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CEDARVILLE'S TYPICAL MAN fi 11 I CA I t To the fellows of Cedarville College we dedicate this book. Cecil Thomas has been chosen by the student body as the man who best represents the abilities and characteristics of a real Cedarville man. He is a scholar, graduating with magma cum laude; an athlete, receiving letters in basketball and baseball throughout his four years of college life;and last and mostimportanta leader and friend of everyone. Cecil has been the spark of life in many college parties and his jovial "greetings" is music to the ears of all who know him. Page Four
CEDARVILLE'S TYPICAL GIRL H " HD TO "H F fill To the girls of Cedarville College we dedicate this book. Elisabeth"Pud" Anderson has been rightfully named the girl of Cedarville College who strives and most nearly attains the best and finest in womanhood;she is truly Cedarville's typical girl. "Puddy", though only a sophomore,has established a reputation as.a scholar and an athlete. She is a most popular friend ofa very critical set,the college men. "Puddy" is very abtive in local church activities and takes a real interest in everything that is good. As a real Cedarwile girl she is most appropriately described as "class deluxe. The Editor. Page Five
WHITS BOOK ONE BOOK TWO BOOK THREE BOOK FOUR BOOK FIVE Adminiitration adJeJ OrganizationJ Jeatarei rage SeVen
There has come to us through ages of progress and development, from a past so remote we can barely guess at its age, an heritage of information which must continuously be correlated with the new. Instruction in that which is both old and i new,in that which s neither old nor new,today must be offered to!hose who seek, that they may Judiciously select and prepare for the tomorrow that awaits. ERNEST GIBSON, Faculty Adviser of Cedrus. "LEARNING TM LIVE" l'age Eight
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Preideni, .2r. TV le. Mehe3ne1 Dear Fellow Students: How wonderful it is to be young, strong, and hopeful like you! With opportunities so many and varied and with life, for the most part before you, the Challenge comes to you from your parents, your friends, your communities, your country, the world, your church and your God to live the best possible life. Make your life one putting forth your physical powers, your mental endowments, and your spiritual gifts in a constructive and telling service for others, and always with an eye single to the glory of God. Your self-respect requires nothing less. Humanity expects it of you. God has endowed you to do your best. Yours sincerely, W. R. McCHESNEY. Page Tot
BOARD Of TRUSTEES Students of Cedarville College are indebted to the Board of Trustees for the work that they have done and are doing to make C.C. a more complete school by enlarging the curriculum. In addition to the donation of their time, they also give freely material aid. The president of the board is W.Clyde Howard of Chicago. Annual meetings are held on the Thursday of Commencement week. Semiannual meetings are held on the first Friday of December for the purpose of electing faculty members. At the present time there is a special Commission under the Chairmanship of Rev. D. L. Guthrie to make plans for the future welfare of Cedarville College. —JANE FRAME. Ell ADVISORY BOARD The Women's Advisory Board plays a very important role in the life of the college. At the Alumni and Homecoming Banquets it is always busy preparing and serving the meals. The profits from these banquets are used for the good of the college. It has helped in redecorating the college administration building, has equipped the stage in the gymnasium, and has added to its supplies in kitchen utensils. It also purchased equipment for the college boarding club. The members are chosen from the alumni and wives of the faculty. Mrs. W. R. McChesney is president of the organization. —BETTY ROWE. Page Eleven
F. A. JuRKAT. Professor of History and Language A. B. Franklin College EL. I). Franklin College A. NI. Wittenberg College F, \l.\ I 'RUE, Professor of Elementary Ed. It. S. Ohio State University NI. _N. Ohio State University f111HOtY HASMO, INSIRRMS The students of Cedarville College are indeed fortunate in having a faculty who are not only well trained in each of their respective fields but are also vitally interested in the success and personal welfare of every student they contact. No student could ask for better cooperation in any institution than is received from these faithful servants. They are performing a real service and the influence they have on every Cedarville student has been and will continue to be felt in many parts of the country and in almost all walks of life. LESLIE MII.I.ER, Professor of Mathematics and Physics Director of Physical Education A. It. Ri I.1,11.1 A. NI. inn, 1 .,vt•usity GLENNA BASORE, Secretary and Assistant Registrar It. O. Ohio Northern University A. B. C,larville College I'a,/,• 1.I.7• •
Rev. W. R. McChesney, president since 1919, received his training in Franklin, Muskingum, and Tarkio Colleges. He taught Latin, Greek, History, Psychology, and Philosophy in Franklin, Wooster, and Cedarville Colleges. He has been on the Cedarville faculty since 1894 and served as secretary of the faculty until 1909 when he was made vice president. He served in this capacity for four years and then was made dean 1913-1915. Dr. McChesney has been an invaluable guide and leader for the youth of Cedarville College and has exerted an influence on their lives that will help them solve many difficult problems in the future. • • • A vital assistant in the daily life of the president is his secretary, Miss Glenna Basore. Miss Basore was graduated from the Hawke's School of Expression, Cincinnati and received additional training at Ohio Northern University and Cedarville College. Besides acting as secretary Miss Basore serves in the capacity of Bureau of Information not only for the president and faculty but for all the students as well. Miss Basore is noted for her pleasant disposition and her willingness to help anyone at any time. • • • Prof. A. J. Hostetler received his B.S. degree at Ohio Northern University and finished his graduate work at Wittenberg College. Mr. Hostetler has served in various phases of the educational field from teacher to high school principal, county Superintendent, director of County Normal, and head of the Education Department of Cedarville College. This department has been most successful in securing positions for its graduates and under the supervision of Mr. Hostetler has established one of the most efficient placement bureaus in the state of Ohio. • • • Prof. Ernest R. Gibson graduated from Cedarville College in 1928. He received his graduate work at Ohio State University and has been on the college faculty for the past two years. In these two short years he has become one of the most popular of all faculty members in the classroom as well as in the social life of the college. Mr. Gibson is faculty adviser for the Cedrus as well as for the Delta Kappa Sigma Fraternity. • • • Prof. C. W. Steele received his training at Indiana State Normal School, Indiana Teachers College, and Northwestern University. In addition to teaching in rural, grade, and high schools, Mr. Steele has served on the faculty at MARGUERITE AULT, Professor of French and Public Speaking B. S. Bowling Green State College A. J. HOSTETLER, Registrar and Director of Education II. S. Ohio Northern University A. M. Wittenberg College C. W. STEELE, Dean of Men Professor of Social Science A. B. Indiana Tcacher's College NI. S. Northwestern University ELOISE NI.INC. Professor of Elementary Education A. NI. Wittenberg College 1•••• I'aqc litii-!
IIEl EN II. SANTMYER, Dean of Women Professor of Latin and Er glish B. S. Wellesley College II. L. II. Oxford South DJkota State College, Indiana State Normal School and is now professor of Social Science and Public Speaking here at Cedarville. Mr. Steele is very conscientious in his work and as Dean of Men is doing a real service which is appreciated by all the students. • • • Mr. John L. Dorst continues his efficient work as business manager of the college. His wide experience as a leader and worker in the Y. M. C. A. gives him a good understanding of youth. He is congenial and always willing to do the utmost for the college and students. • • • Mrs. Mary Markle, a graduate of music from Ohio Wesleyan University, very ably conducted the music activities of the college during the absence of Mrs Mildred Watt Creswell. Her thorough and efficient service has made possible the progress of the music department's work with continued improvement. • • • For many years the students of Cedarville College have been instructed in history and modern languages by Dr. F. A. Jurkat. He received the degree of A.M. at Wittenberg College and has done graduate work at Ohio State University. Students who have graduated from Cedarville will never forget the informal classes conducted by Dr. Jurkat and the variety of delicacies he serves throughout the year. Dr. Jurkat is noted for his wonderful memory and his subtle humor. • • • Professor Leslie Miller is a newcomer in our ranks. This year he has filled the position of instructor of Mathematics and Physics, and was also coach of the Conference Champion Yellow-Jackets. Prof. Miller did undergraduate work at Rio Grande College and Ohio University. He received his master's degree from Ohio University and worked on his doctor's degree at Ohio State. We congratulate Coach Miller for the hard work and good nature he has shown this year. • • • Prof. Marguerite Ault attended Bowling Green State Normal and here received her B.S. in Education in 1932. Mrs. Ault came to Cedarville in 1934, and has since been a valuable member of the College teaching staff. She is a member of the Pi Kappa Delta Sorority. She is one of the most popular members of the faculty and a real friend to young and old alike. B. N. ADAMS, Student J. I. Business Pastor Manager of College l'age Fourteen
Miss Helen Santmyer, Dean of Women, is a graduate of Wellesley College, Mass., where she was instructor in English for two years. She received additional training at Oxford, England. She served as a teacher in Xenia High School. It is a pleasure for the students of Cedawille College to have in their midst a real author like Miss Santmyar, who has had two books published. She is equally proficient in Latin and English, and is a teacher of both languages at Cedarville College. • • • Miss Emma Force has received two degrees, B.S. and M.A., at Ohio State University. She attended the College of Wooster, Kent State Normal, Ohio Northern University, Ashland College, and Western Reserve University. She possesses a State Elementary Life Certificate. Besides her work at the college, she teaches Art at the public schools of Cedarville. • • • Mrs. Eloise M. Kling, professor of Elementary Education, graduated from Wittenberg College. She has taught in Springfield and Clark County schools, in Ridgewood Private school, and Ridgewood Experimental school. Last summer she attended Columbia University in New York City. Each semester she guides several elementary students along the pathway of student teaching. Mrs. Kling is faculty adviser for the Alpha Theta Tau sorority and is doing a real service for the Cedarville young people. • • • Rev. B. N. Adams, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, is the student pastor. Rev. Adams was formerly a missionary in Korea. Before coming to Cedarville, he spent seven years in Wisconsin preaching in a Presbyterian Church. Because of his enthusiasm and interest in young people, Rev. Adams is well-liked by all the students. • • • Mildred Bickett Creswell was head of the Department of Music the first semester of 1938-9. She received her training at Muskingum College, Cincinnati Conservatory, and American Conservatory. She studied under such musicians as Phillipp, Boulanger, Dupre, and Wider. For three years she was Professor in American Mission College, Cairo, Egypt. She also taught in Westminster College, Utah, before she came to Cedarville in 1936. MARY C. MARKLE, Di- E. R. GIBSON, Professor of rector of Music Science A. B. Ohio Wesleyan A. B. Cedarville College A. M. Ohio State University MILDRED BICKETT CRESWELL, Director of Music A. B. Muskingum College B. M. Muskingum Conservatory M. M. Cincinnati Con. servatory Diplom a, Fontainefleau, France. Page Fifteen
Inter-class relationship here at Cedarville College has been of great value to students and faculty. There have been programs planned by representatives of th?four classes which have been enjoyed by many students. It is fine to have such a spirit of cooperation between organized classes of our student body. The social times arranged by these groups have created a greater fellowship and have inspired definite leadership on the part of various class members. JOHNFOX, Pres.Student Body. "HVIIU TO LEARN" Page Sixteen
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SENIUB 1111A0UATIS CLASS OFFICERS Orval Labig, Clyde Walker, Jane Frame, Bennett McNeal. We don't want to go. Some of us may say the last sixteen years have made us tired of school. Inside us our true voice keeps saying, "It isn't so." We want to stay. We want to keep our friends, our books, our life. We've worked with friends—the students and professors. We've lived with friends —this whole friendly community. We don't want these friendships to fade to chance or annual meetings. We want to stay. Don't the years slip by swiftly? Only yesterday we were sixty-five strong. We pulled the typical freshman boners, perhaps a little more than we do now, but we have memories too, fine memories. We danced around the ball diamond, aided by the touch of upperclassmen's belts, splashed across Willow bend, and "tooth-brushed" the front steps. Our class was prominent in sports and other extra-curricular activities. In the fall of '36 we weren't so green, not so scared as we had been the year before. During our sophomore year we worked harder,—played harder, for we realized our ranks were to be divided. Seventeen Juniors registered for the next fall term. When we weren't worrying about our candy money we found time to make up two-thirds of the baseball nine, and two-fifths of the basketball five. The class was also active in social clubs, singing clubs, and the eating club. This year, John Fox is President of the Student Body and Y.M.C.A. Benny McNeal is Editor of the Cedrus and Steward of the Boarding Club. Clyde Walker, a scrapper who has stayed with us in spite of serious injuries, is our class president. Jane Frame, Bea McClellan and Ray Sisson are threefourths of the Mixed Quartette. The girls have been active in sorority work. Cecil Thomas, member of both ball clubs and Steward of the Boarding Club for half the year, left us to teach at Arcanum. Ken McNeal is our ball star. He set a new record by scoring 27 points against Wilberforce. Angus Murray is our World Affairs man. Noah Sharpe is our Mr. Fixit. Mel Page Eighteen
TOP ROW— Fixer Noah Sharpe, handy man who always greets you with a hVya. Sisson and Labig, the college wits, appropriately called Cedarville's terrific lovers. Two Daytonian athletes who have helped to make Cedarville teams outstanding—Jack and Flash. Kenny Deefer—friendlyfamily fellow from frigidaire. The essence of the Mixed Quartette—Bea and Jane. SECOND ROW— Three confirmed bachelors (except Cecil and Benny). (Editor's note: Why exclude Fred from the exceptions?) "Guess I was just born lazy and never got rested."—Doc. Vic—Tall, dark,and handsome. Politician Murray persuades Thompson to vote the Democrat ticket. Newcomer from Miami, Arema slays the Vermont boys. Thompson is our pitcher; Jim Jackson, our catcher—Vic Shaw has been very serious all year, practice teaching and otherwise. Fred Lott was Coach Miller's right hand man and is a most efficient "book balancer" at the club. Orval La big decided the Junior class wasn't the class for him, so he's been working under our flag all year. Arema Hayes has been busy teaching and taking care of that yellow-headed, "nice-guy" sophomore. Kenny Deeter coached a ball club, and drove a bus the first semester. He is now working in Dayton. We know that our history is not unlike that of other classes which have left Cedarville College, but we do feel we have noted a change in the college in the four years. The gain in the efficiency of the school is easily perceptible. Our business manager, our professors, and, of course, the students deserve hearty applause. The chapel hall is now a sacred chapel hall, the business offices are on the first floor of the Main building, so visitors need not wander around looking for the officials of the college, the library shows better organization. Numerous other improvements are present. We, the class of 1939, hate to leave, but we hope we will have the great consolation of seeing Cedarville College going on and on, getting bigger and better. RAY SISSON, Senior Student Council. Page Nineteen
BEATRICE McCLELLAN-Y. W. I, 2, 3, 4; Chi Sigma Phi 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Glee Club I; Mixed Quartette 3, 4; Cedrus Staff 2, 3, 4. CLYDE WALKER-Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Whispering Cedars 2, 3, 4; Cedrus 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Mixed Chorus I, 2; Student Council 4. BENNETT McNEAL-Defiance Cedrus 2, 3, 4; Whispering Cedars 2, 3, 4; Y. M. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Gospel Team 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3; Baseball 4; Delta Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Steward 4. JAMES JACKSON-Physical Ed. Instructor 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3; Referee 3, 4 JANE FRAME-Dramatic Club I, 2, 3, 4; Y. W. I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Quartette 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2; Chorus I, 2, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Cedrus Staff 4; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Alpha Theta Tau I, 2, 3, 4; Cedar Queen 4. JOHN FOX-Class Officer I, 3; Student Body Pres. 4; Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus I, 2; Baseball I, 4; Cedar Day Orator 4. FRED LOTT-Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Quartette 2, 3, 4; Delta Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Y. M. 2, 3, 4; Officer of Y. M. 4; Basketball Manager 4; Ass't Steward 4; Cedrus Staff 4; Whispering Cedars 2, 3; Crown Club 3. KENNETH McNEAL-Defiance I; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Y. M. 2; Dramatics 2, 3; Delta Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. CECIL THOMAS-Class Officer 3, 4; Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Delta Kappa Sigma 4; Dramatics I, 2, 3, 4; Cedrus Staff 3, 4; Whispering Cedars 3; Steward 4; Crown Club 3.
AREMA HAYS—A. B. Miami University; Dramatic Club 4; Y. W. C. A. Team 4. RAYMOND SISSON—Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; Y. M: I, 2, 3, 4; Music I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Tennis Champ 4; Delta Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Crown Club 3; Whispering Cedars 2, 3; Cedrus Staff 2. MELVIN THOMPSON—Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4. KENNETH DEETER—Indianapolis Normal I, 2; Basketball I; Track I; Phi Epsilon Kappa I, 2. ANGUS MURRAY—Y. M. I, 2; Baseball Manager 4; Dramatics Club I; Mixed Chorus I. NOAH SHARPE—Delta Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4; Gospel Team 2; Dramatic Club 2; Student Council 3. ORVAL LABIG—Class Officer 3; Y. M. I, 2, 3; Baseball Manager I; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus I; Delta Kappa Sigma 3. VIC SHAW—Y. M. I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. Page Twenty-One
CLASS OFFICERS Donna Zellar, Russel Roberts, Grace Bickett, Royden Johnson, Irene Goodin. Early in September in the fall of 1936, 42 "freshies" began their even fful college careers. That year our activities were guided by our capable president, Eldon Gillespie. Other officers of our class were Russel Roberis, vicepresident; Geneva Clemans, secretary; John Peterson, treasurer; and Genevieve Jesson, reporter. After several of what we called "trying-days" we were glad to see Freshman Week come to an end. The girls will long remember how they had to scrub mud off the front steps of themain building with tooth brushes, as will the boys remember the "ducking" they got out at Willow Bend when the upper classmen pulled them in. Most of these freshmen returned in the fall of 1937 to begin another thrilling year at college. This year we were under the leadership of President John Peterson, assisted by Genevieve Jesson, Catherine Harbaugh, and Monroe Pyles. This year we were well represented in the various fields of athletics. Several of our members also took part in music, dramatics, and other activities of the college. These days found many of our class worrying over "that thing" of practice teaching. At c-mmencement time we found many of our class going out to teach others. Reports come back to us that all of these are doing very good work in this field. As we came back for our third year at Cedarville, we found there was a much smaller group than we had had in previous years. We began this year with only twelve members. Russel Roberts was elected president of the class with John Peterson as vice-president; Grace Bickett, secretary; Irene Goodwin, treasurer; and Donna Zeller, reporter. This year, as Juniors, we have charge of the candy business. As our class was so small and the Senior class was small also, these classes decided to hold their class parties and socials together instead of each class holding them separately. Again we are represented in athletics and other extra-curricular activities. From this small group we furnished two winners in the Women's Bible Reading contest and one in the men's contest. Since we did not have a class play this year, the big occasion of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet held at Dayton. And now we are anxiously looking forward to our senior year and looking back over the happy years we have already spent at Cedarville. PAULINE FERGUSON, Junior. Page Twenty-Two
Jr FIRST ROW—Russel Roberts, Grace Bickett, Pauline Ferguson, Royden Johnson. SECOND ROW—Elwood Shaw, Virginia Townsley, Irene Goodin, LaVeine Whipp. THIRD ROW—Donald Foulks, Eldon Gillespie. What the Junior Class Has Contributed to College Life In the realm of sports we have been active: several of our men went out for basketball and baseball. Russel (Lanky) Roberts, basketball center, has certainly done his share in making C. C.'s name in sports. John Peterson headed the Delta Kappa Sigma this year. Both Roberts and Gillespie of our number are members. We have made our presence felt in the Dramatics Club, musical organizations, and Y. W.C. A. Two of our members have been interested in he work of the Gospel Team. Of our boys who participated in the Annual Men's Bible Reading Contest, Royden Johnson was awarded fifth place. He is the class representative in the Student Council. Two of our girls are active members of sororities,—Pauline Ferguson in Chi Sigma Phi, and Grace Bickett in Alpha Theta Tau. There are those who wonder what would happen to the chemistry lab, without Elwood Shaw. Next year we hope to help make Cedarville College better through the efforts of our few but influential members. IRENE GOODIN, Junior. Page Twenty-Three
CLASS OFFICERS Neil Hartman, Rachel Harriman, Clayton Wiseman Marie Collins, Justin Northup. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Last year forty-two freshmen entered Cedarville College to pursue a college education. At our first class meeting, we organized and elected Richard McKnight as our class president. We were duly initiated into our new college life by the sophomores and the rest of the upper classmen. However, we nobly survived the humiliation of make-up on the boys and make-up off the girls along with nice long walks in the darkness of the moon and a nice cool, refreshing dip in Willow Bend. After this traditional week, we settled down to a normal college life and were quickly absorbed into the college activities. Two of our members received letters in basketball and one earned a letter in baseball. Our class also contributed to the musical organizations of the college. Four members were in the organ class and a girls' quartette was formed from girls of our class. Although three members of last year's class quit during the summer and one succumbed to the holy bonds of matrimony last semester, we gained five new students this year from other colleges and are still going strong. At our first class meeting this year, we elected Clayton Wiseman as our class president; Neil Hartman as vice president; Marie Collins as treasurer; Charlotte Turner as class reporter, and Justin Northup as student council representative. Four members of our class were on the varsity basketball team this year and of course, the sophomores won the class tournament. Five boys of our class are out for baseball this spring. Many members sing in the college choir and one is in the college quartette. Several have participated in dramatics. This year we have conducted many successful class parties including two skating parties at Dayton, a coasting party, and an all college sweater swing. Seventeen sophomores in the normal department have been engaged in practice teaching during a part of the year, and they are anxiously looking forward to the next few years when they will be school teachers and after that—well, they are hoping for the best. NEIL HARTMAN, Vice President. OA. Page Twenty-Four
FIRST ROW (Beginning at top)—Betty Rowe, Helen Chitty, Charlotte Turner, Clayton Wiseman Arthur Geake, Florence Ferguson, Mary Jean Townsley, Orena Marshall. SECOND ROW—Wanda Griffith, Helen Mossbarger, Ruth Booker, Neil Hartman, Justin Northup, Mary Elizabeth Edgington, Louise Cosier, Beatrice Gray. THIRD ROW—Mildred Williams, Ruth Stoddard, Elisabeth Anderson, Eugene Kavanagh, Richard MacKnight, Virginia Lewis, Dorothy Kennon, Junia Creswell. FOURTH ROW—Margaret Olinger, Rachel Harriman, Hazel McClellan, Harold Thomas, John Cromwell, Merieum Foulk, Doris Ramsey, Barbara Carter. FIFTH ROW—Clara Belle Ankeney, Bernice Rosher, Jean Elliott, William Lott, Robert Reed, Mary Louise Conover, Donna Zellar, Marie Collins. SIXTH ROW—Louise Jacobs, Marcella Tobin, Rosenni Guthrie, Theodore James, Rosalyn Guthrie, Beatrice Collier, Opal Seamon. Page Twenty-Fire
FflSHIIIA 1 CLASS OFFICERS Norman Linton, Janette Neal, Orsadee Stewart, Fred Little. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On Sept. 8, 1938 thirty-one embarrassed and homesick Freshmen set foot on the campus of Cedarville College. On Sept. 22, they met to choose their class officers. The following people were elected: Robert Peterson, president; Orsadee Stewart, vice president; Norman Linton, secretary and treasurer: Jay Peterson, news reporter; and Janette Neal, student council representative. The upper classmen had no pity for these Freshmen; they heaped torment upon trouble. There were many peculiar sights around the campus. Girls with braided hair, unmated shoes and hose, excessive amounts of jewelry, books in buckets, and sacks of candy were a common sight. At that time it was rumored that some of the girls gave Dr. Jurkat candy in order to raise their grades. The tug of war at Willow Bend was rather onesided. The sophomores used a safety measure, tying the rope to a stump, but the Freshmen (almost) pulled Sophomores, stump and all intothe water. At the beginning of the second semester Robert and Jay Peterson were unable to return. It was necessary that new officers be put in their places. Norman Linton was elected president; Fred Little, secretary and treasurer, and John Reinhard, news reporter. Other officers remained the same. Although we have had a few bad moments the year has been an eventful and happy one. We are looking forward to our Sophomore year with great anticipation. ANNE RITENOUR, Freshman. -.••1111 Page Twenty-Six
FIRST ROW (Beginning at top)—Janette Neal, Fred Little, Orsadee Stewart, Norma Linton, Emma Mae Stebbins, Layden Wilson. SECOND ROW—Vona Ruth Owens, Ned Brown, Anne Rifenour, George Smith, Janice Flake, Robert Sears. THIRD ROW—Margaretta Lott, John Brill, Mary Elizabeth Batdorf, Thomas McQuillen, Helen Ross, Clayton Moore. FOURTH ROW—Betty Nelson, Wayne Dibble, Hazel Bush, Robert Guthrie, Anna Mary McClellan, John Reinhard. FIFTH ROW—Jay Peterson, Kathrine Randall, John Bickett, Isabel McClellan. Page TWR 11iy-SC7'Cli
Our organizations,some of them founded many years ago,are one of the most important parts of the life of a student because they have so successfully carried out their aims and purposes. The social activities sponsored by these groups promote fellowship among the students and offer many opportunities for students to demonstrate their qualities ofleadership. We hope thatthrough the activities of our organizations we may gain experience which will make us efficient leaders and workersin thefuture. JANEFRAME, Organizations Editor. ARIM Page Twenty-Eight It"
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SITTING—Clyde Walker, Clayton Wiseman, Janette Neal, Robert Peterson. STANDING — Russel Roberts, John Fox, Justin Northup, Royden Johnson. MOM [RUH The Student Council, composed of representatives of the student body and faculty, was organized to take care of any problems of school government that might arise. The Council is composed of the student-body president and secretary, presidents and representatives of the classes, the presidentof the college and the deans. The Council is composed of the following members: John Fox, Chairman and student-body president; Jane Frame, student-body secretary; Clyde Walker, Russel Roberts, Clayton Wiseman, and Robert Peterson, presidents of the senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman classes. Representatives of these classes in addition to the presidents are Raymond Sisson, senior; Royden Johnson, junior; Justin Northup, sophomore and Janette Neal, freshman. After the withdrawal of Robert Peterson, Norman Linton was elected freshman class president and took Peterson's place on the Council. Faculty representatives are Dr. W. R. McChesney, president of the college, Miss Helen Santmyer, dean of women, and C. W.Steele, dean of men. JANE FRAME, Secretary Student Council.
HMS STAFF Work on the Cedrus has been progressing for several months. The supreme desire of the staff in making this book for you was to have it full of pleasant memories ot our Alma Mater. Much credit for this production goes to our editor for his faithful service and to our faculty adviser for his guidance. Each member of the staff has willingly contributed his talent and time. The various organizations have aided greatly by the many activities which they have sponsored during the year. To these we are grateful, and to any others who have in any way contributed to the success of our book. It is hoped that when you turn these pages in the years to come a smile, perhaps a tear, may appear. Memories of days spent at old C. C. will flash across your mind, bringing great joy. If these pages bring you pleasure in the future, our Cedrus has been a grand success. BEATRICE McCLELLAN, Typist. FIRST ROW — Russel Roberts, 'Fred Lott, Mary Jean Townsley, Cecil Thomas, Jane Frame, Clyde Walker. SECOND ROW—Clayton Wiseman, Beatrice McClellan, John Peterson, Pauline Ferguson, Elisabeth Anderson, Maria Collins, Bennett McNeal. Page Thirty-One
TIIISPHINCTFBAS The college weekly has retained its popularity under the able leadership of E. Clayton Wiseman, the editor. A most faithful assistant to the editor has been Elisabeth Anderson who early in the year was adopted by the staff because of her ability and willingness to help make each edition a successful one (it may be also that personal reasons entered into her adoption). Another faithful member of the staff has been Mary Batdorf who was elected typist along with Thomas McQuillen. Clyde Walker, artist, has drawn many very clever pictures for the front page which greets the readers each week. Other members of the staff were John Reinhard, Charlotte Turner, Donna Zeller, and Bennett McNeal, freshman, sophomore, junior and senior reporters. The editorials dealing with a variety of topics have been very interesting and helpful. The scandal page has been most exciting and every week creates much comment among the students. The Whispering Cedars affords a means for both the students and faculty members to express their various opinions on any topic they wish and has as its aim the more closely binding together of all those in any way connected with Cedarville College. BENNETT McNEAL, Senior Reporter. Bennett McNeal, John Reinhard, Charlotte Turner, Clayton Wiseman, Elisabeth Anderson, Pauline Ferguson, Elisabeth Batdorf. \• I
• FIRST ROW—Mary Louise Conover, Rachel Creswell, Hazel McClellan, Virginia Lewis. Louise Cosler, Margaret Olinger. SECOND ROW—Ray Sisson, Jane Frame, Florence Ferguson, Ruth Stoddard, Jean Elliott, Donna Zeller. THIRD ROW—Mel Thompson, Noah Sharpe, Dorothy Kennon, Wanda Griffith, Ruth Booher, Merieum Foulk, Rosenni Guthrie, Opal Seamon. FOURTH ROW—Bennett McNeal, Victor Shaw, Orval Labig, Barbara Carter, Beatrice Gray, Marcella Tobin, Betty Rowe. PRACTIN HUMS During both semesters this year we have seen groups of practice teachers working busily on lessons for their ciasses in the grades and high school. (We suspect that some of them had to work fast in order to keep ahead of their pupils.) There were eleven teachers in the elementary division the first semester. All of these did their work in the Cedarville schools, as did the four high school teachers of the same period. In the second semester, there were four elementary and four high school teachers who did their practicing at Ross Township School. These student teachers were able to finish the required work in less time than the group which taught in Cedarville by conducting two classes each afternoon. There were nine elementary and four high school student teachers in the Cedarville schools the second semester. In spite of the many mistakes which were made, and the often discouraging attitudes of the pupils, the teachers feel that they have gained from their experiences much valuable knowledge which will be useful when they have classes of their own. JANE FRAME. l'age Thirty-Three
F.41 1.•• ' # ltehof:"Al:„1"- heie:}st...1, "u •rt*N..sra John Brill, Ned Brown, John Bickett, Crampton Lott, Bob Guthrie, Norman Linton, George Smith, Ray Sisson, John Fox, Vic Shaw, Fred Little, C. W. Steele (adviser). Clyde Walker, Harold Thomas, Donald Foulks, Noah Sharpe, John Peterson, Bennett McNeal, John Reinhard, Justin Northup, Clayton Wiseman, Fred Lott, Thomas McQuillen, Neil Ha•tman, Russel Roberts, Cecil Thomas, Bob Peterson, Royden Johnson, Wayne Dibble, William Lott. The Y. M. C. A. of Cedarville College has held the interest of a fine group of men students who are interested in building clean lives for greater service in their various fields of associations. We have enjoyed inspiring messages from our local pastors and from men who have come from neighboring communities. Our purpose has been to develop leadership within our group so that this training may lead to greater service. The fellowship we have enjoyed has come from our inspirational programs and our social activities. We have had splendid cooperation from the Y. W. C. A., and our joint meetings have brought great benefit to both organizations. These services have been of such character as to directly inspire our decision to accept Christ as the great master of our lives. Our Y. M. C. A. is that necessary part of our college curriculum that binds Christian living to our scholastic achievements. Our ideal has been, not to inspire boys to make a living alone, but to make a life. JOHN FOX, President. SITTING—John Fox, president. STANDING—Cecil Thomas, Russel Roberts, Noah Sharpe. Page Thirty-Four 404
^ Y. W. CABINET SITTING—Pauline Ferguson, Beatrice McClellan, president, Jane Frame, Glenna Basore, faculty adviser, Virginia Townsley. STANDING—Ruth Stoddard, Marie Collins, Jean Elliott, Mary Jean Townsley, Beatrice Gray, Betty Rowe, Elisabeth Anderson, Grace Bickett. The Y. W. C. A. has enjoyed a year of interesting meetings, many of which were jointly with the Y. M. C. A., and social times together. The first week of school the freshman girls were welcomed into the organization by a tea at the home of Dr. and Mrs. McChesney. Following the usual custom, the girls drew names for Secret Pals and exchanged gifts. To climax this event, a Secret Pal party was held at the home of Jane Frame just before Christmas vacation. The Y. W. attended the first basketball game of the season in a body after having enjoyed a chili supper and the mock wedding at the home of Mary Jean Townsley. The organization tried something new this year in the form of a St. Patrick's Tea held in the gym on St. Patrick's Day. A number from our group attended the Southern Ohio Area Conference that was held in Columbus in April. Much was gained from fellowship with students of other colleges. As a climax of our activities of the year the girls and their mothers and friends enjoyed a social time together at the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet, which was held on the Friday evening before Mother's Day. BETTY ROWE, Publicity Chairman. Aarlott„-T - Merieum Foulk, Orsadee Stewart, Isabel McClellan, Janice Finke, Betty Nelson, Betty Rowe, Ruth Booher, Ruth Stoddard, Virginia Townsley, Helen Chitty, Beatrice McClellan, Vona Ruth Owens, Mildred Williams, Mary E. Edgington, Jean Elliott, Junia Creswell, Marie Collins, Pauline Ferguson, Anna Mary McClellan, Orena Marshall, Dorothy Kennon, Marcella Tobin, Grace Bicket, Glenna Basore, Jane Frame, Arema Hays, Doris Ramsey, Louise Cosier, Margaretta Lott, Opal Seamon, Janette Neal, Barbara Carter, Clarabell Ankeney, Beatrice Collier, Rosenni Guthrie, Wanda Griffith, Mae Stebbins, Anna Ritenour, Charlotte Turner, Elisabeth Anderson, Mary Jean Townsley, Rachel Harriman, Marguerite Ault, Louise Jacobs, Virginia Lewis, Hazel McClellan, Hazel Bush, Margaret Olinger, Bernice Rosher, Donna Zellar, Florence Ferguson, Rosalyn Guthrie, Helen Mossbarger, Mary Louise Conover, Irene Goodin, Kathrine Randall, Helen Ross, Mary Batdorf, Beatrice Gray. Page Thirty-Five
BOA11011U RUB The College Boarding Club, which was organized in 1938 on a co-operative basis, has continued through another prosperous year. Meals were served at noon and evening in the basement of the library. There the meals were prepared by Mrs. Morton, assisted by Mrs. Peterson, and served by co-operating students according to schedules arranged by the steward. As well as regular meals the club has served special holiday dinners and has furnished many evenings of fun and enjoyment for the students and friends of the college. The Club was successfully managed through the first semester by Cecil Thomas, steward; Bennett McNeal, assistant steward; Ruth Booher, secretary, and Louise Cosler, menu chairman. Due to the fact that Cecil secured a teaching position at the first of the second semester, he had to give up his stewardship. However, he was succeeded by Bennett McNeal and the club elected Fred Lott as the new assistant steward. Fred and Bennett have proved to be most capable and efficient. Together they have led the club with equally great success through the second semester. RUTH BOOHER, Secretary. OFFICERS Cecil Thomas, Ruth Booher, Louise Cosler, Bennett McNeal. FIRST ROW—Eldon Gillespie, Jack Cromwell, LaVerne Whipp, Wayne Dibble, Arthur Geake, Harold Thomas, Robert Guthrie. SECOND ROW—Norman Linton, Fred Lott, John Brill, John Fox, William Lott, Glenna Basore, Mary Jean Townsley, George Smith. THIRD ROW—Bernice Rosher, Vona Ruth Owens, Orsadee Stewart, Beatrice Collier, Beatrice McClellan, Ruth Booher, Ruth Cosler, Ruth Stoddard, Merieum Foulk. FOURTH ROW—Anna Mary McClellan, Janice Finke, Helen Mossbarger, Helen Chitty, Virginia Lewis, Hazel McClellan. FIFTH ROW—Betty Rowe, Cecil Thomas, Bennett McNeal, Russel Roberts, Justin Northup.
FIRST ROW—Elisabeth Anderson, Mary Jean Townsley, Glenna Basore, Arema Hays, Beatrice Collier, Anna Mary McClellan, Clarabelle Ankeney, Opal Seamon, Jane Frame. SECOND ROW—Louise Cosier, Thomas McQuillen, Ruth Stoddard, Mae Stebbins, Merieum Foulk, Ray Sisson, Beatrice McClellan, Rosenni Guthrie, Janice Finke, Isabel McClellan, Betty Nelson, Rosalyn Guthrie, Florence Ferguson, Ruth Booher, Wanda Griffith, Vona Ruth Owens, Hazel McClellan, Bernice Rasher, Norman Linton, Janette Neal, Bennett McNeal, Clyde Walker. THIRD ROW—Dick McKnight, John Reinhard, Wayne Dibble, Noah Sharpe, Clayton Wiseman, Cecil Thomas, Russel Roberts, Jay Peterson, Royden Johnson, Justin Northup, Orval Labig, Neil Hartman. OFFICERS Elisabeth Anderson, secy-treas.; Neil Hartman, president; Jane Frame, vice-president. BRA 1IATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club has had a very successful year. Since this is a fairly new organization in the college, it is still in the developing period. This year there were many improvements made in the Y. W. room where the Club's meetings have been held. Through the cooperation of the college and Noah Sharpe, the society was able to purchase a stage, a row of footlights, and two flood-lights along with a rheostat. With this equipment as a start the society will be better able to improve in the future: The first semester the club had a meeting every two weeks. At every other meeting either one or two one-act plays were presented. The program of the meetings when the plays were not being given consisted of either a speech or the reading of a play. The idea of having a talk on drama or reading some examples of good drama was originated this year. During the year, talks on different aspects of the drama were given by Rev. Bowers and Justin Hartman. Miss Basore gave a series of readings. The plays that were read by members of the society included: scenes from Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln; The Bishop's Candlesticks by Hugo; and Wurzel-Flummery by A. A. Milne. The plays presented by the society included: The Pink Geranium; scenes from Romeo and Juliet; A Sign Unto You; Dust of the Road; Roses and Haircuts; Overtones; The Whirligig of Life; How the Story Grew; and The Valiant. The last three plays were given as a public performance in the gymnasium in April. Several plays were given before women's clubs, and the society sponsored a program at Carlisle. As the closing performance the Dramatic Club sponsored a commencement play. NEIL HARTMAN President. Page Thirty-Seven
FIRST ROW — Mae Stebbins, Helen Chitty, Opal Seamon, Rachel Creswell, Hazel McClellan, Janice Finke, Betty Nelson, Rosalyn Guthrie, Mildred Williams, Virginia Townsley, Beatrice Collier, Junia Creswell. SECOND ROW — Mrs. Markle, director, Jean Elliott, Isabel McClellan, Fred Lott, Royden Johnson, Vic Shaw, Sam Stein, Bennett McNeal, Neil Hartman, Robert Guthrie, Elisabeth Anderson. Rachel Harriman, organist. M The College Choir has had an active program this year. The thirty-two members and the accompanist, Rachel Harriman, have faithfully rehearsed every Monday evening and sometimes, just before the performance, on Wednesday evening. Their first appearance was on convocation night at the Presbyterian Church at the Men's Bible Reading Contest, and in March at the Women's Bible Reading Contest. The music for the Day of Prayer was provided by the choir. The choir gave several numbers at the musical program at Wilberforce on International Day and at the meeting of the Wilmington District of the Methodist Church in Jamestown in May. On Easter Sunday they sang in the First Presbyterian Church. On Illumination Night they gave a song festival. They topped the year off by singing at the Baccalaureate Services. The choir was under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Creswell the first semester, and Mrs. Mary C. Markle the second. Everyone, including the members and the audiences, greatly enjoyed the choir. BEATRICE COLLIER, Secretary. A Page Thirty-Eight
Picture yourself as one-fourth of a quartet. Come around there just a little so your partners and you form a semi-circle. Sound that first word clearly, then let your voice swell in harmony with the lead, hear the other voices blend with yours. Now—sh—make those tones sweet and light,— listen to that rumbling bass giving a background to it all. Hear it? Just like the double-bass of a mammoth organ. Low—Throbbing. Take the melody—swing along daintily. Break! Now all is quiet. Start that note exactly with the others. We're coming to the climax. Sing out, let the music roll from way down inside. Now softly run the last few words, linger on the last note—then hum. Let the chord linger—linger—then die. That was a grand feeling, wasn't it? Whether you were in a barber shop, or on a concert stage you realized you weren't the whole show, but too, you realized the show couldn't have gone on without you. You were there carrying your part of the load, using what you had worked so diligently to learn. You were con1 ributing. You see how our groups have felt this semester. We have been under the pleasing and instructive leadership of Mrs. Markle, and harmony has been our reward. Harmony of personalities as well as harmony of notes. Our mixed quartet consists of Beatrice McClellan, soprano; Jane Frame, alto; Ray Sisson, tenor; and Sam Stein, bass. The men's quartet is composed of Ted James, first tenor; Ray Sisson, second tenor; Fred Lott, baritone; Sam Stein, bass. RAY SISSON, Tenor of Both Quartets. MIXED QUARTETTE—Ray Sisson, tenor; Beatrice McClellan, soprano: Jane Frame, alto; Sam Stein, bass. MEN'S QUARTETTE—Sam Stein, bass; Fred Lott, baritone; Ray Sisson, second tenor; Ted James, first tenor. l'apc Thirty-Y
THE MPH TEA The Gospel Team was headed this year by Donald Foulks, serving his second term as president. Although this has been a year of relative inactivity we have enjoyed a number of veryinspiring and helpful meetings. This organization provides excellent experience for those who are interested in Christian leadership. After a service at the Lytle M. E. Church, we were entertained at the home of the president. Did we ever have a good time! Two social meetings were held, one at the home of Prof. C. W.Steele, Our faculty adviser, and the other at the home of Mrs. McKibben, when Virgie Gossard and Irene Goodin were hostesses. Perhaps the best service of the year was at the Catawba M. E. Church, during a series of evangelistic meetings. The following members participated: chairman, Irene Goodin; devotions, Doris Ramsey; reading, Virgie Gossard; speakers, Rosalyn Guthrie and Donald Foulks; music, the Misses Arema Hayes, Mary Helen, Rachel, and Junia Creswell, and Mr. Ted James. IRENE GOODIN. A John Bickett, Wayne Dibble, Doris Ramsey, Vona Ruth Owens, Rosalyn Guthrie, Rosenni Guthrie, Janice Finke, Anna Mary McClellan, Junia Creswell, Irene Goodin, Donald Foulks, Prof. Steele.
FIRST ROW—Fred Lott, William Lott, Clayton Wiseman, Harold Thomas. SECOND ROW—Bennett McNeal, Justin Northup, Russel Roberts, Eugene Kavanagh, Robert Reed, Kenneth McNeal. HID. KAPPA M At the election held early in the year, the eloquence of Johnny Peterson won over all opposition and he was duly seated in the presidential chair. Due to a slight disturbance the order of election was altered at this point and Kenny McNeal was chosen Sergeant-at-arms. Brother "Bottle" Benny McNeal was elected to the grave position of Chaplain and Noah Sharpe as Secretary-Treasurer. Pledge week came to our attention and the following started on the rocky road to brotherhood: A. Geake, R. Roberts, E. Kavanagh, J. Northup, B. Lott, C. Thomas, H. Thomas, R. Reed and C. Wiseman. Highlights of hell week were Bill Loft's releasing 14 kittens in the library and Puddy Anderson's scramble to rescue her favorite cat; "Tuny" Kavanagh learns to count by having to supply fifty dead flies. Some of the boys were a wee bit sleepy; they showed up for classes still clad in their pajamas. A midnight hamburger fry brought initiation to a close, giving us an opportunity to see Mr. 'Gibson perform with a hamburger in each hand and a goodly cargo below deck. Later in the year a box social and dance was sponsored by the fret for all college students. NOAH SHARPE, Sec'y-Treas. Page Forty-One
FIRST ROW — Doris Ramsey, Margaret Olinger, Jane Frame, Janette Neal. SECOND ROW—Florence Ferguson, Louise Cosier, Helen Chitty, Grace Bickett, Mrs. Kling. THIRD ROW — Mae Stebbins, Beatrice Gray, Ruth Booher, Kathrine Randall, Merieum Foulk, Wanda Griffith, Opal Seaman, Marie Collins, Barbara Carter. ALPHA THETA TAU Alpha Theta Tau Sorority has successfully completed its eighth yearof existence with eleven new members added to its roll. Meetingswere held every two weeks, with one social meeting each month. The pledge service for the first semester was held on October 4, at the home of the president. After their struggles with raw oysters, strange stairways, rocking-horses, tunnels, and the cracking of paddles, the six pledges became full-fledged members in December. The formal initiation was held preceding a Christmas dinner given for the new members and several rushees. After the dinner, gifts were exchanged, then the group attended the Christmas plays of the Dramatic Club. Everything went backwards at our Valentine party. We had to go into the house backwards, and eat and play games backwards. All the girls wore their clothes backwards, and some of them even went so far as to sit backwards on their chairs. When our basketball team became champs, we felt that we must do something for the boys, so on March 9 we entertained them with a dinner party, which everyone seemed to enjoy very much. In April, the second-semester pledges furnished the entertainment for the party. Each girl was asked to make a hat for a certain character, then to model the hat after it was finished. The surprise of the evening came when Opal Seamon read the announcement of the coming marriage of Jane Frame. Formal initiation was held May 8 for five pledges. Plans are under way at this writing for a luncheon to. be held on Cedar Day for alumni members. JANE FRAME, Pres. of Alpha Theta Tau. Page Forty-Two
[III SIRIJA Pill Under the supervision of MissBasore and the leadership of the President, Pauline Ferguson, the sorority has flourished this year. Nine active members took charge of the ''Sorority ship' as we embarked on another year in the fall of 1939. Ten pledges have been duly initiated and have become active members of our crew this year. We have held our regular meetings bi-monthly at Mrs. Ault's. Our meetings have been educational and instructive, as well as social. We have discovered much good talent in our ranks. We have enjoyed many activities. In October, we enjoyed a ''steak fry" at Bryan Farm. In November, Beatrice McClellan entertained the sorority with a delightful dinner party. In December we sponsored a "dinner dance" at Sears Hotel, Cedarville, for alumni members and guests. January was "rush party" time. In February we held "Open House" for alumni members at Homecoming; also Rachel Harriman was hostess for our covered dish supper. March was the scene of our scavenger hunt. April was the setting for our dinner and theater party. We ended our school year by sponsoring a Spring Formal for the entire college and a party for the alumni during Commencement Week. We close our year filled with happy memories and hope in years to come that our sorority will mean more to its members through lasting friendships we have gained. JEAN ELLIOTT, Secretary. FIRST ROW—Elisabeth Anderson, Charlotte Turner, Rachel Harriman, Anna Ritenour, Mary E. Edgington, Hazel McClellan, Ruth Stoddard, Orena Marshall, Louise Jacobs, Mary Jean Townsley. SECOND ROW—Janice Finke, Orsadee Stewart, Beatrice Collier, Glenna Basore, Pauline Ferguson, Betty Rowe, Isabel McClellan, Anna Mary McClellan, Beatrice McClellan. Page Forty-Three
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