John Burkholder Is New Biology Dept. Head
Prof. John Burkholder, a graduate of McPherson College, will assume his new duties as head of the Department of Biology at the beginning of the second semester.
New Schedule -Is Approved
A revised class schedule which has been approved by the Administrative and Curriculum Committees will go into effect next fall.
In the new schedule three-hour classes will meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during the first period which is 7:45 a. m. Faculty will meet at 7:45 on Thursday.
The 8:40 a. m. three - hour classes will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Chapel is scheduled for 9:35 on Tuesday and assembly on Friday. This period has been given one hour’s time, the latter half of which will be reserved for overrun chapels and .assemblies or class meetings and committee meetings. Classes will meet this period on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The three - hour classes meeting at 10:30, formerly the 10:25 class, will meet Tuesday. Thursday, and Friday. The 11:25 three - hour classes will meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The new morning arrangement schedules two - hour classes meeting every day of the week instead of the majority of two - hour classes falling on Tuesday and Thursday day or Wednesday and Friday as in the present schedule.
With the exception of afternoon classes being scheduled five minutes earlier, the afternoon schedule remains the same. The 3:05 period will be reserved for the Department of Music. This rehearsal period has been moved up so that students who wish to participate in both athletics and music may do so.
Laboratories arc assumed to be arranged at any time satisfactory to all parties concerned.'
Mac Lists Three In BVS 17th Unit
Two former students and a Mac-ollege graduate are among members of the 17th Unit of Brethren Volunteer Servicer
They are Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Crist of Quinter, Kans., and Donald Fancher of Rocky Ford, Colorado. D. A. was graduated from McPherson College in 1952. His wife, the former Carole Huffman of St. Joseph, Mo., attended Mac-ollege two years. Fancher attended here one year.
Ten Colleges' Teams Debate Here Tomorrow
Thirty-five debate teams from ten .colleges will meet here tomorrow for the McPherson Economy Debate Tournament. Only twenty teams attended the tournament last year.
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Helman Goes To Puerto Rico
The Reverend A. Blair Helman, ’46. was the delegate from the University of Kansas to the biennial meeting of Phi Alpha Theta, national honorary history fraternity, during the Christmas vacation at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan.
Helman is McPherson College trustee from Northeast Kansas. He is pastor of the Ottawa Church of the Brethren and head of the Sociology Department of Ottawa University.
Before coming to McPherson the DeCoursey family lived five years in Ames. Iowa. During this period Mrs. DeCoursey took *one year of graduate work at Iowa State College which will go towards her Master's degree in Applied Arts.
While in Ames she was active in the League of Women Voter’s Club, the Pine Arts Club and the Chemistry Wives’ Club.
Ceramics Course Will Be Taught By Mrs. Ellwood
Mrs. Garth Ellwood will teach a two-hour course in ceramics second semester. Mrs. Ellwood majored in ceramics at the University of Kansas.
The class will meet on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4:20 to 6. The old laundry room next to the art laboratory has been prepared for this class.
Mrs. Ellwood is the former Cara Lou Sheets from McPherson.
For two years Holman was the president of the University of Kansas chapter of Phi Alpha Theta.
Included in the week’s meeting were business sessions and the presentation of papers by outstanding American historians.
Formal banquets for the 60 delegates were given by the governor of Puerto Rico, the mayor of San Juan, and the chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico. Sightseeing tours were included on the program.
Helman left Ottawa for Miami, Fla., by train on Dec. 24. At Miami the delegates were met by chartered planes from the University of Puerto Rico. They returned to Miami by plane on Jan. 1.
During the Western Regional Conference in November Reverend Helman gave two addresses. Excerpts from his address on Sunday evening were carried on the editorial page of the Nov. 21 Spectator.
Mrs. Helman, ’47. and their two daughters remained in Ottawa while Reverend Helman was in Puerto Rico.
Joe Kennedy, Macollege junior, is a brother of Mrs. Helman.
College Clubs Plan Proves Successful
The Public Relations Department has found that the Greater McPherson College Clubs have become one of the finest expressions of support by the church, alumni, and friends that the college enjoys.
Last year the 316 people who joined the clubs gave the college the same income that it would have received from a 5600,000 endowment fund.
The North Central Association of Colleges and Universities has commended the college for this stable income from this source.
Two years ago the college had 125 members in the club plan and received $6,250 in gifts from the club, last year there were 316 members who gave $25,175.
Playtime MHS Is Given Jan. 14
Playtime MHS, four one - act plays directed by Mrs. Margaret Starks, will be presented by the dramatics department at 8 p. m. Jan. 14 in the McPherson High School auditorium.
In ’ Wilbur’s Honey Bca” Wilbur Maxwell is confronted with a serious case of lovesickness. Complications occur when both he and Rocky King, an athlete, fall for the same girl.
Professor Hardin with Herman, Butch and Ben are exploring an underground tomb in the second drama, "A Message from Khufu." A green emerald found in the hand of Khufu becomes the prize sought by each of them.
The drama “Lily” takes place
i a prison farm where Ida Sue and Mame are Inmates. The arrival of a new inmate. Maudie Le Claire, upsets the whole prison routine.
In “Antic Spring” Ginger has planned an outing-for Robert, her poetic beau, and has invited two other couples to go with them. But their visit to the country turns out to be anything but a picnic.
Student tickets Ate Being sold for 25 cents and the adult tickets are 50 cents.
De Courseys Have Mishap During Holidays
On Dec. 19. Prof, and Mrs. Wesley DeCoursey and family were travelling to Iowa to spend the holidays at the Verda DeCoursey home near What Cheer, la.
Near Washington, Kans., their car skidded on the ice and collided with a car parked on the road near another car that had, moments before, skidded into the ditch, woman wa.4 injured in the parked cur. but none of the DeCoursey family were more than shaken up. Both cars suffered considerable damage, and the DeCourseys travelled on to Iowa by bus.
Later their car was driven to Dcs Moines for final repairs, before returning to McPherson Jan. 4.
Olson’s Brother Dies
Dr. O. A. Olson's brother, Robert Olson of Bremerton, Wash., died Wednesday. Jan. 7. Dr. Olson is fly-, ing to Washington to be . there for the funeral Saturday. He will return Monday of next week.
Ruth Papa Edits Spectator Next Semester
Ruth Papa, present managing editor of the Spectator, will advance to editor-in-chief next semester. Her first edition of the paper will be issued Friday, Jan. 30.
As managing editor, Ruth edited one issue this semester which was released Friday, Dec. 5.
Assisting the new editor-in-chief as managing editor will be James Craig, Nigeria, West Africa. Campus editor has not been appointed as yet.
Ruth, sophomore, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Papa, Octavia. Neb. Her interest in journalism began when she took journalism her senior year at Schuyler High School and worked on the “Tom-Tom,” high school newspaper.
While in college Ruth has taken courses in reporting and editing and has served the Spectator In the capacities of reporter, campus editor, and managing editor.
Ruth follows Lorene Marshall, senior, as editor-in-chief.
Professor Burkholder has been engaged In graduate work at the University of Chicago since graduating from McPherson College in 1949. He received his degree of Master of Science in 1951 and has com pleted his residence requirements for his doctor's degree this year. Professor Burkholder will continue his research while teaching this spring and intends to complete the work on his doctorate this summer.
Born in Octavia, Neb., Burkholder is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burkholder. While attending McPherson College, he was an outstanding student graduating magna cum laude at the head of his class.
He served two years as Dr. R. E. Mohler's assistant in Biology while a student. In his senior year he was selected for “Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities."
Mrs. Burkholder is the former Donna Marie Bowman, daughter of Prof, and Mrs. Joseph Bowman of McPherson. Professor Bowman is departmental head of Math and Physics at the college. Mrs. Burkholder received her degree from McPherson in 1949.
Professor Burkholder succeeds Dr. Mohler who recently retired as head of the Department of Bio-logial Sciences. Dr. Mohler completed 40 years as a professor at McPherson College which is the longest term of service ever rendered by any other person employed by Macollege. Although Dr. Mohler has retired from active teaching. he will continue his work as curator of the college museum. I
‘Broken Arrow’ Comes Saturday
"Broken Arrow” will be shown this Saturday night, Jan. 10. at 7:30 in the chapel.
This movie is an account of the negotiations which led to the treaty between the United States government and the Indians. It is the first adult western to give some insight into the Western Movement from the Indians’ point of view,
The story revolves around the efforts of one white man, played by James Stewart, to bring peace between the hostile Indians and white-men, because he, Stewart, believes the Indian chief, Cohise. to be an honorable man. Jeff Chandler plays the Indian chief and Debra Paget is the Indian maiden with whom Stewart falls in love.
The one-hundred minute movie is being sponsored by the Social Committee.
Campus Editor Position Is Open
With the coming of the second semester and a new editorial staff for the Spectator, position of Campus Editor is now open. Present Campus Editor is James Craig who will advance to managing editor next semester.
Duties of the campus editor includes collecting the news on the campus and then assigning it to the various reporters and special writers. The campus editor also works with the editor-in-chief and the managing editor.
Interested persons should make a written application stating qualifications and reasons for applying which should be turned in- to the Board of Publications.
Ruth Papa, who will be editor-in-chief next semester, states that anyone who is interested in reporting for the Spectator next semester, should notify her at once.
Mrs. De Coursey Will Teach In Home Economics Dept
Mrs. Wesley DcCoursey. besides being a busy mother with two children. is going to teach two Home Economics Classes next semester.
The courses she will be teaching are Costume Design, a two-hour course which meets at 10:25, and Interior Decoration, a three - hour course which meets at 11:20.
Vera (Grove) DcCourscy attended' McPherson College in 1935-36-38 and graduated with a B. S. degree in 1940. She assisted Miss Anna Colline in the Art Department for two years during this time.
After graduation she taught two years at Tescott High School at Tescott, Has. Her courses included Home Living. Clothing. Typing, Shorthand and Bookkeeping..
She became Mrs. Wesley DeCour-sey in 1942. The DeCourseys have two children, Reta. almost four, and Tommy. 18 months.
Schedule For Semester Exams
The following is the tentative Examination schedule for first semester:
Friday. Jan. 16
8:00 - 10:00 All T. W. Th. classes except Freshman English.
10:00 - 12:00 All Freshman English classes.
1:20 - 3:20 All 11:20 M. W. classes.
3:20 - 5:20 All 3:10 and appointment classes unless announced otherwise by the instructor.
Monday, Jan. 19
8:00 - 10:00 All 10:25 M. T. Th. classes except Old Testament.
10:00 - 12:00 Introduction to Literature.
1:20 - 3:20 All 8:55 M. W. classes except Intro, to Lit. Tuesday. Jan. 20
8:00 - 10:00 All 11:20 T. Th. F. classes except Freshman English.
10:00 - 12:00 All 1:20 M. W. F. classes except Intro, to Lit.
1:20 - 3:20 All 1:20 T. Th. classes.
3:20 - 5:20 All 8:55 T. Th. classes except Freshman English. Wednesday,* Jan. 21
8:00 - 10:00 Old Testament Life and Literature.
10:00 - 12:00 All 2:15 classes M. W. F.
1:20 - 5:20 Open period.
Enrollment for second semester will be Jan. 22 and 23. Second semester classes, will convene on Mon day. Jan. 26.
Players Club Gains Costumes
The Players Club gained a few costumes and some dishes at the props party Jan. 5. Members of the organization were instructed to find items at home that could be used in the props department here at Mac. Dishes, men’s hats, and swords were in special demand.
Esther Ikenberry. Macollege sophomore, won the prize for bringing and wearing the most things. The party consisted of games and refreshments.
Students Report On Recreation Lab
The recent Recreational Laboratory was held at North Manchester, Ind., Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, and was attended by Macollege students and students of other Brethren colleges in an approximate seven - state representation.
Macollege representatives, Betty Lou Hershberger. La Von Wide-) gren, Leon Neher. Dolores Sigle and Maxine Hanley, reported a I part of the discussion, recreation and worship phases of the lab at the Recreation Council meeting Monday night.
The discussion leaders included Dwight Hanawalt, Bob Tully. Ed Crill, who is now the National Youth Director at Elgin, and Opal Cooper.
Thoese people led discussions on crafts, hobbies, meaning of recreation, worships, singing, folklore, folk games, and games.
Singing was prevalent throughout the lab at every meal, "biizz” sessions, and spare time.
Evening parties also added to make the lob a more enjoyable event. There were mixer parties, a New Year’s party, a hobby party, and a progressive party. There was one party each night after the discussions had ended for the day.
A spontaneous banquet was also held before one of the parties.
Music sessions were held to teach interpretation, directing and ways of teaching it.
However, the main questions con-| cerned recreation and the church. The four main questions were (1) What is recreation? (2) What is the job of the church? (3) What arc the basic contributions of the Church of the Brethren to Christianity? (4) What about recreation In the church?
Also the question of what the three objectives in recreational planning was discussed. Those three were leadership, planned recreation. and decisions of church recreation.
Crafts and hobbies were discussed and considered an important part of any church program. Such things as mending toys, making quilts and ordinary construction work on the church were suggested as possibilities.
Also church gatherings such as picnics, covered dish suppers, and family nights were suggested.
Representatives reported that they learned how to "let off steam" the easy way and also how to recreate themselves in a constructive way.
i Director of the tournament. Dr. James Berkebile, stated that six Macollege teams plan to enter the tournament. They are: Joe Kennedy and Gene Bechtel, Leland Len-gel and Bob Wise. Mary Elizabeth Swinger and Betty Young, Eula Mae Murrey and Norann Royer, Dean Neher and George Thom. Lloyd Hummer and Ronald Klem-medson.
There will be four rounds of debates at 9:15, 10:30, 1:30 and 3 o'clock. The tournament will be divided into three sections one for women and mixed teams, which will be held in Sharp Hall, one for varsity men teams, and another for junior teams. These latter sections will meet in Harnly Hall.
All debaters, coaches, and judges will meet in the Chapel at 8:45 Saturday morning for roll call and | final instructions.
Dr. Maurice A. Hess, former McPherson College debate coach, stated that the college has been sponsoring these tournaments for 15 or 20 years. The tournament charges no fees and offers no prizes. Decisions are rendered by the judges but the main purpose of the tournament is to give experience in debating.
Colleges which will be represented will include Hutchinson Junior College, three Nebraska colleges. Midland. Doane and Kearney, St. John's College of Winfield, Fort Hays, Bethany College of Linds-borg. Friends’ University of Wichita, Southwestern University of Winfield, Tabor College and McPherson College.
Colleges Set Finance Plan
Fourteen church - related colleges and universities in Kansas have formed an organization to promote financial support of their institutions.
Incorporated as the Kansas Foundation of Private Colleges and Universities, the organization Monday. Jan. 5, elected Nelson P. Horn of Baker University as corporation president.
Arthur M. Murphy. SC Mary College, Xavier, was elected vice president; N. V. Naiper. Mary-mount College, Salina, secretary; and Robert Clogeton, Ottawa. University, treasurer.
The foundation plans unified approaches to selected corporations, foundations, and business organizations for financial support of its members. i
Funds obtained by the organization will be divided equally among members.
Making up the charter membership are Bethany College, Linds-borg; Hesston College. Hesston; McPherson College, McPherson; Southwestern College. Winfield; Mount St. Scholastics College, Atchison; St. Benedicts College, Atchison; Ursuline College; Paola; Ottawa University. Ottawa; Kansas Wesleyan University. Salina; Bethel College. Newton; Sterling College. Sterling: Mary mount College. Salina: St Mary College. Xavier; and Baker University. Baldwin City.
