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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
8
The first separate commencement at Eamntsburg Junior College, called Honors Cooperation, awarded diplomas to sophomores. The ceremony in the auditorium featured caps and gowns, music by Edna Skawbe and others, sports awards by Amey and Madden, and addresses by James Fay and Dean Rawley.
The Sophomores, students and faculty praise Miss Lillian Payne mathematics instructor for her Promenade work. She co sponsored the Prom, her effort was steady and precise, and she will not return next year, much to the surprise and regret of the school community.
Senior College students enjoyed a May 14 picnic at Gulf Point State Park before finals. They left campus at noon, reached the lodge by 3, swam briefly, ate camp fire meals, and later roller skated or attended a band festival. Dean Rowley and Mr. Shank joined with refreshments.
The constitution provides for a Senate appointed Electoral Commission before adjournment. Ruth Helgeson chairs the 1941 panel with Dick Mulroner Henry Brumm Gertrude Biggins Carol Campbell Claudia Shee and Marride Sales Cruz as members. If the chair fails, the next in line presides.
Among Emmetsburg instructors the college will miss Miss Charlotte Schrier English and Speech director of dramatics for two years. She was married on May 31 to Andrew William Elyn of Pella Iowa. She will be remembered for selecting plays and directing Junior College productions. Faculty and students wish her happiness.
The twenty four girls of the D 1 Club sponsored by Mrs Boysen held a tea for their mothers on May 6 in the home making room. Elaine Gappa opened with a welcome address followed by Edna Skowho singing a solo. Souvenir was played by Miss Payne and Mr Shank sang. Mrs Newell and Mrs Theile poured. Committees included Refreshments chaired by Phyllis Gilchrist and Ruth Helgeson, program led by Carol Campbell, invitations by Dorothy Geeders, decorations under Mary Laubenthal, and girls in charge Mary de Sales Cruz Betty Sewell and Mary Lou Simon.
A misfired extempore speaking contest led to the Dean gifting a plaque to record winners. Charles Knouse won the first semester event, but the second semester drew no participants due to a heavy schedule. The plaque will now record the Kings and Queens of the Annual Promenade.
During Lent this year weekly convocations featured Father Mason of Assump tion Parish Reverend Schuldt of Methodist Episcopal Church and Reverend Thompson of Bethany Lutheran Church. Talks covered Why We Observe Lent Acrophobia and The Crucifixtion of Christ. Students and faculty found the talks inspiring and instructional. Credit goes to Convocations chairman Miss Carel Campbell and Dean Richard D Rowley for leadership.
Mary Jo Young Jett plans to move to Kansas City in June with the Young family who intend to make their home there. She aims to attend the University of Missouri Fransas to finish her college work.
The Junior College hosted the Freshman Sophomore banquet at Hotel Kermore on Tuest 27 with about students and faculty. Kenneth Edge served as toastmaster, Carol Campbell welcomed, Ruth Helgeson read, Edna Skowbos sang, and a wedding gift to Miss Charlotte Schrier was presented. Faculty and student leaders were thanked as the evening ended with dancing.
On May 2 the Junior College hosted a Senior Hop entertaining graduating seniors from Emmetsburg High and nearby towns Ottosen Laurens Spencer Burt Ringsted Rolfe Havelock Marathon Dickens Pocahontas Plover Swea City Whittemore About 163 seniors attended an evening of modest entertainment in the high school gymnasium Including promenade decorations and fencing The program featured a get together format with games and dancing The standout moment was Coach Ellwood Madden’s standing broad jump near two world records Balloons prizes and a punch and cookie reception followed The social committee led by Jack Rutledge Elaine Gapps Claudia Shea Gertrude Biggins Dick Mulroney Betty Shaw Bob Voettler and Dean Rowley earned praise for a cordial well managed event It underscored the Goodwill service and marked a successful effort by the junior college
A notable introduction by Carl Campbell names Mr Shank the mad chemist. An omission by the production staff of You Cant Take It With You is missing Fireworks Technician Mr Shank. He will attend the University of Minnesota this summer.
A fragmented line of the Emmensburg Collegian masthead lists roles and names including editor in chief Kenneth Edge, contributing editors Phyllis Gilchrist Gertrude Biggins and others, with special editor Jane Ven Gordon and faculty member Richard D B Howley.
Acting under the constitional amending process, Senate members proposed a policy banning flowers from girls at certain parties. The vote, held March 16, showed three fourths in favor but only half supported making it a constitutional provision, failing to reach the required two thirds. One fourth opposed as a principle, and enforcement concerns were noted.
Charles A. Knouse, a sophomore at Emmetsburg Junior College, is one of eighteen half scholarships awarded nationwide for 1941 42. The Iowa student earned a full $300 scholarship after the ninth annual competitive exam among junior college nominees. Two hundred competed, many from metropolitan areas, honoring the junior college he graduated from.
A comprehensive listing of senate officers faculty members class officers and committees. Names include Robert Hughes president Ruth Bergeson secretary Norman Schacht treasurer and Dorothy Goeders sophomore rep plus freshman rep Gertrude Biggins. Faculty sponsors social and program committees and Collegian staff members with editors clerks and typists.
A list of yearly school activities and observances arranged by month from September to May. Notable items include First Meeting on Sept 18, Constitution reports on Sept 27 and Oct, Our Town production, Halloween party, Blizzard recess, dinners, music festival at Fort Dodge, several basketball wins, Christmas vacation, examinations, public dates in January and February, Lenten messages, Easter observance, Senior and Sophomore events, Promenade, Banquet, and Honors Convocation.
The Junior College Senate, six students and three faculty, shapes college life by creating committees and managing events. It set dates for the spring play, Prom, and Senior Hop, funded the Banquet and Honors, and issued rules on floral favors and attire. It also appointed the Electoral Commission to conduct next year’s Senate elections.
The Emmetsburg Junior College basketball season of 1940-41 is summarized with a scoring table listing players such as George Bryant Hank Brumm Mile Goodman Warren Mueller Kenn Sedge and others. Highlights include Bryant’s long scoring run and Goodman’s team high average with a 23 point game in Northwestern.
The school gymnasium was transformed into a ballroom for the first annual Junior College Promenade. Lynn Keams led the Rhythm Club Orchestra as 124 couples danced. April 21 is recalled as a memorable evening by local townspeople, graduating seniors, and high school and junior college members.
On March 26 the Jaysee five captained by Henry Brimm defeated Bill Richardson’s team 6 to 20 to win the Junior College Intramural Tournament and claim a trophy from Mr. Betrhen. High scorers included Brimm 30, Gritten 37, and Bryant 30.
Emmetsburg Junior College's inaugural spring baseball season under coach Arney yielded encouraging results. Despite limited experienced players, the team posted a 56 to 4 outscore advantage and featured a lineup led by C John Geeders, Milo Goodmanson, Eugene Geeders, and others with Richard Mulroney and Bob Shriner sharing pitching duties and serving as co captains.
Dick Mulroney and Bob Shriner from Rodman were elected co-captains. Shriner is a right handed pitcher and Mulroney a southpaw. they alternate at third base and are noted as superb pitchers who would brighten any team.
The Associated Students treasurer reports income over seven hundred twenty five dollars from activities including incidental fees Promenade and plays plus concessions and party assessments. Regular social program earned sixty dollars with expenditures of one hundred thirteen, notably a fifty dollar Freshman Sophomore Banquet. Collegian expenses exceed income with major items like seven thousand? Wait, not provided.
A local item lists institutes and individuals who contributed to a goodwill service, noting meetings and planned mid summer events. The document names dozens of contributors across towns including Whittemore Pocahontas Ottosen Swea City Marethon Dickens Plover Mallard Burt Curlew Rolfe Ayrshire Cylinder Spencer West Bend Graettinger Ringsted Laurens Emmetsburg Ruthven Laurens and Emmetsburg Catholic High, with many others such as Leona Jensen and Milton Cronk noted among the participants.
Emmetsburg Junior College graduates joined the high school for Commencement and Baccalaureate services. Rev. MC Thompson delivered the sermon titled Victorious Living. Harold Hofstad sang solos with the mixed chorus as Miss Mary Frances Graham accompanied. Allan Loth gave the commencement address Education and Democracy. Girls Glee Club provided special music. Invocation and Benediction were pronounced by Revyer and George A. Ingle.
Prom decorations provided excellent service across events including the prom and Senior Hop. The ceiling decorations remained up until the end of the school year, then were repurposed for the Homemakers Style Show and other activities.
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