Whittier College Wardman Library Poet Commons Acropolis (Yearbook) Archives and Special Collections 1955 1955 Acropolis Whittier College Follow this and additional works at: https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/acropolis ills TIN •..,:. :. • •.'. r. Ai ACROPOLIS '55 STAFF Editor - - - Ann Dahistrom Business Manager - Kathy McKinney Picture Editor - Sandra Boardman Art Editor - - - Jon Dahlstrom Photographer - - Robert Dill Sports Editor - - Stu Got hold Copy Editor Donna Lou Nelson Layout EdHor - Richard B. Smith Recording Editor Franklin Thompson WHITTIER COLLEGE WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA Our score begins. Another year of Whittier College life is about to be reviewed. We, the editors, have compiled our book with words and pictures of diverse activities, different organ- izations and varied class programs. However, we feel that, though the interests vary widely, they are still part of a larger, unified whole. Thus we have given the book a musical connotation. Our maestro will conduct you through the pages. For, like a piece of music, there are themes and secondary themes, harmonies and contrasting harmonies in our Whittier College way of life. Kenneth N. Richardson Dean of S±uden±s and Director of Admissions Dr. Charles W. Cooper Professor of English 4 DEDICATION Students passing through the portals of Whittier College have come to know and love two outstanding men— Dean Kenneth Richardson and Dr. Charles Cooper. Both men have made themselves an important and vital part of our family spirit. In the nine years that Dean Richardson has served the college as admissions director and dean of students, improvements in these areas have been noticeable. Our school was admitted to the world-wide College Entrance Examination Board, thus beginning the scholastic appitude tests that will be taken by entering students in the years to come. His participation in the formation of the Board of Publications, revisions of the student body constitution, and reorganization of the men's societies is indeed signifi- cant. Many never realized his additional work as coach for the Cross Country Track Team and as the college's representative in many state and national concerns. Not only in the position of administrator but in all kinds of counseling Dean Richardson has been our personal friend. In him we found the friendly spirit personalized because we felt he was really glad to help us on any occasion. The foreign students can be even more grateful to him for this reason. He says his work with the college age in view- ing their growth will be his most lasting memory. Of our faculty friends, Dr. Cooper has been one of the best. He joined the Whittier College staff in 1933 and has devoted these years since to helping students wherever he has had contact with them. He feels that his most exciting memory will be of the time he spent as director of plays in Poet Theater. In 1946 he discontinued his work there to teach a wide variety of courses in literature, play production, and fine arts. As a dynamic instructor in the English department he appreciates the freedom he has had to develop his classes originally. This fact had its results in the evidence of his three books, "The Arts and Humanity," "Preface to Poetry," and his latest, "Preface to Drama.' Fine Arts students will never forget his influence in these subjects. Dr. Cooper has given much time and interest along with others in the developing of the integration program as it is now. He says that his pleasant associations with stu- dents and faculty make his work here memorable. He will continue to serve the school as professor at large. As Dean Richardson goes on to another administrative position and Dr. Cooper retires to rest and build his own home, we will think of them often. Because they have made such a lasting effect on our lives, we want to dedicate our book to them. 5 The curtain rises And the stage is set. Administrators are the conductors But the faculty composes the melody. And we make the harmony. Our "September Song" is beginning As classes, activities, all find their keynotes. The baton is raised And our performance begins. I •P• Amsm ISO L2 111111111111V Jill Frosh get a mud complexion bath. Brand new Poets stand in Their first long, long line of registration. 8 Tug of War brings on freshman yo heave ho's!' ORIENTATION Frosh and sophs go up in the air with Push Ball. Campus Inn treats new students to picnic supper. DYNAMIC! Fresh and eager faces appeared everywhere those first few weeks of school as the new students viewed the Whittier College spirit for the first time. Long lines of registration and hours of testing were the hardest parts of getting oriented but the picnics, barn dances, and banquets made up for them. Days were full and exciting as the freshmen, wearing beanies and placards, "buttoned" for their superiors. Then came the Brawl and the freshman boys showed their brawn but the sophomores won by a year's growth. After being formally received at the Student Body Reception, the new students became an integral part of Whittier College. Blue Monday— tests For new students. 9 Paul S. Smith President 10 PRESIDENT SPIRIT! It is through our president that we as students catch the family spirit that he expresses so well. President Smiths ability to convey to others the importance of our kind of independent education at Whittier College is of the utmost importance to our welfare. This past year the amazing physical growth of our campus is due to the efforts of his hard work. From President Smiths knowledge in the historical fields, comes the benefit we gain through his application of it in analyzing objective problems. Truly, here at Whittier, we have found great friendship and guidance in our president! 11 ADMINISTRATION Marjorie Gregg Kenneth Richardson Harold F. Spencer INTEGRATION! It's because of Deans Gregg, Richardson, and Spencer work- ing together that our school life is so well integrated. Miss Gregg helped lead the Forest Home conference, took charge of our social life and full calen- dar as well as counseling the women students. With Dean Richardson's job as chairman of admissions and stu- dent publications, came the additional duties of directing scholarship funds and giving assistance to students. Dean Spencer oversaw curriculum planning and all faculty and academic functions. If it weren't for these three administra- tors cooperating on our educational, social, vocational, spiritual, and other needs, we would not be enjoying the healthy program we now have. 12 Maurice Luther Benjamin Whitten HARD WORKERS! A new- comer, Mr. Luther became the friendly business finance man. Dr. Whitten proved his ability as head librarian. The man glad to greet all college prospects is Mr. Tenopir. As our alumni di- rector1 Mr. Crofoot handled the job successfully. Dr. Smith has kept the students in good health. The public relations man was our new Mr. Lentzsch. Mrs. Biddle helped registration tasks. George Tenopir Leonard Crofoot Raymond Lentzsch Dr. Mayo Smith Evelyn Biddle ART ARCHITECTURE! The study of building brought an added interest to the Art department this year. Besides this, Miss Laughlin guided students through painting and other art techniques to develop individual talent. A class in Industrial Arts was led by Miss St. George. Enora Laughlin ENGLISH POETS! The English department brought out the talent of those who can appreciate the arts—fine arts as well as literary. Studies in the really great literature and arts of the ages bring an integrated understanding of life for students of this department. Albert Upton Charles Cooper 14 Rober±a Forsberg Ann Upton STUNNED! This was the word Dr. Upton used to describe the Freshmen taking Basic Communications. Stunned was also what the Freshmen admitted themselves to be after they discovered that the importance of Hamlet's "to be or not to be" soliloquy lay in the fact that it preceded whether. The students found from Dr. Upton's feet that Moby Dick swam on a hand-knitted sea of black wool, not a turbulent gray-blue sea. In groups of three and groups of seven, students found themselves involved, and so they classified on and on. Metaphorically speaking, however, it was strictly a case of "aye, there's the rub, because the willing but sometimes unable students just weren't relevantly related. BASIC COMMUNICATIONS COACHES. Row I: Jerry McKinnon, Margaret WestfaII. Row 2: Pat Roberts, Barbara Freeman, Donna Lou Nelson, Jane Beal, Mrs. Upton, Everett Bell. LANGUAGE James Marshall FOREIGN! The languages of other countries were a challenge to students. Dr. Gieseke projected German words into the mouths of his students. This was further developed through their Round Table meal where they spoke only German to each other. In the French classes, under Dr. Marshall's guidance visits were made to movies spoken in French in the Los Angeles region be- sides their regular studies. Grammatical study of the Spanish language was Miss Anderson's special field. Marianne Marx Alma Anderson 16 Lester Harris E. Ray Nichols George Stoughton SPEECH AND DRAMA CLINIC! The service of the speech and hearing clinic was a special asset to the college with its functions of training, and quidance for all it could reach. In the drama field students worked on play casts and designed miniature play sets in class. Speech classes received specific training in correct speaking procedures. Debaters were among the hard workers of this department showing good results at their tournaments. DEBATERS. Row H Dr. Nichols, Arthur Seidelman, Barbara Opdale, Margaret WestfaH, Kathy McKinney, Paul Flucke, Dean Gosch, Horace Ngan. Ruth Haroldson Eugene Riddle William Dole The orchestra gets in tune for one of their several yearly concerts.