ALUMNI NEWS Volume 20 December, 1968 Number 2
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ALUMNI NEWS Volume 20 December, 1968 Number 2 WORK PROGRESSES ON NEW DORMITORY EXCAVATION AND WALL OF GROUND FLOOR, LOOKING SOUTHEAST McBride Discusses Pass-Fail System Dr. Robert McBride ’48, former professor of philosophy at Indiana Central and now Academic Dean at Albright College, Reading, Pennsyl- vania, returned to his alma mater to address the student body and faculty on Monday, October 26. His subject was the Pass-Fail system of grading. He discussed the pros and cons of the system without either advocating ATMOSPHERE COLLEGE: BUSY or rejecting it. He advised that the OF system be given further study by both the Curriculum Committee of As we move past the halfway mark of the first semester, we are aware the faculty and the students since that it has been an intensively active period. Students, faculty, and adminis- the system is being considered by all been busy within their various areas of responsibility. The tration have other colleges. campus atmosphere has been one of constructive busyness. An editorial on the subject from The students have been active in the normal curricular and co-curricular the student newspaper, THE RE- programs. The schedule of fall activities has included the traditional Home- FLECTOR, may be of interest to coming with the evening Artist Series performance, the High School Day with alumni : its unusually large attendance, Brown County Day and the tug of war, which ANSWERING PASS-FAIL the sophomores won. The weather man cooperated and that day was one of “The pass-fail system, an in- the finest in the long tradition. Then there is the expansion of the inner- novation in grading systems city activity of the students. They are not only continuing the service which or better known as the easy- was instituted to inner-city children but are working on a program to help way-to-get-out-of-college system, meet the needs of elementary school children who live close to the campus. seems to be catching hold around All extracurricular activity is not just for fun. Some of it, like this program, the nation (at least with the is for service as well. When you see time and effort given in these kinds of students). activities, it makes you really proud to be associated with the young people “With the instigation of a who make up the student body at Central. pass-fail system on campus, the top students would have their Channels of communication between students, faculty and administration initiative stymied, the average have been opened even wider than before. Needs and problems are discussed students would continue in their quite frankly from all points of view so that the best possible corrective just-passing ways, and the poorer measures may be taken. This results in a much better understanding and also students would possibly see some in a much better total program for the college. We are especially pleased glimmer of hope in passing. with the development of the Honors Program this year. Not only is there a Thus, one-third would be hurt, larger number of students participating in it but also the quality of work is one-third would be possibly of the highest order. This too is a cause for honest pride in the work of helped, and one-third would re- both students and faculty. main the same. Is it worth it? Of course there is always the mundane activity of trying to provide the “One possible benefit of the necessary material substance to meet institutional needs. This keeps most of pass-fail system would be its use the administrative personnel busy long days and hours. We are working in the freshman year. Adjusting earnestly to stimulate the EPIC program in its final phases so that it will is hard enough without having be a successful venture. We have a cooperative program under way with to make grades that go on perm- DePauw and Evansville to encourage the United Methodist people of Indiana anent record. Perhaps freshman to take full advantage of the Gross Income Tax Credit Law. This has very pass-fail courses would help make great potential which in its first year was not realized. Under this law the this adjustment easier while still net cost of a gift to a college in the state is only half what it was before. forwarding them to their second We are hoping that this will give some relief to otherwise very tight year where they would have to budgets. make grades in the old system.” the largest single financial under- Much time ’s being given to the taking in our history. Its success will quality of our institution and the Greater Indianapolis Campaign for be a major achievement and a great adequacy of its facilities in which all and endowment* The goal boost to the future of our college. of us can take pride. It will focus is $5,000,000. The organization is be- the attention of leaders in American ing completed, and the campaign will We are pleased to report that the higher education on our campus for get into full swing the latter part Quadrennial Convention of the Coun- a period of months leading up to the of February. It should provide much cil of Protestant Colleges and Uni- actual convention. needed additions to the campus build- versities, an arm of the National ings and also some increase in the Council of Churches, will be held on May I wish each alumnus a very endowment to help meet future in- our campus June 21-25, 1970. This blessed and happy Christmas season creased operating expenses. This is is a national recognition of the and a wonderful 1969. Vol. 20 December, 1968 Number 2 REQUIEM ALUMNINEWS Grey dust of yesterday's love ALUMNI DAY, Published in October, December, Februam and Sift windward May by Indiana Central College, 4001 Otterbein Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. To the laughing stream. Second class postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana. Printed in U.S.A. 1969 Virginia Cravens, Editor Whenever we pass by the place and Executive Secretary Where the laughing stream It is not too early to begin making ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Bore our dreams toward the seas plans for Alumni Day, May 31, 1969. President Last Alumni Day, June 1, 1968, was Dwight L. Smith '40 We shall celebrate human joy Vice President the "best ever" with a larger number Ralph Coddington '43 For good days shared Second Vice President of alumni returning than ever before. Richard E. Reasoner '67 In yesterdays that are past. Though the weather was not perfect, Secretary-Treasurer Geraldine C. McBride '5i the weatherman was considerate. President elect Ralph Coddington '43 0 God When the crowd had to move from Past President one building to another, the rain Robert L. Theil '67 Ban such bitterness BOARD OF DIRECTORS ceased long enough for the change. Term ending 1969 As might blind our sight Richard L. Hilfiker '67 The class of 1927 had a big cele- Hazel F. Hopping '31 When flowers bloom again bration on Alumni Day 1967. The Max N. Hoffman %O Richard E. Reasoner '67 And birdsong returns class of 1928 said they would outdo Dwight L. Smith '40 Term ending 1970 Along the way of pain the class of 1927 in 1968. And it was Gordon A. France '33 a great day for them, not only for Arville L. Funk '66 To spring times John J. Mullen '48 them but for all the alumni, especi- Clyde F. Reese '28 Forever ours. Loren D. Thomas '61 ally for the class of 1943, the 25th Term ending 1971 reunioning class. Charles W. Dill '60 Blanche E. Penrod '26 Grey dust of love Now it is up to the 55th, the 50th, Ronald A. Hauswald '64 Eugene W. Lausch '60 Silver mist the 40th, and the 25th anniversary Justin E. Marshall '23 classes to show their devotion to each Term ending 1972 Shall capture you H. William Fisher '60 And the laughing stream other and to their alma mater. George B. Keenan '49 Geraldine C. McBride '67 That bears you Of the five members of the class Paul K. Smith '39 Florabelle W. Wilson '49 Shall meet the sea. of 1914, three are still living: Beryl ALUMNI TRUSTEES (Eastes) (Good) Gemmer, Pleasant Justin E. Marshall '29 to 1969 Ralph Coddington '43 to 1969 R. Hightower, and Vergie Menden- Blanche E. Penrod '26 to 1970 Written by the Rev. Dale Catlin '44 hall. Gordon A. France '26 to 1971 for his brother Glenn after Mary Sherman A. Cravens '42 to 1971 Of the four members of the class Dean Ransburg '64 Alice (McKain) Catlin's death and M. of 1919, all are living: Dr. A. €3. Director of Alumni Relations cremation. McKain, Nellie (MeMichael) Hardin, Dr. W. R. Montgomery, and Dr. W. You, Alumni Mahoi Returns To Sierra Leone P. Morgan. Remarkable! Thank Of the 55 members of the class of Now that I am well again and After a year of leave for study in 1929, 49 are living, a gocd number "back on the job," I want to sin- Detroit, Moses M. Mahoi, M. D. re- after so many years. cerely thank all the alumni who dur- turned to his duties in Freetown, ing my illness and convalescence sent West Africa, where he was superin- ALL OF THE CLASS OF 1944 me many good wishes, good food, tendent of a hospital there. After ARE LIVING! cards, and prayers. It is physically earning a bachelor's degree in 1950 The classes of 1934, '39, '49, '54, impossible for me to write the notes from Indiana Central, Moses went to '59, and '64 are expected to hold re- necessary to thank every one who re- Columbia University College of unions also.