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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1953)
September 15, 1953 , THE NEBRASKAN Pog 7 2.Q Freshman - O' K- , ' t ML V.. -am Welcome To You All V - ' I -t--v It f ri--- .. - hancellor's Reception Acting Chancellor John Sel leek (second from left) shakes hands with Alan Anderson of Bennington at the annual chancellor's reception Sept 11. Selleck's First Speech Offers Work Contract New Chancellor Urges Freshmen To Study And 'Work Together' John K. Selleck, speaking to lis first student body as acting hanrcllor Monday evening, of rered new student a "work con- Know Hows' Will Impart Campus Cues The Coed Counselors first ses sion of the Know-How Series vill be held Wednesday at 5 ).m. in Love Library audito 'ium. The Know-How Series are a ieries of skits presented to how new studenls some of the ays of college life. The first kit. under the direction of fane Brode and Carol Thomp on, is "Nebraska Does It This A'ay." Participants in the skit are fan Harrison, Donna Folmer, Sharon Mangold, Sandra Daley, 3o Ode, Pat Pauley, Norma IVesi-olt, Bev Engelbrecht, Nor ma Lothrop, Winnie Stolz, Carol Sillett, Marlene McCullough, Le Spencer, Sue Gorton and Marilyn Erwin. "College Daze," explaining the ir's and don'ts of college, under the direction of Jane Brode and Mary Fulberth, will be pre sented September 23 at 5 p.m. in Love Library auditorium. Llpperclassmen . NU leaders Introduced At Luncheon Arthur A. Hitchcock, director ftf junior division, presided Tuesday over a luncheon hon ing upperclass students par ticipating in New Student Week. Acting Chancellor John K, Heck expressed his apprecia tion of the part of the student readers. Wesley Poe, director of student leaders, J. Philip Col dean of student affairs, J. 'ilford Holmes, guidance con sultant of junior division, and rerry Branch, director-secretary Cf the Unive' rsity Foundation, 8ls9 spoke. fEJfworth DuTeau, president we Alumni Association, Joe ecrest, co-publisher of the fjwraska State Journal, and fn Dunn, trustee of the Uni- wre introduced. j J" folifrwing leaders of stu rt,, m "Cities were also intro uc'fc Marilyn Erwin, president i Coea Counselors, Cal Kuska, Pdent of Corn Cobs; Phil ftV.J ' Corn Cob chairman of "udent leaders; Eldon Park, J-onme dark Carges, Jan Stef of ?nd Rocky YapP. members j.'. '-ne orientation panel; Gary " 0, yell king and Berne Kosen- klot editor of &e Huker Hand" L.P'6, luncheon was the cour Of Byron Dunn. ifydemi'il's New Student Week Activities Include Matriculation, Registration, Health Exams Am estimated 1,700 Incoming pamphlets September 6 giving SDeech and hearing tests, ronn. tudents took part in the Unl- information of the week. Par- ertitr8 New oiuucm v- win wcio biso weicomea aun- ivities between oeyu o ua, uy uie cnancenor at a re- Sept w , , . , . . The weesi tvniu 'vw-i cummnauoas, mairi- h students picked up tneir cuiation tests, placement exams, ft is our nrivilem. to welrom. a fin.. rn,m Ulltci""""' v. juunj hen ana woie s may m to say it, we are living in a time 01 cnauenge to youth to fit hmselves for leadership in a world that sorely needs it. Every Lncration has called for it in the past, and the present is no ex- eption. We believe that you possess those qualities that are essential. hat is why you have been admitted. More than that, we expect of mi tht very best in terms of devotion to your tasks as students preparing to better assume the responsibilities of effective citizen- hip and productive worKmansmp. Tha University faculty has your interests at heart and will Lvote itself to your needs at all times. Cooperation on your part s all that anyon. can ask. In whatever colle3e you are enrolled, ou will receive "liberal education" and at the same time the pro- essional training so essential to your future success. Take ad- antage of these and Justify the confidence we have in you as a , . v..clrAf anI lrtwol onA -I t J 1 u Yours for a great year, G. W. ROSENLOF Dean of Admissions Couttear Lincoln Sur Others in the picture are Mrs Selleck (far left) Eldon Park, president of Innocents Society day evening in the Union' Ball and Jan Steffen, Mortar Board room. president tract" guaranteed to keep stu dents from flunking. "If I can get every one of you to enter in a contract to put in a 44-hour week of study," the acting chancellor said, "I'll guarantee you will do satisfac tory wodk at the University;" Addressing the class of 1957, he said, "I'm starting a new job just like you are so let's all push together." Chancellor Selleck said the University had one of the out standing educational institutions of the nation. He also praised the University faculty and said he hoped that the class would be one of the largest senior graduating classes in a number of years. In regard to the housing sit uation. Chancellor Selleck noted that the women's housing situa tion was adequate but "the men's situation is much differ ent." he said. He enjoined the men to find suitable housing by contacting University housing authorities. "If you are not properly housed," he continued, "you cannot do a good job in scrool." Preceding Chancellor Selleck, J. P. Colbert, dean of student affairs; Marilyn Erwin, presi den of Coed Counselors, and Rocky Yapp, president of Stu dent Council, spoke to the in coming students. A film presentation of the University's fighting songs was shown to the group. Arthur A. Hitchcock, director of the junior division and coun seling service, presided over the new-student convocation. selling and registration took up part oi each new students day. Wights were reserved for irrouD social activities Freshman Barbeque Six freshmen were tapped uuesday as the heartiest cheer- ers .at the freshman barbeque nn A ST ramnnc The wmners who were each presented with a troDhv are: Gladys Exans, Kay Skinner, jfmsysCv and' Bob wSk' Mortar Boards, Joy Wachal, Lura Ann Harden and Shirley Murphy, and Innocents, Mac uKy'u"0f ?p - me basis of the most enthusiastic partcipants in the rally. William Glassford. head foot- bal1 , coach. Ed Weir, track g doctor of aeiletics fa- mliarized the new students with the athletic department and ex- P.11,11!1 toe students' part in the v6iu ttiiu ui w.ii versity. Members of Tassels presented a skit portraying a coed who decided that Nebraska was the best school for her. The barbeque, which was at tended by 1,400 students, was sponsored by the Corn Cobs, Tassels, Ag Executve Board, Block and Bridle Club, the Home Economics Club and the Tri K. Religious Open House Religious Student Houses wel comed new students Wednesday evening in individual open houses. ' The open houses featured en tertainment, dancing, refresh ments, and an introduction to the programs of the various houses. The students were also intro duced to the ministers in Lin coln of their denomination. Coed Caravan The annual party for new women students was held Thurs- Now a permanent part of New Student Week, this year's party was named Coed Caravan under the sponsorship of Coed Coun cilors, Barb Activities Board for Women, Associated Women Stu dents, Women's Athlelic Associa tion and YMCA. Neala O'Dell, president of YWCA, was mistress of cere monies. Included in the program was the introduction of Marjorie W. Johnston, dean of women and Helen A. Snyder, assistant dean of women, who welcomed the new coeds to the University. WAA, BABW, and AWS pre sented skits showing various phases of college life and a tap dance, "Out of a Suitcase" was given by Shirley Jesse and Ron nie Johnson. Kay Barcum and Mary Lou Biermann sang two selections as a duet Following the program coeds were shown displays represent ing the highlights of each women's organiaztion. Chancellor's Reception The annual chancellor's re ception was held Friday evening in the Union lounge. Students were introduced to acting Chancellor John K. Sel leck by Janet Steffen, president of Mortar Board, and Eldon Park, president of Innocents. Others in the receiving line were Mrs. Selleck, Marilyn Er win, Rockford Yapp, Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Hitchcock, Dean and Mrs. J. P. Colbert, ad Dr. and Mrs. S. L Fuenning Mortar Boards and Innocents were hostesses and hosts for the party which featured dancing in the ballroom, magician acts, and a jam session in the Round Up room. NeW Student Mixer The New Student Mixer, held Saturday evening in the Union ballroom, featured dancing to Johnny Cox's orchestra. The Kosmet Klub and Inno cents presented a skit during intermission. Buy Your Textbooks and Supplies from fififo 0 Textbook Service Through t Courtesy of Nebraska Bookstore v F . ) .$ Beanie Sales Boom Lining up for their 1957 tagged beanies are Gerrie Daxon, Rome, Ga.; Ted Westervelt, Scottsbluff; Don Schuemann, Gretna; and Lyle Lemmer, At- 'Speed 'Em Up' In Retort To Tedious Lines By MARILYN TYSON Staff Writer Stumbling in the crib between many bewildered people classi fied as freshmen, I discovered these newcomers have formed their first impression of our Uni versity. Carolyn Elliott, a freshman from Fremont, seemed to sum up her fellow classmates opin ions into one when she said, "New Student Week is very use ful but it would be helpful if things started on time." "I have never seen so many lines! Can't they speed them up?" was the plea of Milton Fricke of Papillion. Roberta Clauss of Omaha said "In spite of all the lines, I wouldn't like to start all by my self. I've found the upperclass men and convocations very help ful." Varied opinions were reached Borrowed from the Boys Corduroy With full length W Vic Gene IJ ' ((( k ' ' 1 fl- ijjui-. GoJd L... ,. ... A made-for-claM-and-picnic wrap that you'll want to have with you all the time! Knitted collar and cuffs. Handy slash pockets. Siiea 10 to 18. GOLD'S Sportswear Shop . . . Second Floor nnnni2B 39 yy y kinson. Janet Healey, Lincoln sophomore handles the receipts while Rockford Yapp and Wil- liam Bailey, both members of Innocents Society look on. Cry Novices on campus tours. Jane Oelsch lager of Grand Island says she would like more thorough tours. Rosa Wendt of Madrid, Ne braska, believed that the cam pus tours should be omitted. "I think New Student Week activi ties could be combined into three days." Charlie Trumble of Papillion said, "It seems that it would heln if As students could do all reeistering on Ag Campus. It would save much conf usion. New Student Week received praise from Jaroline Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She thought it was very well organ ized. The new students who were asked there opinions said that in spite of minor criticisms, they thought the week devoted to them should be continued. Seems as though New Student Week is here to stay! tlmki ha - JacEtcis zipper close! INI aimed First Mass Meeting Will Feature Explanation Of Duties And Cheers Pepsters will begin the season with a mass meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Union ballroom. The purpose of the meeting is pepster squad. Norma Lothrop, to explain the duties of the Knotek, Jachlyn Stanton, Mar vice president of Tassels, and garet Swanson, Lorn a Uphoft. Ernie Bebb. vice president of Sigma Delta Tau: Gloria Shu Corn Cobs, will be co-masters kerft, Lena Gittelman, Phyllis of ceremonies. Kaplan, Edith Nauen, Zelda Pepsters are asked to bring Kominsky, Gloria Shaplre; Sig identification cards to claim ma Kappa: Jane Eippirle, Dor their football tickets. Attend- ene Frost, Charlotte Benson, ane is required. Rosalie Hammond, Clara Mae The Incomplete list of pepsters is: Alpha Chi Omega: Ann Luck singer, Colleen Turner, Karen Kreuger, Sharon Reincke, Shar on Reed. Norma French: Alpha Omicron Pi: Donna Medred, Maryclare Dodson, Phyllis Phil- lipson, Shirley McPeck, Janice Hussey, Rhe Yeiter; Alpha Phi: Chris Mastos, Helen Weir, Linda Nelson, Melva Fahrenbruch, Mary Lou Langner, Sylvia Smith. Alpha Xi Delta: Jane Culwell, Barbara Ely, Janet Gruber, Janet Harms, Kay Kenny, Ruth Scott; Chi Omega: Doris Ander son, Jane Felger, Emily Hemp hill, Darlene Hooper, Jo Caro lyn Kroeger, Nancy Person; Delta Delta Delta: Frances Got- schall. Rita Jelinek. Shannon Masters, Marilee Plymale, Mar- cia Reifschneider, Marilyn Staska. Delta Gamma: Noni Wells, Judy Anderson, Carolyn Mingus, uan waning, Susie Detweuer, Judy Snell; Gamma Phi Beta: Mary Alice Anderson, Zoe Cody, Nancy Dedrick, Beverly Jacobs, Mary Keys, Pat PuTcell; Kappa Alpha Theta: Diane Petersen, Beth Keenan, Jaroline Johnson, Cathy Hodder, Sandra Saylor, Carolyn Bachman. KAPPA DELTA: Barbara Thurman, Marlene Beerman, Sharon Sue Webb, Catherine DeBrunner, B e 1 1 y Sorensen, Alain Feature Clock Stuart: "The Caddy," 1:20, 3:23, 5:26, 7:28, 9:32. Varsity: "Island in the Sky," 1:00, 3:04, 5:11, 7:25, 8:39. Dooley- vy' blazing the vrotldtB Theory of a against imbelicbla odeb ...of a guy who beat his way from a wild whiibl where no man had ever been to where his woman xzzsl m Fmm ih Nood-fciPB adventure best-seller Ernest K. Gnn. author of Tht High and Pepsters Gamma: Nadine Bosley, Jeanna Elliott, Jane Jeffrey, Lucette Makepeace, Sis Matzke, Luannt Raun; Pi Beta Phi: Nancy Al len, Elizabeth Hackman, Diana ugbunm, Mary lwise Hieben- thal; Love Hall: Shirley Rich ards, Joyce Benge, Marian Jun da, Marilyn Lingo, Kay Skinner and Ann Masters. Acacia: Ron Dawson, Warren Osterloh, Bill Haywood, Wendell Wertz; Alpha Gamma Rho: Roger Ericson, Don Beck, Bryce Johnson, Arley Waldo, Roger Moline, Stan Shelkopf; Alpha Tau Omega: Dean Rowe, Roy Keenan, Keith Kuxhausen, Don Ryons, Gary Kelley, John. But- terfield; Beta Sigma Psi: Gor- don Hoist, Verle Stohr, Ronald Honson, Bob Drussen, Rodney Kinspahr, Roger Lanlgehtim; Beta Theta Pi: Dick Reische. Jerry Miller, Walt Horning, Le roy Hefflinger, Tom Still; Delta Sigma Phi: Wilford Brown, Paul Rasmussen, Thomas Bro- zek, Bob Woodward, Jim Copp, BUI Cummbings. 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