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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
Sunday, May 22, 1949
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The Final Blast
Some are inclined to think that this has been an un
usual year. Perhaps it has been. However, no one can
argue that each school year is unique enough to be remem
bered for something.
This year has been marked by a better-forgotten-than-remembered
football record, a disgusting problem of get
ting students seats in the stadium, a stink raised about the
price of books, a visible solution to the problem of parking,
an alarming surplus of queens, the organization of political
parties with the faction coming out in the open and the
abolition of student government. There has been more
painting and pranks by T. N. E. than in previous years, wit
ness the splattered fronts of sorority row. Greek spring
time exhuberance exhibited itself more fully than it has for
several years. A loud cry was raised by the administration
for more participation in social and other activities by the
Barbs. ISA of more than 400 members responded by hold
ing an election in which 100 of its members voted. Male
Greeks still voted the straight party line, hardly bothering
to ask any questions, and the greater majority of unaffili
ated students showed by their lack of interest in campus
politics and the like that they were still more interested in
getting an education than in getting into office.
Spring time brought about the usual elections in or
ganizations and honoraries, and senior "leaders" of the '49
class proved themselves to be better politicians and more
incapable of being honest and objective in their dealings
than seniors of the past two years. Or, at least, they didn't
let any past black records outshine their own.
A segment of fraternity men. who would die before
admitting that there has to be a change in the fraternity
system if it is going to remain a permanent thing, did their
best to see to it that fraternities were looked upon as a
great deal more than just social organizations.
Sororities still kowtowed to Panhellcnie, refused to
participate in the Homecoming parade and shuddered to
think what might happen if they took a step in the direc
tion of getting their members the right to try out for Kos
met Klub's spring musical review.
The basketball and track teams distinguished them
selves with excellent records, perhaps on a note of what
Nebraskans can expect from all athletic departments next
year.
The faculty spouted nice phrases about fair play in
student government, urged the students to solve their own
political problem and then abolished the Council, paying a
nauseating kind of lip service to the Constitutional Assem
bly which was the last hope of the students that students,
and students alone, could evolve the kind of student gov
ernment they wanted.
Looking over these things, we come to the inevitable
and dismal conclusion that the University may well be
described by the phrase, "there is no place like Nebras
ko . . ." We understand now, more than ever before, why
that phrase often gets the reply of "Thank God!" If we
thought that the situation here was uniquely Nebraskan,
and we would like to think that it is, we would pass it off
with little regard. Nebraska, after all, is only one of forty
eight states.
But the questionable action of both the individual and
the group as evidenced on our campus may be as American
as Nebraskan. If it is, then the future of our homeland
may be gloomier than we think.
We hesitate to end on such a morbid note. So we point
cut that there is always a challenge to both the individual
and to the group to better themselves by striving continu
ally to better others.
Juniors Recognized for Outstanding
Contributions to University Living
Three junior men have been particularly prominent in the eyes of the campus.
These men, Merle Stalder, Neal Baxter and fed Gunderson.
New Innocents president, Merle Stalder, is an Ag College man. On the far away
campus Merle holds membership in Block and Bridle and was recently chosen Chancel
lor of Alpha Zeta, Ag honorary.
A MAJOR portion of his time
liiis been spent in the Daily Ne
braskan office, acting as assistant
busincs manager. Three years of
work on the Has have taken a
lot ol Merle's talent and energy,
but somewhere he's managed to
squeeze in an extremely active
participation in Kosmet Klub and
to serve a pledgeship in Scabbard
and Blade and membership in Al
pha Tau Omega.
With an impressive record be
hind h i m, outstanding junior
Merle Stalder, will have a real
task ahead of him as the campus
number one man next year.
ANOTHER AG man is stand-
Underclassman
Award Goes
To Allen, Ber
j Two years isn't a long time but
it has been long enough for Sue
Allen to do her bit, and quite a
bit it's been, for the University.
Outstanning Sophomore Sue was
discovered by Tassels. It wasn't
long before Y found out that her
presence in
Borjr.
its organiz
ition was
to be a boon.
As soci etal y-general of the
UNESCO conference Sue showed
the entire campus that the "big
giii"' don't have a corner on abil
ity. With the successful comple
tion of the conlerence. Sue be
came a founder of the Nebraska
University Council for World Af
fairs, which will seek to perpetu
al the aims of UNESCO.
Close on the heels of the
UNESCO conference came elec
tion to Y cabinet. Promotion in
Tassels was inevitable, so only
Sue was suprised when she be
came Treasurer.
The end of her second year
Sue in a pink formal act
attendant to the Ivy Day
A good gill so far. Sue
found
ing as
queen.
Allen,
in the
promises to re a great girl
fut ure.
WALKING OFF with male hon
ors in the sophomore class is
Gene Berg.
Gere has served his University
in a host ol major activities. Prob
ably his greatest contribution has
been the new Red Cross chapter,
which he organized last spring.
As the infant organization's first
president. Gene has made a
worthwhile step forward in com
munity and campus service.
The vice-president of Builders
has spent a major portion of his
time organizing publications for
high school students.
The red hair, which identifies
Gene, is obvious in the P.ag office
each afternoon, where he serves
as News Editor. More publica
tions work for Gene is in order
with the publicity directorship of
AUF.
So with an early start, Gene
Berg promises the campus an
even greater share of real lead
ership in the next two years.
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
i-feiiis 1hat it was unable to se
cure pidurcs of Ted Sorenson
and Sue Allen.
i :
ot Ag
madly
with
MrDill. Cadwallader.
in line for junior honors. He
Farmhouse's Neal Baxter.
Active in every phase
College life, Neal dashes
from meeting to meeting
just enough of a pause to get in a
few licks on the judging teams.
City campus hasn't been ne
glected by this outstanding junior.
Corn Cobs have had a good share
of his time and ability. Work on
Homecoming and pre-game sales
gained recognition for Neal in
Cobs.
His recent appointment as
treasurer rounds nut the busy
life of Ne.il Baxter, who will con
tinue to make a large contribu
tion ol time and talent for the
good of the University.
ELIGIBLE BACHELOR. Tod
Gunderson. has been palpitating
coed hearts lor two years. His
election to Prince Kosmet was
his first victory in the field of
personality and charm.
But it isn't all charm with Ted.
A lot of solid effort has gone into
his contribution to the campus.
Work on AUF for the past three
years gained for Ted the office of
head solicitor in his junior year.
Next year he will guide campaign
work as AUF director.
Kosmet Klub, too has come in
Sampson. - Gunderson.
1 R J &
Stalder. Baxter.
for a good deal of devotion from
teirific Ted. His fraternity, Sigma
Alpha Ep.silon, has been served
by Ted in two major offices.
So ends the junior year of a
real campus personality, Ted
Gunderson.
ONLY ONE year remains for
Louise McDill, Phyllis Cadwalla
der. and Jeannie Sampson to add
to their already bright record of
service to the University.
Ag Coed. Louise McDill, out
ranks most junior women in scho
lastic, personality and activity
achievements. Louise hasn't ne
glected sti; lies testifies her mem
bership in Phi Upsilon Omicron
See Juniors" page 4
Four Seniors Meril Awards
yet
rule,
his
bv
tail
the
Ball,
Spoor
over
year
icult V
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BALL
Four seniors were chosen
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN ;
for distinguished service to
University. They are: Dak
Ted Sorenson, Baibara
and Betty Aasen.
Dale Ball, who presided
the Student Council, which
ably accomplished more
any Council lor many a
was disbanded hv 1
proved the potentiality of
leadership shown in the
Council as a junior.
GETTING AN EARLY start in
his career fis Council president.
Ball worked long hours last sum
mer in order that the parking
problem, accentuated by the stu
dent stir-up of a year ago, might
be resolved. When the fall se
mester began, students with cars
found themselves ticking up to
the Council olfice to get parking
permits. As a consequence the
parking situation was greatly
alleviated.
This was only one of Ball's
accomplishments. All through the
year, as the Council handled one
problem after another, the guid
ance and judgment of Ball was
in evidence. Yet he managed to
keep the impartiality which the
job of president demands.
A MEMBER OF INNOCENTS
w :
A A SEN Speer
and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Ball
, won academic honors by copping
I the Alpha Kappa Psi Citizenship
j award. He also found time to
supervise bridge instruction and
' tourneys in the Union, not to men
j lion his work with a Lincoln in
; vestment f:no and his role of
bread winner and now father of
a bouncing baby girl.
Ted Sorenson, Lincoln senior
in his second year of Law, proved
an asset to the city campus YMCA
years back as a leader of forums,
discussion groups and other "Y''
activities. The culmination of his
"Y" work came when lie was
elected president of the YMCA
at the end of his sophomore year.
The end of one major otfioe
meant only the beginning of other
campus leadership. During the
'48-'49 year, Sorenson made the
front pages by making the
UNESCO conference and the Con
stitutional Assembly successful
projects. Moderating the UNESCO
sessions and presiding at the As
sembly meetings called for in
telligen tthinking, extreme har
ness, good judgment and plain
hard work. Sorenson ably a ns
wered the call.
For worth-while contributions