STUDENT GOVERNMENT. Time out for politics. Power grows in nine years

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1 SECTION THREE Student Government

2 STUDENT GOVERNMENT FRANK SWAIN S.G.A. President Power grows in nine years As it stands today, the Student Government Association's constitution reads much as it did in 1946 the year of its adoption. Students were made aware of the practices and functions of S. G. A. in that first year, and plans for a Student Union were formulated. Committees were set up in the next couple of years, and a smooth-running administrative system was developed. To help alleviate financial limitations, the student activity fee was increased, and recommendations for its apportioning were suggested by S. G. A. The first material achievement of the young group was seen in 1947 when the Student Union was born. It was moved from Robinson Hall to its popular meeting place the next year. Authority was increased when the S. G. A. was given jurisdiction over the collection of fines for illegal parking. And the responsibility of the students was apparent when a bill was picked up by S. G. A. for vandalism at Lafayette. The strength of its voice was realized when it successfully vetoed a plan which would have made the purchase of a 7-day meal ticket compulsory for all dormitory residents. By working with the administration and expressing student opinion, the S. G. A. has, in nine years, achieved recognition as a useful and respected institution on compus. Time out for politics Shortly after the inauguration of the edition of the S.G.A. in May, 1953, broad programs were outlined, plans formulated, and groups organized in an effort to accommodate student needs. The appropriation of funds to various agencies was supplemented by several organizational tasks. In cooperation with the Administration, the S.G.A. sponsored Freshman Week. The newly decorated basement of Brown Hall spurred the organization of a dormitory social committee which was charged with the planning and supervision of periodic social functions among dorm residents. The Homecoming Game attractions were arranged under the direction of the S.G.A. with the aid of O.D.K., alumni, and Cheerleaders. In conjunction with the Inter-Religious Council, the S.G.A. marked Christmas by constructing a creche. The S.G.A. also undertook a drive to solicit student members for the Safe Driver's League. Under the auspices of the Student Union Committee, extensive remodeling of the Student Union was accomplished. Socially, the S.G.A. provided the music of George Madden for the Harvest Hop, Bill Davies for the Christmas Dance, and Buddy Williams for the Junior Prom. MARIANNE REINKE Vice-President MICKY BLAINE Recording Secretary Fifty-two

3 ASSOCIATION First Row: Janet Leary, Geraldine Dye, Cynthia Fiery, Grace Evans, Patricia Lecrone, Nancy Peck. Second Row: David Menser, Mickie Blaine, Frank Swain, Marianne Reinke, Janet Smith, Dean Hocutt. Third Row: Richard Saunders, Daniel Enterline, Joseph Stout, Lucy Lasker, Jacqueline Hackett, Patricia Collins, Martha Thomas, Stanley Lowicki, Ted Zutz, Paul Hodgson. Absent: Wayne Kirkline, William Harkins, George Tunis, Jim Maloney. Nancy Peck, Home Economics Representative; Geraldine Dye, Education Representative; Patricia Lecrone, Arts and Science Representative; Joseph Stout, Agriculture Representative. Absent: William Harkins, Arts & Science Representative; George Tunis, Engineering Representative. JANET SMITH Treasurer SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Janet Leary, Vice-President; Paul Hodgson, Class Representative; Ted Zutz, President. Fifty- three

4 DAN ENTERLINE Chairman of Men's Executive Council DAVE MENSER Corresponding Secretary Chmn. of Student Union Committee WAYNE KIRKLIN Social Chairman DEAN JOHN HOCUTT Faculty Adviser SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Stanley Lowicki, President; Jacqueline Hackett, Class Representative; Patricia Collins, Vice-President. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: Martha Thomas, Vice- President. Seated: Richard Saunders, President; Cynthie Fiery, Class Representative. It'll Grow On You Fifty-four

5 S.G.A. Welcomes Freshmen Get-acquainted Dance "And I Promise.. Fifty-five

6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS TED ZUTZ President Four years fast and furious Of all our four years here, the last will remain as the highlight of our college career... for then we knew the ropes... how to sleep through class unnoticed... how to get the best marks with the least amount of effort. Some of the highlights were... the best football season since Harvest Hop... Santa bringing Bill Davies and his Dixieland Combo... the "Blizzard of '53" falling on IFC... Junior Prom... Buddy Williams beneath the sea. Robert Frost and his poetic recitations... E52 productions... "Walk to Wilmington" contest... going to Poff's for the pictures... those 75 dinners at the State... spaghetti at Angies... the 10:10 jam at the post office... gooffing-off in the Scrounge... shoot-'em-ups at the State... Delaware rain... coke parties at the frat houses... stretching lates... interviews at the placement bureau... Senior Weekend... donning cap and gown for the walk down the last mile... the final handshake... those last goodbyes. With these vivid memories, we clasp our education under our arms, raise our empty beer mugs on high, and toast our alma mater All hail to thee proud Delaware. JANET LEARY Vice-President SHIRLEY THOMAS WILLIAM ANNONIO Secretary Treasurer

7 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Prom, Musical are highlights Having passed the half-way mark in college, we ambitiously charted a schedule that would keep us busy until that eventful senior year. The program was so successful that we lost our junior year in a cloud of dust, and now find ourselves at the threshold of that last short year. Everything started with our sponsoring of the first pep-fest of the season a riotous affair complete with the introductions of the football team, and a show of ingeniously constructed torches. Following up this event was the first dance of the new semester, for which the Delmelodians lent musical support. Our musical extravaganza, "33 Skidoo," brought talent scouts from three continents, and filled our coffers considerably. Then in March, we held our hats and threw all of our support behind the dance committee which came up with the Junior Prom. This Cecil B. DeMille-type production found Buddy Williams at the bottom of the sea, playing sublimely, and helping us complete a successful third year. DICK SAUNDERS President MARTHA THOMAS GINNY LARSON BOB HORNE Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

8 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS STAN LOWICKI President PAT COLLINS JEAN EVENSON ALLEN FERVER Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Victory... courts... dances Though somewhat depleted in number by marriages and flunks, the Sophomore Class embarked on the second lap of its college career. Our first notable achievement was carrying away the wreath of victory by winning our second consecutive Sophomore- Freshman Field Day. As a deed of friendship, we decided to ease the penalties of Sophomore Court, although restrictions on the Freshmen were to continue for two additional weeks. Spurred on by our newly-acquired authority and importance, we sponsored one of the Pep-Fests, following it with a dance. Due to unity and class spirit, both were highly successful. Along with hour exams, December brought us the chance to co-sponsor the Christmas Formal. This festive soiree was well attended, much enjoyed, and even made money! Then we studied and party-ed our way through our critical second year, avoiding completely the Sophomore slump. Fifty-eight

9 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS JIM MALONEY President A dink... a dance... a defeat September 13, 1953 was a fateful day for the new Class of '57... we were starting on a four-year road to earn our degrees. Our Freshman Week passed with a whirl of tests, meetings, parties, dances and loads of fun for all. We all began to get cricks in our necks from reading the names on the dinks of fellow freshmen. Then the sophs came back, and we went into virtual hiding Sophomore Court, you know. Then, on October 24, we had a chance to get rid of our dinks by defeating the Class of '56 at the Freshman-Sophomore Field Day. Unfortunately, our teams did not have that extraadded strength, and we were beaten by our rivals. So we straightened our dinks, and thought about electing class officers. Soon after the much publicized election, we began planning for the big Christmas Formal which we sponsored along with the Sophomore Class. We will not soon forget our chagrin at the mismated mural, and the piano search. After finals, we returned victorious, knowing we had passed the test, and went on to complete a great Freshman year. GRACE EVANS CAROLYN PHILLIPS NANCY ENNIS Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Fifty-nine

10 Hold That Line! FIELD DAY! Nose to the Grindstone Seeds That Really Grow There Goes Rusty