Oltman, Esther Mohler, Dean Cotton, and D. R. Merkey.
Also included in the cast are: Bob Holloway, Bob Wilson, Eldon Coffman, Marlin Walter, Lee Roy Schapansky, Joe Kennedy, Eugene Neff, Rowena Neher, Doris Roesch, Ann Carpenter, Doris Kesler and Sue Smith, Mickey Akers, Marilyn Roe, and Maxine Hanley.
Business manager for the production is Barbara Marchand. Margaret Daggett and Bryce Miller have charge of lights and staging.
The four-act play by Channing Pollock will be directed by Kath-lyn Larson, sophomore, who played the part of Mrs. Crochet in last spring’s production. "The Great Big Doorstep.”
League Announces Debate Topic
The National Intercollegiate Debating League announced the debate topic for this year. It is: RESOLVED THAT THE NON-COMMUNIST NATIONS SHOULD FORM A NEW INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
Persons Interested, in debate are urged to see Prof. Roy McAul-ey, room 32, Sharp Hall.
Debaters who participate in five debates are eligible for membership in Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic fraternity.
Debate materials will be assembled on the debate shelf in the library.
Varsity debaters and orators will attend the national tournament to be held at Oklahoma A & M, Still-water, Okla. They are also assured of one other extensive trip besides the regular scheduled tournaments.
Baghat Brings Greetings From Indian Youth
Premchand G. Bhagat. Church of the Brethren elder from India, brought greetings to Macollege students from the Brethren youth in India. Monday, Sept. 25 when he spoke in chapel.
Mr. Bhagat, in his talk, stressed the importance of Bible reading and devotional life. "To read and to learn the Bible is one thing, to believe and understand is another thing,” he said.
Rev. Bhagat also said that peace would come in the world "If wo put the Bible into our dully lives.”
Mr. Bhagat was the first official delegate from a mission area to at-tend the Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren.
Cline, Flora, Snowberger,
Minnix Head
WAA Sports
WAA members are "limbering up" stiff arms, and polishing hiking boots in preparation for the club sports which recently organized with the following girls elected to head the groups; howling. Delma Cline: softball, Mildred Snowberger: tennis, Wilda Minnix; and outing, Angie Flora. These sports, which are activities of the WAA. meet once each week at an appointed time.
In order to belong to the Women's Athletic Association, a girl must attend six of the eight mootings of one sport during each of the three seasons. Initiation of new members is held at the end of the first season.
A letter is awarded to each girl who earns a total of 1500 points for participation in various sports; and a pin is awarded to anyone ac-quiring 2400 or more points.
The formal banquet for WAA members and their guests, held late in the- spring, is the final event of the year for the club. Last spring the following officers were chosen to head this year’s organization: president, Arlene Mohler; vice president. Pat Patterson; secretary. Ruth Moors: treasurer.
Betty Jo Baker; publicity chairman, Margaret Daggett: sponsor. Miss Doris Coppock.
The purpose of the Women's Athletic Organization is to "promote the ideals of health, to stimulate an interest in the participa-tion of athletic activities, and to create a spirit of good sportsmanship."
A Cappella choir officers elected for the coming year are: president. Albert Rogers; vice president, Gilford Ikenberry; secretary, Rowena Neher; and treasurer. Charles Royer.
President Gives Missionary Talk In Wichita
Dr. Bittinger is to be one of the speakers at the Southwestern Kansas district meeting in Wichita, and will deliver a missionary address there Sunday, Oct. 8.
During the week of Oct. 1, President Bittinger will make speeches in McPherson and vicinity. He will attend dinner meetings at the local high school, and the Wesley club at the Methodist Church. He will also speak at a meeting of the Associated Women's Clubs in Stafford, Kansas, at which 40 counties are to he represented.
Freshmen Learn To Use Library
Instruction in the use of the library is being given to the Macollege freshmen as a part of their or-ientation and freshman English classes.
Virginia Harris, librarian, is providing the lessons. She lectured to the freshmen orientation class Sept. 18 on Library Rules and Regulations and The Parts of a Book.
Once each week Miss Harris is meeting with each of the four English sections to explain such library techniques as the use of the card catalog and the use of mag-azine indexes and reference books.
Research and bibliographical problems arc assigned after each lesson. The work done on those problems is counted on tire grades in freshman English.
Bittingers Invite All Freshmen To Open House
President and Mrs. D. W. Bittinger invite all freshmen to open house at the new home of the President, 1000 East Euclid Street, on Sunday, Oct. 1. from 3 to 5 p.m. The occasion will be informal.
Freshmen are invited to come in groups of their own choosing. Fifty can be entertained at one time.
