™™:... — • — ; —— ARCH IV STAUPARA1S0 UNI VERS ITT THE 1956 BEACON Editor: Marlene Seehausen Business Manager: Judy Bovim Published by the Student Council of Valparaiso University Valparaiso University TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration 20 Faculty 36 Seniors 54 Greeks 76 Clubs & Organizations 112 Sports 150 Underclassmen 172 Advertising 204 Senior Activities 223 Student Index 229 ^__ • The new Valparaiso University Union Officially opened in the spring of 1955 PROGRESS. 64031 The view from the Administration Building includes the Library and the Arts-Law Building. BUILT UPON indents for over fifty ye-s. Ved the University and its s Building has ser The Science The focal point of POInt0ftheWeSt ^P--heChapel-Auditoonumn . ESTABLISHED IDEALS The bare trees of late fall etch the view of the University Bookstore, Administration, and Commerce Buildings. The library is an inescapable part of Valpo's academic life. PROGRESS... ACADEMICALLY CLASSES Girls learn the art of stencil­ ling in their Home Economics class. The biology lab is filled with animal-life observers. * Dr. Tuttle addresses his Fresh­ man English scholars. GLASSES Long hours are spent briefing cases in the Law Library. The campus "cramming spot" gets much use. The students concentrate in their draw­ ing class in the Kroencke Hall studio. The education department aquaints future teachers with class­ room projects. The physical education department teaches the girls basic skills. LYCEUM PRESENTS Longines Symphonette PROGRESS... SOCIALLY and CULTURALLY lO THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS Claude Thornhill and His Band 11 HOMECOMING QUEEN MARLENE WEHMUELLER 12 THE QUEEN AND HER COURT Seated: Judy Johnson, Sharon Bauer, Queen Marlene Wehmueller, Sharon Stanton, Beth Ellen- berg. Standing: Tom Seiss, Don Schroeder, Herb Bushing, Ted Zorn, Ray Seyfeldt, John Perkins. The traditional Homecoming bonfire. 13 HOMECOMING EVENTS The Hobo Show at the Premier Theater salutes the well-dressed freshman female. The Hobo Day parade stops traffic on Lincoln- way, Valpo's thoroughfare. 14 FIRST PLACE WINNERS Omega Chi Fraternity 15 CHRISTMAS TIME During the Christmas season Valpo's campus bus­ tles with activity. For many students the activities are a prelude to the Christmas festivities they encounter at home. Christmas Eve Vespers Christmas Concert Union Decorations Carolling President's Reception 16 "Let us go into the house of the Lord." Divine services are attended by University students at Immanuel Lutheran Church. \ PROGRESS. SPIRITUALLY 17 The present University chapel on South campus. The future chapel on East campus. 18 AN APPROACHING REALITY The interior plan of our future chapel 19 - •• :•.- •?- • -• Some of our administrators study the new proposed chapel plans. A D M I N I S T R A T I O N PRESIDENT O. P. KRETZMANN This school year marks a milestone in Valpa­ raiso University's guidance. President O. P. Kretz­ mann witnessed sixteen years of dedicated service to the university. Throughout this time he has carefully guided and aided many students in their academic and spiritual growth. Many outstanding achievements have been brought to completion during his administration with­ in the last year—the Building for Christ campaign, the erection of the Student Union, and Dau and Kreinheder Halls. In addition to keeping the general administration of the university running smoothly, which takes most of O. P.'s time, he also conducts his class in Christi­ anity and Modern Problems, addresses many outside groups, and still finds time for such extra-curricular activities as crowning the Homecoming queen and advising the senior class. President Kretzmann Speaking in chapel on many occasions, such as the day before Christmas vacation, is one of the Presi­ dent's many activities. Not only does President Kretzmann transact business behind his desk, but he also advises many students and conducts his class in Christianity and Modern Problems. 22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Through the untiring and combined efforts of the members of Valparaiso's Board of Direc­ tors, plans are well underway for the erection of a new library, a new chapel-auditorium, a new dormitory for men, and a new deaconess house on Valparaiso University's campus. MRS. SOPHIA HEIDBRINK THE PRESIDENT'S SECRETARY Throughout President Kretzmann's sixteen years at Valparaiso, he has had the capable assistance of Mrs. Sophia Heid- brink. As the president's secretary, her friendly guidance to students, faculty mem­ bers, and visitors in the various aspects of campus life have helped greatly to add to the efficiency of O.P.'s office. Mrs. Sophia Heidbrink 23 BUSINESS OFFICE Many of the invaluable services that the university offers its students are co-ordi­ nated under the Business and Registrar's Office. Into this busy office, headed by Mr. Albert Scribner, come the school's admini­ strative affairs and the business problems of more than 2,000 students. Mr. Albert Scribner, Registrar and Business Manager "Scrib" and his staff are busy the year round with setting up and checking admittance requirements, registering students, and publishing the university catalogue. Assistant Business Manager, Mr. Morgan Bursar and Office Manager, Miss Laesch. From the day when students arrive as green "frosh" to their last triumphant hour at commencement, these students seldom stray from the above people's range. Associate Registrar, Mr. Thune Assistant Registrar, Mrs. LePell 24 UNIVERSITY RELATIONS The Department of University Relations, this year under the direction of President Kretzmann, is the liaison office be­ tween the campus and the religious, business, and professional world outside the campus. Paul Zehner presents the financial picture of the university to men and women who are capable, of making substantial gifts. Jim Siebert makes continuous ef­ fort to increase understanding between the church and our university through its students, field representatives, and key Lutheran laymen. Professor H. C. Grunau acts as part-time director of pastoral relations. Jane Rock assists the President in keeping the program functioning smoothly. Director of News Service, Ruth Hetzler Director of Student Services, Alumni .Association, Mark Young, head; Mrs. E. Alsie Larson, secretary. Mrs. Josephine Ferguson 25 Director of Admissions, Mr. Frederick Rechlin DEAN OF MEN One of the important duties for the Dean of Men, Dr. Luther Koepke, is the orientation pro­ gram for the freshman students. This includes the testing program and the parents' meeting which was started this year. Dean Koepke is a counselor to all men on campus and a supervisor over the dormitories and the fraternities. He is also the Selective Service Di­ rector and he counsels the veterans. In addition Dr. Koepke is the advisor for the girls enrolled in the deaconess program; he is secre­ tary of the religion department and he is a member of faculty committees. Dean Luther Koepke DORMITORY DIRECTORS In supervising the men's dorms, the dorm di­ rectors are always willing to help and guide the stu­ dents. Professor Wilbur Hutchins, Dormitory A: Professor Kumnick, Lembke Hall: Professor Walter Reiner, Dau and Kreinheder Halls. 26 DEAN OF WOMEN Many activities which fill the Dean of Women, Margaretta Tangerman's busy day include serving as advisor to the Intersorority Council, University Youth Council, and the Association of Women Stu­ dents. She also works with Alpha Lambda Delta, the honor society for freshman women, and the women's service sorority. As Dean of women, she counsels all of the women on campus, is in charge of the residence halls, and serves on various university committees. She also acts as head of the Department of So­ ciology and Social Work and teaches classes for senior social work majors. Dean Margaretta S. Tangerman DORMITORY DIRECTORS Supervising the women's residences is the main duty of the people pictured below. Miss Evelyn Pfeuffer, who is the new assistant to Dean Tanger­ man, substitutes as dorm director when the circum­ stances necessitate it. Seated: Dean Tangerman. Standing: Mrs. Dorthea tant to the Dean of Women, Mrs Gertrude Schmidtke, Dunagan, Memorial Hall, Mrs. Anna Keyl, Dodge Hall, Altruria Hall. Mrs. N. Simon, Guild Hall, Miss Evelyn Pfeuffer, Assis­ 27 SOCIAL DIRECTOR When Miss Helen Mae Olson was asked how she liked her full time position as social director of Valparaiso University, she replied, "I just love it." Her aim is to organize a well-rounded social program that will include all students, and which will be in accord with the traditions and spirit of Valparaiso University. Miss Olson PLACEMENT SERVICE Mr. Alfred Looman, Director of the Place­ ment Service, assists seniors and alumni in finding employment in their fields of interest and training. Through this service seniors receive the latest information on openings in business and industry. Mr. Looman, Mrs. Graebner, Secretary GUILD OFFICE As the Valparaiso University Guild cele­ brates its Silver Anniversary, it can look back on twenty-five prosperous years of the pro­ motion of Valparaiso University. Its fund for building a Guild Chapel on East campus has been completed and its pres­ ent project is to furnish this small chapel. For a Silver Anniversary gift to the uni­ versity, it is giving a set of carillons for the new university chapel. Mrs. Ruprecht, Executive Secretary of the National Guild 28 The Faculty Senate officiates at such convocations as the granting of honorary degrees. The members of the Faculty Senate are the FACULTY SENATE full professors and associate professors of the various departments on the teaching staff. It meets with the President once a month to formulate policies affecting the general welfare of the university. The university library is the place where stu­ LIBRARY STAFF dents congregate either for term paper research, a peaceful study atmosphere, or for just a chance to read the newspaper. In addition to the books, pam­ phlets, and microfilm kept in the library, the uni­ versity's archives and rare keepsakes are found here. Miss Bushing, Mr. Stager, Miss Steinke, Prof.