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New Record In Registration WHITWORTH GIVEN Again Whitworth has broken all previous records in enrollment with the completion of the second quar- MEMORIAL LIBRARY ter's registration, and Whibworthtans The student body of 1945-46 will swell with pride as they announce not soon forget the assembly of symbolize the life and work of Mrs. to their many friends the total reg- Monday, December 17, for President W. H. Cowles. istration for this quarter as 439. Warren at that time announced the A detailed description of the new In addition we have many nursing gift of the "Harriet Cheney Cowles building will be made shortly. It students who are in training at the Library." It came as a distinct sur- is the plan of the architect that the Deaconess Hospital which are af- prise to all assembled. The an- stacks contain 80,000 to 100,000 filiated with the college, but who are nouncement was hailed with delight, books. The building should be large not included in the enrollment figure. enough so that approximately 200 and thanksgiving was rendered to The largest previous record was students can study in the library at God who has so wonderfully sup- last quarter when 372 students were the same time. It is to be of solid plied all our needs "according to registered and a very small per- brick construction and fireproof His riches in glory." centage of this group failed to re- throughout. It is the wish of the The W. H. Cowles family is well turn this quarter. known throughout the entire State family that the building conform to The students come from Washing- of Washington. They came to Spo- the general plan of the architecture ton, Oregon, California, Minnesota, kane early in its history and have of the campus. Work will begin as Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, In- played a very important part in its soon as materials and labor are diana, Ohio, Arizona, North Carolina, building. Mr. Cowles, Sr. not only available. It is our hope that the Alaska, and Canada .. is the publisher of Spokane's two building will be ready lor use by newspapers, The Spokesman-Review the fall of 1946. It is interesting also to note that and The Chronicle, but has always This is, without doubt, one of the the student body represents some maintained a great interest in all most important things that ever twenty-eight different religious de- things that meant the developing of happened to Whitworth. For many nominations and forty-five 'per cent the great Northwest. The library is years our library has been in an of the number are Presbyterians. to be named in honor of Harriet unsatisfactory condition. Its small- Registration week was truly a Cheney Cowles, wife of W. H. ness has made it inadequate for a glorious home-coming for the stu- Cowles, who passed away in 1938. college growing as rapidly as Whit- dents and faculty alike. Many of Although Mr. Cowles, Sr. is not so worth. It is now crowded to over- the forty-eight veterans entering active now in the management of flowing, and yet we do not have Whitworth were former students re- the business affairs of the company, room for a library which must keep turning to their Alma Mater for the his interest in Whitworth and its pace with the advancement of the completion of their college work. development has not lessened, but college. These men came from all over the rather deepened with the passing Although it was our original plan world and among them we find years. In all major projects of the that the library be housed in the the following: from the European past five years at Whitworth, the new administration building, still theatre, Beverly Burnett, George family has made very substantial many felt that this was far from Penniman, Clarence Ludwig, Lester gifts. Mr. W. H. Cowles, Jr., who car- ideal. It is impossible to have the Pontius, and Robert Thompson; from ries a major responsibility for the quiet condition necessary for study the Pacific area, Odin Baugh, Louie firm, and his wife are active in their when several hundred young people Bani, Bob Chatterton, and Eugene civic, social, and church relations are passing through the halls. The Marshall; from the Burma-India in Spokane. new library will be the center of area, Kenneth Briggs; and from The gift is to be a living memorial the cultural and aesthetic life of those serving their country in the to the memory of one who, accord- Whitworth. To the Cowles family United States, Hubert Hull and ing to one of Spokane's leading citi- go the heartfelt thanks of not only Leonard Watson. zens, was "a very beautiful and 400 students and teachers but of Two faculty members who have lovely character." It is the desire thousands of loyal Whitworthians been serving in the Armed Services of the father, the son, and the scattered throughout the country were discharged from their duties, daughter, Mrs. John D. Graham, who rejoice over this great gift. and the college welcomed Mr. B. C. and the earnest wish of all Whit- Another great milestone has been Neustel back to the campus and to worthians that this building in its reached in the building of the the Department of Chemistry, an,~ beauty and usefulness may indeed greater Whitworth that is to be. Mr. Gerald Stannard as coach. $

Page 2 WHITWORTH COLLEGE BULLETIN January, 1946 pus. But as we face 1946 and the and one more dormitory for women, Whitworth College Bulletin years that are just ahead, we realize the physical plant of Whitworth will Published monthly by Whitworth College, that we have not come La the end be ready for its full load. Spokane, Washington. Entered as second of the journey. We have but taken At this New Year's Season we class matter August 5, 1930, at the Post some firm steps in the right direc- want to thank you personally, each Office, Spokane, Washington, under the act tion. and everyone who reads this bul- of August 24, 1912. The new year must mean for us letin, for the part you have had in here at Whitworth two or three the building of Whitworth. Hun- JANUARY, 1946 great developments-first, the con- dreds of you have given. Others struction of our Cowles Memorial have used their influence in directing 'Library. If that can be completed students to us,. and so many of you by next fall, it will definitely help have not forgotten to pray for the in the problem of where our stu- college. Thus we have been builders dents will study and where we shall together in this phase of God's work. put our books. We believe that the We face the future with nought but foundation is gradually being laid hope and confidence; let us all re- for our major campaign-namely, member that as we build for youth, funds necessary for the erection of and with youth, we are building for our Education HalL It is the thought the ages. The year 1945 was the great- of the administration and of the est year in the history of the college in Board of Trustees that this must every sense of the word. But the new take precedence over all that we do year is ours, and with Paul we this coming year. We shall need would forget the things that are many volunteer workers and many behind and press on to the things challenging gifts. With the building that lie ahead. So to you and yours of our library, our education hall, our best wishes for a new year.

President Warren's New Year's Greetings With a profound sense of grati- tude for the past we now face the future. You who have followed the progress of Whitworth these paet " years have been thrilled and pleased at the many visible evidences of the new day which has dawned on our campus. We would not minimize the past for one moment. Whitworth is rightly proud of its long years WESTMINSTER HALL of service to youth and to the DEDICATION OF Dr. Paul Calhoun, minister of the Kingdom. It is proud of its men First Presbyterian Church of Spo- and women who are in places of re- WESTMINSTER HALL kane, conducted a simple but effec- sponsibility throughout the nation. Monday, December 17, marked an- tive service of dedication. However, until now its work has other important date in the calendar We wish to make special men- been seriously hampered because of of Whitworth. Local members of tion of the extraordinary gift of Mr. physical limitations. the Board of Trustees and their and Mrs. Sam Postell to the new Five years ago we had but two ladies were the guests of the college building. Mrs. Postell is not only a dormitories and a hall which we for a very delightful dinner. Im- graduate of the college but also rented a mile away from the cam- mediately following, OUl' guests and president of the Women's Auxiliary. pus. Today there are five dormi- faculty members inspected West- Their special contribution was the tories all filled to overflowing. We minster Hall. All were delighted complete furnishing of the reception are thankful for our gymnasium, with its spaciousness, excellent room of the new building. It would center of all our student activities, equipment, and convenient arrange- be impossible to describe adequately and for our wonderful dining hall- ments. After the inspection, the the attractive furnishings, but suf- the most popular place on our cam- group gathered in the lobby while fice to say that the girls living in January, 1946 WHITWORTH COLLEGE BULLETIN Page 3

INTRODUCING WHITWORTH'S WAR VETERANS From left to right; FIRST ROW, Laurance W. Van Hise, IKenneth Russell, George Stout, Hubert Hull, Leonard Watson, Alvin Es pe. Charles Short, Lester Wohlers. James Kcke n, George Penniman. SECOND ROW, Charles Blake, Bob Chatterton, John Rodkey, Louie Bani, Kenneth Briggs, Betty Peterson, Rosalie Doris Liotta, Leonard Fairchild, Willis Case, Milton Larsen, Eugene Shaw. THIRD ROW, Odin Baugh, .lemes Stabbed, John Peterson, Beverly B. Burnett, Justin Se-ley. Eugene E. Marshall, Clifton R. Keene, Robert J. Thompson, Lucian A. Cassetta, 'Ambrose Priestley, John Croker. FOURTH ROW, Lester Pontius, Keith Onsum, larry BaskeH, Eldwin Colony, Robert l. Sawdey, Norman M. May, Larry Beal, Stanley Loudon, William Goins, John Carter. Whitworth has royally welcomed the above group to its student body. Of the total number of 48 now on the campus, 13 are former Whttworthf ans who have returned to their own college in order that they may complete their studies. Others are in the process of registering either for this quarter or the spring term. We have men who have fought on the major battlefields of the war; men who were prisoners of Germany or Japan; men W:10 have been wounded, who have suffered, who paid all but the supreme sacrifice that our world might be free. Hats off to our Whitworth men who are here and to those who still look forward to the time when they can return to their beloved college. -~-~------health program on the campus. In this building are very proud over New Director of Nursing 1 heir good fortune. the latter, Miss Ruth Jaqua, R. N., will serve as student assistant. Westminster Hall contains, besides The resignation of Miss Eline living accommodations for more than Kraabel as Director of Nursing Edu- Miss Johnson holds the Bachelor cation on the campus necessitated fifty girls, foul' large temporary of Science degree from the Univer- our bringing to the college Miss classrooms. These classrooms will sity of Washington as well as a be used for Psychology, Sociology, Evelyn J ohnson to fill this impor- teaching and supervisory certificate tant position. Miss Kraabel will also History, and Art. Later when we from the University School of Nurs- have completed the administration retain her faculty status but 'will be ing. Her R. N. was received in spending all of her time at the hall, these rooms will be used as 1942. She taught one year' in the apartments or for dormitory space. Deaconess Hospital of Spokane in Wenatchee Deaconess School of Nurs- her new position as Superintendent ing and has served as assistant in Due to the high cost of material of Nurses. In addition to the ad- the physiology laboratory at the and labor, we regret that this build- ministrative work carried by Miss University of Washington. ing has cost us far more than we anti- Kraabel, Miss Johnson will teach cipated. But it is good to know that it those classes previously taught by Miss Johnson will be Hvtng on the is filled to capacity and insures that much more income to the school. Miss Lowe, as well as direct the campus in Westminster Hall. Page 4 WHITWORTH COLLEGE BULLETIN January, 1946 keynote of any library must be ATHLETICS IN SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS "service" to its patrons, and this WEEK FEBRUARY 10-17 we have not always been able to A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Traditionally at Whitworth the give. As I look at our present high point of the year spiritually crowded, cramped quarters, I pic- Since December 7, 1941 the philoso- is the time known as Spiritual Em- ture rows and rows of stacks wait- phy of our country has undergone phasis Week. Over a period of many ing for our books and periodicals- a change that will be reflected in years the best leaders in the West "a place for everything, and every- our everyday Hving, now that peace have been engaged to direct the thing in its place"; I imagine com- has come. An important step in thinking of the school along the modious work rooms where new the training of our airmen was an line of that which pertains to the books may be processed and cata- intensive program of competitive spirit. The immediate leaders of the logued and where mending, typing, sports. It has long been recognized past have been Dr. Robert N. and other behind -the-scenes work of by physical educators that men who McLean of Yakima, President Dale the library can be carried on. I participate in such activities gain Welch of Dubuque University, Presi- see large, modernly lighted, com- an added self-confidence and are dent Jesse H. Baird of the San fortably furnished reading and refer- able to adjust themselves quickly Francisco Theological Seminary, Dr. ence rooms furnishing inviting places in society. The period we have just C. A. Kircher of Sacramento, and of study for our growing student body. passed through has brought this Dr .: "Dad" Elliott of Chicago. This Space for inviting book displays, value pointedly home to every citi~ year again we feel that God has corners for browsing, nooks for zen. directly led in making it possible quiet study-all will combine dignity, At Whitworth every man will have for the Rev. Robert B. Munger, beauty, and modern conveniences to the opportunity to participate either youthful minister of the First Pres- make our new library fulfill its on one of OuT major athletic teams byterian Church of Berkeley, to be mission as the efficient, comfortable, or in our intramural program. At our leader. It is doubtful if there and inviting center of our closely present we are playing a twenty- is anyone youth worker in the integrated college program. game basketball schedule. Golf and West better known or more success- Mrs. Rhea J. Strawn, Librarian tennis squads will be organized for ful than Bob Munger, Since the library of any school is the spring quarter and a seven-game Upon completion of his 'Work at at the heart of the educational football season is planned for the the University of California, Rev. program, I am delighted that Whit- falL Munger took his seminary training worth is to have a new library at Princeton. He recently closed a building. This will enable us to The football field is being re- very successful pastorate of several utilize to the fullest the materials modeled at considerable cost. The north end of the field has been years at South Hollywood Presby- 1 hat we have, and will provide room terian Church and became the pastor for much-needed additional books and raised two feet, and a four-inch of one of. the important churches of periodicals. covering of black dirt will be spread N. Calif., the First Church of Berkeley. The atmosphere of a well-appointed as soon as the weather permits. A Here he ministers to hundreds of stu- library adds to the incentive of twenty-five feet regulation quar-ter- dents besides his large membership. students to carryon problems in mile track will also be laid, and Rev. Munger will be assisted by research, and thus makes for better in the near future Track will be the Rev. Richard Halverson, minis- studentship. In addition, the fact of added to our spring sports program. ter of the First Presbyterian Church rows of shelves filled with books Bleachers seating 3,000 people will at Coalinga, California. Dick is in various fields gives opportunity be built before next fall. A friend known to hundreds of young people for browsing and will tend to has deeded to the college a piece as a song leader and soloist of broaden the interests of our students. of ground adjoining the campus, and unusual ability. It is fitting that Dr. G. H. Schlauch, men are now 'Working to get this this year, marked by the largest Department of Sociology in shape for a baseball diamond number of students that the school Milton wrote that a good book is and practice football field. This has ever had from California, should the precious life blood of a master will enable us to keep our new football turf in shape for our games. have for its leaders for Spiritual spirit. A good Itbrary is, indeed, a Emphasis Week outstanding minis- collection of such books; and one Any alumni or friends of the ters from the Synod of California. of the most valuable parts of a college who know of athletes in- Again we ask for the continued college education is association with terested in going to school, either re- prayers of ministers, parents, and the great minds of the past. Stu- turning G. L's or high school gradu- friends that the week of February dents should have not only adequate ates, drop me a line giving their 10 may be the greatest week ever books but also a separate library, names and addresses so that I can in the history of the colleg~. distinct from the classroom, in which contact them. to read and enjoy themselves. The Representing a Christian college The New Library Will Mean recent gift of a Hbrary building ful- our teams will continue to fight As I realize that Whitworth's long- fills perhaps the most pressing need clean and hard the full time and standing dream of a new library of our growing college. It is a mtle- . to take victory or defeat in stride. is about to be realized, I find it stone in the progress of Whitworth. ' G. M. "Jerry" Stannard, difficult to express my own personal r». Robert R. Hubach, thrill and joy in the prospect. The Department of English Athletic Director and Coach