Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University Yearbooks Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections 1955 The Gem 1955 Taylor University Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/yearbooks Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University, "The Gem 1955" (1955). Yearbooks. 68. https://pillars.taylor.edu/yearbooks/68 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Yearbooks by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. &SP*1 :;,.;•' ';;•/.:, .;: - Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/gemyearbook1955tayl ^7 /s/l.-Xfi-T^-t fct- the gem taylor university Editor Kay Brenneman Associate and Art Editor . Rod Liechty Photography Editor. Dona Westing upland, Indiana Business Manager . Charles Whiteley Faculty Advisor Warren Lewis . fall.. Registration . 8-10 Administration . 11-13 Faculty . 14-19 Staff .... 20-24 Student Section 25-66 Literary Societies 67-69 Homecoming. 70-72 Religious Emphasis 73,81 Fall Sports . 74-80 winter . Notables (Who's Who). 84-85 "Echo" Staff . 86-87 Divisional - Cultural Clubs . 88-91 Religious Activities . 92-94 Student Government . 95-97 98-105 .106-109 spring . Religious Activities . .112-115 A Cappella Choir - Tour ... 116 Spring Sports 117-119 Fine Arts 120-123 Last Days Activities . .124-130 Index 131-135 "Gem" Staff 136-137 Features 138-143 Advertisements 144-152 and it's not all told! foreword... We of Taylor University in 1955 present for you a pictorial review of life on our campus as we shared and lived it day by day, throughout THE THREE-SEASONS of the school year. The complete picture cannot be por- trayed in photographs or words, but by reading between the lines and looking beyond the pictures, you will recall many of the rich experiences that were dedication... Mrs. Haakonsen, we present to you our Gem. We appreciate the service of those who labor in hidden places and we feel you have been a "gem" of rare quality as you have worked among us. We feel you a credit to your profession which is one of the highest, to our institution which is one of the grandest, and to our God who shall reward all faithfulness. » ,; ; > .. \ \ W.JkXt. .< *• w<> '& spTi n fl \tcm (BHII^H^HNnSBra "Tis Autumn, lovely Autumn ! And God seems very near In the sweet majestic silence That pervades the atmosphere." -Henry B. Knox , " W&&* » _-.-.J*' - -3LC 9 ^, . * V > * i" , '%%£ .** "+ iff '"!iv* iy i fragP0C:p^Fv.v t*Srpk . itiii^^S^SS?''-' 1 \X* «np^ ^ « til &T OK r^P X^ w^ HP -H B'SIHrWStttfW*''*- X/2* ' ' >>A' - E-' & .' EL. * SL .-j*.'•r • . _ TALL 'T"'OW ::/*Sj*g^/. 1 ^WiW-a^N^WWStgy jWBftf.-v-^jggWW**^' .«~MafiMtt ^^ • -^ 'Ir^li arriving on campus How far away it seemed as you starred from home that morning and be- gan your journey to Taylor. Now in front of the dorm it still seems unreal, and the only one who seems aware of reality is the young man weighted under the load of your wardrobe. A scene of mixed emotion engulfs yourold friends walking toward the post office, a shy smile from the fellow whose name you can't quite remember, and mental rea- lization that "there's a gal you want ." to meet The smell of paint and varnish coupled with the sound of laughter and singing makes dorm life shout the enthusiasm which seems to predict a year. Roommates and straightening will come in time but for the moment-you have arrived! . registration day.... The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line to the mathematicians, but the "red-tape" of Registration Day at Taylor stands as a living refute to this pedogogical hypothesis. The gray dawn begins with a line, the evening shadows still find traces of the lineand somewhere in be- tween you have managed to be- come an official student. ....line forms to the rear In the gym the web of lines com- pletely entangles th<* innocent ones, - the lines to fight your way for brief words with those who must counsel you, the lines on blanks of the eter- nal pink, blue, yellow, and white cards; and finally that last official line that not only exhausts you but your pocketbook as well The realization that you are now a part still seems hazy, but you don't give up yet. College isn't always likethis-besides, the cafeteria line is just now forming student faculty reception... Here you are right in the midst of your first big formal affair of the year. In Magee the tell-tale signs are the swishing of taffeta and the click- ing of heels; while in the more sedate halls of Wisconsin there are traces of newly pressed suits and dinner jackets. The whispered hints of matching probabilities which overshadowed the afternoon becomea reality as couples - and trios - in formal eloquence mingle and merge at the appointed hour in an atmosphere of pleasant charm. The long line of unfamiliar faces seem to possess a quality of friendliness which speaks of pleasant relations to come. In such an atmosphere, we wish to introduce to you all our Taylor Family They came by THREES. "Smith? I'll bet you're "In behalf of the fresh- "Taylor welcomes you." John's sister." 10 men " our president "As one season follows another with its own uniqueness and interest we are aware of more than the passage of time. At Taylor University our chief concern is Christian higher education and it is a joy to see growth in leadership and maturity in the lives of our students as the variety of events take place. Our sincere prayer is for "abundant living" for every Taylorite." President Bergwall EVAN H. BERGWALL Taylor University, A.B.; Yale University - The Divinity at Yotk School, B. D. ; Graduate study Yale University, New University, Emory University and Oxford University. He was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Asbury College. We are happy and proud to have him as our leader. 11 THE BERGWALLS , administration.. MILO A. REDIGER In spite of his numerous tasks, Dr.. Rediget takes time to be a friend to everyone. We respect and appreciate him and his outstanding leadership. He is our Vice-President, Academic Dean, and Assistant Professor of Religion. He has earned the following degrees: Taylor University, A. B. , New York University, M. A. New York University, Ph. D. PAUL UHLINGER Dean of Students Assistant Professor of Religion A.B., B.D., Ph.D. BURT W. AYRES Vice-President Emeritus B.S. M.A., LL.D., Ph.D. GRACE D. OLSON Registrar, Director of Admissions: Assistant Professor of History A.B.. M.A. PAUL D. KELLER Business Manager B. S. , M. Mus. 12 board of directors The Board of Directors serves as the backbone of campus government . Each of the members, leaders in their respective fields, are elected to serve terms of three years. Among their responsibilities are selection of faculty members, general charge of the campus and consultation in financial affairs. BOARD MEMBERS 1954-55 Rev. Evan H. Bergwall Mr. John C. Bontrager Dr. Jesse Fox Mr. Howard Skinner Mr. Linton A. Wood Mr. Clement L. Arthur Mr. David Cox Dr. Hugh Townley Mr. C. H. Varns Mr. T. W. Engstrom Dr. Lawrence Lacour Mr. Elmer Seagly Dr. G. Harlowe Evans Rev. Herbert M. Frazer Mr. Howard Halleen Dr. John C. Wengatz Dr. S. H. Turbeville alumni association A vital link between the past and present is served by the Alumni Association. The purpose of this organization is to maintain an active interest in school activities, and keep graduates in contact with their alma mater. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD 1954-55 Ruth Brose Rogers Wallace Deyo Hugh Freese Maurice Coburn Merlin Grant Milton Persons Maurice Beery John Nelson Don Odle Wallace Good faculty... JENNIE ANDREWS Professor of Elementary Education A.B., B.S., M.A. HAZEL E. BUTZ Associate Professor of English B.S., M.A., Ph.D. HILDRETH M. CROSS Head of Psychology Dep't, Director of Testing A.B., M.A., Ph.D. OLIVE MAY DRAPER Professor of Mathematics and Astromony A.B., A.M. MAUDE FELTER Head of Education Dep't. A.B., M.A. 14 faculty... CAL R. FLESER Assistant Professor of Physical Education B.S., M.A. RICHARD FOSSE Assistant Professor of Music A.B., M.A. DONALD GRANITZ Assistant Coach and Instructor in Physical Education A. B. WILLIAM D. GREEN Assistant Professor of Religion and Sociology A.B., Th.B., M.A. PAUL HARPER Assistant Professor of Music Education A. B. M. Mus. , Ph.D. 15 faculty... DR. FLORENCE HILBISH Professor of English, Head of Department A.B., M.A., Ph.D. SHILDES JOHNSON Professor of Classical Languages Th.M. ROBERTA KELLY Head of Home Economics Department B.S., M.S. ' Ifc j .':•.•-•..•• .i:-.-.-.v. wTi-.v DON J. ODLE Athletic Director, Basketball Coach B.S., M.S. JACK PATTON Head of Art Department A.B. 16 faculty... PAUL PIXLER Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Greek A.B., B.D., S.T.M. "£: I ELIZABETH POE Assistant Professor of Biology A.B., B.Rel., M.A. "I: .:# LENORE RAMSEY Instructor of English and Speech A.B., M.A. MRS. LUCIA RAYLE Assistant Professor of French, Spanish A.B., M.A. JEAN SCHABINGER Professor of Physical Education A.B., M.S., Ph. Ed. 17 faculty... HOWARD SKINNER Head of Music Department, Director of A Cappella Choir A.B., B.M., M.Mus.