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Volume XLIII
McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, February 27, 1959
No. 20
Students Direct One-Act Plays Three one-act plays, under student direction, will be given at 8 p.m., March 13, in the chapel. “Sham” will be directed by Valerie Miller, junior from Rocky Ford, Colo. The cast includes: Charles. Harold Connell: Thief. Dick Reinke; Clara, Lynda Igel; Reporter, Veneta Howell. Faye Fields, sophomore from Wichita, will direct “Box and Cox." Box (the Printer) will be played by John Myers: Cox (the Hotter), Kenneth Watson: and Mrs. Bouncer, Marilyn Hanley. Glenna Wampler, Terrell Phe-nice, and Bob Dell will be cast in the roles of Helena Ivanovana Popov,. Grigori Stepanovitch Smirnov, and Luka respectively, Larry King, junior, South English, Iowa, will direct this production of “The Boor." Rural Life Professor Given Leave For Further Study Regional Youth Conference Begins Next Thursday Over 500 young people will be arriving on Ma-campus Thursday for the Western Region Youth Conference which will be held March 5-8. Prof. John Ward John Ward, director of rural life and manager of the College Farm, has been granted a 15-month leave of absence in order to study at Kansas State College, the administration announced this week. During this leave, which will extend from June. 1959 to August, 1960, Prof. Word expects to complete his remaining course work, do research, and write his doctoral dissertation in the field of animal nutrition. Prof. Ward will return to McPherson College campus one day each week in order to teach basic courses in the Rural Life Department. Alvin Willems, assistant professor in industrial arts and mechanics. S. M. Dell, professor of industrial arts education and Groundbreaking Begins First Step On New Sharp board of trustees: Andrew Bre-myer, mayor of McPherson: Carl Harris, president of the student body: and Dr. D. W. Bittinger, president of Macollege. Following the comments, the ground will be broken. Paul Sargent will represent the trustees, Andrew Bremyer the city, Carl Harris the students. Inin Wagner the regional youth, and Dr. Bittinger the faculty. A dedicatory prayer will conclude the ceremony. Bids for new Sharp Hall will be opened to the public in a meeting Thursday. March 5, 1:30 p.m. Groundbreaking for new Sharp Hall will be March 7. at 4 p.m. Trustees, faculty, students, and city are invited to participate. The brass quintet composed of Gary Stelting, Bob Dell, Irvin Wagner, Marvin Weddle, and Glen Ferguson will present two selections. Comments will be made by Paul Sargent, president of the Royalty Reigns Tonight At M-Club Carnival Clara Zunkel To Present First Of Senior Recitals Macollege Women Qualified To Rule Six Macollege women took examinations for volleyball officials ratings at Hayes. Feb. 14. Ratings in order of authority are national, local, associate, and intramural. Doris Coppock, director of physical education for women, received national: Janis Emswiler received local; Valerie Miller, associate; and Elma Holmes, intramural. Other girls attending were Anna Vassiloff, Diane Browning, and Gail Fillmore. Further opportunity for tests may be given for the volleyball class members who scored above 70 on their examinations by Miss Coppock as she is now qualified to give the intramural rating. Clara Zunkel Saturday evening. Feb. 28. at 8 p.m. in the chapel, marks the first of the senior recitals to be given this school year. Clara Zunkel, a senior music major from Denver, Colo., will present a vocal recital of 18 numbers at that time, accompanied by Valerie Miller from Rocky Ford, Colo. Program The program will include four groups of numbers: Classic Italian. Germah Art Songs, British Folks Songs, and Contemporary American. A woodwind quartet consisting of Carolyn Fillmore, Betty Olt- members of the science faculty will assist with other courses. Prof. Ward, who received his master's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1956, has completed approximately 30 hours of additional garduate work toward his Ph.D. at that institution. Mrs. Ward and their two sons, Martin and Steven, will accompany him to Manhattan. Chapels Feature Lenten Series “What Easter Means to Me” is the topic for a series of three Lenten chapels, the first of which was presented on Tuesday. Feb, 24, with Mrs. Gordon Yoder as guest speaker. A regional children’s worker for the Church of the Brethren. Mrs, Yoder introduced the topic from a child's viewpoint, discussing the reasons for Christ's crucifixion and the suffering of good people Drawing from nature for many of her illustrations, she emphasized the responsibilities of parents toward their children and the immortality of the child in relation to Christ. Sid Smith, athletic coach at McPherson College, will speak on the same subject from the layman’s viewpoint in the second Lenten chapel service, Tuesday. March 3. The series will be concluded on March 13 by Gorman A. Zook, executive secretary for the Church of the Brethren, giving the minister's viewpoint. man, Eileen Oilman, and Irvin Wagner will assist Clara by playing a selection and also by accompanying two of her solos. BVS Clara was a freshman at Macollege in 1953, and studied here for two years. In 1955, she entered the June unit of BVS and after two arid a half months on a home mission project in Virginia, she was transferred to the European program. There she worked for 18 months with East German refugees. For ten months she was at Westertimke, a girls' refugee camp in northern Germany, and then worked for eight months in a family camp in Hamburg. Clara says that in Westertimke she kept up a little on her music by singing in a women’s trio with two of the workers there. Since her return from Europe in August 1957. Clara has been back on campus finishing her last two years. College Activities During her stay in college she has been active as a freshman cheerleader, a member of Pep Club, WAA, Rec. Council, MCA, CBYF, chapel choir, A Cappella Choir, Church Choir, IRC, MENC, BVF, SNEA, orchestra, and the Varsity Mixed Quartet. She has also sung in the chorus of the operas. “The Bartered Bride” and “Martha” here on campus. * |
The drawing for the diamond ring to be given away, and the crowning of the 1959 M-Club King and Queen will be the features of the M-Club Carnival tonight in the gymnasium. The King and Queen will reign over the affairs of the evening, which continue from 7:00 to 10:00. “Prizes galore" will be given away to winners of the various contests, plus the $100 diamond ring someone will receive for only paying the admission charge. Games for everyone will round out the carnival-like affair. The M-Club Carnival is an annual affair and is organized by the M-Club. Members of the organization are Richard Bittinger, Dennis Brunner. Dennis Brubaker. Don Cotton, Ed Delk, Gene Elliott, Don Elliott, Max Gross-nickle, Ron Harden, LeRoy Hayes. Bryce Heinz, Rick Hood. Daryle Howell. Marvin Keck. Gordie Lewis. Vilas Likhite, Jerry McPherson, Larry McPherson, Darry Melton. College Calendar Tonight, Feb. 27, M-Club Carnival in gym, 7-10 Tomorrow, Feb. 28, Senior Recital in chapel, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tomorrow, Feb. 28, Skating Party. Meet at Dotzour at 6:30 p.m. March 5-8, Regional Youth Conference. March 10-11, “The Hasty Heart," three-act play presented in chapel. |
Profs Flips Pancakes Tomorrow, Feb. 28 The 12th consecutive All-day Pancake Feed, sponsored by the McPherson Kiwanis Club, will be held in the Community Building from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 28. The Pancake Feed is the main money-raising project of the year for the Kiwanis. The money is used in their projects for underprivileged children, and for providing nurse scholarships. Tickets for the Feed cost 50 cents and sausage can be had for 15 cents extra. The tickets are good for three separate servings. McPherson College faculty who are members of the Kiwanis Club are Dr. Wesley DeCoursey, Prof. Guy Hayes. George Keim, and R. Gordon Yoder. Tickets may be obtained from them. Rex Morris. Tom Ragland, Tom Richards, Ivan Prochaska, Larry Sams, Larry Schlehuber, Kenny Stucky, Gene Wenger, Don Wid-rig. Don Willits, Marv Weddle, Larry Werner, Richard Heidebrecht, John Heidebrecht, Lynn Cabbage and Norman Yoder. Metal Class Studies Processes Of Foundry The Bench Metal class with the help of Alvin Willems, assistant professor in industrial arts and mechanics, is studying a unit on foundry. The objective of the unit is to learn the terms, problems, and processes involved with the foundry. |
Debaters Enter Nebraska Meet Members of the Macollege de bate squad will be going to Lincoln, Nebr., today and tomorrow for the University of Nebraska tournament. Those going are Don Hollenbeck. Richard Bittinger, and Dick Ferris, Dr. Kenneth C. Bechtel will be accompanying the team. In addition to participating in the five rounds of debate, they will also enter discussion, extemp speaking, and interpretative reading. On Saturday, March 7, the squad will have representatives at the League Tournament at Tabor College, Hillsboro. There will be entries in debate, peace oratory and peace extemp. Last week at Fort Worth, Texas, Richard Bittinger placed in the finals of senior men's extemp speaking. Don Hollenbeck placed in his preliminary division of extemp speaking. “The debate teams did their best debating at this tournament with the fewest decisions in their favor," said Prof. Guy Hayes. Also on that trip were Joan Wallers and Dick Ferris. Geisert Attends Leadership Meet Dean Wayne F. Geisert is attending the mid-winter conference of the Leadership Training Project of the North Central As-sociation of Colleges in Chicago, Ill., this weekend. Yesterday morning Dean Gei-sert reported to the members of the Leadership Training Project on the nature of the visit of his team of associates to Pittsburg State College which took place last December. Before returning to McPherson. Dean Geisert along with Dean C. V. Galbreath of Drake University and Prof. K. J. Weller of Hope College will visit Joliet Junior College. Joliet, Ill. This visit will take place the first four days of March. Attendance at the Chicago meeting and the visit to Joliet Junior College are a part of Dean Gei-sert's winter assignment in the Leadership Training Project of North Central Association. Team Heads Chosen For Call Program Joyce Ulrich. Melvin Roberts. Larry Hayes. Darry Melton, and Sarah Lou Harnly ore the five team captains for the Call to Witness program for Macollege. The Call program is being sponsored by the MCA. George Keim is serving as ad visor to the group since he has had experience in this area. The team captains will each choose five teams of two people each to assist them. These team members will then call on the entire student body. The team members will be doing their calling during the week of March 9-14. This is the week following Regional Youth Conference and prior to Religious Emphasis Week. |
With “Churchmanship” as the theme, the conference will get underway with registration at 2 p.m. in the ping pong room in the gymnasium. Skilled games will also be conducted in the college gym for those who arrive early. At 7:30. everyone is to meet in the gym for recreation, singing. and a welcome by Irvin Wagner and Carl Harris, student council president. Bedtime will be at 10 p.m., regular dorm hours for the college girls. Carl Harris, witness chairman of the Regional CBYF cabinet, will be the chairman of the day. Friday Morning Friday. March 6, begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast. Bob Dell. Faith chairman, will be the chairman for the morning. At 8:15, Warren W. Hoover, pastor of the Preston, Minn., Church of the Brethren, will direct the Bible Hour at the church. Chapel In Church The regular chapel time, 9:35, will be in the college church with Rev. Earle W. Fike, speaking on “All Things to All Men”. After chapel, refreshments will be served in the church basement. A College Hour will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. Guests will then eat at 12:30. Marlene Klotz will be chairman for the afternoon sessions. At 2 p.m., the entire group will again meet in the church. Rev. Fike will speak on “R.S.V.P. — At Great Cost”. Following this, the Regional Speech Contest will be held. The winner of this contest will compete in the national division at the Annual Conference in June. At 4:30 district meeting of cabinets may be held. There will also be tours of the College, followed by supper at 5:30. Friday Evening Friday evening will feature a concert by the McPherson College Music Department to be held in the Community Hall at 8 p.m. This will be followed by folk games in the college gym. Saturday Valerie Miller will be in charge Saturday morning. After breakfast. Rev. Hoover will conduct the Bible Hour in the church at 8:30. A workshop of skits and fun (Continued on Page Two) Early Classes To Be Reversed Next Week Thursday and Friday 7:45 classes will be reversed next week. Classes usually meeting at 7:45 Friday. March 6. will be held Thursday at 7:45. The faculty and trustees will be meeting together in the chemistry' lecture room on Friday, with Dr. John Burkholder as chairman of the program committee. Four trustees will speak to the faculty on their concern of the college. The four trustees who have been asked to speak ore Harold Correll, Hardin, Mo.; Ralph Landes, Kansas City; Milford Beeghly, Pierson, Iowa, and Dr. Ray Blickenstaff, Nampa, Idaho. |
Connell’s Corner by Dick Bibler LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS Pondering With The President When The Frost Is Off By Dr. D. W. Bittinger When the frosts are over and the snows are gone, the whole earth begins to lift and writhe with new life. This is a hard time for students. “It's too nice to study! How can you sit over a book or typewriter when the whole outdoors is calling?’' It is good that Spring and Easter tie together. They both mean new life. For a student, “those lessons” are the way to new knowledge and. truth Springtime should renew the call to excellence Easter should add a new depth of quality to the search for truth. * It is not just facts we see; it is more; it is truth real Truth, Eternal Truth. Springtime or Easter should help us in the search. Sea Of Matrimony Rough For The Young Couple self-assurance will minimize the temptation to "run to mamma" when the tough decisions come along. Miss Russell thinks it pays in the long run for the young men to do their military service, and for girls to get a job and work for a few years — especially if they want to learn orderliness, self-discipline, and a respect for money. Heartshaped Flowers Bring Hawaiian Cheer Lillian Aotaki, sophomore from Lahaina Maui, Hawaii, received Red Anthuriums on St. Valentine’s Day from her parents in Hawaii. Red Anthuriums are heartshaped flowers with heart - shaped leaves. They are not wild flowers, but are cultivated in Hawaii; while some greenhouses grow them here in the United States. They came in an unusual way. for they were packed with their stems in balloons filled with water. Anthuriums are not like ordin ary flowers that die within a week or so, but they stay nice for relatively long time. The Spectator ,Page 2 February 27, 1959 "Don’t get married,” urges a glamorous movie star in the February issue of Reader’s Digest. Rosalind Russell urges young folks to "learn basic seamanship before embarking on the sea of matrimony." Too many who don’t, she tells author Lester David, help pile up teen-age di vorce statistics three and a half times greater than persons in the 26-30 age group. Young people who wait until their mid-twenties to marry avoid many of the pitfalls of too-young weddings. "Your partner’s ability to do the cha-cha may still be important: but you’ll also value his kindliness and unselfishness — more important attributes in a successful marriage.” An adorable crew cut may grow out — or — fall out — in time, but plain niceness goes on for a lifetime. And. if you’re a boy, you’ll realize that a sensational face and figure are great in a mate — if they go along with the ability to be a good wife and mother. Another reason for waiting says Miss Russell, is to avoid inlaw trouble. "You’re a lot more likely to make your own decisions in your mid-twenties than you are as a teenager.” Greater! |
Loyalty oaths, required from all students and teachers receiving grants under the National Defense Education Act. were questioned by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and attacked on several fronts. McPherson College is mem-er of the National Defense Education Act. Secretary Flemming pointed out that this oath would do little, if any, good, saying that subversives would have no scruples about signing it. The American Association of University Professors, in letters to congressional committees, claimed "it imposes a 'test' oath repugnant to our traditions.” Many colleges and universities have denounced the oath. Member of the AAUP at Tow- |
son State Teachers College say the oath is discriminatory, in that it singles out scholars as being suspected over others, such as farmers, who received federal aid and do not have to sign such an affidavit. Last December, the Committee on Relationships of Higher Education to the Federal Government of the American Council on Education voted to support the elimination of this oath from the National Defense Education Act. |
Regional Youth (Continued from Page One) will be at 9:30. The Regional Youth President will also be elected at this time. “Price Tags for Churchman-ship” will be the topic of Rev. Fike’s talk at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m a Regional Youth Cabinet meeting will be held, followed by a panel discussion at 11:15 and dinner at 12:15. Forum In Church A question and answer forum led by Rev. Fike will be held at 1:30 in the church. Dick Landrum will be the afternoon’s chairman. At 3 p.m. a B. V. S. Program will be presented by Peggy Zimmerman. a former B. V. S. er in Europe who will be going on tour of the Western Region right after conference for the benefit of the B. V. S. national publication program. Groundbreaking Highlight of the afternoon will be the ground-breaking of new Sharp Hall at 4 p.m. The conference banquet will be at 6:30 at the Community Building. Rev. Fike will be the speaker. A singspiration and worship will follow at the chapel at 9:30. Sunday Morning Irvin Wagner will be the chair-man of the Sunday morning session. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Organ meditation will begin in the church sanctuary at 9:30. Rev. Harry K. Zeller, Jr., minister of the local congregation, will deliver the sermon in the last meeting of the conference. |
In the early part of the nineteenth century New England was a land of seamen, merchants, farmers and pioneers. Among these people was Henry Longfellow, the George Washington of this second and bloodless American Revolution, the war of America's cultural independence. Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine, on Feb. 27, 1807, 102 years ago today. "Evangeline,” "Hiawatha.” “Paul Reveres Ride." and "The Village Blacksmith' are but a few of the great poet’s works. In one more month will come April 1, when it is considered proper to play harmless jokes upon one’s friends. This occasion, known as April Fools’ Day and also All Fools’ Day. and almost universally observed throughout Christendom, can probably be traced back to the old custom in France of paying formal colls on April 1. According to the Julian calendar, this date was one week after New Year’s Day. When the old calendar was replaced by the Gregorian in 1562 mock calls continued to paid on April 1 as a joke. If you growl all day. it’s no wonder you’re dog-tired at night. A little flattery now and then makes husbands out of single men. |
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Tuesday evening Macollege students watched three Bulldogs play college basketball for the last time. Ed Delk, Ricky Hood, and Jerry McPherson will graduate from McPherson this spring.
ball for the Bulldogs all four years at Mac. He has played basketball for three years and has participated in intramurals for four years. -Rick, a history major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mert Hood of Cabool, Mo. Rick has been in Men's Council, Phi Alpha Theta, Spec staff, Players Club, Skate Club, and dorm council.
Ed Delk has played football and basketball for the Bulldogs for three years. During the three years Ed has played he has gained respect throughout t h e conference for his drive and sportsmanship.
Ed made the all conference first team in both basketball and football in 1956-57. In 1957-58 he was on the second all conference team in both sports. Ed was chosen Little All American by the NAIA and was on the first all conference team last fall.
Ed. an education and business administration major, is the son of Mrs. Edna Delk of Topeka. He has been a member of the M-Club and also has participated in intramurals for the past two years.
Jerry McPherson has participated for four years in football, basketball, track and field, and intramurals. He has also been active in C. B. Y. F., Men’s Council, and SNEA.
Jerry was on the all conference second team in 1957-58 and was on the all conference first team in football for the 1958 season.
Jerry, an industrial arts major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Le-land McPherson of McLouth. Jerry has been a member of the M-Club for three years.
Coach Urges Men To. Report
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
Do you often feel as if you were hemmed in? That your whole being was crying out for expression? Do you feel that you have been overlooked and haven’t had a chance to excel? Have you ever felt that you had the endurance. strength, balance, and co-ordination of an Apollo'
Would you be willing to run in ovals until your lungs burned, your legs felt like rubber, and black spots swarmed before your eyes? Could you sacrifice pie-alamode. soft drinks, late hours, tobacco, whiskey, marihuana, and even a date now and then in order to achieve your goal?
Do you have the character, intestinal fortitude, and maturity to sey "no” to the things that thwart success? Could you toss the keys to the hot rod in the dresser drawer and make use of those little used lower extremities known as legs long enough to develop physical competence in one or more of the 15 events found in Track-and Field?
Do you want to help insure your success in football, basketball. tennis, intramurals, golf, volleyball. hiking or dancing; then by all means report for track.
Anyone interested in taking part in the track program be sure to report on March 2, at 3:30 in the gym.
McPherson College defeated the Quakers of Friends University Tuesday evening to take undisputed second place in the KCAC standings The Quakers bowed to the Bulldogs after a hard-fought game 57-56.
Ottawa University Braves copped the KCAC title with a conference record of 2 wins against 2 losses. This is the second consecutive year that the Braves have taken the title. McPherson followed the Braves in second place.
Bulldogs Trailed
Friends led all through t h e first half by a small margin but the Bulldogs threatened to take the lead several times. With six minutes of the first half gone, the Quakers were leading the Bulldogs 10-5.
The Bulldogs made their first seven points from the free throw lines. With twelve minutes of the first half gone the Bulldogs had closed the gap to two points. 24-22, but the Quakers extended the lead to four again at the half 34-30.
Mac pulled ahead early in the second half to lead for the first time in the game. With 11 minutes remaining in the game the Bulldogs were leading 43-40. Two minutes later Friends tied the score 44-44.
Friends look the lead with only a few minutes remaining in the game but Rich Heidebrecht made two free throws to put the Bulldogs back in the lead. Heide-brecht’s free throws were the last points made in the game.
Defeat KWU
Coach Sid Smith's Bulldogs invaded Salina Saturday night to defeat the Wesleyan Coyotes 7964. Wesleyan did not hold the lead at any time throughout the game.
The Bulldogs were leading by 15 points at the half 45-32. and continued to hold that lead through the first part of the sec ond half.
Wesleyan closed the gap to 10 with four minutes remaining in the game but McPherson dropped in 10 in a row to go ahead 79-59.
Four of the Bulldogs scored in the double figures led by Jerry McPherson with 18. Prochaska followed Jerry with 16 and Delk and Brunner each scored 14 points.
Wesleyan’s B squad defeated the McPherson B squad 80-74. Schlehuber led the scoring for McPherson with 17.
This is the third year that the McPherson College Bulldogs have finished in second place. The last two times Mac was tied for second place. This year the Bulldogs stand in second place alone.
15 points.
The last home game was played on Feb. 17 with Sterling. McPherson won 38-30. High scorers were Sharon Schrock with 15 points and JoAnn Kerr with 12.
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high with 20. Sandy Schrock and, Delores Lahmen had 15 points, each. Sharon Schrock had 8 and Klotz had 2.
Feb. 14. the team played Bethel at Newton and lost 62-34. Schrock was high for Mac with
Turner Downs Ng In WAA Basketball
WAA basketball was played Monday with Turner defeating Ng 31-18. High scorers were White and Coppock with 10 points each.
Next week’s game will be between Brown and Ng.
Macollege Skaters To Roll Sat. Night
A skating party will be held tomorrow night at Lyons. A11 those wishing rides should meet at Dotzour Lounge at 6:30.
The Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team will conclude the season Feb. 28. in a game with Central. Starting time for the game is 2 p.m. and will be at Central.
Members of the basketball team are: forwards — Sandra Schrock, Sharon Schrock, JoAnn Kerr, and Delores Lahmen.
Guards are: Marlene Klotz, Val erie Miller, Virginia Lichty, Gail Fillmore, and Elma Holmes.
McPherson girls played their first game Jan. 16, with Bethel College and lost 63-46. High scorer for McPherson was JoAnn Kerr with 17 points, Sandy Schrock scored 15 and Sharon Schrock scored 14 points.
On Jan. 27. Tabor played McPherson forfeiting 45-29. Sharon Schrock and Carol Wiebe shared high honors with 15 points each, Kerr had 12. Sandy Schrock 11, Klotz 2.
The Girls’ Varsity traveled to
Tabor Jan. 31, and won 49-45. High pointer,was Weibe with 20, Kerr had 18, Sandy Schrock 17 and Sharon Schrock 14.
On Feb. 6, the girls played Sterling at Sterling and won 3528. Sharon Schrock was high pointer with 17 points. Sandy Schrock had 8, Klotz 4, and Lahmen had
Feb. 11, Central College played here and won 60-32. Kerr was
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Do you want a job?
Macollege operates a Placement Bureau for former students and graduates. It helps them se- cure positions in their respective fields — whether it is teaching or various industrial businesses.
Dr. Merlin Frantz, associate professor of education and psychology. and Paul Wagoner, alumni secretary, have in each of their offices files concerning the credentials of the students and the job offerings available.
In Dr. Frantz's office, students can find possible teaching positions. whereas business and industrial positions can be found in Wagoner’s office.
Teaching Positions Schools with vacancies and openings available notify the Teacher Placement Bureau and often send representatives to the campus to interview students whose credentials have been sent out. Some of these representatives are superintendents. personnel officials, or assistant superintendents.
Both small, rural, and big school systems have offerings to make to the prospective teacher. Within these schools, all types of teaching combinations are possible. For example — a teacher may teach all academic courses, or he may teach music and gymnastics. depending on the schools.
These jobs are both in elementary and secondary’ schools.
Credentials are valuable to those looking for jobs. They consist of information received from the personal life and background and academic record of the students. Several Macollege seniors arc now enrolled.
Registration blanks are available to any senior, former student. or graduate in the Alumni office. Life time service is avail able to any applicant with a $5.00 fee for enrollment.
An additional $5.00 is due if the
credentials of a person were sent to the place of a secured position.
Business Placement “Business and industrial placement is relatively new on campus." said Paul Wagoner. "It is set up to help seniors, non-teachers. to secure positions.”
Many businesses send representatives to the campus to interview the students, also. In the near future representatives from both the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and the Woolworth Stores will be here.
Files are kept in the Alumni Office concerning positions in Civil Service, businesses, oil indus try, research departments, and others.
Since there is less counseling in this program than in the teacher placement, there is no fee.
Dairy Herd Ranks Near National Mean
A demonstration on classifying dairy animals was given Tuesday. Feb. 17. at the college farm,
The average classification for the herd was close to the national mean for first lactation cows. The cattle may be reclassified May,
1960
Approximately 30 people attended the demonstration.
Smorgasboard Is Feature Of IRC Meet
Members of the International Relations Club, Dr. and Mrs. Bit-tinger, John Sheets, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Flory attended a smorgasbord supper at Assaria.
Dr. Bittinger was the speaker of the evening, and spoke on the fellowship of eating together and how we get to know people better by sharing meals with them.
Study Group Discovers New Testing Method
A faculty study group studying how to improve scholarship has recommended some changes to be made in the administration of the English Proficiency Test.
The group studied how other schools gave such tests and found that Macollege was allowing less time for the taking of the test and having more failures.
The changes which were put into effect this semester, were to allow two hours for the taking of the test and to permit the student to use a dictionary.
This study was one of the group the faculty participated in this year to better improve their teaching.
Baud, Choirs To Give Variety Program
A variety program will be given by the Macollege Concert Band on March 6, at 8 p.m., at the City Community Building. Donald R. Frederick, professor of music, will direct the program.
Marches, classical selections, and numbers from famous Broadway musicals will be included in the program. A trombone solo will also be given by Irvin Wagner. senior. McPherson, accompanied by the band.
Sixty-five voices from the A Cappella Choir and the Chapel Choir will join the band to climax the evening as selections from the operetta, “Naughty Marietta,” are presented.
For the 78th year the Bethany College Oratorio Society will present Handel’s “Messiah” this Easter season. The performances will be given on Palm and Easter Sundays.
On Good Friday, the Society will give Bach’s “Passion from St. Matthew."
The Metropolitan Opera star. Irene Jordan, will be the Easter Sunday recitalist. Guests soloists from Chicago are Maud Nosier, soprano; Evelyn Reynolds, alto; Henri Noel, bass; and Lawrence Lane, tenor.
Macollege Students
Pat Johnson. Linda Larsen, and Vena Catherine Wray are McPherson College students singing in the production. LeRoy Buskirk, a ’58 graduate, is also singing in the production.
The group of 500 singers has been practicing each Tuesday and Sunday since the middle of January to prepare for the production.
The “Messiah" was given for the first time in Lindsborg in 1882 under the direction of Mrs. Alma Swensson, Mrs. Swensson and her husband, Carl, came to Lindsborg to found Bethany College.
By 1900 this production had almost become a national institution. Today thousands come from all parts of the nation to hear the "Messiah.”
Some of the townspeople have been singing the "Messiah” for
thirty years or more. Three generations may be found singing in the same performance.
Scholarship Available For Nursing Career
The Nursing Education Council is making available a scholarship for a student who is planning to enter Nursing Education.
This scholarship is worth $250. The college is to choose a student to receive this scholarship. The money for the scholarship is available immediately.
For further information, consult the president's office
Kerr, Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Homer S. Kerr, South English. Iowa, announce the engagement of their daughter. Jo Ann. to Mr. Jimmy Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Quinn, McPherson.
Jo Ann is a freshman at Macol-lege while Jimmy is a sophomore.
No definite plans have been made for the wedding.
CBYF Will Study Types Of Evangelism
CBYF will meet in the college church social rooms at 6:30 Sunday evening.
Bonnie Lewis, the Witness chairman. will be in charge of the program. Skits, portraying the different types of evangelism, will make up the program.
The average yearly consumption of meat per person in the U. S. is more than 150 pounds.