1958 CHIEF JUSTICE
Durward C. Brewer Editor
James E. Williams Business Manager
Dedication
Mrs. Veta Lee Smith
We formally dedicate this, the 1958 Chief Justice, to Mrs. Veta Lee Smith, for her untiring efforts over the years, and for her helpful counsel which has made this publication possible. Many of us knew her only through a friendly greeting as we met her in the hall, while others were more fortunate in knowing her as an advisor, a prob lem solver, or a reliable and respected friend. Mrs. Smith, our college secretary. came to Marshall in 1939 where she re mained until her resignation in 1957. Her duties varied from commencement coordinator and college historian to luncheon hostess to the dignitaries who visited Marshall and a member of sev en college committees. She was a guiding force in bringing Fagus, Senior Women's Honorary, on campus and strove to help it achieve and maintain its high standard of mem bership. The members of Fagus found her a warm, efficient, and dependable advisor upon whom they placed their trust and confidence. Her wisdom and judgment were unfailing. Mrs. Smith served as an advisor to the Senate for several years also. Here, as in other positions, she proved a cap able match for the procedures of the Senate - a job that is indeed chal lenging. The Chief Justice and the Chief Jus tice Board were fortunate in having her experience and knowledge as a founda tion and source of encouragement and criticism. She knew the financial incre ments and problems as well, and had utilized this understandinq to its fullest advantage. In a period of a few years under her guidance, the book has grown from a small insignificant pub lication to a large, pretentious college year book. And so, to Mrs. Veta Lee Smith, we dedicate this, the 1958 Chief Justice - a symbol of her efforts and a tradition of our college. The Freshman Women's Dormitory was first occupied in 1955 and adds the modern touch to our east campus. • • •
Nestled between the dormitories on the east campus, the College Dining Hall serves fine food for the students and their many guests.
The east campus is the "living" area with Hodges Hall and Laidley Hall joining the Freshman Women's Dormitory in providing students quarters.
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The artist's conception of the proposed Phys ical Education Building presents a beautiful addition to the Marshall campus.
Our present Physical Education Building was constructed many years ag9 to accommodate a much smaller student body than we have now.
8 Seldom does snow remain long on our lawns as the winters grow less severe.
Snow adds a beautiful touch to our familiar ODK circle.
9 The James E. Morrow Library was erected in 1930 and named for a former president of Marshall College.
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The picturesque staircase ...
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The main floor of the Union constantly vibrates with the noise and excitement oi the students.
The Shawkey Student Union bears the name of a former president of Marshall College and is the recreational center of the campus. ;;,·
The new music room on the second floor is a comfortable place to relax. • • •
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The Chapel and Student Christian Activities Building will look as pictured above if the present plans are followed.
The future home of the proposed Chapel is now one of our parking lots .
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Erected as a temporary structure, the bar racks building on the west campus still serves as the Engineering Building.
13 The Science Hall provides the school with special lecture rooms, laboratories, and research facilities.
Many interesting exhibits appear in the The center stairs of the Science Hall pre wall showcases. sent an odd picture. •
Approa ching Northcott Halt Marshall's sec ond oldest building, the touch of fall presents itself in all its beauty as the sun's rays reflect irom the rain left by a recent storm. Even at night, the lights of our "city" of Marshall offer a memorable sight.
The bright lights of Huntington present the skyline of the beautiful city.
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Camp Cliffside, the home of leadership camp for several years.
"Roger" could be the only description of this stunt performed at the camp fire.
Attorney Russell Dunbar was a guest speaker on parliamentary procedures.
18 Good food was efficiently prepared for the An evening of leadership discussion was with a lesson hungry leaders. in square dancing.
Leadership Camp, held before the beginning of each fall term, brings together the leaders of the campus for a weekend of discussion groups, workshops and recre ation. During this weekend, Freshman Guides are instruct ed as to their duties during Freshman Week, Homecom ing Commission plans for Homecoming Weekend, Pan hellenic and Interfraternity Council meet together, and the Student Senate organizes to begin the new year. Leadership workshops were conducted by guest speakers, discussion groups were led by faculty mem bers, and a special workshop on parliamentary pro cedure was led by Russell Dunbar, Charleston attorney. All in all, Leadership Camp provided this gathering of students with a weekend long to be remembered not only for its educational value but also for a better un derstanding of the students with organization problems which they would confront throughout the coming year.
The group discussed the prob lems of campus publications.
With it all came moments of relaxation in the camp swimming pool.
19 Freshman week and the be ginning of the year as a college freshman. As you look back to those days when this year began, it was so different from what we left in high school. New faces, new surroundings, and new sit uations to be faced. The freshman class for 1957 was one of the largest in the his tory of Marshall College when nearly a thousand students reg istered for classes in the fall. The days of freshman rules and the sentences given for the breaking of these rules, the an nual tug of war when they all ended, and the excitement of freshman election are just a oart of the many memories to hold of the start of a college career.
The end of registration means purchasing the necessary book at the book store.
With the freshman guide constantly as the companion, each group must keep a rigorous schedule of tests and appointments broken by an occasional coke break.
20 Winning the tug of war between the freshmen and the upper classmen means no more beanie wearing.
President Dave Kirk substitutes for John A quick lunch between tests and orientations is always in order. Marshall and the annual nose cleaning.
Each freshman offender of the rules must appear before the freshman court who gives sentence for the rules infraction.
21 Each card is thoroughly examined to be certain they are all complete.
That final check by the assistant registrar before walk ing down the stacks.
Some students even stand as the record enrollment is made.
A record enrollment was set at Marshall this year, One interesting factor showed a situation which is the highest tabulation for a second semester in the uncommon on most campuses the size of Marshall's. school's history. Men outnumbered the women by 2,005 to 1,506. The A total of 3,511 students were enrolled for the second increase in women was greater, however, than the in period of the year which represented an increase of 92 crease in men. students or 2. 7 per cent more than last year's total of Three of Marshall's classifications increased over 3,419. last year. Increasing were the freshmen, sophomore The increase in part-time students was the largest. and graduate classes. Slightly smaller this year were 22 The percentage of increase was 11.4 per cent more than the junior and senior classes. last year's. Advance registration during the summer for the fall term was tried for the first time this year with a heavy turnout of upper classmen.
A freshman guide helps her flock as they work on their cards and forms necessary to complete registration.
23 Pat Cooper and Carolyn Thabet have the guest book signed and give identification tags to all prospective rushees.
The Delta Zeta sorority used Disneyland charac ters in their rushee program.
A teepee in the front yard of the Alpha Chi Omega soror ity house carried out the Indian theme for a party for rushees.
24 The Kappa Alpha fraternity were dressed in their confederate Mildred Heller pours for the rushees at the Sun uniforms during a typical smoker with pledge candidates. day afternoon tea.
Underseas monsters gamboled on the stage during a skit presented at the party given by the Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
25 The Freshmen Class and Homecoming elections in the fall and the Student Body elections in the spring high lighted the year's political scene. An added attraction for the campus to observe this year was the extra election caused by the tie for Fresh man Class Homecoming Qw~en. Each election was charac terized by attractive posters, long banners, hand shaking, campaign promises and fa tigued candidates at the end of the balloting day. But, after the votes were counted, signs taken down and the winners announced, both the winning and losing sides agreed that their col lege career was made richer bv meeting new people and gaining experience in the ex citement of running for an of fice or sitting on the queen's Freshmen candidates for office really show their enthusiasm trying for that throne. vote.
Practicing their democratic right to vote, these freshmen are presenting the necessary credentials for their ballots.
26 Homecoming election brought out the usual campaigners around the polls and the rain came but could not dampen the spirit.
To the victor goes the spoils and the newly elected student body president Dave Kirk gets his kiss of congratulations from his future wife. The voting booths provide the seclusion necessary in the secret ballot.
27 On the homecoming committee for 1957 were: Charles Kesmodel, Marjorie Cap pellari, Jim Johnson, Martha Dudley, Charles Turner, Roslyn Harman, Sam Smith, and Betty Bick.
One of the highlights of this year's homecoming was the pep rally and snake dance held Friday night. The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity float "Marco Drives For Score" was judged the winning float.
Boyd Raeburn and his orchestra provided the music for the homecoming dance.
Winning house decoration appeared at Alpha Chi Omega sorority and "Step Into My Parlor, Says Marco To The Bob- c at" .
Many long hours go into the makeup of the floats and dec orations as members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity show here.
29 Five senior girls vied for the title of Miss Marshall, the presiding queen over the Homecoming festivi ties. Candidates were Charlotte Brown ing, Barboursville; Kitty Criner, Shar ples; Betty Frame, Birch River; Jodie Kearns, Le Sage; and Shirley Mitch ell, Huntington. Students voting in the Student Government office presented their ID and activity cards. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors voted for one senior candidate for queen and in addition voted for one member of their class as her attendant. Fresh man, sophomore, and junior candi dates with the highest number of votes were to serve as attendants for Miss Marshall. Betty Frame was crowned at inter mission of the Homecoming dance to succeed Margaret Quintier, Miss Marshall of 1956. Named as her at tendants were Gladys Frazier. Ken ova junior; Jane Gessel, St. Albans sophomore; and Diane Wright, De The queen's float was presented this year for the first time and cola freshman. built by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, last year's float winner. The queen and her attendants were attired in formal evening dress es, the queen in white and the attend ants in pastel gowns, as they rode throughout the parade atop Pi Kappa Alpha's queen's float.
Diane Wright Gladys Frazier Jane Gessel freshman junior sophomore
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Dr. Ralph Lapp, famous atomic scientist spoke on "Atomic Energy" to a large gathering of community forum attenders. The presentation of the Chicago Opera Ballet was just another in the variety of programs offered to Artist Series followers. Highlighting the Artist Series this year were ten outstanding entertainment feats. The appearance of Les Brown and his band at the Keith-Albee Theatre on Septem ber 24 initially started this year's series. The three programs most attended by the students, besides the one already mentioned were "No Time For Sergeants," a broadway play; "The Rivalry," a Paul Douglas produc tion; and "Back To Methuselah," a play adapted from the works of George Bernard Shaw starring Faye Emerson, Tyrone Power and Arthur Treacher. Beginning September 30 with a panel dis cussion which included Governor of W esi Virginia Cecil H. Underwood and ending on March 24 with a talk by Dr. Sterling McMur rin, philosopher, the community forum pro gram contained ten evening sessions of special interest to students and other towns people. Apparently high-lighting the program schedule was the attendance of Governor Underwood. President Smith pronounced this day, "Governor's Day" and the red car Al Posen, Vernon Greene, and Michael Berry, three national pet was rolled out to meet the state's leading ly known cartoonists, were a convocation presentation. politician.
32 The appearance of Governor Cecil H. Underwood for "Governor's Day" was the highlight of the community forum program schedule. Shown here are: Tom Carter, President Stewart Smith, Governor Cecil Underwood, David Kirk, and Norman Haddad.
The cast of "No Time For Sergeants" pays a visit The Florence Festival Orchestra was one of the musical high to Marshall College campus. lights of the Artists Series for 1957. 33 Left to right: Jerry Rutherford, Lynda Reed, John Tee!, Carol Reynolds, Pete Harrington.
Linda Gardner and Bryan Compton.
Kay Humphrey and Herb Profitt.
34 SEA TED: Nancy Jett. STANDING, left to right: Brian Robes, Vernon Scandala, Judy O'Dell, Todd Crane.
The College Theater, under the direction of Clayton SEATED: Mark Madsen. STANDING: Lynda Reed, Jerry Rutherford. Page, continued by opening for its thirty-second year of performances. Enthusiasm was high and many won derful plays were offered. The large numbers who tried out for the parts permitted double casting of the roles, longer playing time, and more variety in presentations.
Fay Murray, Herb Profitt, Kay Humphrey. LIFE PLANNING WEEK COMMITTEE. FIRST ROW, left to right: Tom bers, Judy Patterson, Dave Peters, Linda Matheny, Charles Turner, E. Carter, John Murphy, Bruce Moss, Cecil Jividen. SECOND ROW: Tom Stafford. FOURTH ROW: Carol Hunt, Lynda Ferguson, Sue Barr, Cleo Margaret Gray, Jocn Guyong, Nancy Morford, Mary McKinney. Don Plymale, Gloria Brothers. FIFTH ROW: Miriam Gelvin, Dr. Smith, Janice Caldabaugh, Kay Leech, Lander Beal. THIRD ROW: Lee Cham- Sandra Landfried.
John Ramsey held a fireside chat at the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house.
The R.O.T.C. heard an address by a second army chaplain in the science auditorium. The year 1958 brought with it the tenth Annual Life Planning Week. The full week of activities began officially Sunday, Feb ruary 16 with the annual banquet. Life Planning Week has a history of growth, expansion, a growing budget and list of outstanding speakers. The theme for this year was 'Tm Third" which expresses the idea of putting God lirst. others second, and ourselves last throughout the duties of life.
Sister Anne Regina led one of the many class room discussions.
The Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority gathered informally for a fireside chat with John Ramsey.
Dr. Harry M. Moffett spoke to the campus leaders in a meeting in Old Main North Parlor.
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Lt. Col. T. E. Carter, Inf. Commander
The cadet commanding officer and his staff are ready for a review.
In the spring, the Corps presents this familiar sight as they line up for review. The Reserve Officers Training Corps of Marshall College offers the male students courses leading to a commission in any branch of the organized reserve corps. Staffed by Regular Army and Reserve personnel, the local ROTC unit is commanded by Lt. Colonel T. E. Carter, In£. The freshman and sophomore years are considered Basic Military Science courses and are entered by con tract between the student and the Army. A student who distinguishes himself as officer material is given the option of continuing his studies in Advanced Mili tary Science with the possibility of being commissioned upon completion of the course and graduation.
TOP: The Drum and Bugle Corps passing in review. MIDDLE: The color guard presents a snappy appearance. BOTTOM: Practicing with a mortar gives the men some knowledge of the use of the weapon.
39 The Delta Zeta Women "Light One Little Candle" in the Christmas Sing.
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The annual Thanksgiving worship service was held in front of the Student Union.
4 0 A visit to the State Legislature seeking increased financial authority br the constructicn of the new Physical Education Building was made by this group of campus leaders. SEATED CLOCKWISE: Asa Meadows, Charles Kesmodel, Bob Cole, Norman Haddad, Dr. Smith, Albin Wheeler, Durward Brewer, David Kirk, Tom Carter.
Graduation-the ultimate goal of us all and the climax of the school year.
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Gary L. Adams Although Gary Adams is active as treasurer of the Robe, president of his fra ternity, and chairman of the National Student As sociation, his grades do not suffer. His name ap pears on the Dean's List frequently and he has served as vice president of Phi Eta Sigma, freshman men's honorary. For these acts of leadership, Gary was chosen as one of "Who's Who".
This key is the symbol of those who rep resent Marshall College in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They were chosen on a basis of their leadership abilities, their range of interests, and their academic record. Charlotte M. Browning Ample proof of the beauty of this Tri-Sig came when she was selected for state beauty honors. Charlotte has been a Sen ator and served on various committees. She was in the choir and attended leader ship camp. She will begin a career in teaching after her graduation. Her "Who's Who" selection came for her active cam pus interest.
William V. Brook, Jr. Besides acquiring a dou ble major - political sci ence and French - Wil liam was an influential member in Kappa Delta Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Delta Phi, and Pi Sigma Alpha. As a climax to the leadership shown in these groups, William was chos en as a member of ODK, men's leadership honor ary. Is it a wonder that one so active should b9 picked for "Who's Who"?
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Tom E. Carter Chances are that if you spy a student walking across campus with a pipe in his mouth and a brief case in his hand, this bus iness-like person would be Tom Carter, busy pre-med student. Tom, though, found the time to mix poli tics with his studies by serving on the student senate and various con nected committees. This position, and as a mem ber of the college debate team, gave him a chance to work at his favorite hob bies - argument and pub lic speaking.
Lee M. Chambers Robert C. Cole Life Planning Week Chairman Lee Cham Marshall students are well acquainted bers belonged to as many organizations with Bob after reading the spicy editorials and honoraries as anyone on campus. He he wrote for the Parthenon. Besides being held offices in such honoraries as the Robe Editor-in-Chief of the Parthenon, this busy and ODK along with being president of fellow was chosen to Omicron Delta Kap Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and astoundingly pa leadership fraternity and has served enough, as a chemistry major, his name as vice president of the Cavaliers, inde often was found on the Dean's List. Be pendent fraternity. cause of his knowledge in his chosen field, he was asked to teach a class in micro biology at St. Marys School of Nursing. This "professor-student" was a unanimous selection for "Who's Who".
Nancy E. Connolly Nancy was always ready to greet people with a sin cere smile and a cheery "hello". Planning to enter the teaching field, she took an interest in her chosen profession by being active in the Future Teachers of America, and Kappa Delta Pi, education honorary. She served, too, as presi dent of Sigma Sigma Sig ma and was a member of Fagus, women's leader ship honorary, which help ed her gain recognition as a member of "W ho's Who".
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John H. Corns John Corns has become known as one of the most active Marshall students. Excelling in all that he at temped, John was a mem ber of Phi Eta Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Scabbard and Blade, along with serving on many and various com mittees. As a climax to his college career, he has been chosen for "Who's Who".
Patricia L. Cooper Constantly on the move, Pat became pro ficient in publicity while serving on home coming and life p lanning week commit tees as well as for her sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma. She is a member of Fourth Estate and acted as news editor of the Parthenon. Sarah A. Crockett Ann Crockett is one of the most versatile of Marshall's students. Although a mem ber of Student Senate, president of her sor ority, a member of Chi Beta Phi, Psi Chi, and chairman of the 1957 Leadership Camp, Ann still finds time to cultivate her interest in boating and water skiing. Her ability to excel has placed her in "Who's W ho".
Martin D. Coyne Martin Coyne's long list of activities and the enthusi asm with which he enter ed them explains his mem bership in the Robe and his position as treasurer of Omicron Delta Kappa. He is a member of the student activities board, and has held offices in many other student organizations.
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Alan C. Earls "The greenbackers", flash card section owes its be ginning and existence to Alan Earls who was con tinually doing something to further the school spirit at Marshall and as chair man of the freshman activ ities committee he was able to instill this loyalty in the student's life at an early stage. He was a member of the Robe and Scabbard and Blade. His senior class elected him their president as a cul mination of his college career.
Sara B. Elliott Sara, a mid term graduate, was constantly on the Dean's List and graduated Magna John F. Glover Cum Laude. Still she found time to be a John, a sociology major was president of senator for three years, and be a member the Cavaliers and the Independent Stu of Alpha Lambda Delta, Fagus, and the dents Association. He also held the posi Alpha Xi Delta sorority. W hile a t Mar tion of p resident for the regional division shalL she was a winner of a Danforth of I. S. A. These activities further gained scholarship. him membership of the Robe.
Norman G. Haddad Norman is majoring in journalism with a minor in French and speech. After graduation he plans to go into public relations work when his tour of duty with the army is complete. Norman was very active in the ROTC, the Robe, a nd the Sigma Alpha Ep silon fraternity as well as being vice president of the student body and speaker of the Senate.
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Charles M. Kesmodel As one of "Who's Who", Charles was selected be cause of the leadership he showed in Pi Kappa Al pha, the Robe, as presi dent of Pi Kappa Delta, and in the student cabinet. One of his most important jobs executed successfully was that of chairman of the home coming commit tee. He hopes to follow the field of petroleum market ing after his graduation.
Mary K. Harris Mary Kate, a member of Sigma Sigma Sig ma has been active in many campus ac tivities. She has served in an executive position in both the Panhellenic Council and the Student Education Association. She has also been a student senator and a member of the student activities board. Albert A. Lawrence Albert Alex Lawrence was better known as Alex. He was very active in the Robe, ROTC, student government, Scabbard and Blade, Omicron Del'a Kap-,:a, and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and held many of fices of responsibility in them. He is a business major and plans to enter the service upon graduation with a commis sion from his ROTC work.
David Kirk Dave, the president of the student body, was one of the most likeable students on the campus. In his busy schedule he found time for varsity athletics, the Robe, Omicron Delta Kappa, and his fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon. As a ministerial student he was very active in church work.
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Helen R. Locke As a counselor in Fresh man Dorm, Helen Ruth set a good example for her counselees by being able to take part in numerous campus organizations while still making the Dean's List. She was pres ident of SCA, vice presi dent of Societas, Fagus secretary, and vice presi dent of Kappa Delta Pi. Even though she filled these positions quite cap ably, there was still time for her to act as a member of the Life Planning Week committee and to serve as a freshman guide.
Ruth A. McCabe Nancy S. Marples Such organizations as Pi Kappa Delta, Chi A future teacher, Nancy displayed her Beta Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Kappa leadership ability by being president of Delta Pi claimed Ruth Ann as one of their Kappa Delta Pi, national education hon members. She also served as vice presi orary, and president of Laidley Hall. In dent of her sorority, was a member of ::rddition to holding these offices, she was Panhellenic Council and chaplain of SCA. a member of SCA, Fagus, acted as a Besides all of this, Ruth Ann found the freshman guide, and a big participant in time to be called "counselor" by the girls women's intramural sports. in Freshman Dorm.
John E. Mayberry John Edward Mayberry was better known to his many friends as "Dick". He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Robe, Student Senate, and many other organizations. Dick was a major in phys ical education and busi ness administration and hopes to follow the coach ing profession while teach ing physical education.
47 Shirley A. Mitchell This Delta Zeta member has often appeared on the Dean's List. Her smile has won her a popular posi tion in campus life at Mar shall. Among her many other activities, she was a member of Fagus, Pan hellenic CounciL and Kap pa Delta Pi.
Asa M. Meadows Asa has the unique distinction of having been elected as president of his freshman, sophomore, and junior class as well as president of the student body his senior year. As a member of the Senate, he has served as chairman of the executive com mittee and many other important posts. A ~ member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fra ternity, he also has membership in the I Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega, Audy M. Perry the Robe, and the Scabbard and Blade. This personable pre-law student plans to attend West Virginia University Law School after his graduation from Marshall in order to prepare himself for the law profession. Here Mike was active in Sig ma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Eta Sigma, the Robe, and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Betty F. Morris Miss Marshall of 1957 is the title won by this pretty Alpha Xi Delta. Betty was a member of Fagus, senior women's honorary, and Fourth Estate, journalism honorary. She was a member of the Parthenon staff and the head major ette for the 195 7 football season.
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Mary P. Tench The smile of this popular member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority has won her a place in the hearts of students and has helped her win political positions. Mary Pat has served as a senator and president of fagus, attended leader ship camp and was a member of the Chief Jus tice Board, serving as its chairman one semester.
Albin G. Wheeler Al became known on campus mainly through his positions on the Senate and Rhoda F. Wagner for the enthusiasm that he demonstrated As president of Alpha Xi Delta, Rhoda had in support of everything Marshall stands a chance to pursue her hobby of meeting for. He was vice president of the student people. Rhoda actively participated in body, president of the Senate, and chief many campus organizations including the justice of the student court. Al also was a Panhellenic Council, Kappa Delta Pi, stu member of the Robe and the Sigma Phi dent court, and Women's Athletic Asso Epsilon fraternity. His activities gained ciation. him the honor of being chosen for "Who's Who" for two consecutive years.
Nancy M. Young This happy face is that of Nancy Morgan Young who is active primarily in those organizations which promote the teaching pro fession. She was elected state president of Future Teachers of America and was national secretary of the Students National Ed ucation Association. Above all this she found time to work hard in Alpha Beta Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma.
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