Michigan State College in East Lansing 'mÊSaSiÊÊ^: D L V E R I N E um It was late fall—early Oc­ tober, really— before the leaves began to turn color and 0*0 ^jP mound up in heaps around the campus. On the Saturday afternoons of that fall, thousands of Spartans scuffed through these leaves on their way to Macklin Field. The new stadium was two years old, and the record enrollment of 16,243 students gave it a workout, stamping, thumping and cheering the team on to a six-won, three-lost football season. Occasionally, between the foot­ ball games, there were books and study and assigned reading. And away across the world, while we were cheering, you could hear undertones of human difficulty. Some echoes from these rumblings were heard on campus, as when the Chinese civil war foamed over the Nationalist government, and MSC’s Chinese students lost their dollar subsidies. China was, for many American stu­ dents, just across the dormitory hallway, or in the lower bunk of the same room. And because of this closeness, the very stunning facts of a foreign civil war came home to all MSC students. Then it was winter—January, February, and cold. The snow drifted and was dull or glistening white. The ski club came out of hibernation. There were term parties. The hockey and basket­ ball teams had bad seasons, but were offset by the winning boxing and track teams. For the first time, Spartan swimmers defeated the U of M team. But always there were books and study and more assigned reading. And that winter term, for the first time, people began talking about the H-bomb. This, too, came from a distance and only faintly, but the poten­ tial power of the bomb seemed awesome. Winter was dismal and old at the end of IVTarch. It was a tired season, but spring was not far off. When spring term did finally ooze in with slush and mud and flood waters of the Red Cedar, we were immediately busy with the push­ cart race, the water carnival, Bach and Brahms in the music festivals, the sorority and fraternity sings, and quite suddenly commencement. And commencement meant it was all over for the class of 1950 football, the autumn leaves, the books and assigned reading, the canoeing__ all the memories of four years were wrapped up in a slender roll of sheepskin. We are alumni. Editor: Alfred R. Bransdorfer Business Manager: Ralph F. Lee Michigan State College in East Lansing Table of Contents Activities Division Summary Publications Arts Military Organizations Division Summary Honoraries and professionals Interest groups Sports Division Summary Senior Division Summary Fraternities and sororities Summary Housing Dormitories and co-ops Advertising Index 76 78 89 103 115 136 138 145 175 202 204 252 254 362 364 448 449 480 489 Campus Views Winter or Summer State’s Campus Ranks With Best The scope of MSC’s physical plant is consider­ able. Original cost of all buildings and lands runs close to 48 million dollars. In total area, the col­ lege covers about 3,600 acres. Of this total, the campus consists of 160 acres north and 480 acres south of the Red Cedar river. Most of the 100 “major” buildings on campus are scattered over this 640-acre northern portion of the college. The remainder is, for the most part, used as farmland. Berkey Hall, largest classroom building on campus, is a second home to students in basic college and upper schools alike. Distinguished as the only building on campus consisting of class­ rooms alone, with no offices or laboratories, it has an hourly capacity of 3,200 students. Its 53 rooms accommodate an average of 60 students each. On the hour, hundreds of students push through its narrow halls and doors in an attempt to reach their next class or the Grill in the allot­ ted ten minutes. Beaumont lower—heart of the campus VIVIAN OVIATT JOHN BEECH 9 JAKE DULWORTH AL BRANSDORFER 11 hocuunotf AL BRANSDORFER 16 Academic Life Students Life of Classes and Study Begins with Begistration They call it registration. You sign up for your classes here . . . not the classes that you wanted per­ haps, but classes are classes. So what if you have Zerbology 202 at eight o’clock every Monday, Wed­ nesday and Friday. You’re only one of 16,000, so accept the fact. It’s easy. You stand in the wrong line for half an hour. Then you get your pink treasurer’s card and go upstairs. Cards checked, cards stamped, money paid —if you’ve still got it, and you rush for the main floor entrance. It won’t be long now. You can probably in it make four hours with just one conflict. By this time you are carrying an armload of assorted liter­ ature which must be filled out and sorted properly be­ fore you are through. By the way, have you taken your flu shot? 17 Liberal Education Long walks to south campus, two hour class breaks spent in the snack bar, lab books, theme papers, speeches, hours studying and listening to works of great artists, and library research for term papers took up a major part of the basic college students’ school week. and The main purpose of the basic col­ lege, started during the war, is to give sophomores a well freshmen rounded education before they begin extensive work in their major fields. Each student is required to take five of the seven basic courses: written and spoken English, biological or physical science, effective living, social science, history of civilization and literature and fine arts, ; According to a survey taken last fall, parents shell out more money as the average freshman stands in line for term. $42.01 worth of books each Social service majors’ books rank low­ est at $32.33, while engineering tops the list at $67.00 per term. One engi­ neering student hit the high of $79.00. After two years, south campus and comprehensive examinations are a thing of the past. With a basic educa­ tion, the student emerges an upper­ classman 19 Down 20 tows of soots to~^Dr» Dickson, instructor of tho Encffish Bihto* Sad faces, weary faces, hopeful faces—all staring faces, eager the professor. solemn-eyed at late-comer Someone sneezes; a saunters to his seat. Girls gossip in whispers; a few boys nap. This is a professor’s eye-view of stu­ dents. The scene is the same— whether it’s an eight o’clock class or a four o’clock. Mr, Miller of the Political Science department presents his views on the American political situation. Some students take notes intensively—others call it quits for a few winks. Dr. Nye, head of the English department, ponders in American with his class over a passage literature. Steve Bransdorfer taking How do we learn at MSC? It’s certainly not a static process. Newer teaching methods give the classes a more informal note than is usually expected at a college as large as MSC. Many instructors believe that a demonstra­ tion is helpful in learning a difficult principle being studied. This is especially true of biologi­ cal science and chemistry courses. Often you’ll see one of the green and white college busses taking students on a field trip. Instructors of psychology, education, agriculture and many other courses believe that more can be learned by this method than by classroom lec­ ture. Lab Sessions Surgery in vetc A classroom is first of all an introduction to learning, to wisdom. Vicarious learning in the classroom consists of how to judge a sopho­ more from a junior, a minor from one “of age,” whether he’s married, and if it would be worth while to take her for coffee after class. Most important in our learning process at State is the opportunity students have to dis­ cuss a subject informally with the prof. State has grown and is proud of its expansion, but the prevailing friendly atmosphere on campus is still State’s greatest pride. Campus Police The campus police force keeps busy—as any traffic violater will tell you. A total staff of 17 men, headed by Chief Arthur F. Brandstatter, each year snaps up about 10,000 traffic violators. About 80 per cent of these violations are committed by stu­ dent drivers. But watching campus streets isn’t the only job Spartan police perform. Another big service is looking for lost or stolen goods. In this department, headed by Detective Charles Becker, about $10,000 is recovered each year. Police work also includes registration of all automobiles, bicycles, trucks and whatever else Spartans elect to drive. About 3,000 student vehicles and 2,800 faculty vehicles are regis­ tered on police files. Parking problems form another big obstacle for the police. On campus, there are 1,800 parking places north of the Red Cedar. Most of these are allotted to faculty members. In addition, about 9,000 south of the river are open to student use. student who wishes receive information ms police staff. olator. The larg­ er speeding and regulate Traffic steps for thej Junior Spartans coming home from school. Tfcfl campus police deport­ ment sends a patrolman to traffic on Harrison- road when classes at the Red Cedar school are. dismissed. Children of faculty ano students are assured o safe crossing• Latter gives instruction in marksmanship. Ruth Morningstar, clerk-typist, checks the files. Complete the student - faculty files are kept by . automotive. department* Patrolmen Ralph Ryal checks & driver's license application while on desk doty» employee r|2 Dlin Memorial Hospital Olin Memorial is, within itself, a complete hospital unit where surgery may be performed, where minor ills may be corrected, where students, fac­ ulty, and other college personnel may convalesce when sick The staff of six doctors, 22 nurses, and four technicians is sufficient to handle about 60,000 clinical calls per year. Some of these calls—2,700 each year—must be hospitalized. About 80 patients may be accommodated in col­ lege hospital beds at one time, although seldom are this many needed. Or. Claude Pettibone examines a Mrs. Fern DeCamp places a student in position for an X-Ray, An ailing Spartan‘'s prescription is filled by Mrs. Charlotte Cyphere, clinic nurse. Patients in the women's taking an enforced ward chat cheerfully while vacation from classes. The Mid-Century Look at State Bob Siegmund wears a bold checked overcoat, popular for blustry days at State Cil-skin slickers and southwes' ners in bright colors were wort far rainy weather. Mary Ellet Goodwin models. Typical of the mid-century look are "bop" glasses like Horace King's, who helps Joan Gloss with the jacket of her two-piece satin cocktail dress. Bonnie Burgess, who wears a ballerina-length lace dress, chats with Frank Boyle, debonair in his checked vest and dark sport coat. Green cords and caps like Bill their ap­ Marklewitz's made pearance* this year. Chic and Casual Russ McKee, in full G.l. attire, tramps off for an 8 o'clock. >ater. Ruth Hawley chooses a knit dress for a casual date with Ward Ouradnik, who wears a popular regimental stripe tie, vest, and sport coat. A fall day means storm' coat, tweed skirt, and "booties" to Avis the Bercin. Keith man's version of the storm coat. Libke wears he ever popular sweaters are vrorn Dick Mosner and Barb Burgess. ELOISE MITCHELL— a future in Home Economies. RON GILBERT truly a B.T.O FRANK BOYLE- "King of the Quo nsets" FRANK STANLOW— the play's the thing. MAURICE HILL- top Ag man. Campus Personalities Mrs. Alice Dunham Henshaw—sophomore art children—an all-A student—mother of five renort card fall term. JIM "TABLE HOP" MARAKAS— he gets around. FRED JOHNSON— a great man in track and human relations. NELLIE LEWIS— gotta meet my dead-line. LOUIE LEGG— pear shape. GLORIA PATTON— "where art thou, Romeo." IDELLA GRAVES—budget director, efficiency plus. The Bransdorfer brothers, Arn, Al, and Steve—photography, activities and honors—an MSC institution. ED "THE UKE" PINO— one-year traditions. ZIAUDDIN—join the International club. PETE "THE FUSE" FUSI- outta my way—youse guys. 33 BILL BURKE—LANSING STATE JOURNAL Dr« f® Pe Hefftefce ond Br* C® C* £ee nove thyroid olonds from white rots• 34 College research extends into many fields of endeavor. Private enterprises, such as oil com­ panies, food companies and business organizations subsidize research. The federal government re­ cently asked that research be done in nuclear physics. Another group of MSC people are work­ ing in South America under the Point Four pro­ gram. And individual research by faculty mem­ bers is, of course, carried on continually. But the largest aspect of college research con­ tinues to be in agriculture. At present, research is being conducted on more than 300 separate projects throughout the state. Expenditures for this work last year totaled close to one million dollars. Research the more rapid growth of if over a normal plant• 35 Service To State A host of services are offered by MSC for the staff, students and residents of Michigan. The Cooperative Extension Service work­ ing to improve farm life through education is one of these services. Working through three divisions, the agricultural program, home economics, and 4-H, they serve 75 counties in Michigan. Farm boys and girls are organized the direction of 52 club agents. into 4-H clubs under The Extension Service maintains programs over WKAR which include information for farmers. Bulletins written by MSC staff members and research workers are distrib­ foreign to every state and many uted countries. MSC also offers a program of short courses ranging in length from one week to two years. The Flying Classroom which was begun in 1946 by MSC, carried 80 educators and school administrators on a tour of Europe in March. 37 Not to be forgotten among the memories of any college year are the “homes away from home” —the dormitories. Serving as the base of opera-g tions for practically all scholastic and social ac-1 tivities for over 6,600 students, they play an im- j portant role in campus life. Many an enjoyable | hour has been spent in the lounges, recreation I rooms and smokers of all the dorms. To help with late hour studying, kitchenettes! are standard equipment in the women’s dormi-g tories, while grills have been installed in the | men’s dorms. The successful completion this year of Robert* Shaw dormitory on south campus has taken care® of the men’s housing shortage and made possible! the final closing of temporary housing. ' 1 . • ■ '■ n . i: ;:: '<#c ’ zmmmm ■ , ■« . ■ - à m 2 lÆ:M: -•* " - ., Mi 4 ; ^ Where Students Eat One of the most important functions carried on behind campus life is that of providing whole­ some, appetizing food for dormitory residents. To do this, the kitchens are equipped with modern utensils and a college purchasing and delivering service is employed. Much of the food served is grown or produced on college property. The col­ lege dairy supplies all the milk and ice cream products needed. About 330 people in the smallest dormitory to 500 in the largest are served three meals daily. This number includes all the student and non­ student employees. Residents are charged $1.60 a day per person on a cost-plus-labor basis. This can be broken down into 30c for breakfast, 50c for lunch and 80c for dinner. Since the enrollment in the college has become so large, the meals have been served cafeteria style instead of individually as is often the cus­ tom in smaller schools. More dates mean better marks, according to Dr. Samuel Harman Lowrie, professor at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Lowrie conducted a student survey at the University, and proved that those dating five times a week averaged bet­ ter grades than non-daters. A date, according to Dr. Lowrie, is “any pre­ arranged meeting between members of the op­ posite sexes.” When a graph was made from the survey re­ sults, the curve of average marks rose continu­ ously as the number of dates increased. The trend remained consistent for men, women, veterans, and non-vets. Many chances for meeting members of the op­ posite sex are provided at M.S.C. with open houses, blind-date dances, and date bureaus. Dates themselves range anywhere from a coke date in the Union Grill between classes, to a long planned for and awaited dinner dance in formal clothes. 42 ! ll¡l¡t tve—Senior woi sed to underdo march with lanterns which are latei omen in the Lantern Night ceremony* Below—It's a big moment in a fratertit man's life when he finds a girl special e/ioiij to wear his pin* A coed waits in a darkened room to hear her "special" fraternity serenading below her window* 44 in which Yes, we have traditions. Whether sentimental, romantic, scholastic or cheering at the Frosh- Soph Tug-of-War, they all form a part of State’s bevy of traditional events. One of the oldest is the Big Sister program freshman women are orientated to college life. Of course, no girl is officially a coed until she has been kissed at midnight in the shadow of Beaumont Tower. Pinning, followed by a serenade is also a tradition at MSC, but pinned couples are still forbidden to sit on the bench by Beaumont Tower which is reserved for engaged couples only. The May Morning Sing at Beaumont Tower marks the tapping of sophomore and senior girls for the women’s honoraries, Tower Guard and Mortar Board* October 22, 1949, meant Homecoming to thous­ ands of MSC students and alums. It also meant weeks of work on prize-winning displays, choos­ ing a queen and court to reign over the fes­ tivities, and the Penn State game, grudge game of the year. Nearly 45,000 fans gathered to watch the long- awaited game with Penn State. Out of the battle came a victory for the Spartans. The score: 24-0. After a lively pep meeting Friday night, Spar­ tan rooters seemed to catch a holiday spirit in keeping with Homecoming. Originality paid off for members of Alpha Chi Omega and Theta Chi, whose displays were judged the best. MSC’s third Homecoming queen, Marilyn Sumner, and her court of Lorrie Boone, Beverly Crain, Joann Harbough and Charmaine Chinnow presided at the game and at the Alumni Ball Saturday evening. 46 ■ M'duganState News 94,000 ALUMS TO SEE GAME ■pipr ' I - I 1 47 „„ Clam ljlgU lio (Inf LJLll From calico skirts and levis at the Foresters’ Shindig to the ultra sophistication of the J-Hop, dances, dances and more dances are the theme for fun at State. Bands, combos, records big or small, as long as there is music and we have a square foot to call our own, we’re happy. The great number of dances held each week­ end gives evidence of the students’ enthusiasm for a chance to swing and sway. Dim lights, dream music, or even an invigorating rumba and a favorite partner, all add up to a happy combi­ nation. Joyful tidings for our foot-happy students are that more dances appear on the agenda every year. New organizations get the bug, and before we know it, we have just attended another dance. Greek term parties high-lighted the social calendar for their members during winter and spring terms. Dances Dances, and more dances. On October 7, one of the newer social functions on campus, the Delta Street Shuffle, invited one and all to don a coat and join the fun. Co-sponsored by the Beta Theta Pi’s and the Phi Kappa Tau’s, the all-college affair featured Bob Shinberg and his orchestra, as well as free cokes and doughnuts to the moving crowd of approximately 3,000 to 3,500 persons. But the dance that every co-ed considers an orchid in her bouquet, and every fellow gripes about for a month afterward is the annual J Hop. Held February 10 and 11, semi-formal one night and formal the next, the Hop blossomed out in the theme “Heart to Heart.” Big red hearts, com­ plete with all the valentine trimming, decorated the auditorium for the 3000 students who at­ tended. Elliot Lawrence set the mood on the dance floor, while Max Raines’ combo provided the entertainment in the downstairs lobby. In the Maytime State went rustic to the popu­ lar Ag Drag. In jeans and skirts and levis, Spar­ tans square danced, drank cokes and ate hot dogs, and generally had a good time. 50 "i-ee thousand students crowded the college ai t e J-Hop, and danced to the music of Ell i¡-formal night of trchestra, Paul Bunyan 51 Spring All-College Contests Another traditional event was added to the activities of spring term at Michigan State when the Lambda Chi’s annual pushcart race came into existence in 1948. This unique affair, officially named the Lamb­ da Chi Alpha Junior 500, took on national pres­ tige last spring when Pathe News took newsreel shots of the contest. There was also press cover­ age by the Detroit News, Detroit Times, Detroit Free Press, State Journal, Ingham County News and State News. On the day of this speed demons’ race, which was entered by fraternities, men’s dorms and co-ops, a spirit of excitement and anticipation was in the air. The sprinters started off on their course around the circular drive in front of the Women’s Gym, propelling all varieties of ingenious creations. Some of light-weight three-wheelers, constructed principally for the purpose of speed. Others were more unusual, like the Delta Sig’s completely equipped rolling bar. the carts were simple, Mason-Abbot took first place in the finals and the SAE’s rolled in for a close second. The prize for the most humorous entry went to Elsworth co-op’s “Saturday Night Special,” an old bath­ tub filled with soapy water and mounted on a frame. With the dedication in the spring of 1949 of the new and enlarged Union building, came an opportunity for State students to enjoy one of the most mod­ ern, well-equipped student unions in the country. Recreational facilities to while away the spare hours of the multitude of students was one of the primary pur­ poses of the Union. The Grill, the Union’s most fre­ quented spot, is the daily meeting place of thousands of Spartans, while the 16 modernly equipped bowling alleys were the scene of much inter-fraternity, inter-sorority, and inter-dorm competi­ tion. The Union’s ballroom facilities are open for private or open dances. For those who appreciate the finer things, id individual bowlers makt Union alleys. the music room offers opportunities for individual music enjoyment, and the art room is available for student and faculty art displays. Billiard and pool fans will find well equipped rooms for these pastimes, and bridge and cribbage tournaments and instruction are among the other services available to the student. Take care! You are entering the great Kingi Arthur’s court. Before you are banners and the heavy drawbridge, and in the distance are many turreted castles. A glittering armored knightj thunders above the heads of the strange cos-j turned dancers, who move to the rhythmn of Ray Anthony’s orchestra. From the dim, ancient dungeon in the depths of the castle, you head the throbbing music of the Rufus Foster combo. It is April 22, 1949, and you are at the Mardi Gras! I I ^ 1 ingj the1 any| ghtj :os-; lay ent the . It ras! Enthroned at the farther end of the great hall are the gracious king and queen, Jack Dianetti and Pat Halloran, watching subjects at their merry-making. They reign over these 1800 stu­ dents who, free from their toil for the night, flash by in their many costumes. Pirates, sailors, mermaids, Indians and circus folk lend their merry colors to the spectacle, but it is the clown couple, Jane Eckenrode and Jack Hild, in giant oil cloth shoes, rubber ball noses and polka dot suits that win first prize. 57 Water Carnival Hoping for three clear, star-studded nights, hundreds of State students designed, painted, hammered and watched their brightly decorated floats take shape and receive their final trim­ mings before being paraded down the Red Cedar when the annual MSC Water Carnival made its three-night splash. Crowds flocked to the gaily-lit banks of the Red Cedar to see the majestic parade of floats. Colored spotlights focused on the floats as they made their way, one-by-one, past the crowded stands. Sidelights and wisecracks caught the interest of the crowd as Spartan vendors high-pressured it with cries of “Get your official program . . . the rich man’s State News, the poor man’s Wol­ verine.” float. 58 \NN0Uïf8!| rrIVAL Or) X.«p nd Oil's piti All roads lead to the union in vacant hours between classes. Friends meet as they pass through the doors of the union,, On 1 th some leaving and others taking a breather from class• rooms. Day By Day Events Trudging to that two o’clock class, dancing to your favorite music, forgetting your troubles at the grill—they’re all things that you do at State. It may be the football games, yelling at a Spartan touchdown, or perhaps just a long walk with that special someone on a lazy spring day that makes you feel that it’s grand to be here. It’s the little things that make up MSC. Fans crowd the sidewalks and streets leaving Macklin Field after another Spartan victory. Grillhounds meet for a cup of coffee and a lot of talk be­ fore it's time to attend another lecture. Weeks of preparation went into the homecoming displays which adorned the fraternity and sorority houses in Iasi Lansing. ¡on,i On the steps of Morrill Hall students discuss classes and the prospect of employment after graduation in June. ass■ Comments on the unusual decorations highlighted the con­ versation of couples visiting the downstairs lobby of the Auditorium on J-Hop night. be. lays East Basic comprehensives in the auditorium are an experience long remembered. Spring strollers pass the Union, hub of MSC. In democratic fashion student elections were held to choose class officers. Marilyn Sumner and her court reigned over the annual homecoming game. State students are kept busy with school work and activities throughout the year. Reward comes for their hard work at many of the traditional events. At the May Morning Sing, 34 sopho­ more and 13 senior women were tapped for Tower Guard and Mortar Board on the basis of leadership, scholarship and service. Thirteen outstanding senior men were chosen for Excalibur and tapped during intermission at the Water Carnival. Big Ten officials looked over Macklin Stadium, which played an important role in getting State into the Big 10 last year. Dave Lumsden, center on the MSC football team, was named most improved player during spring practice last year. Event of the year for Alpha Gamma Delta was winning first place in the 1949 sorority sing. iional Rabid Spartan fans spend a cold night under the stars, camped on the steps of Jentson gym waiting for tickets for the Notre Dame football game. Dave Lumsden, big Spartan center, receives the award for most improved player from coach Biggie Munn. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority women congratulate Helen Clark who led them to first place in the annual 5orority Sing. This scroll signed by loyal students was sent to Biggie Munn and his team after the Oregon State College game. Suspense filled the air as candidates awaited the final count of ballots after the campus class election. A group of highly-spirited students descended upon Ann Arbor on the eve of the Michigan-Michigan State game to construct a precision measured wall in the Engineering Arch. At 3 a.m. the project, timed to a matter of minutes, was stopped by police. The public-spirited citizens then in front of the constructed the ton and a half wall City Hall. Pep rallies frequently overflowed onto Grand River where fires and roaming students disrupted the normal flow of traffic and business. Inspired by the animated murals i nthe lower lounge of the J-Hop, State students get the Auditorium during acquainted. 1950 Seniors made the Old College Hall the center of class activities during winter term with the instigation of coffee hours. Michigan State's swimming team beat the Michigan Wol­ verines in the swimming meet for the first time in 26 years. Sunday afternoon, June 4, marked a great day in the lives of Michigan State Seniors. At 3 p.m. men and women clad in traditional black robes with individual colored tassels representing the different schools, formed a stately procession to Jenison field house. In the solemnity of the flower-decorated room 3,800 students received coveted sheepskin diplomas from President Hannah. This is the largest class total ever number exceeding last year’s class by 500. This day will long live in the memories of these students. to graduate from MSC, the Mr. Lilienthal addressing 3,300 1949 graduates on "The Spirit of Democracy." President Hannah chats with commencement speaker, David Lilienthal, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. The Commencement Procession led by a well-rounded graduate. 66 Graduation—suddenly we were alumni. 67 Lj rnp] ri JL n the nine years of Dr. John Alfred Hannah’s administration, college en­ rollment has jumped from 6,200 to a bustling 16,000 with a building pro­ gram developing the campus propor­ tionately. Guiding college policy through these growing pains has been the mammoth task of the State Board of Agriculture. Dr. Hannah is presiding officer of that body. President Hannah in his office. President and Mrs. Hannah and family. Heart of friendly campi 68 Clark L. Brody, chairman Ellsworth B. More Sarah V. H. Jones Frederick H. Mueller Winfred G. Armstrong Lee M. Thurston Forest H. Akers Phillip J. May Karl H. McDonel 69 Within the framework of MSC’s Administrative Division are carried on services necessary to the entire college system. Some of these services re­ late directly to the student body, such as the work performed by the office of retiring Dean of Stu­ dents Crowe and the office of Registrar Linton Other branches within the division perform services which are more directly concerned with problems of a long-range policy nature. Secretary McDonel’s work in campus planning and land­ scape is of this latter nature. So is the work of Comptroller May, through whose office all prob­ lems of financial policy begin. Still another service is performed somewhat directly for all people immediately concerned with the college, Dr. Holland’s health service. All per­ sonnel connected with the college may be accom­ modated by this service. James Denison’s work as administrative assistant also covers any number of varied jobs which can’t be classified under any title but “general administration.” But administration doesn’t stop when the stu­ dent leaves MSC. Tom King, recently appointed Dean of Students, has for the past two years directed the office of Alumni Relations. His work there coordinated the efforts and interests of about 120,000 MSC alumni. n ^ photos by john randall Karl H. MeDonel, Secretary of the college, directs the policy of the $48 million college physical plant. More than 3,600 acres and about 100 "major" buildings are included in this responsibilty. KARL H. McDONEL James H. Denison, Administrative Assistant to the President, lifts a brunt of administrative weight from the shoulders of President Hannah. Two aspects of his job are tying public relations into college policy and directing the MSC Press. JAMES H. DENISON ROBERT UNTON Robert Linton, Registrar, and his staff keep tabs on the records of over 16,000 students. Mr. Linton came to MSC in 1924. Philip J. May, Comptroller and Treasurer, joined the MSC staff as comptroller in 1947. All funds of the college are deposited with Mr. May. STANLEY E. CROWE PHILIP i. MAY ^ R , Stanley E. Crowe became Dean of Students in July, 1944, oni held this position until his retirement on July 1, 1950. Deni Crowe has held numerous administrative positions, joininj the MSC staff in ,909< Thomas H. King was recently raised from Director of Alumni Relations to the position of Dean of Students, effective July 1, 1950. Mr. King joined the faculty in 1933. THOMAS H. KING DR. CHARLES F. HOLLAND Dr. Charles F. Holland, Director of the Health Center, super- vises a staff of 31 doctors, nurses, and technicians. Each year this staff treats more than 61,000 patients at Olin Memorial hospital. mm sa The deans of Michigan State College’s eight schools have been practitioners in their fields bringing their knowledge and administrative ex­ perience to guide the academic policies of their schools. Some are alumni of MSC and many served on the college teaching staff or as depart­ ment heads before being appointed dean. In May 1949, the position of Dean of All-College Division was created to provide co-ordinated supervision of college services such as the library museum, counseling, testing, guidance, and scholarships. WILLIAM H. COMBS Dr. William H. Combs, who came to MSC in 1938, was named to the post of Dean of All-College Division in May 1949. This job includes supervision of the college library, museum, continuing education service, counseling, testing, guidance, international committee on scholarships. institute, and faculty the L. DALE FAUNCE L. Dale Faunce, Counselor for Men since April 1, 1948, joined the MSC staff as an associate professor in adult education in 1946. He was made Assistant Counselor for Men about a year later. Before coming to State, he was Athletic Director at East Lansing High School. ISABELLE GONON m Isabelle Gonon came to Airs. Michigan State in the fall of 1945 as Assistant Counselor for Women. She was made Coun­ selor for Women in 1946, when Dean Conrad retired. Before en­ tering college counseling, Mrs. Gonon worked in personnel in industry. LLOYD C. EMMONS Lloyd C. Emmons, Dean of the School of Science and Arts, joined the staff in 1909 as a math instructor. Appointed Dean of the Liberal Arts Division in 1939, he continued as Dean when the school was later re­ named the School of Science and Arts. Dean Emmons is largely responsible for organizing and putting into operation the sys­ tem of registration used at MSC. E. L. ANTHONY E. L. Anthony, Dean since 1932, came to MSC as head of the dairy department in 1928. He has been nationally recognized as an authority on the history of cattle. RALPH C. HUSTON Dr. Ralph C. Huston was Dean of the School of Graduate Stud­ ies from July, 1944 when the school was formed until his in­ formal retirement on July 1, 1950. Prior to this, Huston was Dean of the School of Applied Science under the old college organization from 1930 to 1944. Mr. Huston joined the college staff in 1911. DR. CLAUDE S. BRYAN Dr. Claude S. Bryan, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, has been a member of the fac­ ulty since 1930. Author of ap­ proximately 100 journals on mastitis and dairy hygiene. Dr. Bryan was appointed acting dean of the School of Vet. Med. on July 1, 1947 and succeeded retiring Dean Ward Giltner a year later. MARIE DYE Marie Dye, who joined the fac­ ulty in 1922, was made Dean of the School of Home Economics in 1929. She has published sev­ eral articles on nutrition. HOWARD C. RATHER Howard C. Rather became Dean of Basic College in 1944. After graduation from MSC in 1917, he joined the army and served in France during 1918 and 1919, becoming a member of the col­ lege staff in 1920. HERMAN J. WYNGARDEN Dr. Herman J. Wyngarden was appointed Dean of MSC's School of Business and Public Service in March, 1949, after serving as head of the Department of Eco­ nomics. He joined the staff in 1924. LORIN G. MILLER Prof. Lorin G. Miller was ap­ pointed Dean of the Engineer­ ing School July 1, 1948. He joined the staff in 1929. Before coming here he was Dean of Engineering at Des Moines Uni­ versity. M M A Varied Program Offers Students Practical Experience Student governing bodies, college publications, drama, music, and military are classified as activities at State because of their wide scope of student regulation. The advisory councils for the agricultural and engi­ neering divisions, and the publications board, which flashes on the green or red light for college journalists, give the word of law to these ac­ tivities. Serving as a clearing house for college photography and supervising the Union dark room, are the duties of the publications photographers, shutter bugs. State's to Coeds the live according rules and hours numbered in the AWS handbook, and are disciplined by this board if they fail to comply with its regulations. All college clubs and organizations are required to file their con­ stitutions and a me Council, which acts as advisor and regu­ lator for the varied groups College drama provides an outlet for ardent thespians, who offer three ma­ jor productions and over 25 studio the­ ater plays each year. 77 Activities Summary Government Of the student governing groups on campus, Ag Council can claim the status and prestige of having been established in 1927. This gives it the distinction of being one of the earliest student governing organizations on campus. The collec­ tive presidents of the various campus agricul­ tural clubs are the members of this coordinating group. issues of attack by The Student Council with its increased mem­ bership, is reflecting the signs of the time at MSC. Campus affairs and government are the main the representatives living districts. Worthwhile elected from all in campaigns and activities and cooperation drives indicate the council’s interest and work in municipal, national and international issues. Working with the Student Council and rep­ resenting the feminine part of the campus is the ever-busy AWS Judiciary and Legislative Board. As certain as the uncertainess of Michi­ gan’s weather is the lengthiness of the AWS meetings, as the members of the board deliberate action to be taken for each individual case which may represent a violation of rules. The combined AWS Activities and Judi­ ciary Board is responsible for the booklet presented to women students on the do’s and dont’s of living at MSC. The Activities Board has as its main responsibility furthering campus cooperation and friendship, and working as the 78 Mardi-Gras workers inspect their posters. campus coordinating body for the women of State, These members are elected from the women’s liv­ ing groups and form an integral part of the campus governing organizations. Like the Ag Council, the Engineering Council is the chief group uniting the engineering soci­ eties on campus. The council, reactivated in 1945, is practically the meeting ground for ideas coming from the various clubs indispensable as and organizations. The Engineer’s Ball is a re­ sult of the combined efforts of the engineering groups with the guidance of the Engineering Council. Union Board excels in members as well as regularly scheduled activities. The reason for such activity is because Union Board members are responsible for all student events which are scheduled in the Union building. These events come under the jurisdiction of the Union Board of Directors. Since completion of the Union building, the popular games and tournaments and dances lead the extended list of Union Board projects. The Union is for many the first intro­ duction to life at State. This has been a glimpse of the main coordi­ nating, leadership bodies on campus. All offices are open to students who are interested in re­ viewing their functions and achievements. Publications Here is your college in print, in six publica­ tions. Each of these has its particular place of importance whether it comes out five times a week or once a year, whether you get it free, or whether it costs six hard earned bucks to own one. No matter what your major, no matter what your interests, there is at MSC a student publication planned with your needs in view and scaled for your satisfaction. The changes wrought in half a century are indicated in no way more clearly than by a glance at the prog­ ress in the field of publications at MSC. From the Holcad of 1910 to the fast mov­ ing Snews of 1950, from the Heliostat of 1897 to the bulging Wolverine of today, with just about the most complete pictorial and editorial record of a college year that anyone could demand, here it is. And then, look at the Spartan, everybody’s favorite gag mag which wasn’t even an embryo a few years back. What’s more there is more than just enter­ tainment to these publications. The MSC Veteri­ narian keeps animal doctors all over the world in the running with current developments in their field. The Spartan Engineer offers a won­ derful opportunity to student photographers with their contests, as well as providing an informa­ tional source for students in mathematics, chemis­ try, engineering, physics and other related fields. Completing the list there’s the Homesteader, produced by the combined ingenuity of the Ag and Home Ec schools. Who but the Spartans would ever have dreamed up such an appropriate stamping ground shack stackers. for potholders and Now then, leaf back through those pages for a second look at the MSC publications—your publications. And feel proud, for you have a right to. Music The instrumental and choral groups were filled by more than 400 students this year. Flooded with talent and the interest that made practices and rehearsals more fun than hard work, these groups accomplished all that was set out for them. Special Christmas observances, Farmer’s Week programs, Spring Concerts, WKAR broad­ casts, out of state performances, commencement exercises—all shone brightly on their calendars. Soon forgotten were the bursting lungs and aching diaphragms as each performance became a success. From the half-time shenanigans of the marching band to the more serious renditions of the A Cappella choir, music at MSC fills the air. Drama Blend in acting and costumes, season with make-up, sprinkle well with sets and add a dash of props. Put this through a moderate lighting effect and heat for about two hours until well done. Make sure all the ingredients are of the best quality and the recipe for drama is a sure­ fire success. Theater-goers at State will agree that this formula can not be beaten for effectiveness in dramatic entertainment. To suit the taste of the eighteen hundred who three attend, studio theatre plays were offered this year. term productions and over 25 Military Michigan State College’s ROTC detachment has ex­ panded rapidly in the last four years, leaping from a total enrollment of 1,190 students in 1946 to the pres­ ent total of 3,037, the largest enrollment in the history of the school. This growth ranked it among the three largest units in the United States. There were this year 18 Ground Force and six Air Force officers instructing this group of men, of which 2,308 were in the basic course and 729 were cadets enrolled in the advanced courses. 79 Student Council One of the oldest governing groups on campus is the Student Council. Its 38 members are elected each spring from the 17 districts which include all living units on campus and are formed according to the population. Besides their main duty of acting as a governing body for the students, the Council promotes many other projects and activities. This year for the first time, it sponsored a Displaced Person. Funds were collected in a drive last spring, and various living groups on campus promised room and board for the student. A committee handled this money for the DP who lived in one of the co-ops during the school year. Last year the Student Council originated the idea of a Campus Chest. Instead of each group wanting donations staging their own drive, the Campus Chest was organized to make one big drive for money to cover the needs of all groups, The Council sponsored this drive and divided the money proportionally among the various organiza­ tions which usually solicit money from the stu­ dents. Louis Hekhuis, President 1st Row—Gonon, Isabelle; Clark, Carole S.; Jones, Beverly H.; Bucell, Ben R.; McGovern, AI; Hekhuis, Lewis F.; Warren, Anne M.; Benson, Charles D.; Beckhisinger, Vera M.; Wal­ cott, Patricia A.; Lodge, Barbara J. 2nd Row—Pettit, Paul R.; Poag, Alvin A.; Kunkel, Marti; Riegel, Cecelia A.; Law­ less, Kenneth D,; Webber, Robert J.; Davis, Mary A.; Barkey, Donna J.; Snyder, Richard L.; Doehne, Harry A Beshar, Joseph J. 3rd Row—Leatherman, Don G.; Lossing, Dorothy A.; McKeon, James B.; Collins, John 1.; Rombouts, Robert M.; Bell, Jack W.; Benson, Gerhard R.; Clausen, J. Richard; Nisbett, Donald S.; Irwin, Manley R.; Shoup, Harold A. 80 Another activity of the Council was its health inspection program. These surprise visits to vari­ ous eating places in East Lansing constituted the basis for giving or withholding the approval of the sanitary condition of the establishment. From the findings of these inspections, the Council went on record as recommending or disapproving the places for student patronage. Student Council also has jurisdiction over all extracurricular eligibility except sports and exer­ cises control over all organizations. No group can officially organize on campus without the Council’s approval of their constitution and no student can hold office or join an organization if he doesn’t meet the requirements set up by the Council. Eli­ gibility and membership lists are kept up to date and on file in the Council office. The newest project brought up in the Council was the organization of a committee to improve the Council and make it more efficient. This committee tried to bring the Council and student body closer together and to enlarge the field of Council juris­ diction. John Collins, Lou Hekhuis, and Bob Rombouts check Council plans. Little Hoover Committee holds open meeting to discuss better student government. Council members discuss Little Hoover Plan. Those present were: Jack Sweet, Dot Lawson, Donna Barkey, Bob Rom­ bouts, John Collins, Carl Mottek, and Mary Davis. ms ;ed all ng ny rst ire ng for for he he up he ng ps. he »- ;u- A.; ng, its, en, up, 8| I1■ §1 ¡1 si ■ iiii 8 81 Associated Women Students... Activities 1st Row—Huddle, Norma L; Englehardt, Charlene R.; Ryck- man, Betty; Leyrer, Edna J.; Norton, Joan Kilzer, Nancy £.; Fox, Margaret E. 2nd Row—De Meglio, Amy R.; Granroth, Orr, Ruth J.; Paulson, Florence H.; Graff, Virginia L Marilyn A.; Merritt, Virginia L.; Shepherd, Delia; La Liberte, Joan IArmentrout, Suzanne V.; Ursin, Arlene A.; Kunkel, Barbara J. Rosemary Rolls, President In keeping with their objectives of furthering the spirit of campus cooperation and friendship, the Activities board of the AWS worked as a co­ ordinating body for women’s organizations on campus. Among the board’s projects were the May Morning Sing and Lantern Night, as well as their combined efforts with the Men’s council from which emerged the Activities Carnival. Members of the Activities board are elected rep­ resentatives from each dormitory and three repre­ sentatives from 15 other women’s organizations on campus. In addition to performing the general duties of an executive, the president of the board also attends Student Council meetings. The activities board is responsible for organiz­ ing any plans of activities that are of all-campus interest to women students. Organizations wishing cooperation from other women’s groups come to the Activities board where women’s campus activi­ ties are coordinated. When undergraduate women students pay their fees at registration they automatically become members of AWS. Thus, through elected represen­ tation, all women have a part in the organization which supervises matters pertaining to social conduct. Associated Women Students . . . Judiciary—Legislative 1st Row—Dodge, Virginia; Ash, Harriet; Van Welt, Roberta; Leonard, Joan; Green, Betsy; Waran, Mary Ann; Raoheal, Audrey; Sullivan, Ann; Lewis, Mary. 2nd Row—Gage, Carolyn Hatt, Evelyn; Earl, Helen; Seeley, Kathryn; Thon, Ruth; Harris, Janet; Teichman, Emily; Gordon, Clara; Ardash, Norma. Betsy Green, President The elected members of the Judiciary-Legisla­ tive board consisted of one representative from each dormitory and cooperative house, two repre­ sentatives from off-campus houses, and three rep­ resentatives from sorority houses. All in the line of duty this board heard and judged disciplinary cases and considered judiciary matters, had juris- diction over house rules, interpreted A.W.S. rules, and supervised and verified house reports. Meet­ ings were held once each week for the con­ sideration of any matters which came under their jurisdiction. It was to this board that coeds who felt they had legitimate excuses for a sudden accumulation of excess late minutes made their appeals and from whom they received undivided attention. A.W.S. recently added another service to all students when they set up STUN, Student Texts Used and New, through which books and equip­ ment can be purchased. The members of the Judiciary-Legislative board worked conscientiously toward increasing the in­ dividual sense of responsibility for maintaining a spirit of cooperation and friendship on campus and to promote high standards at Michigan State College. 83 Student Union Board of Directors ■ in lists 1 mm jj B m 1.; \ ■ ■11 111■ .._ * I ÎMÂÉl?, Hi ... : V l ''■¿Ä ^ u.;V f l if ' ‘I HH — 1 1 ■_________I millm ■ v "-••• 1 1st Row—Slebodnik, Irene; MeKaig, Sam/ Irwin, George L.; Fee, Pat J.; Minter, Shirley A. 2nd Row—Bransdorfer, Steve CSheekler, Walley G.; Severance, Fredrick C.; pard, David L.; Siegmund, Robert J.; Ernst, Robert A. Mapping out weekly Union activities are Union Board Irwin, Secretary Pat Fee and Vice President George President Sam MeKaig. | m WÈ lliilWÊXi^ÊÊ^Êi I— ■I ap ■ I -MM. ................. ssééhé ¡SI »Ö3 84 The many activities of the Union Board are smoothly run by approximately 90 members, Under the leadership of George Irwin, the edu­ cation, library, merit, outing, publications, pub­ licity, social and tournament committees were ably directed. The education committee sponsored book re­ views and was responsible for the art room dis­ plays and group singing in the Union. Arrange­ ments for music lectures, listening hours and se­ lection of records was handled by the library committee members. Screening applicants and selecting new mem­ bers for the board was up to the merit committee, The outing group provided transportation ana handled costs for trips to stage plays, skiing lodges, and hockey and baseball games. “Union Shorts,” the weekly newspaper con­ taining information on the week’s events and the Union calendar issued at registration were pre­ pared by the publication department. By the use of posters, radio announcements, and skits, the publicity committee kept students posted on Union projects and activities such as the dancing instructions, student-faculty coffee hour, and record and band dances which the social committee arranged. 1st Row—Boyle, Francis L.; Dulworth, Jack T.; Thornton, Susan J.; Robbins, Carolyn J.; Eckenrode, Jane; Bygrave, Marilyn L; Englehardt, Charlene R.; Morse, Douglas E.; Ringle, John D. 2nd Row—Kline, Lois W.; Roberts, Joan C.; Kunkel, Barbara J.; Smith, Doris J.; Wilbur, A. Ann; Gillard, Patty Jo; McCall, Harriet L; Severance, Frances E.; Kapplinger, Lucille J. 3rd Row—Ouradnik, F. Ward; Horner, John H.; Scheuner, Orland A.; Marakas, James P.; Telder, Thomas V.; Kropschot, Robert £.; Roberts, James M.; Wilhelm, Anthony E.; Jacoby, Al; Richards, Howard C. Union Board Sub-Committees 1st Row—Lostutter, Nancy; Curtis, Patt R,; McIntyre, Mary; Porter, Anne J.; Boerema, John K.; Smith, Dorothy H.; Young, Diane £.; McArdle, Margaret A. 2nd Row—Shahly, JeHan R.; Malloy, Patricia £.; Turner, Nancy J.; Musselman, Mary £.; Johnson, Charlene A.; Bruckner, Isabelle J.; Dock- urn, M. Jo Ann; Bales, Lynn E. 3rd Row—Thompson, Everett S.; Dustan, Bob; Burnett, Herbert H.; McCarthy, James F.; Belt, Richard A.; Mitz, Don A.; Vogelreuter, Rudy F.; Pierson, Robert B.; Mansfield, Edmond D. 85 Union Board Committees At Work Bob Dustan, Ward Ouradnik, Doug Morse, Bob Siegmund, and Patt Curtis chat with an instruc­ tor at the student-faculty coffee hour in Old College Hall. RIGHT—discussing plans for Union Board activities are Bob Pierson, Patt Curtis, Bob Siegmund, Miss White, and Wally Sheckler. FAR RIGHT—Union Board president George Irwin takes time out for a cup of coffee with Mr. Scott, Union manager. Union Board directors Bill Markle- witz, Cornelia Vinton, and Jack the Miller post information on bulletin board. Publications committee, Steve Bransdorfer, Jake Dulworth, Carolyn Robbins, and Ann Wil­ bur lay out the week's issue of "Union Shorts." Agriculture Council Long before the Student Council was even a plan on paper, the Ag Council was an efficient student governing body. At present, the council is the co­ ordinating body for the campus agriculture clubs. The ag club presidents comprise the council. Projects such as the co-sponsoring of the Home­ steader, and the agriculture and short course con­ vocations, held on the first and third weeks respec­ tively, of fall term, help sustain interest in the agri­ cultural field. Also, various awards are presented at the Ag Achievement banquet held winter term to those students of agriculture who excel in scholarship and activities. During the first of De­ cember, the club presidents’ dinner is held. On the lighter side, the council sponsors the Har­ vest Ball, held fall term, and the popular Ag Drag and Ag Field Day spring term. President of Ag Council is Ray Hunter. Standing behind him are Dean Allen, Harry Gardner, Bill Smith and Maurice Hill. 1st Row—Smith, William J.; Hill, Maurice L.; Allen, Clarence D.; Hunter, Ray A.; Farwell, E. D.; Gardner, Harrison; Micha, Fredrick C. 2nd Row—Winston, Harry L.; Billig, Thomas H.; Gamble, Stanley J.; Bowers, Lynn C.; Traver, G. Richard; Hartwick, Robert A.; Settlers, Dorman L.; Beckwith, Richard C.; Canevaro, Lino. 3rd Row—Pettit, Paul R.; Panas, Henry; Lawson, James C.; Knopf, Stanley H.; Barrett, James J.; Abbott, Robert B.; Polzin, Dwaine N.; Leonhardt, G. James; Boyenga, Charles R. Engineering Council 1st Row—Haigh, William A.; Bowers, Herman J.; Grote, Darwin £.; Bogan, Robert F.; Fistus, William S.; Skamser, Harold P.; Bozian, Edwin B.; Cummings, Russell F.; Jursik, James. 2nd Row—Klein, Leonard L.; Malcomnson, Robert P.; Schurr, Donald D.; Throop, William M.; Fauth, Edward H.; Lang, Phillip S.; Westerfeld, George C.; Bakeman, Or- ville R.; Paul, Charles £.; Siefert, William H. Bill Fiseus, president, at the desk, gets some able help from Bob Bogan, Russell Cummings, and Ed Bozian, The coordinating power for the 14 engineer- groups is the Engineering council. Founded in 1940, the Council was inactive during the war pe­ riod, becoming an active organization once more in 1945. As general supervisor, the council provides di­ rection and leadership for the various engineering groups in promoting campus functions. It also must pass approval upon any new engineering organi­ zation before it is permitted to go before the Stu­ dent council. The newest additions are the Ameri­ can Society for Metals, American Foundrymen’s Society, Spartan Engineer, and the Phi Lambda Tau, engineering honorary. Each group provides two representatives to the Council. A short time after the beginning of winter term, the engineering departments combined to put on the Engineers’ Ball. This spring the second annual Engineers’ Ex­ position took place through the efforts of the council and the various departments of engi­ neering. The first Exposition, introduced spring term of 1949, attracted more people from all over the state interested in engineering than any other single engineering event of the year. Stories—Pics—Ad Selling The power of the printed word . . . classes may be cut, term papers late, dates broken, but the college presses grind out their tales, seldom failing to meet those arbitrary deadlines . . . read our “extra” on the news behind the Snews. The Snews, the Spartan, humor mag —have a yak, the 1950 Wolverine, the Homesteader, Spartan Engineer, and Veterinarian, all staffed by students, tap out their copy unendingly. Meet many journalism fledglings who test their wings in MSC’s publications row ... the guys and gals with printers ink in their blood, copy pencil behind their ear and a typewriter on their lap. F a n f a r e please . . . we present your MSC publications. 89 The 1950 Wolverine Celebrating its fiftieth year under the title of Wolverine, MSC’s 1950 yearbook is the largest in the history of MSC. Documentary in copy style, and presenting a picture story of the 1949-50 col­ lege year, the 528 page Wolverine reached an all time high in sales of 4,300. This year, a complimentary copy of the Wol­ verine was given to each class A and B high school throughout Michigan. Whenever possible, the book was distributed by a staff member to his respective high school. The majority of staff members, however, re­ ceived no compensation for their work on the book. They were taken from every school on campus, regardless of journalistic knowledge, and they spent many hours snapping pictures, ham­ mering out copy, signing sales cards and pasting galley proofs. The only prerequisite was a will­ ingness to work. An editorial staff meeting with Al Bransdorfer putting across a point. All hands on deck—the typewriters are clattering for a big day's work with a deadline pending. Al Bransdorfer, Editor. The Students Who Made It Possible Ralph Lee, Business Manager Jane Eckenrode, Index Editor, giving instructions to her staff. Carolyn Robbins, Copy Editor, discussing a problem with Russ McKee. Ann Wilbur, Arend Dubee, Mary Hudson, Bob Whipple, and Don Hull make a last minute check on names before the yearbook goes to press. STAFF Marian Roehm Dick Benton Carolyn Robbins Jane Eckenrode Bob Bristol Jack Boerma Nancy Kay Jake Dulworth Jim Brown Nancy Boehringer Judy Grams Len Hoyes Andy Anderson Owen McKenny Merle Harris Roberta Porterfield Assistant Editor Art Editor Copy Editor Index Editor Military Editor Co-organizations Editor Co-organizations Editor Photography Editor Co-production Manager Co-production Manager Senior Editor Sports Editor Advertising Manager Promotion Manager Sales Manager Office Manager 91 Editors RIGHT—Looking over galley proofs of the Wolverine are Copy Editor Carolyn Robbins, Art Editor Dick Benton and Index Editor Jane Eckenrode. ABOVE—Owen McKenny served as Promotion manager of the 1950 Wolverine. Other managers on the business staff were Circulation Manager Merle Harris, Office Manager and Advertising Manager Andy Roberta Porterfield Anderson. the printer's dummy with production RIGHT—Checking schedules are Production Manager Nancy Boehringer, As­ sistant Editor Marian Roehm and Production Manager Jim Brown. BELOW—Photo Editor Jake Dulworth and Organizations Editors Nancy Kay and Jack Boerma cross-check photos with campus organizations. BELOW—Military and sports copy was handled by Editors Bob Bristol and Len Hoyes respectively. Staff The yearbook at MSC joined the college pub­ lications in 1888, when the first edition was pub­ lished by the junior class. The book was called the “Harrow.” It was printed under this title until 1891. Discontinued until 1897, the yearbook next came out as the “Heliostat.” Another lapse of four years followed and in 1901, at the turn of the century, the Wolverine was born. Growing and expanding with the college, this year’s book, in name and actuality, reflects the progress of a half century in its make-up and the facts presented in its copy. Accurate listing of the Wolverine's 3200 seniors was aptly handled by Judy Grams, in charge of the senior section. 1st Row—Dwyer, Patricia J.; Ball, Marian J.; Beznitz, Margaret K.; McCormack, Jean M.; Kovin, Phyllis A.; Allen, Patricia A.; Snell, Marjorie E.; Messenger, Betty R.; Lofft, Carol; Mosher, Ruth E.; Tilden, Patricia; Wasinack, Joan C.; Hudson, Mary F. 2nd Row—Moriarty, Nancy L; Thomp­ son, Connie S.; Deisig, Peggy R.; Smith, Marilyn M.; Pack­ ard, Carolyn S.; Hartsell, Mary M.; Greenman, Mary; Otterbein, Katheryn G.; Hansen, Gerry M.; Hand, Mildred J.; Graves, Idella L.; Waha, Dawn; MaCris, Athena L.; Logan, Fearn; Bogden, Helene L. 3rd Row-Gerow, Gayle A.; Reid, Sally J.; Foran, Glynn R.; Fine, Madeleine F.; Foster, Ann M.; Hotop, Nancy; Shapiro, Thelma M.; John­ son, Charlene A.; Donkin, Joan M.; Smith, Ruth J.; Henshaw, Ann R.; Kanouse, Loisjean; Demery, Mary A.; Nymberg, Ann, I.; Caspar, Sue; Seefeld, Jelane M.; Howard, Kenneth. 4th Row—Walhay, Robert D.; McKee, Russell P.; Gould, John; Craig, Neil R.; McDavid F. Hal; Johnson, Jerry L.; Green, Albert L.; Anibai, John D.; Randall, John C.; Whip­ ple, Robert L.; Hull, Donald R.; Bransdorfer, Steve C.; Larson, Willard Pino, Edward C. Michigan State News Bob Walhay, Andy Anderson and Russ McKee clean up the night's work at the copy desk. 1st Row—Gardner, Judy A.; Kettunen, Robert C.; Ehinger, Albert L.; Rood, David A.; Nicholson, Thomas ##.; Linton, Ronald; Hoyes, Leonard F.; Berglund, Mary E. 2nd Row— Krause, George HAdams, Robert; Corner, Thomas L.; Olson, Harold R.; Howley, William P.; Archbold, Edward W.; Willard, Harold M.; Anderson, Douglas B.; Drabik, Ted J. A far cry from the Holcad, Michigan Agricul­ tural College’s bi-weekly publication of the early 1900’s, is the Michigan State News, nineteenth largest daily newspaper in the state of Michigan MAC students subscribed to the Holcad at the rate of one dollar a year, or bought single copies for ten cents each. College students today, upon registration each term, automatically become sub­ scribers to the Snews. 13,500 copies are printed five mornings each week during the school term. This collegiate daily has grown through the years until during 1949-50, its staff numbered con­ siderably more than 100 full and part time student members. The Fairchild photo-electric engraver which was added to the photography laboratory in the spring of 1949 enabled the State News to qualify for an All-American honor rating by the Associated Col­ legiate Press. This award placed it in the ranks of the top ten college dailies in the country. Among other distinctions, the State News is one of the few college newspapers whose editorial pol­ icy is left entirely to the discretion of the student staff. The State News is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, the Inland Daily Press, and the Associate Press wire service. The Michigan State News, largest college daily in Michigan, is a giant step forward from the MAC Holcad of yesteryear. Dave Rood, Manager Tom Nicholson, Editor Al Ehringer, Advertising Manager fly 1st Row—Hilbert, Mary M.; Reynolds, Jo Ann; LeBourdais, Jean F.; Baker, Jean; Riggs, Marian A.; Campbell, Patricia; Dorner, Carolyn M. 2nd Row—Hull, Joan L.; Nampa, Bar­ bara J.; Poll, Mary Louise; Davideit, Phyllis E.; Robertson, Dee; Murray, Sara; Moriarty, Nancy L.; Volgenau, Dorothy; Close, Patricia L.; Pittman, Patricia; King, Betty K. 3rd Row—Dennis, Raymond L.; Riker J. Jefferson; Walhay, Rob­ ert D.; McKee, Russ; Selby, AI; McCrary, Daniel D.; Sparks, Norman; Graulich, Herman; Bengtson, Ronald C.; Scott, Robert T.; Battaglia, Mark A.; Bransdorfer, Steve C.; Brans- dorfer, Alfred R. 4th Row—Devitt, Paul A.; Ackley, Edward M.; Ruslander, Robert K.; Mitchell, James C.; Vosniacos, Phed D.; Crowley, John J.; Parry, Jack R.; Hoffman, Robert J.; Hammel, Jack C.; Szepski, Richard £.; Cowles, McGuire H.; Knudtzon, Kenneth E.; Cole, Verne H.; Ketchum, Spencer. WSÊ Spartan Magazine Aiming to strike a literary medium between the State News and the Wolverine, the official college magazine originally cost a dime. It pre­ sented then, as it does now, cartoons, humor, fashions and short stories. The late Jimmie Hays first Spartan editor, welcomed “contributions from the lordliest senior and the lowliest frosh.” According to him, the magazine is for the stud­ ents to write as well as to read. The editors point with pride to the fact that the 1949-50 staff, both editorial and business, pushed the Spartan further in the favor of the student than it has ever been before. In its twelfth year of publication, Michigan State’s humor-feature monthly was guided for the first time by a woman editor. Along with the business manager, she changed magazine policy to cope with a “new” Michigan State. All stories and cartoons, wherever possible, were directed at the State student. Everything was brought close to home. The Spartan became, in reality, a magazine for MSC students. Mary Stewart, Spartan editor fall and winter terms. 1st Row-MacMeeicin, William; Campbell, Patricia £.; Peterson, William; Feldman, Edward S.; Smith, Richard N.; Stewart, Mary E.; Howard, Kenneth; Croft, Al; Vinton, Cornelia; Bunnell, Lois J.; Heberer, Charles W. 2nd Row— Jedele, Shirley A.; McLean, Mary K.; Rigg, Margret A,; Allen, Peggy A.; Shafer, Barbara C.; Ferguson, Margaret Gustavson, C.; Fuller, Margaret G.; Hedgecock, Maxine Betty; Bailey, Patricia S.; Jennings, Joyce E.; Schmidt, Martha M. 3rd Row—Smith, Donald L.; Devore, William H.; Simpson, Tucker C.; Dick, Howard M.; Vernon, Duane R.; Beaudry, William £.; Bennett, Gerald F.; Menthen, Charles J.; Stark, Joan K.; Fritz, Carolyn E. Dick Smith, Spartan business manager. Among its many features and promotions, the the 1949 Homecoming Spartan co-sponsored Queen, and presented its second annual Spartan Dramatic Awards at the Water Carnival. New features of the magazine included a Spartan Girl- of-the-Month, a Pin-up Calendar for the first half of 1950, and a series of humorous campus exposes depicting such controversial subjects as “So You Want to Join a Fraternity,” “Sororities Re-Hashed,” “I Escaped from the U. of M.,” “East Lansing’s Own Skid Row,” and “Confes­ sions of a Dietician.” The Spartan also began a monthly close-up of some faculty member on campus winding up with MSC’s “Man of the Half-Century” in June. On the promotional side, students were be­ wildered and delighted when the magazine gave out razor blades with the Christmas edition with instructions to cut anything out of the magazine they didn’t want Mother to read when they took it home on vacation. Cornelia Vinton rounds up her circulation staff. Howard Dick and the advertising staff discuss the latest layouts. Ed Feldman and Al Croft exchange ideas with Will Peterson, art editor MSC Veterinarian 1st Row—Solae, Raymond B.; Diamant, Gerald; Swarts, Rob­ ert J. 2nd Rovr—Weinacker, Adolf J.; MeWade, Donald H.; Robinette, Burke A.; Stoliker, Harry E.; Baldwin, Robert A. Veterinary Magazine Editor Gerald Diament and Assistant Editor Ray Taylor examine the kennels in the small animal ward of the hospital. A technical publication for veterinarians, the MSC Veterinarian concluded its tenth year this spring with a circulation of approximately 1,000 copies. This magazine, which is put out three times annually, is subscribed to by individuals and vet­ erinary schools in 22 countries including Canada, South America, Australia, and China and is also sent to numerous other colleges in the United States. The MSC Veterinarian was founded in Septem­ ber, 1940, by the Junior American Veterinary Med­ ical Association and the Michigan State Veterinary Alumni Association. It is self-supporting, its only income being that from advertising and subscrip­ tions. Single copies are sold for 50 cents. The heart of the publishing staff is located in its office on the second floor of the Veterinary Building. Among the useful articles which appeared in the October, January and April issues of the magazine this year were “Animal Nutrition and Mineral Therapy” written by Dr. I. W. Moranville of Pe­ oria, Illinois, and “Field Experiences with Bru­ cella M Vaccine” by B. J. Killahm, R. G. Reed and C. F. Clark. Other articles gave considerable data on experimental work with sulfa drugs and penicil­ lin uses which was conducted by professors and students at Michigan State. Spartan Engineer 1st Row—Marsh, Jack R.; Clark, Elam T.; Paul, Charles £.; Bowers, Harman J.; Throop, Bill; Rogers, Earl F. 2nd Row- Horn, Harry J.; Easter, Robert £.; Smith, Harvey J.; Haigh, Wm. A.; Nelson, Arnold V.; Travers, Richard J.; Nay, Henry T., Jr. Bill Throop and Editor Herman Bowers look at last month's issue of the Spartan Engineer over a cup of coffee. The Spartan Engineer is the student magazine which helps keep students in the fields of engi­ neering, chemistry, mathematics and physics posted on the latest developments in their areas. Published every other month, or four times dur­ ing the school year, the magazine is interested mostly in presenting the latest developments of a technical nature in an interesting, readable man­ ner. The Spartan Engineer also serves as a valuable training ground for those students who serve on the publication. In addition, it accepts contribu­ tions from students in the engineering, math, chem, and physics schools for publication in the magazine. During the school year, the Spartan Engineer sponsored a photography contest open to the students in the fields listed above. All types of photos were entered. Photos along technical lines were of special interest. The prize for the top photo was a pocket slide rule. The magazine contributes a member to the Publication Board and participates in the Pub­ lications Board banquet. Two of the staff also represent the publication on the Engineering Council. Michigan State Homesteader 1st Row—Richmond, Bettylou; Ten Have, Milton J.; Vosburg, Lois H.; Baumgras, Ellen B.; Hatfield, Robert C.; Leonhardt, Cates J.; Pedloo, Annmoray; Underwood, John Gustaf­ son, Sally M. 2nd Row—Leach, Mary Frances; Waugaman, Helen; Winston, Harry L.; Anibal, John D.; Staser, Carl W.; Worthington, Jack H.; Hein, Susan L.; Acker, Robert H.; Riggs, Marian A. 3rd Row—Oliver, Paul R.; Polzin, Dwaine N.; Allen, Clarence D.; Dowsett, William E.; Juc/i- artz, Donald D.; Sundland, Milton Jr.; Ohmer, Kenneth l. The Michigan State Homesteader, voice of the Agriculture Council and home economic stud­ ents, completed its second year of publication this year after an absence of 16 years. This year witnessed many improvements in the features and layouts due to a more exper­ ienced staff of agriculture and home economics Working to meet the deadline are Managing Editor Joyce Samuelson, Business Manager Senator Leonhardt and Editor Bob Hatfield. majors. All staff members are non-journalism students. They do the entire editing and layout work without the aid of classroom instruction. Covering these fields in a technical and popu­ lar nature, the Homesteader gives the students a chance to gain experience in writing and ad­ vertising, assets to any business. It is an oppor­ tunity for the student to present his ideas on problems in his particular field, building for greater cooperation and understanding among students and faculty. The Homesteader features articles of general interest, specialized nature, latest developments in agriculture and home economics, reports on research and theories. The magazine is published four times a year. Besides being directed to the students in agri­ culture and home ec, it is circulated to parents the state. and extension workers Most vocational high schools also receive copies which are used as reference material in their libraries. throughout The Homesteader enjoyed a profitable year and aimed to meet needs and interests of the student. 100 Publication Photographers Jake Dulworth, Wolverine Photo Editor, checks over prints before they are sent to the engraver. A darkroom is maintained for publication photographers in the union. Making use of the facilities are Arnie Spellen, Doug Stuart and Dick Myers. RIGHT—Their assignment completed, Hal McDavid, Dorothy Dreher and Willie Lar­ son discuss the final prints. picture Their assignment completed, Bert O'keefe, Amir Khan, Marlin LaFond return to the darkroom to develop their negatives. Discussing a technical point are John Randall, Steve Bransdofer, Bob Harrington and John Claridge. 101 Board of Student Publications I The Publications Board is the governing board! for the campus publications. Comprised of both^ faculty and students, the board is capable of exam­ ining a problem from both viewpoints. The faculty are represented by the head of the journalism de­ partment, who acts as chairman, the dean of stu­ dents, the comptroller of the college, a faculty member appointed by Mr. Hannah, and a member of the journalism department. The manager of the State News, the editor of the Wolverine, and an­ other student who is selected as the collective rep­ resentative of the four publications, the Vet­ erinarian, the Homesteader, the Spartan, and the Spartan Engineer, are the student board members. In addition to having general charge of the fiscal affairs, and the power to pass approval on all ad­ vertising, the board names the top student person­ nel of the publications. It also has the power to re­ move these students. ft, State News Manager, drops into the e to look at yearbook layouts with Editor Al Bransdorfer. standing, Al Bransdorfer, Wolverine Editor; rte News Manager; Herky Bowers, Spartan ; Earl McIntyre, Secretary of the Board of ated. Dean Stanley Crowe, dean of students; James H. Denison, Administrative assistant to the president's I office in charge of Public Relations; Albert A. Applegate, | Journalism department head; and Phillip J. May, comptroller. 102 Music-Art-Stage Take New Meaning With Active Participation Music scores, instrument tuning, oil paints and powder mingle and diffuse as MSC’s green cur­ tain rises on the Arts Division, State’s cultural core. Struggling musicians will find welcome to the martial strains of the Spartan band, or for those who prefer the symphonic and operatic, State’s orchestra offers an opportunity for musical ex­ pression. Those who enjoy singing may become one of the 210 voices participating in glee clubs and choirs. Would-be Barrymores and Hayes give their time and talents to college drama, while the art student may dream to his Muse content in the new modern art room and gallery. It's your cue MSC's IDG Piece Marching- Under the directorship of Leonard Falcone. Drum Major James Dye directs the Marching Concert Band as they portray, in formation, MSC's original claim to fame—a cow. The 100 members of MSC’s Marching Concert Band, under the directorship of Leonard Falcone, started the 1949-50 year by leaving summer jobs to return to school weeks early to prepare for that Michigan game. Marking his last year, Drum Major James Dye led the band in some of the most precise and en­ tertaining formations ever seen in East Lansing. After the football season, Professor Falcone was faced with the task of changing the musical emphasis from outdoor playing and marching songs to the more exacting style of concert work. At this time coed musicians were added to the concert group following auditions with Mr. Fal­ cone. In addition to formal concerts, the band per­ formed at several basketball games, the annual Farmers Week, Senior Swing-Out, and Com­ mencement in June. At the annual awards banquet in the spring, members with two years of service receive sweaters, those with three years’ service were awarded blankets, and for four pears participa­ tion, gold watch charms were given. 104 Concert—Varsity Band Mli M idtturi mHIB -®»1N i.'S'Ot ’». v#1« » ! The Marching Concert Band pays a pictorial tribute to Coach Biggie Munn, when they form his name on the gridiron. 105 Orchestra Orchestra Members—Clifford C. Claycmob, Leroy S. Clemens, Eugene T. Coghill, Buster A. Duncan, Douglas C. Fischer, Richard Goldsworthy, Janet G. Grimes, Jean R. Grimes, Norman ft. Vogel, John E. Alleman, Martha J. Atkins, Eli­ zabeth J, Barr, Nancy D. Beghold, Burton B, Bronson, James W. Bronson, Howard Brockington, Bonnie J. Buchtel, Joan A. Burton, William F. Camp, James P. Chrestensen, Marion C. Cooley, Floyd W. Crandall, Barbara L. Davis, Gordon H. Danielson, Russell F. Dood, John C. Gleason, Robert E. Graham, Henrietta M. Hass, Eleanor Hambley, Marjorie Hopperstad, Charles ft. Hotter, Clarice L. Holler, Dorothy L. Hubbard, Harold ft. Jones, Carl H. Johnson, Patrick J. Law, Eunice F. Lampkin, Catherine A. Lewis, Mary L. Lee, Mary E. Lindley, Janis E. Pollock, Marianne A, Rath- burn, Constance L. Raether, Rosalie J. Randall, Elizabeth Saur, Carol Schulte, Lynn D. Scheid, Donald C. Smith, Paul A. Tarabek, Fred W. Teuber, Elaine M. Thiem, Gerald C. Winters, Howard S. Wood. Still under the direction of its organizer, Alex­ ander Schuster, renowned cellist and director, the Michigan State College orchestra completed an­ other busy year. Professor Schuster organized the orchestra in 1929 when he came to Michigan State from the concert stages of Europe. Membership requirements include an audition held at the beginning of fall term, and a sincere in­ terest in symphonic music. The Lansing Symphony orchestra also claims the time of many of these musicians. The orchestra has devoted its attention to all types of music from all periods of history. The music of Brahms, Bach, Eresco, and others were studied and played by the group of 62 musicians this year. In the December Christmas concert, the orches­ tra featured Brahms’ Third Symphony. During winter term the orchestra gave a concert for cello and orchestra written by Dr. Reed of the music department faculty. Professor Schuster played the solo cello part. The orchestra figured prominently in the Bach Festival. Also during winter term, the orchestra played the music for “The Old Maid and the Thief,” a short opera which was coupled with “The Prodigi­ ous Shoemaker’s Wife,” a short play presented as the winter term play. The orchestra also made trips out of town and gave several broadcasts over WKAR on Friday afternoons. In addition they presented programs for Baccalaureate, the Michigan Educational As­ sociation convention, Farmers’ Week, and other college functions. The symphony, in cooperation with the music department, offers ten scholarships covering col­ lege tuition each year to student musicians who show exceptional interest and talent in symphonic music. Students may receive one college credit for participation in the orchestra, or they may take part without receiving a grade or credit. 106 A Cappella Choir First Row—Hotter, C.; Rosekrans, B.; Taìt, M.; McMahon, J.; Campbell, M.; Bergman, M.; Jerome, JMoore, MRobin­ son, R.; Butler, R.; Weaver, R.; Longenecker, M. Second Row —Buchtel, BHartsulker, H.; Hadley, C.; Sisney, M.; Zelasko, Dv Kapllnski, J.; Siebold, N.; Crisman, A.; Schmidt, M.; Burrows, M.; Gerstmann, J.; Stevens, N.; Turn'll, H.; Gries­ bach, K.; Williams, C. Third Row—Klausli, R.; Pound, G.; Stephens, J.; Quint, R.; Rhode, G.; Doughtery, K.; Brown, W.; Pollar, C.; Marshall, M.; Llewellyn, B.; Straith, M.; Gluck, R.; Courteau, C.; Gordon, C. Fourth Row—Wood, H Ruh, S.; Jones, D.; Welton, A.; Krupiarz, J.; Buswell, C.; Denbrock, W.; Jones, H.; Scheid, L; Alleman, J.; Miller, J.; Bronson, B.; Wiggers, J.; Chapman, J.; Giddings, G.; Wade, C. Fifth Row—Osborne, C.; Teuber, F.; Anderson, D.; Bruno, R.; Benedict, V.; Tyrell, J.; Meulenberg, J.; Salow, R.; Smith, D.; Peek, R.; McCrary, D.; McGuire, S.; Malloch, C.; Schmierer, J.; Norman, D.; Steinmetz. G. The A Capella choir was organized in 1936 by Dr. William Kimmel of the MSC Music depart­ ment. He helped pledge it to the ambition of “achieving a greater degree of finesse in the art of unaccompanied song.” Since that time, the A Capella choir has grown to be one of the finest of its kind in the state of Michigan. This is the second year the choir has been directed by Professor Richard Klausi. A vigor­ ous and able director, he directed a large com­ posite chorus of the Womens’ Glee Club, the Mens’ Glee Club, and the A Capella Choir at the Christmas concert. The group sang the “Ser­ bian Crib Carol,” written by the American com­ poser, the late Harvey Gaul of Pittsburgh. The carol was arranged for soprano, tenor, and soloists. At present the choir is made up of 41 men and 41 women, whose voices blend together in any selection they may sing. Auditions for member­ ship are held at the beginning of fall and winter terms. Although primarily interested in religious or quasi-religious works, the choir is not limited to this type of music. Folk music, spirituals, modern songs, classical songs—all are included in the repertoire of this group. Many civic and church groups have asked the choir to appear on programs, and these out-of- town appearances are one of the choir’s major activities. The choir has also been featured on several WKAR broadcasts. Singing the difficult “Magnificat” by Bach, the choir had an important part in the Bach Festival held this spring. Solo­ ists from the Music Department sang with them. Another public appearance is the annual spring concert, which is one of the most popular events at MSC. 107 Men’s Glee Club Rising like real “Stouthearted Men” to the able direction of Professor David Machtel, the Michigan State College Men’s Glee Club has sung their way into the hearts of campus listeners and outside groups as well. Seventy-eight strong male voices are raised in the songs of composers from Bach to Romberg when the club meets with “Mac” on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from five to six. Membership is not limited to music majors, pro­ spective members being required to audition. Founded in 1911, the club is dedicated to provid­ ing the student body of Michigan State College and the people of Michigan with the very best of male group singing, to create and further fellowship among men on campus interested in singing and to send the name of MSC throughout the nation in song. After a period of inactivity during the war years, the club was reorganized in 1946. As far as this year’s club was concerned, their pledge was not an idle one, for they made several broadcasts, both over WKAR and national net­ works, participated in Farmers’ Week concerts, pre-basketball game singing, serenades, and trips to high schools and clubs. The highlight of spring term was their annual spring concert given in the college auditorium and enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience of college students, faculty members, and non-college guests. In keeping with department regulations, mem­ bers receive no awards until they serve six terms. At the end of this time, they are eligible for a six- inch white chenille letter with “men’s glee club” written on it. After nine terms’ service, the men receive a gold key. 1st Row—Huyser, Robert J.; Adgate, Roger £.; Gessert, Roland A.; Kuether, Frederick W.; Miracle, Kenneth R.; Ullrey, Duane £.; Stephens, James H.; Westphal, H. Louis; Smith, A. Allan. 2nd Row—Leiss, Arthur P.; Thaden, Edward R.; Seibert, William J.; Lanigan, Paul; Stevenson, Thomas B.; McGoff, John B.; Steinmetz, George P.; Hogle, John M.; Weiss, Robert K.; Sounart, Marvin E.; Woods, David J.; Leatherman, Don G. 3rd Row—Sterner, Richard A., Cleve­ land, Richard T.; Jones, LeeRoy G.; Bower, Alan G.; Bailee- tine, David A.; Proctor, Howard D.; DeVries, David J.; Dyke, Frank H.; Quint, Robert C.; Kline, Paul C.; Dougherty, Kenneth I.; Giddings, George H.; Quinlan, Paul D.; Fred- erickson, Vernon M.; Arnold, H. Lee. 4th Row—Moore, Elton H.; Vanderslice, Ralph L.; Hanson, Lee C.; Halley, Frank H.; Nixon, Jack C.; Ralph, William K.; Fender, Eugene R.; Pocklington, Ralph W.; Weideman, William R.; Watson, Robert S.; Johnson, David A.; Piersma, Norman R.; Pocho- dylo, Andrew; Buckman, Harlan B.; Hutchins, Charles f. Women’s Glee Club In 1928, the Michigan State College Women’s Glee Club made its first appearance in campus mu­ sical circles and it has remained an active group ever since. To the melodies of Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Clokey, and others, the voices of 65 coeds are raised in answer to their pledge to spread music appreciation among all women students. Membership in the Glee Club is not restricted to music majors. Any girl who enjoys singing may audition before Dr. William Sur, director, at the beginning of fall term. Tryouts are also held throughout the year whenever a vacancy occurs. There is no arbitrary number for membership, but it is the wish of the director to keep the number between 60 and 70 voices. This year’s club is one of the largest in recent years and one of the most enthusiastic. Led by Dr. Sur, the women participated in broadcasts over WKAR, the union community sings of February 5 and March 5, Christmas caroling in the union, the Christmas concert and Farmers’ Week programs. In addition, they gave a concert at the Boys’ Voca­ tional school in Lansing, and at the Farm Bureau banquet held in the union. The big objective of the club was their Spring Concert given in the music auditorium on May 5 which incorporated music of the moderns and the masters. The club has a dye in an exclusive design, a small lyre, for a special glee club pin. Three year mem­ bers are presented with a silver pin and the four year members, with a gold one in recognition of their service to the club. 1st Row—Cope, Nancy; Tasher, Merrillyn M.; Menoch, Josephine A.; Crebassa, Annie M.; Probst, Joan A.; Ralph, LaVerne M.; Alexander, Helen A.; Connor, Josephine M. 2nd Row— Williams, Suzanne M.; Bulmer, Marian A,; Butler, Ruthann; Vail, Mary B.; Rathhurn, Marianne A.; Story, Sally I.; Cassidy, Beverly J.; Sattler, Donna £.; Termohlen, Mary S.; Allen, Patty A.; Snell, Marjorie C. 3rd Row—Regan, Jean; Turret, Donna M.; Nooney, Pauline R.; Gard, Rheta Ann; Rusch, Jackie; Kitson, Mary J.; Grady, Olive Lynda; Anderson, Janeen; Runnells, Dorothy H.; Robinson, Rowena; Ad sit, Ethel M. 4th Row-Wittenberg, Yvonne L.; Gier, Dorothy L.; Patton, Gloria B.; Janssen, Shirley M.; Van Dyke, Joan E.; Hartsuiker, Henrietta L.; Kachmarchik, Mary L. M. ; Grezeszak, Dorothy J.; Pike, Mary D.; Campbell, Lois ; Harris, Florence E.; Hearn, Maryanne C. Curtain Call Für Spartan Thespians Over 300 thespians responded to the lure of the footlights this year at State. For every 30 who answered the call of, “On stage everyone,” there were 70 behind the scene painting sets, moving props, applying make-up, sewing cos­ tumes and handling lighting effects to create the illusions of the theater. On the average, a term play at State costs about fifteen hundred dollars to produce. The finished product which has a four night stand is applauded by 1,800 theater-goers each term. Most of them attend on Friday or Saturday night. First nighters consist mostly of faculty and friends of the cast and crew who hunt play critics the next day to answer the inevitable “How did it look?” And to the observer, it looks very good! Fair- child Theater seats 642 and plans are now being developed for the sale of season tickets. A tense moment in the death scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Don Buell, director of the Theta Alpha Phi production of "Romeo and Juliet," looks over the advance publicity for the play. Children's Theater brings "Cinderella" and her wicked stepmother to the Fairchild stage. This production toured local schools. It's a tense moment in the fall term play, "George Washington Slept Here." 112 ■ Childrens Theater, Term Plays, Experimental Theater e\o^d[^ThToiTMtid lrndTe Maid and the Thief . followed the turbulent adventures of "The Shoemaker's Prodigious Wife." T° sh°rter p!°yS of enfire,y different tone. An operc.fi 113 Union Art Room Amidst the current hustle-bustle life at State, the opportunity for cultural benefits are elective- ly shared by students and friends while visiting the art room in the Union building. Only in the art department is found such a profound display of individual expression. There is ample space to present the artist’s work to the public. Those from the aesthetic to the curious may be acquainted with fine forms of art which are on display throughout the year at Michigan State. Here the famed Lelanau summer art school work of students was exhibited. Painting from Cranbrook art school near Detroit was also dis­ played during the year. The traditional to the modern and abstract in architecture, painting and ceramics created by the students and mem­ bers of the art department may be seen against a neutral colored monk’s cloth wall. Visitors and students may also regard the work of renowned artists, past and present, throughout the world by tours in the art room. Physical characteristics of the art room lend to the atmosphere. Indirect flourescent lighting is focused on the exhibits. For added enjoyment, modern functionally-comfortable chairs are plac­ ed in the room. Students are free to come and go as they desire to inspect the exhibits. Union Board members view modern painting, in one of the weekly displays in the modern art room of the Union. Students discuss an example of modern art, trying to find the meaning of the picture. 114 Record Response On State Campus The Reserve Officers Training Corps of Michigan State College now has two programs of instruc­ tion in keeping with the reorganiza­ tion policy of National Defense— the Ground Force and the Air Force Programs. Although two programs are of­ fered, they are still unified and under the direct control of the Commandant, Colonel Charles E. Dissinger. Admission of students to advanced Cadet status is regu­ lated according to the needs of the eight Ground Force and two Air Force programs. Aptitute and Atti­ tude tests, physical exams and academic standing are all a part of the screening process. The Army and Air Force can afford only the best; for in the case of another national emergency, respon­ sibility will rest heavily upon the shoulders of these future officers. This year 729 Ad­ vanced and 2,308 Basic Cadets par­ ticipated in the two programs, which is the largest enroll­ ment in Michigan State ROTC his­ tory. Sgt. 1/C Crutchfield and Mascot COLONEL CHARLES E. DISSINGER Professor of Military Science and Tactics 116 Commandant of the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Colonel Charles Dissinger is serving his second year at Michigan State. A Brigadier Gen­ eral during World War II, he holds the Disting­ uished Service Medal for his work as Director of Mobilization with the Army Service Forces. He was also in command of the Fourth Replace­ ment Depot in Japan, which processed nearly one-million men for return to the United States. sa ** . •gif;: LT. COLONEL CLIFFORD V. WARDEN Professor of Air Science and Tactics Lt. Colonel Clifford Warden has the distinction of being the first professor of Air Science and Tactics at Michigan State. Now that the U.S.A.F. is a separate branch, he is in full command of all Air-ROTC activities at this school. With the 20th Air Force during World War II, Colonel Warden, commanding his own plane, was on the first B-29 raid over Japan. He also served with the 8th Air Force on Okinawa. 117 Professors ... U. S. Army Style 1st Row—Col. Charles E. Dissinger, Lt. Col. Clifford V. Warden. 2nd Row—Copt. Robert O. Thomas, Capt. Robert L. Morton, Maj. Blackburn Stephens, Maj. Horton W. Stickle, Maj. Robert A. Martin, Maj. Walter E. French, Maj. Edward G. Benoit. 3rd Row—Maj. William C. Curry, Lt. Col. Henry K. Benson, Jr., Maj. Gay V. Peircy, Lt. Col. James H. Fish, Maj. Penrose S. Mellinger, Maj. George f. Sapora, Capt. John N. Johns. 4th Row—1st Lt. Thomas P. Broe, Lt. Col. Robert G. Theiring, Capt. Gordon E. Jackson, Capt. Amon G. Bumgarner, Lt. Col. Charles P. Baerman, Capt. Robert W. Samuels, Capt. Bernard T. Geehan. Enlisted Men IHRM IHiV 1st Row—M/Sgt. Lawrence L. Schrank, M/Sgt. Edward E. Johnson. 2nd Row—T/Sgt. Henry E. Kellogg, S/Sgt. Arden J. Butler, M/Sgt. Alvin H. Kronbetter, Sgt. Charles E. Doering,, M/Sgt. Albert F. Weber. 3rd Row—Sgt. Walter A. Herrig, Sgt. Elmer G. Markhardt, M/Sgt. Stirman H. Field, CpI. Ray D. Glasscock, Sgt. I cl Richard M. Crutch­ field, T/Sgt. Vincent R. Rosche. 4th Row—M/Sgt. Leander O. Rudinger, Sgt. Id Ralph G. Porter, Sgt. Richard £• McCoy, M/Sgt. Richard O. Jacobs, M/Sgt. Eddie A. Savoie, Sgt. Id Sylvester W. Bolinski. 118 Corps Sponsors This year marks the 45th election of the Honorary Cadet Colonel Staff. Chosen by the entire ROTC student body, the Co-eds are presented at the annual Coronation Ball during fall term. This year the Corps Sponsors are headed by Honorary Colonel Maria Boardman. Her staff is composed of ten honorary Lt. Colonels. Each Sponsor is elected to represent one of the ROTC branches and is designated by the color of her cape and insignia. The Corps Sponsors participate in many ROTC activities, but perhaps the most important is during spring term at the weekly parades. From the review­ ing stand they select the best marching unit. Winning battalions are awarded a ribbon which they may keep until the Corps Sponsors pass judgment again the following week. Top Row—Gloria Patton, Air Force; Phyllis Juergens, Cavalry; Delores Barrick, Ordnance; Patricia Nix, Military Police; Trudy Stewe, Sig­ nal Corps; Barbara Krentz, Quartermaster. Second Row—Margie Perkins, Spartan Guard; Maria Boardman, Honorary Colonel. Front Row—Jean Cotter, Anti Aircraft; Barbara Bur­ gess, Field Artillery; Marian LaVoi, Infantry. * t—i : U,< Y vS Just before a traditional Tuesday afternoon parade. Cadet Regimental Commander William Merrill gives instruction on parade procedure to Hon. Col. "Kip'" Boardman and Regi­ mental Adjutant Robert Bristol. Formal pictures at the Coronation Ball. Air Force. . Engineers 1st Row—Renner, Raymond C.; Wiltse, Rolland K.; Bristol, Robert D.; Bumgarner, Capt. Amon G.; Warden, Lt. CoI. Clif­ ford V.; Rosche, Tee. Sgt. Vincent R.; Rahn, Warren H.; Poole, D. Donald. 2nd Row—Zavell, Edward V.; Manuel, George H.; Carlin, Michael J.; Kuchar, Martin J.; Boucher, William F. A.; Johnson, Kenneth M.; Smith, Click D.; Whipple, Loris D.; Richmond, Maynard C. 3rd Row—Champion, Wendell G. ; Van Hise, Harold C.; Cline, James R.; Meeder, Jack ; Fenner, Jack V.; Nienhuis, Chester G.; Serne, Laverne Captain Meigs points out the internal works of a radial engine to Cadets Donald Redman, Maynard Richmond and Wendel Champion. 120 Sarver, George L.; Peterson, Ray E.; Schimsk, Herbert F.; Anderson, Dean IV.; Gritzmaker, Max S.; Stewart, Adrian J.; Snyder, Richard L.; Siemers, James H.; Grost, Thomas M.; Robinson, Wayne E. 4th Row—Gay, Robert V.; Young, Clifford B.; Hendrickson, Charles T.; Barlow, Melville R.; Moore, Elton H.; Fiebelkorn, John A.; Katz, Robert C.; Swing, Herbert R.; Roop, John M.; Carlson, Roland H.; Redmond, James L.; Gunster, David J. In 1949, the Air Force ROTC Unit at Michi­ gan State College became a separate organization with approximately 900 students enrolled, of whom 187 are in the Advanced course. The pur­ pose of Air ROTC is to select and train students who possess the character, intelligence, desire and sense of duty to become Air Force officers. Objectives are threefold—first, to attract the highest type of personnel; second, to develop in all students an understanding of modern warfare, and the place and functions of Air Power in the defense of the United States; third, to qualify Air ROTC students to perform duties normally expected of a Junior Air Force officer. The freshman enrolled in Air ROTC under­ takes a course of study designed to give him a general knowledge of military procedures and doctrines. In the sophomore year, the emphasis shifts to subjects such as Aerodynamics and Pro­ pulsion, Weather, Navigation and Applied Air Power as they are intimately associated with the Air Force. Juniors and Seniors enrolled receive an introduction to a single phase of the Air Force program. Air Force . . . Administrators 1st Row—Rusk, Richard G.; James, E. Richard; Patterson, John A.; French, Major Walter Stickle, Major Horton W.; Nord, Harold E.; Boales, William G.; Shull, Chalmer J.; Omer, Randall L. 2nd Row—Carpenter, Robert M.; Clee, Walter SBertram, Robert E.; McDonald, Clayton D.; Mc­ Govern, Al; Deeter, Howard C.; Lagoni, William O.; Read, Homer W.; Schram, Laurence G.; Feldman, Edward S Sicklesteel, Thomas G.; Conley, George R.; Pettit, Paul R.; Bayer, Edwin R. 3rd Row—Jones, Harold T.; Nisbett, Donald S.; Kucik, Edmund M.; Knutson, Gordon T.; Schulz, Donald A.; Dietrich, Bornell R.; MacMeekin, John C.; Schaf­ er, Roger J.; Jolgren, Lee E.; Cook, Fred; Worthington, Paul £.; Wait, Fred. 4th Row—Foss, Robert J.; Baker, Don­ ald J.; McGowen, Leon W.; Snodgrass, James A.; Schenck, Fred D.; Miron, William DRobbins, John G.; Schott, Gor­ don W.; Cook, George L.; Rice, Donald D.; Mayer, Walter E. Administration students concentrate on such subjects as: Military Law and Boards, Military Administration, Military Teaching Methods, Air Force Management and Career Development. is Summer camp for administration students held at Wright Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio. Engineering students learn the all-important technical methods of keeping the highly complex equipment of the Air Force in operating condi­ tion. Air Force engineering students normally attend summer camp between their junior and senior years at Chanute Field, Illinois. The Air Force is in its fourth year at Michigan State and is again the largest unit in the ROTC. Not only is the Air Force a separate command now, but also will soon have their new, distinc­ tive, blue uniforms to don on and off campus. The Air Force has come a long way in a rela­ tively short time. It has not been too many years since our entire air arm was a mere sub-division of the Signal Corps. Today it is on an equal status with both the Army and Navy. Air Power and the United States Air Force are here to stay. Cadets Randall Omer, Andrew Jenson and Albert Mc­ Govern show Lt. Colonel Warden the importance of unity of command. Field Artillery.. . Big Guns 1st Row—Jones, Donald M.; Fronezak, Edward L.; MeCandless, John A.; Samuel, Capt. Robert W.; Baerman, Lieut. Col. Charles R.; Rudinger, Master Sgt. Leander O.; Vermuten, Charles R.; Morningstar, Jack E.j Ricketts, Neil H. 2nd Row— Maupin, Theodore H.} Ling, Howard G.; Corkill, David C.j Sidwell, Robert C.; Wedgworth, George H.; Carrington, Roger R.; Johnson, William A.; Guziak, Norman J.; Foster, John B. Inspecting the breech of a 105 mm howitzer are Cadets Don Dudley, Bob Sidwill, Ernest Jones, Bob Habermehl, Ted Maupin, Charles Vermurlen and Jack Morningstar. 122 ; Habermehl, Robert N.; DeKome, Ernest A.; Challender, 3rd Row—Go ussy, Arthur R.; Bretz, Charles J.; Gullen, Donald J.; Duwe, Robert L; Green, Donald C.; Dudley, Lawrence G. Floyd E. 4th Row—Novitz, Myron W.; Leweke, Allen J.; Nichols, Leland A.; VanPatten, Kenneth M.; Barton, William R.; Barker, David M.; Baumgartner, Leo F.; Bause, James H. ; Canfield, Harry F.; Post iff, Donald. “Drop five zero, fire for effect” was a familiar command to the Field Artillery cadets at the Fort Riley, Kansas, summer camp. The answer­ ing roar of the howitzers and the final destruc­ tion of the target were definite proof of classroom studies and practical exercises well learned. The Artillery tradition stretches back more than 174 years into the military history of the United States. From the cast iron cannon of Revolutionary War days to the multi-ton steel giants of today, the Artillery has performed progressively a more vital role in every war in which this nation has engaged. It is the intention of the War Department to integrate this unit and make it a closely-knit component of the Army Ground Force team. The mission of the section is to properly train future officers so that they will be able to step into any job in the field artillery battery and handle it efficiently. The course covers supply and administration, communication, motors, ar­ in addition to tillery material, and gunnery, other subjects of a more general nature. Signal Corps.. . Message Carriers 1st Row—Klump, Louis; Robbins, George; Aten, Eugene; Doer­ ing, Sergeant Charles; Mellinger, Major Penrose; Johns, Cap­ tain John; Brundage, Donald; Weaver, Robert. 2nd Row— Sewell, Robert; Selby, Gerald; Foulkes, John; Baldwin, Keith; Cunningham, Robert; Tuscher, Donald; Travers, Richard; Marshall, Herbert; Cheever, Charles. 3rd Row—DePond, Rich­ ard; Lawless, Kenneth; Nichols, Wesley; D'Agnostio, Jack; Vanest, Joseph; Coulter, Dwight; Lewis, Gerald; Teller, Al­ bert; Blanck, Fred; Youkin, George. 4th Row—Miller, Harold; Hutchings, Paul; Steigleder, Charles; Flory, John; Freeman, Duane; Adler, Clyde; Farmer, Robert; Gessner, Richard; Bartz, Don; Waring, Richard. “GET THE MESSAGE THRU” has been the motto of the Signal Corps for years and it has became a reality here at MSC. The Signal Corps ROTC Unit has acquired a new radio set and is capable of sending and receiving messages throughout the United States and overseas. Sig­ nal Corps Cadets also receive practical training in all the complex phases of electronics and com­ munications including: Wire, Radio, Message Center, Signal Supply and Photographic Prac­ tices. The Signal Unit which started at MSC in 1943 has on hand a variety of the latest communica­ tions equipment which makes it possible for much practical instruction. Starting in 1949, the Sophomores began taking specialized training in their selected branch. Now the Signal Corps Cadet has three years to work with the various types of communications equipment. In addition to the specialized technical train­ ing, the Cadets also receive training in leader­ ship, military teaching methods and the basic fundamentals of military tactics, which will give them a more thorough understanding of the military problems in peacetime. Cadets Eugene Aten, Robert Cunningham, Kenneth Lawless and Stan Hoskin learn from S/Sgt. Doering what makes a teletype operate. 123 Quartermaster Corps... Army Suppliers 1st Row—Rogers, Forrest; Rengo, Raymond; Post, Bert; Maier, Roger; Beneit, Major Edward; Jackson, Captain Gordon; Bates, Jack; Laird, James; Bovay, Charles; Bacon, Robert; Laird, Robert. 2nd Row—Skokos, Zachary; Legg, Louis; Den- herder, Robert; Crandall, Donald; Wolfrom, Gerald; Bohnett, Donald; MacMeekin, William; Kranenberg, Donald; Olson, Donald; Howell, Robert; Horner, John; Hale, Larry; Irwin, George; Bryan, Robert; Peskoe, Alfred; Chmielewicx, Rich­ ard; Kuuttila, Harold. 3rd Row—Johnson, George; Corcoran, Dale; Beauchamp, Thomas; Fendt, Junior; McKay, Kennett; Calvert, Charles; Tanxola, Vincent; Solomon, John; Olah, James; Graves, J. Harvey; Gould, John; Gentxler, John; Bogner, Gerald; Davis, Bradford; Histed, Jarvis. 4th Row- Hazel, Charles; Watson, George; Roberts, David; VanScooter, John; Irwin, Robert; Daily, John; Moore, William; Druetzler, Warren; Lint, Phillip; Creager, Thomas; Schmierer, Norman; Polk, Neville; Catrow, David; Furuya, Charles; Graulich, Herman; Wood, Thomas; Boerema, John. The fourth year after the inception of the post war ROTC program finds a growing and healthy Quartermaster Unit at Michigan State College. With the 1949-1950 academic year the Quarter­ master Corps has initiated a new and revised three year technical training program for ROTC. Patterned after the course given to Quarter­ master Officers at the Quartermaster School at Camp Lee, Virginia, it aims to provide officers well versed in the principles of property account­ ability and responsibility who will approach supply problems from a human point of view. All material for the program has been com­ pletely revised, expanded and logically arranged to insure a thorough basic training in all phases of Quartermaster work. The first year of the advance course deals with supply procedures o lower echelons, while the second year advance student studies procurement and supply Pr0 cedures of General Distribution Depots. Future officers in our citizen army should be well equip­ ped to apply the Michigan State College trainin-, to promote the biggest merchandising busines in the world—the Quartermaster Corps. Working out a supply problem are Ralph Bacon, Jack Bates, Don Kranenberg, Don Bohnett, Ed Yost, Harold Howell and Floyd Crandall. 124 Military Police . . . Gf the Men-For the Men 1st Row—Ryan, Clifford; Bolinski, Sergeant Ist Class Sylves­ ter; Theiring, Lieut. Col. Robert; Curry, Major William; Glass­ cock, Cpl. Ray; Gordon, David; Mcjeur, Joseph. 2nd Row— Maxzola, Joseph; Koryxno, Edward; Conners, Donald; Dault, Raymond; Estacion, Eugene; Weed, Robert; Meeder, John; Anderson, Robert. 3rd Row—Puffer, Kenneth; Nicholls, Her- bert; Rice, John; Anderson, David; Burchill, Robert; Francis, Lee; O'Neil, Douglas; Hall, Wayne; Wirbel, Robert. 4th Row— Yonker, Gerrit; Bradford, Thomas; Hoatson, Donald; Jo hen- gen, George; LaJeunesse, Roger; Peoples, Donald; Whitaker, Hollis; Cook, William. 1st Row—Haywood, Harold; Kauffman, Charles; Morgenstern, Roger; Sprague, Warren; Muehlberger, Robert; Stoll, Donald; Hadock, James; Maikrzak, Edward; Pierson, Robert. 2nd Row—Soge, Richard; Bransdorfer, Stev; Klimavicus, Vito; Sirjiai, Charles; Slagh, Marvin; Leave/, Thomas; Scheuner, Orland; Baker, William; Smith, Rees; Russell, Donald. 3rd Row—OIney, Herbert; Derengowski, John; Faber, Lewis; Bar- zotti, Joseph; Howard, Donald; Walbreco, Richard; Hervey, William; Fox, Stuart; Peterson, Jack; Horine, William; Krue­ ger, Arthur. 4th Row—Deeter, Donald; Claire, John; Donnen- wirth, Thomas; Arthur, Richard; Ambrose, Philip; Landgraf, Raymond; McMahon, James; Mensch, John; Stein, Sidney; Girardin, Robert; Vanderberg, Robert; Homiak, William. 125 Ordnance . . . Maintenance Engineers 1st Row—Hall, Wallace; Snyder, Frank; Plercy, Major G. V.; Morton, Captain Robert; Wilhelm, Anthony; Brunn, James. 2nd Row—Marsh, Jack; Trost, John; Kretchman, Robert; Sho- walter, James; Wells, Clayton; Fleming, Dan; Leutzlnger, Edward; Hyslop, Fred. 3rd Row—Brown, Edward; Stevens, Gerald; Meyer, Frederick; Erickson, Elmer; Kllngler, Jack; Hogle, John. 4th Row— Capatina, Livlu; Stasevich, George; Young, Robert; Peterson, Eric; Cheklich, George; Kortge, Garold; Mottel, William; Kawaguchi, Masaru. Ordnance, in its third year at Michigan State College, finds itself well on the way in acquaint­ ing the cadets with the mission of designing, developing, and procuring weapons, their allied equipment, and all types of automotive material, with which our army is equipped. The Ordnance Department maintains combat equipment from watches to tanks and most recently has been given the mission of performing maintenance on Army aircraft—the liaison planes and Artillery ‘‘spotters”. Summer camp at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, offers opportunities to the cadet to witness and participate in experiments and proof­ testing projects that officers and men with many years of experience have been unable to attend. Interesting trips to nearby installations are ar­ ranged to acquaint the cadet with various Ord­ nance activities. This year sees the implementation of a new system whereby Ordnance instruction is offered to second year basics as well as to the Advanced Students. Cadets Dan Fleming and Norman Wells watch Captain Morton explain what makes the wheels go round. Cadets Norman Brown, Dick Owen, Bruce Smalley and Masaru Kawaguchi look on. 126 Infantry . . . Queen of Battle Milton; Howell, Clay H.; Zimmerman, George A.; Wood, Robert H.; Kunz, Frank R.; Rosser, Larry P.; Moores, James L.; Roe, Robert G.; McKay, Gene H.; Tiffim, Walter L.; Covert, Donald R.; Thomas, William H.; Newland, Ralph W.; 4th Row—Wilson, James N.; Gault, Albert W.; Friedman, James W.; Grant, Robert £.; Kobman, Donald M.; Ferry, Richard W.; Co veil, Alvin G.; McMahon, Thomas M.; Can- ham, Dean R.; Ranney, Fred J.; Kuhn, Mark £.; Richards, John J.; Walker, Sheldon R. 1st Row—McIntosh, Frank W.; Benson, Donald; Michel, Rich­ ard E.; Reneaud, George £.; Field, Master Sergeant Strimn H. ; Benson, Lt. Col. Henry K.; Stephens, Major B.; McCoy, Sergeant Richard £.; Krum, Gordon D.; Joyce, Thomas H.; Deaner, Bert M. 2nd Row—Proctor, Howard D.; Cronander, John A.; Wheat, Thomas E. M.; Sievert, Richard W.; Buss, Jack E.; Sampson, Robert S.; Conway, Lynn V.; Major, Loren I. ; Chamberlain, Paul E.; Skardina, Anthony J.; Carter, Doug­ las O.; Street, Ernest; Jolly, James G.; Ritter, Milton P. 3rd Row—Bently, Oliver E.; Gemmell, Thomas M.; Kafkalis, Commencing in the fall quarter, 1949, the Infantry ROTC course was increased to three years. Training is varied to include instruction in all Infantry weapons and the technique of their use. The tactical handling and leadership of small Infantry units is stressed. Military ad- minstrative subjects such as Military Law and Military Administration are covered the Senior year. in Through many bloody lessons taught in the war, infantry troops still retain their title of “Queen of Battle” won many years ago. As yet no machine, artillery piece, airplane or bomb has been devised to win ground and after having won it, hold that ground. Each candidate for a commission must com­ plete a six weeks summer camp where field training and other work of a practical nature are carried on. The military training which the stud­ ent receives in the Infantry Unit at Michigan State College not only qualifies him as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry, but also helps him to play his part as a good citizen in his community. Anti-Aircraft Artillery ... Ack-Ack Men 1st Row—Reniger, Douglas; Shuler, William; Weber, M. Sgt. Albert; Geehan, Captain Bernard; Fish, Lt. Col. James; Rob­ erts, James; Bragg, Charles; McPherson, William. 2nd Row— Lock, Carrol; Pagliuca, Joseph; Maloney, Lawrence; Myers, Walter; McGinty, John; Clark, Charles; Wilson, Howard; Osborn, Miles; Stewart, Walter. 3rd Row—Webber, Robert; Benkelman, William; Ochsner, David; Beaudion, John; Bada­ lucco, Tony; Martin, William; Hays, Jack; Smith, Donald; Seelhoff, Lynn, Bagnucco, Bruno. 4th Row—Miranda, Ferdi­ nand; Woxniak, John; MacLachlan, Donald; Sprogell, Donald; Dick, Howard; Hungerford, Amede; Cook, Herbert; Bruch, Carl; Fowler, Robert; Whittemore, Donald; Todd, James. During the first world war when a defense against hostile air attacks became necessary, the AAA came into being. From a small peacetime nucleus it was expanded during World War II to a large and extremely vital component of the Army. It demonstrated its versatility by deliv­ ering accurate fire against enemy ground targets as well as aerial targets. States’ “Ack-Ack” gunners concentrate their studies on the latest AAA equipment and tech­ niques which together with allied studies are designed to produce well-grounded Anti-Aircraft officers. The campus cycle is interrupted by the annual summer camp migration to Camp Mc­ Coy, Wisconsin. There in the pine and sand the theory ends; grease, heat, work and some humor marks the practical application. All types of weapons are fired, radar and range equipment utilized, and field maneuvers held for leadership training. Equipment for training includes a 90 mm anti­ aircraft gun, a tracking instrument for directing fire at targets, a power plant, a Battery Com mander’s telescope and a cable system. Cadet John McGinty takes aim on a multi-firing AA gun while Cadets Walt Stewart, Larry Maloney, Miles Osborn, Walt Myers and Jim Roberts await their turn. 128 Armored Cavalry... Hough Riders 1st Row—Fessler, James A.; Lawrason, Paul W.; Popevich, August; Sapora, Major George; Martin, Major Robert; Savoie, Master Sgt. Eddie; Ellis, Byron £.; DeVries, David J.; Wolff, Ralph E.; Levitt, Robert J. 2nd Row—Sczesny, Edward R.; Thomas, Gordon G.; Pulkownik, Larry E.; Com­ stock, Jack R.; Teeters, Owen C.; Phelps, Claude A.; Dianet- ti, Jack; Gallagher, James E.; Glatus, Robert K. 3rd Row— Whittemore, Olin S.; Thorne, Robert £.; Wagner, Harry W.; McGregor, Donald B.; Leweke, Jim W.; Kettunen, Rob­ ert C.; Bukovac, Martin J.; Kennedy, Alexander W.; Hutch­ ins, Charles F. 4th Row—Blosdale, Carlyle A.; Higgins, James M.; Walter, Francis R.; Meno, Fred J.; Burchill, Kenneth Q.; Stimmel, Rolland F.; Stearns, William P.; Wallace, Jack; Pouch, John G.; Leary, John R. The Armored Cavalry students are trained primarily as platoon the Army’s mechanized reconnaissance units. Because these units are mobile, armored and fast moving, they require officers that are alert and aggressive. leaders for Armored Reconnaissance units contain tanks and for this reason the students are given in­ struction in every phase of tank operations. This includes a working knowledge of vehicle main­ tenance and driving, gunnery, radio communica­ tions and tank tactics. On hand for practical training are: an armored car, a medium tank trainer and a light tank. to practice reconnaissance over The six weeks at summer camp enables the the various phases of students armored terrain rugged under simulated battle conditions by personnally leading units of the Regular Army, whose equip­ ment includes light, medium and heavy tanks. It also provides a testing ground for the princi­ ples learned in the classroom at MSC, and the student of Armored Cavalry is given every op­ portunity to apply these principles, and to test his abilities in the leadership of men. ; jjr Before they thunder oft on an important tank mission, Major Martin gives advice to Cadets John Pouch, Olin Whittemore, (in turret) Fred Meno and August Popevich. 129 Spartan Guard . . . Drill Masters 1st Row—Sehrank, Lawrence L.; DeMeo, Romeo A.; Mc­ Clellan, Gerald B.; Langham, Don A.; Martin, Robert A.; Morton, Robert L.; Pas ch, Richard S.; Hoinville, John R.; McCoy, Richard E. 2nd Row—Lewsader, Robert M.; Man- ville, E. Gerald; Thamas, Frank A.; Allen, Richard K.; Griegereit, Hugh R.; Carlson, Gordon M.; Ayers, Joel F.; Decker, Wendall D.; Fennell, Robert A.; Saylor, John C.; Hoge, Robert S.; Lown, John A.; Wennersten, George T.; Sadlowski, William E.; Wild, Richard A.; Strother, Max A.; Chamberlain, Elmer L; McCarthy, John H. 3rd Row- Hawley, Robert C.; Mortimore, Fred J.; Upchurch, Don £.; Elzerman, Ted R.; Totten, James C.; High field, E. Ray­ mond; Fodor, Danny; Meeker, M. David; Riley, Shan B.; Thomas, Russell M.; Pearce, Robert H.; Wager, Martin J.; Jacobs, Allan J.; Bradley, Roger L.; Norton, John P.; Parr, Gordon F. The Spartan Guard is a basic military honor­ ary. It is composed of members of all ROTC Units who are interested in the military and who have established outstanding military scholar­ ship. Spartan Guard members are distinguished leggings and gloves, green by their white shoulder cords, and special lapel pins. The Guard has been active both on and off the campus during the entire school year. During fall term it acted as guard of honor at the Coro­ nation Ball, the Corps rendering honors Sponsors of all the ROTC Units. Winter term it to presented close order drill exhibitions. For spring term parades it marched as a sep­ arate parade unit. Its marching excellence in the May Holland Tulip Festival was recognized by its being presented a special award of merit. Like regular ROTC Units, the Spartan Guard has its own Corps Sponsor. An intricate drill formation is explained to Cadets Richard Pash, John Hoinville, Gerald McClellan and Romeo DiMeo by Cadet Captain Donald Langham. 130 Officers Club.. . Social Planners 1st Row—Trost, John; Estacion, Eugene; Weed, Robert; Gor­ don, David; Geehan, Captain Bernard; Slade, Andrew; Ling, Howard; Young, Robert; Kretchen, Robert. 2nd Row—Bris­ tol, Robert; Pettit, Paul; Stoll, Donald; Barzotti, Joseph; Smith, Rees; Stein, Sidney; Corkill, David; Maupin, Theodore; Sezesny, Edward; Sidwell, Robert; McGregor, Donald; Guziak, Norman; Horine, William; Krueger, Arthur. 3rd Row—Mc- Kay, Gene; Haywood, Harold; Gessner, Richard; Waring, Richard; Teller, Albert; Arthur, Richard; Donnenwirth, Thomas; Ambrose, Philip; Howard, Donald; Pierson, Robert; Claire, John; Fronczak, Edward; Jones, Donald; Sage, Richard. 4th Row—Fleming, Dan; Kauffman, Charles; Whitaker, Hollis; Sprague, Warren; Homiak, William; Muehlberger, Robert; Wilson, James; Peterson, Eric; Yonker, Gerrit; Tuscher, Don­ ald; OIney, Herbert; McMahon, James; Landgraf, Raymond; Wirbel, Robert; Hadcock, James. SiMB 1st Row—Miller, Harold; D'Agostino, Jack; Flory, John; Ben- ke/mon, William; De Vries, David; Baldwin, Keith; Curry, William; Herbert, Ira; Klinger, Jack; Thorne, Robert; Boere- *11«, John. 2nd Row—Stasevich, George; Marshall, Herbert; rundage, Donald; Hale, Larry; Francis, Lee; Scheuner, Or- land; Graulich, Herman; Kunz, Frank; Coulter, Dwight; Lewis, Gerald; Vanest, Joe; Farmer, Robert; Norvitz, Myron; Hutch- ; Bartz' Don! Mensch, John. 3rd Row-Whittemore, nrS' u ln; Kawaguchi, Masaru; Dault, Raymond; Knutson, Gordon; Clee, Walter; Baker, Donald; Hungerford, Amede; Weaver, Robert; Travers, Richard; Foulkes, John; Cheever, Charles; Richards, John; Webber, Robert; Lock, Carrol; Capatina, Liviu. 4th Row—Erickson, Elmer; Mazzola, Joseph; Meeder, John; Peterson, O. K.; Peterson, Jack; Derengowski, John; Nicholls, Herbert; Maikrzak, Edward; Robbins, John; Bragg, Charles; Meno, Fred; Stewart, Walter; Steigleder, Charles; Todd, James; Marsh, Jack. Scabbard and Blade 1st Row—Robinson, Wayne; Bohnett, Donald; Johns, Captain John; Pierey, Major C. V.; Stickle, Major Horton; Mellinger, Major Penrose; Proctor, Howard; Jones, Harold. 2nd Row— Pettit, Paul; Whipple, Loris; Klingler, Jack; Fleming, Dan; Baldwin, Keith; Bovay, Charles; Howell, Robert; Snyder, Richard; Habermehl, Robert; Crandall, Donald. 3rd Row- Carpenter, Robert; Poole, Donald; Gemmel, Thomas; Thorne, Robert; Hyslop, Fred; Herbert, Ira; DeVreis, David; Sczesny, Edward; Levitt, Robert; Comstock, Jack; Wiltse, Ro/fand; Hogle, John; Richmond, Maynard; McGovern, Al. 4th Row- Siemers, James; Lock, Carrol; Gilbert, Donald; Osborn, Miles; Hazel, Charles; Chamberlain, Paul; Sievert, Richard; Rusk, Richard; Trost, John; Smith, Click; McIntosh, Frank; Younkin, George; Jones, 2nd Lt. James. Air ROTC Club 1st Row—Read, Homer; Bristol, Robert; Schram, Laurence; Shull, Chalmer; Bumgarner, Captain Anon; French, Major Walter; Omer, Randall; Patterson, John; Zavell, Edward; Snyder, Richard; Meeder, Jack. 2nd Row—Bo ales, William; Smith, Click; Pettit, Paul; Feldman, Edward; Carlin, Michael; Bertram, Robert; Kuchar, Martin; Sickelsteel, Thomas; James, Richard; Rahn, Warren; Van Hise, Harold; Poole, Donald; Grost, Thomas; Robinson, Wayne; Siemers, James; McGovern, Albert. 3rd Row—Manuel, George; Renner, Ray- mond; Richmond, Maynard; Whipple, Loris; Kuntson, Gor don; Redmond, James; Katz, Robert; Gritzmaker, MW, Carlson, Roland; Dietrich, Burnell; Young, Clifford; ' Rolland; Clee, Walter; Carpenter, Robert; Rusk, Ri«"« * ' 4th Row—Nisbett, Donald; Baker, Donald; Robbins, J ' McGowen, Leon; Moore, Elton; Fiebelkorn, John, c 1 Gordon; Barlow, Melville; Peterson, Ray; Gunster, Jo Igren, Leland; Schminsk, Herbert; MacMeekin, ' Fenner, Jack. * 132 Pistol Team.. . True Marksmen Lt. Col. Robert Theiring; Klien, Philip; North, Richard; Peery, George; Lareau, Robert; Ryan, Earl. Rifle Team . . . Sharpshooters F»lnl *~W?J>ner' Edward' Daugherty, Robert; Pytlinske, m Stuart^crj^' RaYmond' Vearring, Edward; Williams, art. Rider, Patterson; Mallory, William; Parker, John; Lynn; w°m'u,,en' no LeR°y- ^ r°w m m Brunner, Duane; Taylor, Lloyd. 3rd Row—Carter, Douglas; Jenson, Robert; Brunn, James; Clark, Donald; Hendrick, Ralph; Thorson, George; Thomas, Lyle; Sweet, Herman. Spring Parades—Coronation Ball Summer Camp—Graduation Many things come to mind when students mention ROTC, for the program to prepare men for duty is never ending and continues through­ out the year. From the time the Cadet gets his first uniform as a freshman until the final day of graduation four years later, his days are filled v/ith activities he will surely remember for years to come. Of all the campus activities the spring term parades will certainly linger long in his mem­ ories. There amid all the pomp and ceremony that befits a full military parade, he may receive one of the many awards given for leadership and excellence in his field of military study. The six weeks of summer camp between the Cadet’s junior and senior years takes him to the four corners of the United States. There he con­ verts himself into the true G.I. and turns class room theory into practical skill. . SB, . üHtll ■filli Above: Spring Term Parades, Right: Graduation Circle: 1949 Coronation Ball, Lower Left: Summer Camp, Below: Uniform Issue at Dem Hall, 135 Confidence letter sent to State's football team. Groups of Varied interests Tailored for the Individual Michigan State College’s 86 honoraries, professionals, and interest clubs reviewed in the following pages offer students an opportunity to supplement their knowledge gleaned from the classrooms by presenting information, problems, and friendships with people of mutual in­ terests in an informal social situation. Membership in the honoraries is usually regulated by attainment of a specific point average. This is also the professional true of some of groups. Clubs and interest groups, however, are open to any student who wishes to ally himself with others of the same hobby and talent. Results of a survey indicate that about one-half of the student body is participating in one or more of these activities, taking advantage of this chance to add to their college memoires. Highest participation is found among seniors, with a slightly higher participation of the women students. For students who argue that classwork keeps them too busy to join any extra - curricular group, we point to statistics com­ piled by the counselor for men’s office, showing that of the 20 students studied who belong to nine or more organizations, over one-half made the sought-after two point average. Only one was slightly below a one point. You see, you do have time for one or more of these organiza­ tions. Your membership helps them and helps you, for they constitute an important part of your collegiate experience. 137 All College Honoraries The Campus Big Wheels . . . distinguished by their sagging key chains . . . admired ideals of the new student and underclassman. You think, “the epitome of collegiate success.” On closer ex­ amination, you’ll find the 125 elite Spartans who are honored each year are human, just like you and me, but they’ve worked a little harder, given more of their time and energy trying to promote MSC’s best traditions. Their friendliness is un­ equaled. There’re always ready to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear. You think, “how do they find time to lead so many campus organiza­ tions?” Perhaps one of important lessons the honorary member has learned is to budget his time, to make every minute count, to the most fill his days with activities and study which broadens him mentally, physically, socially and culturally. His reward? Now, a privileged posi­ tion on campus; in later years, a happy, successful life. Oldest of the honor groups is Sphinx, orga­ nized at MSC in 1916 to honor senior women. This group affiliated with Mortar Board in 1934. Newcomer is State’s own local, Green Helmet, founded in 1938 to honor sophomore men. In the intervening years, Excalibur, Blue Key, and Tower Guard were formed to keep pace with expanding MSC’s growing student population and its needs. Agricultural Interest Groups For the Ag student, there are 26 honoraries and clubs to vie for his membership and partici­ pation. Horticulture and floriculture, dairy and entomology, forestry and lumber merchandising majors will all find an organization allying stu­ dents of the same interest. Several of the oldest cam­ pus clubs still active are found in the Ag division. Forestry Club, founded in 1908, has always been dis> tinguished for the oppor­ tunities it offers students of large tree studies and active membership. its Veterinary Medical students find membership in their organizations such as Jr. A.V.M.A. a dis- 138 State News Night Editor Ray Dennis puffs his pipe and ponders the EDITOR'S weighty words. tinct aid to practical training in their field. Free from the strain of classroom and arbitrary grading system, members learn from fellow vet majors and by actual experience. Affiliation with the campus branch of this national association offers a tie with the group after graduation. Arts Interest Groups Painting, dramatics and music unite among the arts organizations designed to benefit the student by increasing his cultural background and making him more sensitive to the power of music to soothe, painting to delight and drama to entertain. Requirements for membership in the speech and dramatics groups usually include participa­ tion in theatrical productions. Training in these productions aids members in gaining experience which help them obtain roles in the major col­ lege plays. Work on stage crews, costumes and make-up also give students an insight into the world of the theater. For the music major, or any student interested in Choral singing, the glee clubs and a capella choir offer a chance for vocal musical expression, while the band and orchestra give students an opportunity for instrumental organization. These, with the music honoraries, form the nucleus of ganizations on campus, although their member­ ship doesn’t rank as high. Open to any interested student, they offer a chance for relaxation and enjoyment to the study- MSC’s musical interests. worn Spartan. Business and Public Service Interest Groups Religious Interest Groups This year, Delta Sigma Pi, national business administration professional and social fraternity, joined the ranks of clubs and honoraries to unite bus ad students. For hotel administration students, job place­ ment and advice were offered by their depart­ ment associations which brought prominent hotel men before the club meetings to answer problems of the students. By stressing the advantages of work on campus publications which is required for membership in the men and women’s journalism honoraries, the MSC journalism department attempts to give its majors a chance to gain experience in the writing business. Engineering Interest Groups Association with national societies representing their major field is open to all engineering stu­ dents. Scholastic attainment by the engineer is rewarded by membership in Tau Beta Pi. National conventions, the Engineering Exposi­ tion and speeches by men from industry serve to occupy the few out-of-class hours of the engi­ neer. His slide-rule in his pocket, he trudges off for distant places such as the Ag Engineering building to spend up to 40 hours a week in a physical world. Small wonder he welcomes his call from the sorority houses asking his services as construction consultant for a Water Carnival float or house decorations. Recreational Interest Groups Whisker poles, grape-vine twists, the height of a hurdle, stem Cristies, or the cost of a new pair of water wings are all valuable bits of informa­ tion to members of State’s varied club program. Generally founded when a group of students with the same interests get together to enjoy their favorite recreation, these interest groups constitute over 30 per cent of the number of or­ Centered around the church of their beliefs, State’s religious organizations attempt to unite students of the same faith when they are away from their home church. The religious interest groups, which constitute over 10 per cent of the campus organizations, serve a social purpose, in addition to their religious significance. Students are bound together by participation in civic proj­ ects such as parties for Lansing’s underprivileged children and aiding the Campus Chest in its drive. Social Service Interest Groups Service is the key word for the clubs and hono­ raries found in the social service group. Organiza­ tions such as Al­ pha Phi O mega are pledged to aid the college and the student. In connection with their major field, members of the Social Work local club study areas devoid of adequate housing and recreational facilities. Their club field work enables them to better understand issues under discussion in the classroom. 139 Excalibur . . . Senior Men’s Honorary Irwin, George L.; McKaig, Samual !.; Johnson, Fred L.; Legg, Louis E.; Vogler, Harold L.; Bransdorfer, Alfred; Pino, Edward C.; Hill, Maurice L.; Rood, David A.; Hekhuis, Louis F.; McGovern, Albert; Pettit, Paul R. Alfred R. Bransdorfer President FOUNDED AT MICHIGAN STATE 1921 Excalibur, exclusive local senior honorary for men, was founded at Michigan State College in 1921 to recognize outstanding senior men on cam­ pus. In this group, 13 men were chosen to wear the long blue and white cloaks during the tapping ceremony. For membership, this number of 13 has become traditional. Senior men are picked on the basis of extra cur­ ricular activities, outstanding leadership, scholar­ ship, character, and service to the college. Excali­ bur stands as a goal for every freshman. As in the past, 10 of the 1950 members were tapped at the spring Water Carnival. The remaining three were honored at the IFC-Panhel dance during fall term. Weekly luncheons brought the B.M.O.C.’s to­ gether to discuss various campus problems. These men were recognized on campus by their gray flannel jackets with maroon “X” emblem. Heavily laden with keys and titles these men represent such personages on campus as the president and vice-president of Union Board, the captain of the football team, president of the senior class, editors of the Wolverine and State News, and other important campus leaders. Excalibur, one of the oldest of State’s honoraries, is one of MSC’s best traditions. To the 13 select seniors, it symbolizes collegiate success. 140 Mortar Board . . . Senior Women’s Honorary 1st Row—Evans, Marjorie A.; Mitchell, Eloise M.; Leyrer, Edna J.; McCowan, Marilyn A.; Slebodnik, Irene; Hope, Nancy R. 2nd Row—Schultz, Persis R.; Woelk, LouAnn E.; Alubowicz, Claire A.; Patton, Gloria J.; Assiff, Theda P.; Graves, Idella L. Marilyn A. McCowan President SPHINX CHAPTER FOUNDED 1934 To be tapped for membership on Mortar Board at the tapping tea the afternoon of the May Morn­ ing Sing is the highest honor a senior woman can receive on campus. Qualifications for membership are based on scholarship, leadership and service. The girls are chosen from the upper 35 percent of the junior class. From five to twenty girls may be elected each year. This national women’s honorary was founded at Syracuse University by a union of four college senior women’s honoraries in 1918. The local chap­ ter, Sphinx, was founded in 1934. In keeping with their high aims of promoting college loyalty, advancing a spirit of service and fellowship among university women, maintaining scholarship and encouraging leadership, the or­ ganization sponsors many activities. Among their projects are freshman mixers, the Spinster’s Spin, Lantern Night, marriage lectures, hostessing at In­ ternational teas, and the compilation and posting of the Dean’s list in the Union Building. This organization feels that it is an honor to seek any campus problems and work with the faculty to solve these problems. 141 Blue Kfiy . . . Junior and Senior Men’s Honorary 1st Row—Esbaugh, E. Kent; Jenson, Robert F.; O'Rourke, James E.; Gallaeher, Stuart A.; Legg, Louis £.; McKaig, Samuel I.; Collins, Frank N.; Bransdorfer, Al; Allen, Clar­ ence D. 2nd Row—Scheuner, Orland A.; Hunter, Ray A Hull, Donald R.; Trent, Richard D.; Pettit, Paul R.; Hill, Maurice L.; Bransdorfer, Steve C.; Boerema, John K.; Pier- son, Robert B.; Anderson, Douglas B.; Snyder, Richard L.} Pippin, Robert M. 3rd Row—Bowlby, Roger L.; Crandall, Donald A.; Gordon, David M.; Feldman, Edward S.; Peppard, Dave L; Miller, John H.; Vanderslice, Ralph L.; Marklewitz, William E.; Bailey, Duane L.; Ehinger, Albert L.; Smith, Richard N.; Seibold, Dave H.; McGovern, Al.; Pino, Ed C. Louis E. Legg President MICHIGAN STATE CHAPTER FOUNDED 1927 Blue Key, the junior and senior men’s honorary, is popularly called the college man’s “Rotary.” Qualifications for membership are based on lead­ ership, an active interest in campus organizations and scholarship. Membership is presently limited to 35 outstanding junior and senior men. Fall term new members were tapped at the IFC-Panhel dance. This honorary performs a valuable service for freshmen during freshman orientation week. At this time Blue Key sponsors talks by representa­ tive student leaders. With other campus organiza­ tions, Blue Key actively participates in the annual clothing drive. Socially this year, Blue Key had luncheon meet­ ings for members. The Blue Key formal Sweet­ heart Ball was held February 25. At this time the 1950 Blue Key campus sweetheart was presented. The principles of Blue Key have never wavered since its installation at Michigan State in 1927. Men who belong to this honored organization are pledged to be loyal to their school, to cooperate with the faculty and to stimulate school spirit. 142 Tower Guard . . . Sophomore Women’s Honorary 1st Row—Lesher, Audrey H.; Sutton, Lou A.; Giagnoni, Betty J.; Kroll, Patsy J.; Doyle, Ánita K.; Satterly, Glenna J.; Fielstra, Joan; Ireland, Patricia; Dawson, Jackie A.; San­ gren, Hilder R. 2nd Row—Gillard, Patty Jo; Shannon, Nancy J.; Barkey, Donna J.; Courteau, Connie SCarpenter, Meredith V.; Kapplinger, Lucille J.; Kunkle, Barbara J,; Hartsell, Mary M.; King, Patricia A.; Deisig, Peggy R. 3rd Row—Baldwin, Joan Ungren, Lois £.; Iverson, Hildegarde C.; Stearns, Barbara £.; Houser, Helen I.; Seeley, Kathryn M.; Phipps, Phyllis E,; Bubolz, Joanne; Shay, Marilyn F.; Murray, Sara Y.; Lostutter, Nancy. I.; Anderson, June Tower Guard, founded in the fall of 1936, is an honorary organization for sophomore women who have shown outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, potential leadership and service dur­ ing fall and winter terms of their freshman year. These thirty-five women are tapped at the impres­ sive May Morning Sing, but do not become active members until their sophomore year. The purpose of Tower Guard is to work for the good of the college and the women students by upholding their high standards, to foster an effec­ tive student counselor system for the freshmen women, to support worthy campus activities and to work for the advancement and recognition of the college. Some of their activities include helping students during orientation week, tutoring and reading to blind students. Each year Tower Guard has one special project. Last year the students started a talking library for blind students. This year the contents of the Basic College textbooks were recorded. As their one social event of the year, Tower Guard co-sponsors the Spinsters’ Spin. 143 Glenna J, Satterly President FOUNDED AT MICHIGAN STATE 1936 Green Helmet . . . Sophomore Men’s Honorary 1st Row—Thaden, Edward R.; Holland, Edward R.; Aldrich, John P.; Hilzlnger, William K.; Bennett, William S.; Whitte- more, Olin S.; Wood, Howard 5.; Buxton, John L.; Behr, R. Douglas. 2nd Row—Braman, Robert S.; Colegrove, Clare L.; Sanborn, Clio F.; Briggs, Robert M.; Mostosky, Ulrem V.; Tapper, Jerry; Bornstein, William; Dean, Joel B.; Osborn, Stephen W.; Kaneko, Jiro J.; Caputo, Albert. 3rd Row-Mc- Dermid, Charles M.; Rines, Mark P.; Anderson, Alan; Beeker, Bruce L.; Reed, Dan L.; Wasserman, David B.; Lee, James E.; Munroe, Lynn N.; McManus, George A.; Smith, Millard Spalding, Jack S. Douglas R. Behr President FOUNDED AT MICHIGAN STATE 1938 Founded at MSC in the fall of 1938 by Dr. Fred T. Mitchell, past dean of men, Green Helmet, sophomore men’s honorary, serves to recognize outstanding leadership. Members are selected on the basis of leadership, character, participation in campus and off-campus activities and scholarship. To meet the scholastic requirements, men must have an all-college average of 2.2 or better. Primarily a service organization, Green Hel­ met’s projects and activities are chosen with this purpose in mind. Fall term a freshmen smoker was held to help acquaint new students with the cam­ pus, college traditions and faculty to make them feel more a part of MSC. A tutoring service was conducted by the Hel­ met men. It was available to all MSC students on application. Members were assigned to tutor sub­ jects in which they did superior work. This year at Christmas, Green Helmet members with Tower Guard acted as a nucleus in forming groups of carolers. Social event of the year for Green Helmet was the annual dinner with Tower Guard. 144 Students Achieve Recognition For Outstanding Work Honoraries and Professionals ... you receive a small white card inviting you to attend the pledge ceremony ... a flurry of congrat­ ulations from friends, sorority sis­ ters or fraternity brothers . . . an impressive initiation ceremony and a shiny new pin or key to exhibit. You’ve just experienced another thrill of college life. In addition to hon­ oring outstanding in students their respec­ tive fields, the campus honor­ ary and profes­ sional groups attempt to aid the undergrad­ uate in select­ ing the job in his major field for which he is best quali­ fied. The organization aims to ally him after graduation with a pro­ fessional organization which will help him keep informed of recent advances in his field. 145 1st Row—Ruslander, Robert K.; Anderson, Douglas B.; Cor­ ner, Thomas L.; Battaglia, Anthony M.; Jadwin, Donald A.; Dunbar, James H.; Boyle, Francis L.; Del Porto, Joseph A. (advisor). 2nd Row—Morningstar, Lyman R.; Ehinger, Albert L.; Shotwell, Ronald GKnudtzen, Kenneth E.; Jacoby, Albert; Heron, John R.; Shafer, Arthur; Garfield, Alvin £.; Olson, Harold R.; Morse, Douglas E. Alpha Delta Sigma . . . Advertising Don Francisco Chapter, number 45, of Alpha Some of the services of Alpha Delta Sigma in­ Delta Sigma, national advertising honorary, was established on this campus May 7, 1949. Michigan State’s chapter was the 49th addition to the hon­ orary which was founded at the University of Mis­ souri in 1913 by John B. Powell. All men enrolled in State’s advertising department are eligible for membership. The purpose of the organization is to further the high ideals of the advertising profession and to pro­ mote truth in the field of advertising. It brings to­ gether and recognizes outstanding students who are intent upon an advertising career. The chapter was named for Don Francisco, noted MSC alumnus and outstanding advertiser in the United States. He once worked for a California company where he originated the advertising slo­ gan “Sunkist.” He is now vice president of J. Wal­ ter Thompson and Company in New York. clude an employers’ reference file, for the use of all advertising students, with information about potential employers. The chapter assists other campus organizations in any advertising cam­ paigns or problems they may have. They also have an outside speakers program to associate students with practical business-world problems in adver­ tising and they co-operate with the Lansing Sales and Advertising club. One of the projects last fall was the aiding and building up of the advertising library on campus, particularly by supplying more books and pam-- phlets. Advertising majors are required to work for an agency or in the advertising department of a news­ paper for six weeks in the summer before they are seniors. All Alpha Delta Sigma members are affiliated with the Advertising Federation of America. 146 1st Row__Davis, James D.; Assiff, Theda P.; Gilbert, Ronald M.; Greenburg, I. Harold; Lyon, Martha G.; Callaway, Joe A. 2nd Row—Chandler, John F.; Jackson, Janet A.; Kreutz, Barbara J.; Moss, Melvin A.; Hanses, Kathryn M.; Stanlow, Frank F.; McNutt, Beryl B.; Fleming, Geraldine; Boston, Robert C. Alpha Epsilon Rho . . . Radio The Delta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Rho, national radio broadcasting honorary, was estab­ lished at Michigan State in 1943. It is open to jun­ iors and seniors who have participated in college radio broadcasts. In keeping with its purpose of encouraging in­ terest and high standards of broadcasting, Alpha Epsilon Rho sponsored half-hour dramatic shows over WKAR once a week. As a public service feature, the organization gave mock radio broadcasts for schools and clubs in neighboring communities. Alpha Delta Theta . . . Medical Technologists Alpha Delta Theta was founded in February of 1944 for the purpose of promoting social and intellectual cooperation and fellowship among medical technologists. Delta chapter was organized on the Michigan State campus in June, 1945 and acted as host for the national convention held in November of 1948. Major project of the group is the set of reference files through which active and alumnae members can investigate training and employment possi­ bilities the state and nation. in hospitals throughout 1st Row—Sidor, Lillian F.; MacAllen, Phyllis E.; Craig, Joanne F.; Marquart, Phyllis A.; Nichols, Kay E.; Johnson, Debora J. 1st Row—Labadie, Jeanne F.; Winston, Elizabeth F.; Crall, Ellen S.; Dassay, Jo Ann E.; Coffman, Geraldine H.; Smiley, Suzanne G.; Shattuck, Phyllis M. 1st Row—Hammond, James W.; Turner, Ralph F.; Connors, Donald O.; Cook, William H.; Nelson, Donald L.; Hoatson, Chester R.; Mejeur, Joseph P.; Weed, R. H.; Koryzno, Edward B. 2nd Row— Wirbel, Robert S.; Ryan, Clifford G.; Walbreco, Burchill, Richard O.; O'Neil, Douglas E.; Thorne, Robert Kenneth Q.; Burchill, Robert C.; Hall, Wayne L; BeGo/e George; Arther, Richard Q. 3rd Row-Nill, Earl H.• Roberte' Joseph C.; Puffer, Kenneth T.; La Bo, Thomas B.; Rice Jack C; Curry, Edgar, IS/.; Copp, Jack E.; Kearney, John H.; Yonker Alpha Phi Sigma . . Police Administration The Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma was founded in spring, 1948 when it branched off from the Police Science association. This chapter is the second of its kind, the first being established at Washington State College. The purpose of Alpha Phi Sigma is to associate persons who are actively engaged in collegiate preparations for a professional career in the police field. The members also keep abreast of advances in science and research. The Alpha Phi Sigmas have as their main project the fingerprinting of incoming freshman every term. Alpha Zeta . Agriculture The purpose behind Alpha Zeta is the promo­ tion of agriculture as a profession. The Kedzie chapter of this nation-wide honorary was founded at MSC in 1902 and has had national recognition for its accomplishments. High school seniors from all over Michigan at­ tend the AZ’s annual Agricultural Field Day. The prospective students are shown about the campus and college farms and receive lectures describing the Ag school and its activities. 1st Row—Buckham, Fred R.; Bowers, Lynn C.; Shimp, Neil F.; Boyenga, Charles R.; Trover, G. Richard; Staser, Carl W.; Pettit, Paul R.; O'Rourke, James E.; Yeutter, Ray O.; Underwood, John F. 2nd Row—Burton, Clyde L.; Juengel, Allen V.; Smith, William J.; Clark, Jack L.; Sieting, Walter D.; Hammond, Harold L.; Whitney, Gilbert L.; Kagerer, Richard A.; Nesman, Edgar G.; McClellan, Elmer D.; Knupp, James R.; Mallonen, Edward; Kreiner, Jack B. 148 1st Row—Elishewitz, Milton; Baldaut, Milton P.; Drago, Fred C.; Lawrason, Paul W.; Wilhelm, Anthony E.; Chap­ man, Jim O.; Aldrich, Prof. H. L; McIntosh, Frank W.; Budde, Donald J.; Seymour, James E.; Carr, James R.; Miller, John H. 2nd Row-Whittemore, Donald; Cook, Fred; Nelson, Norman J.; Coffey, Gannon F.; Grigereit, Hugh R.; Peters, Don L.; Marshall, Thomas; Mead, Charles A.; Post, Bert E.; Fox, Edward W.; Burton, John L.; Throop, Bill. 3rd Row—Synder, Richard L.; Murray, Grant E.; Klein, Victor W.; Robbins, John G.; Krupa, John; Weening, Bert­ rand T.; Holt, Glen G.; Lahikainer, Robert A.; Burnett, Herbert, H.; Mayer, Walter E.; Irwin, Manley R.; Olson, Harold R. Alpha Phi Omega . . . Service Alpha Phi Omega is an organization which spe­ cializes in service to the students and to many general campus activities. The local Beta Beta chapter was established April 24,1937. Aside from the regular fraternity requirements for entrance, including an all-college one point, the members must have had some previous connection with the Boy Scouts and scouting. Their services are many and varied. One of the best known, because all students experience it sooner or later, was the fingerprinting of students at registration. A rotation system is used so one class is fingerprinted each term at registration. Besides assisting in the flash card section at the fall football games, APO’s also sponsored the Homecoming Dance. The Inter-Fraternity Sing late in spring term, with the presentation of tro­ phies for the winners and runners-up, was one of APO’s most publicized projects. A very important phase of their organization is concerned with work with young people and Scout troops. One of their members was assistant Scout leader of the East Lansing troop. They also give guide service at campus conventions, as during the Principal-Faculty convocation and Farmers’ Week. The APO’s have social meetings throughout the year. Their initiation banquets are held twice a year. At the annual spring banquet held May 22, 1949, President Hannah and Biggie Munn were made honorary members of Alpha Phi Omega. Perhaps the organization was best brought to the students’ minds this spring when clever signs on campus asked the students to keep off the grass. 149 1st Row—Davis, Lillian J.; Bor set, Margaret J.; Arnett, Katherine; Jeffords, Betty; Bubolz, Joanne. 2nd Row— Dickens, Maryon F.; Webster, Jane E.; Thon, Ruth G.; Snyder, Mary; Colling, Lois; Twitchell, Lyn; Snell, Marjorie; Green, Betsy C. Delta Gamma Mu . . . Fencing Delta Gamma Mu, women’s fencing honorary, came to Michigan State in 1942. Since then, it has worked successfully to promote national collegi­ ate appreciation of the sport of fencing as a means of building strong personalities and bodies. Furthering the best ideals of sportsmanship and setting up standards of fencing excellence have been among the goals. Much time each year is spent preparing exhibits to be shown to Lansing organizations and high schools. Co-sponsoring all-college fencing tournaments and participation in intercollegiate meets and tournaments completes the Delta Gamma activi­ ties. A small group of athletes organized the DZV Brotherhood at MSC in 1938. Its primary purpose is to further the efforts of men interested in ath­ letics by forming teams for competition in all intra­ mural sports. Since its founding, the DZV’s have independent won more championships the in Athletic Brotherhood league than all the other teams combined. Aside from sports, the DZV’s take an active interest in campus cleanup campaigns. They also supervise recreation at a local community center for needy children. 1st Row—Livinston, William; Krot, Lawrence; Mora, Ru­ dolph; Johnson, Harold; Sarhatt, Robert; Wilson, Jack; Buckingham, William; DiBello, Joseph; Garreau, Garth; 2nd Row—Kostegian, Vanar; Ravashiere, Sudac, Frank. Nickey; Maudlin, Marvin; Palmer, Kenneth; Manx, Law­ rence; Nagel, Edward; Magi, Vincent; Skawski, Stanley! Schroeter, Herbert; Gibbons, Eugene; Haglund, Edwin. 50 1st Row—Kelley, John R.; Peterson, Donald G.; Mclnnis, Thomas F.; Holm, William C.; Kidd, Vernon W.; Foulkes, John F.; Rogers, Mortimer D.; Fair, Paul W.; Cadwell, Everett B.; Morgan, Dean H.; Schue, Albert C.; Capatina, Liviu I. 2nd Row—Perry, Raymond V.; Lawless, Norman D.; Vogt, Albert F.; Van Antwerp, Stanley R.; Seheetz, Howard A.; Sayers, Richard G.; Brown, Charles H.; Elias, Louis; Lewis, Gerald H.; Welcher, Ray E.; Bakeman, Orville R.; Weaver, Robert D.; Brundage, Donald R.; Ogletree, Glenn; Sbordon, Victor G.; Morrison, Earl; Baldwin, Jack M.; Horn, Harry J. 3rd Row—Owens, Donald E.; Haferd, Franklin H.; Throop, William M.; Doolittle, Mac R,; Canschow, Don C.; Steigleder, Charles J.; Kowalski, Chester S.; Ho skin, John S.; Aehten- berg, Donn C.; Davis, Barney J.; Storm, Charles L.; Jursik, James; Freimans, Laimon; Paul, Charles Genaw, Leroy R.; Smith, Harvey J.; Swackhamer, Stanley B.; D'Agostino, Jack V.; Summers, Theodore. American Institute of Electrical Engineers The American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers, although nationally separate organizations, have combined locally at Michigan State to be a joint society. The purpose of the organization is to promote interest of all students in electrical and radio engineering and in the activities of the two national societies. To acquaint the students with the fields of actual practice, men prominent in the sphere of com­ munication, electronics and power are guest speak­ ers throughout the year. Additional projects of the society members include the writing of a technical paper which is judged by professional members of AIEE and taking conducted field trips through industrial plants. Participation in AIEE entitles each member to a copy of the monthly organization magazine, Electrical Engineer. Social activities consist of participation in the annual Engineers’ Ball, and a picnic each spring term. Another accomplishment is the sponsoring of the Engineering Exposition in conjunction with the other campus engineering organizations. 1st Row—Zerfas, Gerald J.; Main, John; Venem, Claude J.; Grushkin, David; May, Henry T.; Mallison, Robert E.; Cruse, William R.; Sill, Donald B. 2nd Row—Dzioba, Edwin L.; Whiting, Harold E.; Small, Richard H.; Hoover, Michael C.; Roth, Albert; Noble, Natalie; Bergman, Martin; Kelley, John R.; Schmidtman, Richard V.; Koehler, Robert L.; Wozniak, John A.; Nichols, John F. 3rd Row—Leird, Edward E.; Resnick, Harry W.; Lacki, Eugene J.; Krieg, Sidney; Lehtonen, Ray; Kitchen, Bruce G.; Morrison, Earl W.; Morrison, Orval T.; Lee, Donald H.; Brooks, Waldo E ; Dunlap, Charles D.; Chmie- lewicz, Leonard S.; Vogt, Lindbergh C.; Vincent, Charles J.; Co veil, Raymond G.; Czech a, Stephen J.; Kauppi, Donald K. 4th Row—Newell, Charles J.; Sullivan, Richard P.; Melnitsky, Peter T.; Lundquist, Robert W.; Johnson, Larry M.; Eddy, Lawrence E.; Holley, Richard £.; Resorla, Robert G.; Boucher, William F.; Reedy, James P.; Rose, Charles; Leow, Peter D.; LeClear, Melvin W.; Richardson, Donald G.; Klomparens, Eugene; Smith, Richard W. 1st Row—Parente, James A.; Basso, John A.; Marsh, Jack R.; Yemc, Bernard A.; Ludt, R. W.; Tuseher, Donald H.; Keller, James M.; Kinny, Robert D.; Cummings, Russell F Shaw, Frank J.; Stewart, Adrian J.; Gale, Raymond E. 2nd Row—Kortge, Garold D.; Bodek, John; Armstrong, J. Elwood; Bohl, Roger W.; Schwel, Robert M.; Schulte, Louis O.; Perlllo, Dan R.; Gokay, William M.; Eckert, Joseph L Travers, Richard J.; Algulre, Donald E.; Hart, Robert L.; Shroff, Bhiroze D.; Lawless, Kenneth D.; Wharton, Edwin B. 3rd Row—Hansen, Edwin B.; Winchester, Forrest A.; Rohrer, Thomas R.; Toll, Karel G.; Turbin, Kenneth L.; Thompson, Willis; Dwiggins, Bruce L.; Sisler, Charles C.; Cates, Charles B.; Sunris, Charles B.; Hess, John; Erra ft, Richard L.; Libey, Robert C.; Hess, Richard W. : ' : 'f .': ¡¡ J American Institute of Chemical Engineers Founded June 22,1908 the society of the Ameri­ can Institute of Chemical Engineers holds a promi­ nent place among the engineering organizations at Michigan State. The Michigan State College stu­ dent chapter, established June 14,1938, became the eighty-third chapter of this organization. Membership in this group is open to any student majoring in Chemical Engineering. Faculty mem­ bers may also belong. At the present the A.I.Ch.E. has four of the faculty on its membership list. This society considers the binding together more closely of the students majoring in chemical engi­ neering, as well as acquainting them with the code of ethics in the profession and the preparation for membership in the parent organization as its major purpose. To carry out the aims of the society, motion pictures of technical interest were frequently dis­ played. These were usually shown during the meetings of the A.I.Ch.E. which were held the first Wednesday of every month. The group also sponsored lectures given by professional men. The lectures were held to acquaint the student mem­ bers with the chemical engineering industry. The lecturers also talked on job opportunities and whether or not certain fields are over crowded. Besides these lectures the members also made various field trips to inspect chemical plants. However, the membership wasn’t all-concerned with technical work in chemistry. Socially, there was a banquet winter term. Spring term found the A.I.Ch.E.’s at a combination outing and picnic. At this affair the senior boys challenged the juniors to a baseball game. The society also took an active part in the pres entation of the Engineers’ Ball in January. 152 1st Row—Daker, Alberto; Grossnickle, Garold £.; Hansen, Jack D.; Libby, Carl F.; Gillette, Allen K.; Hath, Winton L.; Guziak, Norman J.; Hendrickson, Charles T.; Bowen, Henry D. 2nd Row—Comer, Ereil G.; Ear on, William C.; Eagloski, Norbert E.; Richards, Gerald F.; Brannstrom, Arnold J.; Steinke, Harley R.; Khan, Amir U.; Kaukola, Robert R.; ; Foster, Edwin T.; Doster, Kenneth H.; Farmer, Robert Hale, Harold £.; Christensen, Max C.; Feather, Donald N. K. 3rd Row—Boyd, James S.; Zoodsma, Lester P.; Doherty, Robert J.; Nesman, Edgar G.; Blaauw, Andrew; Hall, Garth O. W.; White, John E.; Schurr, Donald D. ; Haigh, William A.; Sampson, Robert S.; Noller, Fred American Society of Agricultural Engineers The Michigan State chapter of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers is one of 36 stu­ dent branches in the national organization which was founded in St. Joseph, Michigan in 1920. Mem­ bership in A.S.A.E. is open to all undergraduate students in both the technical and non-technical curricula of agricultural engineering. The society strives to promote directly and in­ directly the interests of students in ag engineering as related to professional advancements and to create a better understanding between faculty and students. Through films and speeches given by depart­ ment members and representatives from industry, students learn what types of work are being done in the various fields of agricultural engineering. Job opportunities existing in the various fields are explained and placement aid is given whenever possible. A booth at the Activities Carnival showing re­ cent advancements in farm machinery and a more technical exhibit shown during the Engineering Exposition brought A.S.A.E. before the public eye during the year. Members also served as building guides in the new Ag Engineering building during Farmers’ Week in February. Visitors were shown the outstanding facilities provided by this modern building. Another exhibit was planned for Ag Field Day. In June 1949, the A.S.A.E. members assisted the department as hosts to the national convention of A.S.A.E. held at Michigan State. The Spartan members also wrote, edited and supervised the annual publication of the A.S.A.E. national student journal. into The Ag Engineers found time to squeeze a few social functions their schedule. Members grabbed blue jeans and warm coats for the club picnic in October. A square dance for students and staff members and their wives was held in May. 153 1st Row—Osgood, Douglas; Glancy, Robert £.; Leyrer, Mar­ tin L.; Reed, Arthur E.; Hughes, Stephen V.; Wallace, Ken­ neth P.; Lareau, Jerome D.; Cole, Delbert A.; Witte, Fred­ rick P.; Alger, Victor L; Deets, John LWickham, Donald L. 2nd Row—Pfaller, Jerome G Radzibon, Alexander; Do­ herty, Richard V.; Colthorp, Fenton C.; Swem, Estol L.; Van Stien, David O.; Haley, Hubert J.; Taylor, Leo S.; London, John M.; Umiker, Edward W.; Skiba, Harry J.; Oda, Glenn K.; Metz, J. Robert; Milne, Gordon; McCleary, F. Wayne. 3rd Row—Poyet, Walter J.; Litka, Raymond; Perry, Robert G.; Morgan, Don E.; Rook, Bruce G.; Richmond, Maynard C.; Robinson, Ralph E.; Russell, Robert V.; Wood, William G.; Carlson, Roland; Smith, Gerald W.; Ruby, William J.; Whipple, Lewis D.; Dittmer, Robert S.; Krum, Roger H.; Bennett, Donald G.; Foster, Donald R.; Hunt, John W.; Osmus, H. Martin; Clark, James E. 4th Row—Co alter, Dwight L.; Axler, William; Cook, Kenneth G.; Karas, George; Carr, James R.; Throop, William M.; Oundersonk; Nagy, Donald £.; Robbins, George L.; Van Haften, Carl; Klein, Leonard L.; Bogan, Robert F.; Lehr, Robert B.; Brooks, Charles K.; Jones, James R.; Heywood, H. Milton; Kelly, Kenneth D.; Batzer, Reginald F.; Kuhlman, Richard A.; Potter, Lehn J. American Society of Civil Engineers The American Society of Civil Engineers is a national organization that has 124 student chap­ ters. The group promotes interest in Civil Engi­ neering in its meetings by bringing speakers such as Dr. Harris, head of the Civil Engineering depart­ ment, Harry L. Conrad, of the Christman Con­ struction company and Otto Hall, who is affiliated with the engineering section of the Michigan Con­ dates to show them just what they are doing at the club. November 10, the group sent six members to the national organization meeting held at the Univer­ sity of Michigan. The A.S.C.E.’s also do their part by sponsoring the Engineer’s Ball held January 14 and partici­ pating in the annual Engineering Exposition in servation department to discuss various aspects of May. their fields. Visual instruction through films was used by the organization. The students projected and dis­ cussed various phases of civil engineering from the “Building of the Golden Gate Bridge,” to a study of precise surveying. The annual student-faculty picnic and the an­ nual meeting and dinner with senior chapter mem­ bers was also held in May. The group operated a summer employment bureau for undergraduates in an attempt to find work for them in the engineering field. The A.S.C.E.’s most active project this year has been One meeting a year the men bring wives and looking for a meeting room. 154 1st Row—Lynn, David H.; Stasevish, George; Plieker, Roy E; Bozian, Edwin BSmith, Lester M.; Fraser, Lloyd I.; Melnerney, Michael; Easter, Robert E.; Bowers, Herman J.; Khan, Aman U.; Jansa, Rudolph H.; Cole, Evan L, 2nd Row Fittante, Sam A.; Short, R. Stanford; Neale, R. William; Hynds, Earl £.; Charnesky, Richard L.; Haynes, Jerald A.; Barnhart, Jack K.; Miller, Charles W.; O'Day, Gerald; Bogus, Walter J.; Sandler, Melvin; Deyo, Bruce; Smith, Bruce W.; Adamic, John R.; Vos, Vernon E. 3rd Row—Decker, Richard J.; Fudge, Thomas F.; Harris, Donald L.; Lang, Philip S.; Clark, Thomas I.; Smith, John W.; Fauth, Edward H.; Carl, James W.; Brinkman, Robert B.; Zizic, Charles P.; Robinson, Robert L.; Koning, Carl H.; Anderson, Clayton E. American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers of Michigan State is one of the 127 collegiate chap­ ters in the nation. The chapter at MSC was estab­ lished for the benefit of students in mechanical engineering. The purpose of the organization is to promote the art and science of mechanical engi­ neering and allied arts and sciences. The sharing of experience among engineers and the encouragement of original research are other significant aims of the society. Each member of ASME receives a copy of the ASME magazine, the “Mechanical Engineer.” Every two weeks a renowned mechanical engi­ neer is a guest speaker at ASME meetings or else a technical film is shown. Field trips are another function of ASME. This year several MSC men attended the na­ tional convention in Pittsburgh. Social highlights consisted of collaboration with other campus engineering organizations for the Engineers’ Ball and annual term parties. 1st Row—Grost, Tomas M.; Aar berg, Jan-Erik; Renner, Ray­ mond C.; Reeg, Arthur P.; Ogger, Carlton W.; Pembleton, James D.; Wiltse, Rolland K.; Norton, James H.; Groner, G. Paul; Walsh, Clifford £.; Waalkes, Donald J.; Rus, Leon­ ard A.; 2nd Row—Morse, Ivan E.; Goldman, Jack R.; Roelofs, Keith A.; Clark, Elam T.; Bentley, Robert F.; Sulli­ van, William J.; Flanagan, Joseph; Bullock, Donald W.; Deeg, Richard C.; Pond, Stuart W.; Hicks, Frederick D.; Welker, George D.; Miller, William F.; Friend, Ray A.; Anteau, Robert L.; Carufel, Louis D.; Smith, Click D.; Miller, Jack J. 3rd Row—Sutton, Roland L.; Gregg, Jack E.; Man­ fredi, Daniel V.; Meyer, Norwood E.; Johnson, Marvin L.; Klump, Louis J.; Endres, Donald M.; Woods, Wallace W.; Pulkownik, Lawrence E.; Christopher, Albert; Shedd, Wil­ fred G.; Fik, Harry J.; Dyke, William J.; Dolengowski, George; Lindquist, Robert H.; Keinath, Richard L.; Mueller, Wayne H. 1st Row—Powell, Bruce; Stemkowski, George; Winters, Jack; Katz, Robert C.; Jagielo, Chester D.; Olah, James E.; Paquet, Nick M.; Bacon, Bruce, 2nd Row—Krenz, Richard D,; Wait, George; Cook, Thomas; Shields, Donald; Paquet, Rudolph P.; Chamberlain, Hugh E.; Hodgin, Robert; Philip, L. George; Tyson, Frederick; Boysen, Dale; Rynski, Leon­ ard; Mahoney, Richard. 3rd Row—Dahlke, Arnold; Gree- nough, Robert; Judson, George; Bridenstine, Bernard; Johnson, John; Nutt, Lawrence; Allen, Harry; Gould, Fran- cis; Johnsen, George; Anderson, Donald; Metzger, Marvin; Ohst, Arnold; Healy, Edward; Whaley, James; Shaffer, Roger; Clingman, Warren. 4th Row—Milosch, Robert; Ru- siecki, Theodore; Stahlman, Robert; Bonett, Donald; Moulds, James; Wolfrom, Gerald; Blasky, Ernest; Hoffman, Ronald; Conober, John; Wood, Thomas; Frayme, Warren; Shonk, Robert; Landekil, Robert; Kuuttila, Harold; McCann, Wil­ liam; Schultz, John; Simons, Hugh. Delta Sigma Pi . . Business Administration Delta Sigma Pi is one of the most recent honor- aries to be established on State’s campus. It came to MSC in October, 1949 and began to take an active part in college affairs immediately. Delta Sigma Pi was organized for the purpose of fostering the study of business, encouraging schol­ arship and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice, promoting closer affiliation between the commer­ cial world and students of commerce, and further­ ing a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture, and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. In order to put its purposes into action, the fra­ ternity started off by promoting the Shell Oil Petroleum Institute which the Business Adminis­ tration department brought to the campus for four days last spring. It also sponsored a talk on labor relations by the Labor Relations Director of Olds- mobile Division of General Motors corporation. Fall term was highlighted by a talk on sales planning and execution by the executive vice- president of the Motor Wheel company. It also sponsored an industrial film on transportation for all interested students. Winter term was the outstanding term as far as Delta Sigma Pi activities were concerned. A talk on the relationship between banking and in­ dustry was given by the president of the Michigan National Bank, and was open to all interested stu­ dents. The entire group took an industrial tour of the Oldsmobile plant in Lansing to get some first hand information. Another industrial film and a talk by the presi­ dent of the central Michigan chapter of the Michi­ gan association of CPA on problems of small pub­ lic accounting firms brought the term to a close. The social functions of the organization centered around the dinner dances held once each term. This year for the first time on State’s campus, the fraternity selected the “Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. This election will now be an annual event with this chapter as it is with every other chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. 156 1st Row-Anderson, Bonnie L.; Stafford, Norma M.; Graves, Idella L.; Wohlin, Arvi; Miss Dailey (advisor); Brunger, M. Joan. 2nd Row—Fearnside, Pat; Wixom, Charlotte K.; Reid, Sally J.; Hileman, Marilyn A.; Baker, Elizebeth L.; Yoeman, Barbara L.; Fox, Janet E.; Tyson, Jean M.; Anderson, Gloria J.; Busch, Barbara J. Dfilta Psi Kappa . . . Women’s Physical Education Delta Psi Kappa, founded in 1916, has added Alpha Epsilon to its list of 35 chapters. Alpha Epsi­ lon has been on State’s campus since June, 1946. The group works to further the best interests and high ideals of physical education among women. Highlighting each term, the members of Delta Psi Kappa sponsor a splash party. These have al­ ways been successful and every potential mermaid comes to exhibit her ability. Delta Psi Kappa also held its annual Founders Day service in the fall. Gamma Dalta . . . Lutheran Students Gamma Delta is an international association of Synodical Conference Lutheran students at col­ leges and universities. It meets tri-monthly and aims to provide a program of Christian fellowship based on Christian knowledge and education. The Gamma Deltas also had an annual banquet and installation of officers during winter term. Spring term the chapter was host to the Regional convention of Gamma Delta. Any student of Lutheran confession may be­ come a member of the organization when accepted by the chapter and the pastoral advisor. 1st Row—Herrington, Achsah J.; Barkey, Donna Jane; Woldt, Rev. E. L.; Ohst, Arnold A.; Lampinen, Lois E.; Klein, Nancy L.; Burmeister, William E.; Murray, Colleen R.; Mc­ Cullough, Marilyn J.; Witte, Frederick P.; Keinath, Richard L.; Handrock, Doris J. 2nd Row—Weimann, Florence E.; Klein, Diana M.; Quick, James C.; Ewert, Margaret H.; Lachmann, Kenneth C.; Lodholz, Donald H.; Ball, Charleen A.; Beyer, Duane D.; Scott, Marie A.; Elias, Helen; Koehn, Elaine S.; Baehre, Wilmine L.; Schaefer, Carylin A.; Ward, Margaret H. 3rd Row—Kluck, Gerald F.; Wunsch, Louis C.; Graber, Elmer R.; Schiefer, Harry M.; Heath, Charles G.; Juchartz, Donald D.; Kluck, Harold G.; Schaefer, Caryl A.; Scheuner, Orland; Watts, Robert H.; Van Frank, Richard M.; Ohst, Verner H.; Stegman, Lincoln F.; De Maagd, Wallace M. 157 1st Row—Dreher, Dorothy A.; Dulworth, Jack T.; Bransdor- McDavid, F. Hal. 2nd Row— fer, Steve; Larson, Willard Bransdorfer, Alfred R.; Nowlen, Grattan L.; Malicki, Mary. terese; Schwer, Thomas C.; LeClear, Frank B. Kappa Alpha Mu . . . Photo Journalism Kappa Alpha Mu was formed for the purpose of uniting all students on campus active in photo­ journalism. They meet once a week and work out solutions to the problems they have in connection with photography. Students on campus have seen KAM members taking pictures of everything from lamp posts to football games. Photographers for all the leading publications at State are mem­ bers of KAM. Kappa Alpha Mu is one of the most recent groups to be organized on MSC’s campus. It is relatively new as a national fraternity and has only 20 chapters. In conjunction with the Spartan Magazine, KAM sponsored the Homecoming Queen and her court. Pictures of all the candidates were taken by members of Kappa Alpha Mu. These pictures of the top girls selected were sent to Penn State where the queen and her court of four were chosen. The queen and her court ruled over the home­ coming game and were feted at the dance follow­ ing. This year the national Kappa Alpha Mu conven­ tion was held at State. It was a three-day event held in the middle of April. For those three days State was over-run with KAM members and their cameras. MSC’s beautiful campus offered a temp­ tation that the photogs could not resist. Both the educational and social parts of the convention were enjoyed by the photographers. A1 Bransdorfer, editor of the 1950 Wolverine, : was counted among Kappa Alpha Mu’s active members. He served as national president of KAM 3 and was re-elected to this office again in 1949 at I the national convention held at the University of I Missouri. 1st Row-Higbee, Homer D.; Freiheit, Florence Noll, Vic­ tor H.; Wills, Kathleen M.; Blackford, Frank. 2nd Row— Howe, Suzanne; Anderson, Alice J.; Abbott, Mary E.; Good­ rich, Thomas A.; Gravius, Mary A.; Graves, Ideila L.; Hope, Nancy R. Kappa Delta Pi . . . Education Kappa Delta Pi is the national education hon­ orary. The local chapter, Epsilon Kappa, was estab­ lished at MSC in 1911. In addition to learning more about the different phases of education, the organization encourages high intellectual and scholastic standards, recog­ nizes outstanding contributions to education and attempts to further educational ideals. One method used in promoting interest is the presentation of an annual award to the outstanding senior in edu­ cation. During the past year the honorary scheduled lectures by Harold E. Sponberg and Dr. Koopman, Ass’t. Supt. of Public Instruction. Omicron Nu . . . Home Economics Omicron Nu, national home economics honor­ ary, recognizes those women who are outstanding in scholarship and home economics achievement. Since its founding at MSC by Maude Gilchrist in 1912, Omicron Nu has grown to 34 collegiate chap­ ters. The honorary works to promote leadership, scholarship and research. Omicron Nu sponsors an Honor’s Day tea each year to recognize outstanding scholarship of fresh­ man and sophomore women. Other activities in­ clude the distribution of uniforms to foods and nutrition classes and the annual Christmas Tea. Hansen, Elizabeth B.; Frost, Dorothy M.; Wilcox, Jeanette E.; Hansen, Charlotte M.; Mitchell, Eloise M.; Lowe, Jacky A.; Corriveau, Mary C. 59 Junior American Veterinary Medical The student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical association is the principal under-gradu­ ate organization in the school of vet medicine at MSC. The large national organization includes several chapters with Chicago as its headquarters. Founded at MSC in 1927 with twelve charter mem­ bers, the Spartan chapter has continued to uphold its central objectives of promoting a friendly spirit among the vet majors, providing additional pro­ fessional information and making the facilities of the national organization available to the members. All under-graduate students enrolled in the school of veterinary medicine are eligible for mem­ bership in A.V.M.A. The bi-monthly meetings give the vet students an opportunity to meet each other outside the classroom. Outstanding leaders in veterinary Sci ence and related fields bring the students word of advances made in research almost as soon as th discoveries are made. From their lectures, the stu­ dents obtain a contemporary knowledge of the vocation, including the discussion of material con­ cerning the best business methods, which is of in­ terest to potential doctors planning to operate their own hospitals. Some of the fall programs included a movie “The Salmon Industry in Alaska,” a lecture by Dr. William Meade on “Neural Diagnosis,” a lecture by Dr. Klussendorf, the assistant secretary of the A.V.M.A., concerning the “Relationship of 1st Row—Duchan, Harold; Newbury, Fred L.; Owen, H. De- Witt; Jones, Betty L.; Twitchell, Marilyn J.; Singleton, Doro­ thy A.; Russell, Dale W.; Johnson, Donald W.; Barnes, Richard D.; Miller, James R. 2nd Row—Eskelund, Kenneth H.; Trout, Lyle E.; Rountree, Gerald L.; Harrison, Philip L.; Carter, J. M.; Gerencer, William; Hansen, Richard F.; Holdeman, Virgil L.; Lux, Herbert S.; Kalish, Simon. 3rd Row—Platt, Thomas E.; Spring, Richard A.; Stoliker, Harry £.; Lynch, George F.; Nelson, Merlin A.; Reath, David L; Farris, Harry B.; Cook, Robert E.; Schlosser, James C.; Ray, Winthrop C.; Chapman, Bernard C. il Association A.V.M.A., the Jr. A.V.M.A. and You,” and a lec­ ture by Dr. Booth on “Small Animal Practice.” In the journalistic vein the members publish the MSC Veterinarian, which is a quarterly journal by the chapter and now in its ninth year. This jour­ nal presents the newest developments in the field and serves as the alumni record. At the annual publications banquet in May the new editorial and business staffs of the Veterinarian are announced, and awards are presented to those who published the journal during the past year. The social side of life was upheld fall term by the square dances co-sponsored by the vets and the med-techs. Winter term the traditional “Medicine Ball” was again held and spring term the annual picnic ended a full year. Vet students keep a close touch with each other through the Jr. A.V.M.A. which has been on State's campus for nine years. Around the table above are Jr. A.V.M.A. Officers Herb Wolford, David J. Van Meter, Robert M. Hafner, Carl Olsen and Roger E. Brown. 1st Row—Gunn, Charles W.; Swonder, J. Edward; Swarts, Robert J.; Olsen, Carl D.; Hafner, Robert M.; Van Meter, David; Wolford, Herbert A.; Lee, Robert E. 2nd Row— Williamson, J. D.; Whitehead, George L.; Hartrick, Lyle A.; Hanson, Lyle E.; Solae, Raymond B.; Patton, William H.; Gessert, Roland A.; Weber, Charles H.; Williams, James A. 3rd Row-Young, James R.; Goodale, Richard H.; Day, Mc­ Clure; Klein, Harold M.; Mott, Thomas A.; Robinette, Borke A.; McWade, Donald H.; Hanson, Leroy £.; Taylor, Ray L. 1st Row—Ehinger, Albert L.; Murphy, James P.; Smith, Richard AI.; Vinton, Cornelia; Anderson, Douglas B.; Mc­ Intyre, Earl A.; Cumming, William K. 2nd Row—Bransdorfer, Alfred R.; Harris, Merle A.; McKenny, Owen C.; Lee, Ralph F.; Linton, Ronald; Ruslander, Robert K. Pi Alpha Mu . . Publishing—Advertising Founded at Northwestern in 1947, Pi Alpha Mu came to State in the spring of 1949 when the second national chapter was established. It was organized for the purpose of furthering the interests of stu­ dents who intend to follow publishing, advertising or managing vocations. In addition to organizing, the State chapter held the hrst national convention of their fraternity at State in May, 1949. They also helped sponsor the Activities Carnival in the fall. Two of the national officers are on State’s campus: Prof. Albert A. Applegate is vice-president and Prof. Earl A. McIntyre is treasurer. Pi Alpha Xi . Floriculture Since its installation in 1928, Delta chapter of Pi Alpha Xi has aimed to promote high scholar­ ship among its members and to establish friendly relations between floriculture students, educators and professional florists. Membership in this national organization is lim­ ited to outstanding men majoring in floriculture. The group founded Kappa Alpha Sigma, the flori­ culture honorary for women, and was responsible for the formation of the Floriculture Forum. The organization assisted faculty members and the department in presenting the Michigan State Florists’ convention in January, and in sponsoring National Flower Week. 1st Row—Murphy, Dwight D.; Elkins, Ben W.; Pettit, Paul R.; Colclough, William C.; Panas, Henry. 2nd Row—Billig, Thomas H.; Watson, Donald R.; Carpenter, William J Krone, Paul R.; Roberts, Evan P.; O'Rourke, F. L.; Rawson, Jesse M. 162 1st Row—Williams, Ray P.; Krajczinski, Alex A.; Melnitsky, Peter T.; Boerema, Jack K.; Hoffman, David L.; Goodrow, Richard A.; McCaffree, Charles; Quigley, James L.; Wilson, Howard D.; Whitman, David W.; Simpson, Daniel; Pearson, Carl E.; Duke, James R.; Dzioba, Edwin L. 2nd Row—Whit­ taker, Harry E,; Feather, Keith W.; Robie, Richard R»; Weitzmann, James; Alban, Richard J. C.; Quigley, John R.; Pytlinske, Felix E.; Reynolds, Donald W.; Whipple, Robert L.; Rooker, James A.; Lockwood, Gerald W.; Black­ burn, Jack EThorson, Robert M.; Wager, William D.; Avery, Harold R.; Clemons, William G.; Cull, Leo C. Porpoise . . . Swimming To sponsor and encourage swimming, diving, water safety and water sports on and off the cam­ pus is the aim of the Porpoise fraternity, national swimming honorary. The local chapter, Beta, was established at Michigan State College in 1930. Under the guidance of Coach Charles McCaf­ free, Jr., the fraternity produced its sixth annual water show, “Aqua Maniacs,” one of the most col­ orful events of fall term. This year “Aqua Maniacs at the County Fair” began its program with the crowning of the Porpoise Queen and her court, and the dedication of the memorial plaque. The show featured group swimming, stunt diving, and comedy acts, all originated and executed by mem­ bers. Michigan State was the only school to have two swimmers, both Porpoise members, on the Olym­ pic squad last year. Another important event was the presentation of the Hubert E. Gluske Memorial award, given each year to the outstanding member of the var­ sity swimming team. The award, a plaque upon which the name of each year’s recipient is en­ graved, was established in 1942. Each year’s win­ ning swimmer also receives a small plaque. The activities of the year were concluded with the annual Swimmer’s Food Bust during spring term. Many outstanding swimmers from the state and country were invited to this affair. All male students of Michigan State College who have shown a marked ability and an active interest in swimming are eligible for membership. Each candidate must be scholastically eligible ac­ cording to the college rules governing intercolle­ giate athletics. Candidates must also pass a set of twelve rigid swimming tests, set up by the frater­ nity. 163 1st Row—Hunter, James C.; Backas, James; Brockington, Howard B.; Bartlett, Gerald L.; Sullivan, Murray L.; Scheid, Lynn D.; Miller, James E.; Graham, Robert E.; Vogel, Nor­ man F.; Jones, Harold R. 2nd Row—Pound, Gomar J.; Fitch, David CDood, Russel F.; Honsinger, James P.; Bronson, Burton B.; Benedict, Vernon L.; Irish, Gerald E.; Teuber, Fred W.; King, Marshall N.; Thayer, Donald G.; Meerzo Albert K. 3rd Row-Jones, David V.; Redding, James A - Minnema, John N.; Denbrock, William B.; Wade, Clarence H.; Ferris, John R.; Carlisle, James R.; Schmierer, Normern F.; Peek, Richard M.; Cole, Earl S.; Alleman, John E Phi Mu Alpha . . . Music The musical honorary at MSC presents each year a number of radio programs, recitals and per­ formances. When not occupied preparing one of the many programs, Phi Mu Alpha meetings are highlighted by individual and group presentations. The fraternity, founded at the Boston Conserva­ tory, was established at MSC in 1938. It now num­ bers over 100 chapters throughout the nation. The purpose is to further the cause of music in Amer­ ica. Social activities include pledge parties and picnics, both well supplied with a full course of music. Phi Lambda Tau . . . Engineers This local fraternity was founded in 1925, but since 1943 it was inactive because of the small en­ rollment of engineers during the war years. With the enrollment of engineers making new records, Phi Lambda Tau was reactivated early this fall. All engineers on campus who have shown ad­ ministrative ability and unusual initiative, and faculty members who have conferred honor upon the Alma Mater may become members. Activities of the organization are aimed toward furthering the interest of those concerned with engineering in the schools of America and through­ out the world. 1st Row—Hart, Robert I.; Lari an, Maurice G.; Noonon, Rolla F.; Simon, Ted B.; Cadwell, Everett B.; McKeon, James B.; Putnam, H. Gordon; Bowers, Herman J.; Foltz, Leroy S.; Hobbs, George W. (advisor); Bergh, Donald A. 2nd Row— Fiscus, William S.; Smith, Richard N.; Schurr, Donald D.; Haigh, William A.; Achtenberg, Donn C.; Brooks, Charles K.; Klein, Leonard L; Fudge, Thomas F.; Tuscher, Donald H.; Throop, William M.; Webster, Franklin D.; Taylor, Leo S.; Younkin, George W.; Nay, Henry T. Jr. 1st Row—Pino, Edward C.; Heaphy, Joan A.; Fox, Jack J.; Scheuner, Orland A.; Bowlby, Roger L.; Kontas, Anne; Christensen, Carl L. 2nd Row—Schue, Albert C.; McGuire, Samuel B.; Southworth, Horton C.; Stuwe, Gertrude; Legg, Louis E.; Trent, Richard D.; Margolis, David. Pi Kappa Delta . . . Forensics Pi Kappa Delta, recognized as the largest na­ tional honorary fraternity in its field, is composed of outstanding students in the field of forensics. During the 1949-50 season, as in the past, Pi Kap members represented Michigan State College in debate, discussion, extempore speaking and ora­ tory at several midwestern colleges. The forensic fraternity was founded in 1912 at Ripon College and now has 187 chapters. Member­ ship requirements include a superior grade aver­ age and participation in the various events offered by the Forensic department. Pi Mu Epsilon . . . Mathematics The Michigan Alpha chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary, was established on campus in 1940. The number of college chap­ ters of Pi Mu has been increased to 46. There is a double purpose to the organization: to stimulate interest in mathematics and to bring together students who are interested in this sub- ject. Membership is open to juniors and seniors who have shown outstanding ability in mathe­ matics. Guest speakers from all departments give in­ formal talks. Discussions follow which are open to all students. 1st Row—McFeely, Franklin S.; Hill, John D.; Hoskin, John S.; Seligman, Edward J.; Reiff, Theodore R.; Yemc, Bernard A.; Toll, Karel G.; Powell, James H. 2nd Row—Keinath, Richard L.; Butcher, Donald D.; Chaffee, Howard G.; Hous­ ton, Barbara A.; Colberg, Mary L.; Cole, Margaret J.; Ogle- tree, Glenn; Cadwell, Blaine; Davis, Barney J. 3rd Row— Nay, Henry T.; Leird, Edward E.; Michel, Richard £.; Hous­ ton, Robert E.; Nothstine, Jack R.; Rescorla, Robert; Lund- quist, Robert IV.; Newell, Charles J. 1st Row—Thibierge, Paul C.; Charternd, Robert A.; Harris, Janet AI.; Kingsbury, Marianne; Emery, James B.; Devereux, Edward D.; Ford, Thomas A.; Burnett, Herbert H.; Zinserr, Helen A.; Smiley, Susan; Wickert, Walter; Simon, Michael G.; Feltz, Erwin A. 2nd Row—Smith, Kenneth C.; Bloom, Henry H.; Jacobs, Richard E.; Erickson, Raymond C ■ Dobkin, Milton B.; Pennington, Robert M.; Page, Calvin A - Whalen, Joseph W.; Driesens, Robert J.; Alegnani, William C.; Hewes, Walter E.; Folkertsma, James P.; Jarvis Max B • Mullica, Lawrence G. ' Sigma Alpha Beta . . . Bacteriology Sigma Alpha Beta, the society of bacteriology majors, was founded at Michigan State College some years ago as an honorary organization. Dur­ ing the war, the society was inactive and when revived in post-war years, became a discussion club. The Greek letters of the local organization are adapted from the initials of the Society of Ameri­ can Bacteriologists. Sigma Alpha Beta members met bi-weekly dur­ ing the school year to discuss their major subject. This year they had an opportunity to hear several guest speakers including men from the Michigan Department of Health. Sigma Delta Pi . . . Spanish Sigma Delta Pi, national Spanish honorary, was established at Michigan State in 1945. Its purpose is to stimulate wider interest in Hispanic culture and literature. Membership is limited to students with a 2. in Spanish, and a 1.7 all-college average. Guest speakers and slides of Hispanic history and culture are featured at the bi-monthly meet­ ings, conducted completely in Spanish. Activities for this year included the annual Christmas Fiesta and a Pan-American Day fiesta in April. 1st Row—Murray, Nancy A.; Byrd, Vivian J.; Wales, Beverly J.; Porter, Ramona; Davis, Lillian J. 2nd Row—Ho well, Dr. Stanley £.; McGuire, Dr. T. A.; Schuman, Joy L.; Mosher, John E.; Edo, Jack; Sachse, Dr. Johannes. 166 1st Row—Hekhuis, Clair M.; Howley, William P.; Krause, George HLinton, Ronald M.; Hoyes, Leonard F.; Bowers, Herman J. 2nd Row—Bransdorfer, Alfred R.; Bransdorfer, Steve; Rood, David A.; Mitchell, James C.; Herbert, Paul A.; Dennis, Raymond L.; Anderson, Douglas B. Sigma Delta Chi . . . Editorial Journalism Entering its tenth year on the Michigan State College campus, Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic society, boasted an active membership of over 30 undergraduate men drawn from campus publications. The purpose of the group is to associate profes­ sional and student journalists into an organized unit of good fellowship and to advance the stand­ ards of the press by fostering a higher ethical code, thus increasing its value as an uplifting social agency. The society was founded at DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, in 1909, by ten undergradu­ ate students. National membership now exceeds 17,000 men engaged in virtually every phase of journalism and includes annually about 500 to 800 male students of journalism. President George Krause and the members em­ barked on several new projects during the past tral Michigan professional chapter in Lansing, printing of a monthly newsletter of latest develop­ ments on campus for MSC graduates, and the pur­ chase of new equipment for the group. The society also continued to edit the Varsity News, publica­ tion of the Spartan Varsity club. Vice-president Ron Linton was sent to Dallas to attend the so­ ciety’s annual convention. Norman Rumple, managing editor of the Mid­ land Daily News, conducted the annual chapter visitation during fall term. With A. A. Applegate, head of the MSC Journalism department, he in­ spected the condition of the local chapter and re­ ported his findings to the national office. He also addressed the chapter at a dinner meeting follow­ ing the inspection. An annual award to the outstanding journalism graduate of the year is presented by the local chapter. The 1948 award went to Wally Schram year. These included the establishment of a Cen- of Menominee. 167 H 1st Row—Braley, John H.; Philp, George; Gee, Edward A.; Bosse, William D.; Arnold, H. Lee; Krause, Virginia; Miller, Douglas D.; Jones, Nelson £.; Crandall, Donald A. 2nd Row—Williamson, Robert G.; Ayers, Wayne W.; Munshaw, Meriem; Clay, Thurman R.; Bissonette, Joseph F.; Derr, E. Scott; Campbell, Aliéné H.; Hull, Donald R.; Taylor, Robert E. 3rd Row—Anderson, Hira D.; Mitchell, James L.; Ander­ son, Glen A.; Thrower, Albert R.; Darnell, James A.; Signer Donald L.; Healy, Edward J.; Erickson, Norman R.; Haefner ' Paul E. Sigma Epsiton . . . Business Administration Since its organization in 1930, Sigma Epsilon has worked to promote closer friendship between stu­ dents of Business Administration and the faculty on Michigan State’s campus. In order to qualify for membership in Sigma Epsilon, a student must have an all-college average of 1.75 and a 2. average in Business Administra­ tion and economic subjects. Besides sponsoring lectures by prominent busi­ nessmen throughout the year, Sigma Epsilon helps students with their income tax problems free of charge during spring term. To round out the social aspect of college life Sigma Epsilon gives many parties. Sigma Gamma Upsilon . . . Hotel Administration The hotel administration honorary, Sigma Gamma Upsilon, was founded at MSC in 1934. Its purpose is to further interest in hotel administra­ tion. Basis for membership includes scholarship, professional interest and service to the hotel course. 1st Row—Zahari, John 5.; Lock, Ingeborg G.; McCarthy, Thomas C. 2nd Row—Stubblefield, David R.; Nichols, Rene J.; DeHaan, William G.; Roach, Douglas D.; Cave, Robert E. Each year, Sigma Gamma Upsilon honors the past president of the American Hotel association by sponsoring a “Chairman of the Board Day.” Other activities of the hotel administration hon­ orary include sponsorship of the annual Bell Hop, an all-college informal dance held during winter term. SGU also cooperates with the MSC Hotel association and the Junior Hotel Men of America association in presenting the annual Hotel Day during spring term. 68 I I 1st Row—Friedman, Harold S.; Noble, Robert H.; Michel, Richard E.; Kropschot, Richard H.; Baldwin, Keith M.; Mc- Bryde, R. CHabermehl, Robert N. 2nd Row—Buck, Richard A.; Carr, Edward F.; Petersen, Marjorie R.; Johnson, Ralph D.; Monkus, Ellen F.; Karbon, Jack A.; Lorch, Glenn G, 3rd Row—Barnes, James M.; Houston, Robert E.; Brinkman, John A.; Story, Harold O.; Nelson, Robert F.; Heckert, William F. Sigma Pi Sigma . . . Physics Sigma Pi Sigma, physics honorary society, at­ tempts to bring students of physics together through lectures given by prominent members of the college staff. Among the faculty speakers this year were Dr. J. S. Frame, head of the mathematics department, and Dr. Lester Walterink, of the physiology department. The club participated in the Engineers’ Expo­ sition and held one social event each term. In October a picnic, in February the annual winter banquet honoring new initiates, and in the spring another picnic, brought members together for fun and relaxation. Theta Sigma Phi . . . Journalism Alpha Psi chapter of Theta Sigma Phi was founded at Michigan State College in April, 1944. The purpose of the organization is to encourage women in the field of journalism. Among the activities carried out by Alpha Psi chapter during the 1949-50 season was the writing and publishing of the Pan Hellenic rushing book- let. Theta Sig also sponsored a booth in the all­ college activities carnival and in the spring assisted the publications board on its annual banquet. Major activity of spring term was Alpha Psi’s first Matrix Table, a dinner for outstanding journalists on campus. lst Row—Gardner, Judy A.; Nampa, Barbara J.; Stewart, Mary; Vinton, Cornelia; Davideit, Phyllis £.; Bunnell, Lois J. 2nd Row—Riggs, Marian A.; Schmidt, Martha M.; Ingerson, JeAnne O.; Malicki, M.T.; Lossing, Dorothy A.; Porterfield, Roberta C.; Riegel, Helen M ; Robbins, Carolyn J.; Moss, Judith A. 1st Row—Holden, Estell P.; Polin, Mitchell B.; Feldman, Edward SNickle, Cecil H. (advisor); Packard, Charles S.; Simmons, Mayanne; Henderson, Robert M.; Rogers, John Buell, Don (faculty advisor); Harrod, Marjorie J.; Sheckler, Walley G. 2nd Row—Bunnell, Lois J.; Costello, Anne; Holly, Joyce £.; Agler, Dawn L.; Jones, Carl D.; Patton, Gloria J.; Stanlow, Arthur J.; Alubowicz, Claire A.; Tomlinson, William J.; Patterson, John A.; McNutt, Beryl B.; De Meglio, Amelia R. 3rd Row—Finucan, William J.; Racklyeft, Jack W.; Berry, Raymond J.; Vanderslice, Ralph L.; Pino, Edward C.; Smith, Euell H.; Zolton, Albert W.; Stanlow, Frank F. Theta Alpha Phi . . . ThEspians Now in its 25th year, the Michigan State Delta as members. Theta Alpha Phi is not merely an chapter of Theta Alpha Phi has worked continu­ ously to bring about ever-increasing accomplish­ ments in the allied arts of the theater. Looking back, the national dramatics honorary may well point with pride to its achievements in the field. Theta Alpha Phi strives to give those interested in dramatics an equal opportunity “to learn by doing” in actual theatrical productions. As a tradition on campus, the group sponsors and produces an all-college play, at least one major children’s production every term, and an annual play in which only Theta Alpha Phi members are eligible to participate. The combined efforts of the best thespians at Michigan State produce the best results, and there­ fore, Theta Alpha Phi has set its requirements for honor organization of majors in the department of Speech, Dramatics and Radio. Many of the mem­ bers are enrolled in other departments on campus. Packed houses were nothing new when the group productions went onstage, and this year, as in the past, the honorary kept up its reputation of offering only top quality dramatic entertainment. For the 1949-1950 theater season, Theta Alpha Phi presented three different term plays to sell-out audiences. Theater goers saw a comedy fall term, a musical winter term, and a Shakespearean pro­ duction spring term. Keeping up its high standard of work was a task requiring endless rehearsals, sets, sound, and light­ ing effects. The productions of this year were ex­ tremely difficult, but the end results received the membership high enough to insure only the best critics’ highest praise. 170 1st Row—Annon, George 5.; Keinath, Richard L.; Aarberg, Jan-Erik; Genaw, Leroy R.; Cadwell, Everett B.; Bozian, Edwin Bert; Scheetz, Howard A.; Bakeman, Orville R. 2nd Row—Christensen, Max C.; Brundage, Donald R.; Witte, Frederick P.; Kaechele, Lloyd E.; Sayers, Richard G.; John- son, Kenneth M.; Ogletree, Glenn; Rook, Bruce G.; Lappin, Richard J.; Whipple, Loris D.; Holt, Paul A. 3rd Row— Baldwin, Jack A.; Horn, Harry J.; Bogan, Robert S.; Noth- stine, Jack R.; Turbin, Keneth L.; Gale, Raymond Sunris, Charles B.; Waalkes, Donald J.; Schlee, Edward F. Tau Beta Pi . . . Engineering Initiates who enter Tau Beta Pi, national engi­ neering honorary have their work already cut out for them. In addition to regular initiation practices, the future Tau Beta Pi’s must submit a 1500-word thesis on an assigned technical topic. At the initia­ tion banquets each fall and winter term, a $5.00 award is presented to the pledge who submits the best thesis. At the fall banquet, Ivan Morse, MSC senior, was presented with the award for his thesis, “Flame Travel in Internal Combustion Engines.” The honorary also makes an annual award of a slide rule to the freshman engineering student who achieves the highest point average. The presenta­ tion is made in M.E. 101, a basic engineering no-credit course which all freshmen engineering students are required to take. Speeches given by persons of prominence are another activity of the honorary. Fall term, Dean Miller, dean of the School of Engineering, and Mr. Otto, president of the Lansing Chamber of Com­ merce, spoke on the topics, “The Graduate School in Engineering,” and “Why Are We Here?” Sev­ eral other speeches were scheduled for winter and spring terms. Tau Beta Pi is the oldest national engineering honorary. Alpha of Michigan, the local chapter, was established in 1892, the second of all national chapters to be established. Annually, the organi­ zation holds a national convention which is attend­ ed by the president of each local honorary. This year, Leroy Genaw, president, was the Alpha delegate to the convention held at Purdue. In accordance with the national ruling the Tau Beta Pi’s select their pledges from the upper one- fifth of each graduating class of engineers. This requirement can be raised if the organization de­ sires to do so. 171 1st Row—Anderson, Alice J.; Smith, Dorothy H.; Fritz, Daphne M.; Bentley, George T.; Baker, Una C.; Muston, Ralph C.; Young, Diane E.; Gravius, Mary A.; Patton, Gloria J.; Wagner, Betty Mae. 2nd Row-Wilson, Shirley L.; Roet- man, John J.; Bartlett, Gerald L.; Ferrara, Jerry J.; Parker, Eleanor; Seligma, Edward J.; Blackford, Frank; Freiheit, Florence E.; Jorden, Paul J.; Hyypio, Peter A.; Colby, James. Tau Sigma . . . B. G. P. S.—S. S. A. Scholastic Tau Sigma is the campus scholastic honorary for students in the schools of Science and Arts or Busi­ ness and Public Service who, in their junior year, have maintained not less than a 2.2 all college average. The honorary was founded in 1923 by Ralph C. Huston, dean of graduate studies at State. The purpose was to fulfill the need for an organization which stressed scholastic achievement. Since that date, Tau Sigma has expressed this purpose through several projects. Freshmen who were faced with the bewilder­ ing problem of trying to adjust themselves to col­ lege life were aided in one strategic area. The Tau Sigma’s prepared an effective study sheet entitled “How to Study” which was distributed to fresh­ men at the beginning of the year. This list of rules was helpful in aiding the new student to under­ stand how to study to get the most out of a course and how to study for exams. Tau Sigma also awarded annual scholarship plaques to the students in Science and Arts and Business and Public Service who during their freshman year maintained the highest scholastic averages. The awards were presented during the annual winter term banquet which was given by the organization in honor of their new initiates. The honorary participated in the Activities Carnival. It represented one of the many organiza­ tions which put up displays illustrating their func­ tions on campus. Most of Tau Sigma’s many members took an active part in college life and in other extra cur­ ricular activities and organizations. 172 1st Row—Simpson, Daniel; Tierney, John J.; Di Bello, Joseph V.; Gang, Robert W.; Arndt, Mayo L.; Krajczinski, Alex A.; Sewell, Robert A. 2nd Row—Charboneau, Ernest R.; Buckingham, William J.; Flynn, John J.; Johnson, Fred D,; Peppard, David L.; Seibold, Dave H.; Dzioba, Edwin L.; Dotsch, Allan J.; Nestor, Carl; Carnahan, Rene P.; Williams, Ray P. 3rd Row—Hanes, William N.; Foerch, Richard L; Ro- buck, John; Collins, Frank; Bender, George A.; Berchard, Joseph £.; Johengen, George A.; Sohacki, Edward; Clemons, William G.; Quigley, James L.; Floffman, David L; Wilson, Howard D.; Fraser, Robert A. 4th Row—Verity, Gordon L.; Hoogerhyde, George A.; Druetzler, Warren O.; Brevitz, Robert B.; McGowen, Leon W.; Weinacker, Adolf J.; Makiel- ski, Donald J.; Makielski, Edward L.; Newman, Ray; Duke, James R.; Miller, Carl P.; Omans, Glen Allan; Seibold, Jack. Varsity Club Founded at Michigan State in 1914 by the var­ sity athletes of 1913 and 1914, the MSC Varsity club unites junior and senior men who have earned major letters to promote and encourage varsity athletics. To be eligible for membership, the mus­ cle-men must attain the scholastic point average set up by rules governing intramural athletics, as well as exhibit outstanding athletic achievement and service to the school. In addition to honoring exceptionally fine ath­ letes, each Varsity club member is presented with a life time pass, admitting him free of charge to all home athletic events. Aims of the organization were largely directed toward strengthening the mutual interests of the athletic department, the Alumni Varsity club, and the active Varsity club on campus. After experiencing a period of relative inactivity during the war years, the Varsity club was rebuilt around the traditional aims and ideals by athletes of 1947. Revision of the constitution enabled pres­ ent club members to better carry out their needs. To fulfill the service part of the organization’s purpose, club members conducted tours of the Jenison Field house every Saturday fall term dur­ ing home football games. Members also ushered and sold programs at various sports events. Highlight of the Varsity social events was the all-college Varsity Ball November 5 in the Field house. Party-goers danced to the music of Charlie Spivak and his orchestra, with interlude entertain­ ment furnished by the ukulele of Dave Seibold, Varsity club president. Spring term, the Varsity Club Barbecue found members and their guests devouring an impressive quantity of food, and wound up another year for MSC’s star athletes. 173 Flash-Backs Steve Bransdorfer introduces Blue Key sweetheart entree to his brother Al. Blue Key Sweetheart gets West Point escort. We're all pals together. Lots of beets on Senior Ox roast.