Old Gold — June 1, 1955

 

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Page Title Summary
1 Old Gold Opening Title Page for this issue, stating the year of issue and the volume number.
3 1955 Old Gold This main title page lists the executive editor and the managing staff for this issue, also featured is a photo of campus; photo.
4 Foreword A quick letter from the staff and advisor of the Old Gold explaining the changes made to this issue; photo.
7 Commons Three photos on this page featuring different activies that take place in the Commons building, such as dances , dining, and relaxation; photo.
8 Science Laboratory Photo of the science laboratory; photo
9 Lab Photos Three photos of students working in the labs are fatured on this page. In the photos, students are sorting grain, distilling water, and testing electrical equipment; photos.
10 English, Education, And Social Science Three photos on this page show students working in Speech Correction, looking over filmstrips, and reviewing current events posted on a bulletin board; photos.
11 Auditorium This page features an outside photo of the Auditorium Building; photo.
12 Vocational This photo shows students coming and going from the Vocational Building in the winter; photo.
13 Vocational Photos These three photos show students working in the labs of the Vocational Building. Of note is two students disecting a bobcat; photo.
14 The Year This photo take up two pages and shows students gathered around a bonfire; photo.
16 Greek Hop The Greek Hop was the Fraternity-Sorority Dance theme for this dance. George Chambers was elected king and Barbara Norris was queen; photos
17 Golfers awarded crown A description of the season for the men's golf team; photo.
17 Spring Brings Mardi Gras to TC Mardi Gras was the theme for this dance held in the spring of 1954. Brenda Beneke was elected queen and Ron Brinkley was elected king. Prizes were awarded for best concession booth; photos.
18 Spring and Summer Play Contrast in Theme Photos and descriptions of the two plays, The Crucible and The Circle; photos.
19 TC's Mother of the Day Presented Mrs. Maurice Alborn, mother of Pat Alborn, was honored at the 1954 Mother's Day festivities; photos
20 All-College Sing Description of the All-College Sing, which had seventeen groups competing; photos.
21 Marterie Plays For Spring Formal Description of the Spring Formal with Ralph Marterie and his orchestra, which had almost eight hundred students attending; photos.
22 Orientation Activities Initiate Freshman Description of the initiation activities the freshmen participate in, including dinners, wearing of the green beanies and the men wearing their clothes backwards; photos.
23 Orientation Photos Three photos from orientation take up this page, one of which shows Janice Booth and the other two showing the stages of registration for classes; photos.
24 Orientation Photos Photo of the Chuckwagon Picnic for women students and a square dance are two of the photos on this page; photos.
25 Orientation Photos Photos of the Fall Convocation, All-Campus Church Night and of the A. W. S. Convocation are featured on this page; photos.
26 Orientation Photos Photos of the activities of orientation for new students are featured on this page, of note is the top photo which shows the proper attire for chapel; photos.
27 Orientation Photos Photos of the last day are featured on this page. They show the women students pledging loyalty to the green beanie and of the men in a tug-of-war against upper-classmen; photos.
28 TC Dads Have Their Day Description of Dad's Day, where one father of a Teachers College's student is honored for the day. This years dad was Mr. Marshall Torgerson, father of Jerry; photo.
29 Irish Comedy Chosen for Fall Play Description of the Fall play, The Playboy of the Western World; photos.
30 '54 Sees Eventful Homecoming Description of the 1954 Homecoming events, including the game against South Dakota University; photos.
31 Homecoming Photos Photos of two of the parade floats and of Campbell Hall are featured on this page; photo.
32 Homecoming Photos Photos of Cut Day, the Homecoming Variety Show, and the Homecoming Dance are featured on this page; photos.
33 Homecoming Photos Photos of Homecoming Queen Mary Conrad during the game and in the parade; photo.
34 Lecture-Concert Presents Readings and Opera Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn highlight the page with a description of their visit to campus for the Lecture-Concert Series. The Goldovsky Theater also brought a performance of The Barber fo Seville as part of the series; photos.
35 TC Dance-Dogpatch Style Description of the traditional Sadie Hawkins Day, including the dance which was Dogpatch Style; photos.
36 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Presents Jazz Concert Description of the jazz show; photos.
37 Faculty Has First of Three Yearly Dances Description of the dance held for and by faculty members, including the game, "What's My Father's Line," in which a panel guess the occupations of various faculty members; photos.
38 Tree Lighting Heralds Christmas Season Description of the tree lighting ceremony and photos of the carolers; photos.
39 Social Life "Throws" Snow Ball Description of the Christmas Formal sponsored by the Social Life Committee; photos.
40 Two Oratorios Presented at Christmas Concert Description of the concert where about 200 students participated in the performances; photos.
41 TC'ers Enjoy Christmas Dinner and Caroling Description of the dinner and concert where students, staff, and faculty came together to celebrate; photos.
42 "Not By Bread Alone" Description of Religion-in-Life week, which had the theme fo "Not by Bread Alone," and a list of those leading the activities for the week; photos.
43 Music Department Presents Two Comic Operas Descriptions of the two operas presented by the Music Department; photos.
44 Warfield And Cerf, Winter Concert Performers Description of the Winter Lecture-Concert Series that had Bennett Cerf and William Warfield as the guest; photos.
45 Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt Visits TC Description of the Lecture-Concert Series that had Leleanor Roosevelt as a guest speaker; photos.
46 All-College Auctions Fund Hits New High Description of the auction and some humorous photos of the student and faculty; photos.
47 Flanagan Presents Concert and Chooses Queens Description of the Ralph Flanagan concert and the his choosing of the four Old Gold Beauty Queens; photos
48 Old Gold Beauty And Popularity Contest Description of the yearly event and how they are selected; photos.
49 Old Gold Beauties And Popularity Contest Winners The four Old Gold Beauties are featured on the top of the page and the Popularity Contest winners are featured on the bottom of the page; photos.
50 Miss Brenda Beneke Photo of Old Gold Beauty, Brenda Beneke; photo.
51 Miss Gloria Johnson Photo of Old Gold Beauty, Gloria Johnson; photo.
52 Miss Joan Plummer Photo of Old Gold Beauty, Joan Plummer; photo.
53 Miss Betty vance Photo of Old Gold Beauty, Betty Vance; photo.
54 Beauty Court Photos of the Beauty Court are featured on this page; photos.
55 Beauty Court Photos of the Beauty Court: photos.
56 Ron Brinkley Photo of Old Gold Popularity Contest winner Ron Brinkley; photo.
57 Mary Ruth Culbert Photo of Popularity Contest winner Mary Culbert; photo.
58 Teggie Fujimura Photo of Old Gold Popularity Contest winner Teggie Fujimura; photo.
59 Gus Gatto Photo of Old Gold Popularity Contes winner Gus Gatto; photo.
60 Old Gold Sponsors Beauty Dance Description of the Dance that included the anouncement of the Beauty winners and Popularity Contest winners; photos.
61 Two One-Act Winter Plays by Fry Description of the two plays by Christopher Fry that took place in February, 1955; photos.
62 Woman's World-Theme of Femmes Fancy Description of this event in which the women of TC picks their date and pays the expense, plus presents her date with a corsage; photos.
63 Campus Radio Station Makes Tests Description of the testing of the capus radio station and who was involved in the development; photos.
64 Library, Home of Fact and Fiction Description of the library and the activities that students did while there, also of the musuem on the fourth floor; photos.
66 Administration Photo of the Administration sitting on stage at graduation; photo.
68 President Strives for "Dedicated Community" Description of what Dr. Maucker had done for the school and in his career; photos.
70 Administration Has Newly Created Field Service Description of the new field service division and the role it took at Teachers College. Also noted is the passing of Dr. Joseph H. Gamet; photos.
71 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Lang, Dr. Beard, and Dr. Lamke are shown on this page; photos.
72 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Bender, Dr. McBrair, and Dr. Pendergraft are shownon this page; photos.
73 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Kelso, Mr. Jennings, and Mr. Hake; photos.
74 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Schlicher, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Holmes; photos.
75 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Silvey, Dr. Bernhard, and Dr. Gamet; photos.
76 Administration Photos Photos of Dr. Wagner, Mr. Rod, and Mrs. Fitzgerald; photos.
77 Faculty Meeting Photo of the monthly faculty meeting in which the faculty determine some of the educational policies of the college; photo.
77 Graduate Council Photo of the members of the Graduate Council sitting around a table and a description of what they do; photo.
78 Departments Photo of the faculty sitting in a circle having a discussion; photo.
80 Art Presents Various Exhibits Description of the Art Department and photos of the faculty; photos.
81 Business Education Has Varied Training Description of the Business Education department and a photo of the faculty; photos.
82 Education Staff Conducts Five Conferences Description of the Educational Clinic and a list of the conferences that were held over the year; photos.
83 Home Ec. Operates home-Management House Description of the purpose of the department and photos of the classroom and faculty; photos.
84 Industrial Arts Emphasizes Practical Experience Description of the department and photos of the faculty; photos.
85 Languages, Speech, and Literature Newly Formed Description of the newly formed department that incorporates three former departments; photos.
86 Library Science Improves Facilities Description of the improvements made to the library, such as the card catalogues and new subscriptions to periodicals; photos.
87 Mathematics Sponsors Summer Workshops Description of the department and a list of the acomplishments of some of the faculty over the year; photos.
88 Music Presents Many Concerts Description of the activities over the year for the Music department, with the highlight being the Christmas Concert; photos.
89 Men's Physical Education Trains Coaches Description of the training that the instructors of the department gave to the men students and the areas that they covered; photos.
90 Women's Physical Education Sponsors Many Clubs The department offers a broad instructional and recreational program for the women students at TC, this page give a description of some of the opportunities for the students; photos.
91 Science Sponsors Conservation Camp Description of the department and the accomplishments over the year. Also, a list of the fields that are a part of the department and a photo of the faculty; photos.
92 Social Science Plans European Trip Description of the trip plans to Europe with approximately thirty-eight students accompanied by Dr. Thompson and Dr. Harris; photos.
93 Teaching Supervises Student Teachers Description of the role that the teaching department takes during the training of new teachers. Also, there are photos of the faculty and locations of the schools where the students are trained; photos.
94 Activities Photo of a choral performance accompanied by music; photo.
96 Student League Board Description of the duties that the Student League Board is responsible for; photos.
97 Commons Outside photo of the Commons is featured on this page; photo.
97 Men's Union The Men's Union coordinates all activities on campus and acts on legislation that is necessary for the welfare of the students. The member photo is located at the top right of the page; photo.
97 Association of Women Students The Association of Women Students works with the Men's Union to coordinate activities on campus for all students. A members photo is located on the bottom of the page; photo.
98 Baker Houses 130 Men A brief description of the activities of Baker Hall and a list of the officers. There are also photos of the men in various activities on this page and the following page, which include the men shaving and shooting pool; photos.
100 Bartlett, Home of Frosh Women Bartlett housed 700 freshman women and had 55 upperclass women serve as corridor chairmen and senior couselors the fall quarter. Photos of the House Council and other activities are on this page and the next; photos.
102 Campbell is Dedicated Campbell Hall was dedicated in to Miss Sadie Campbell in December of 1954 for her twent-three years of service to Teachers College as Dean of Women. This page and the nect features photos of Campbell Hall, Miss Campbell, and the Hall House Council; photos
104 Lawther Women Have Busy Year Description of some of the activities of Lawther Hall and how many female students were housed there for the school year; photos.
106 Stadium Houses Frosh Men Each of the twenty-four rooms of the converted stadium facilities were occupied by five men. Rooms were also provided for study and a lounge was available for relaxation; photos.
107 Stadium Hall Photos Photos of the men of Stadium Hall doing various activities; photos.
108 Seerley, Newest Men's Dormitory Description of the Dormitory with photos of the House Council and of Bob Boderman getting his hair cut by Ron Bro; photos.
109 Seerley Hall for Men Photos of the men of the dormitory doing various activities; photos.
110 Cedar Falls Men Represented by Housing Unit Description of the purpose of the unit for the men who live off campus; photos.
111 Waterloo and Cedar Falls Women's Unit Combine Description of the housing units to form the Off-Campus Women, plus a description of the off-campus women and photos; photos.
112 Waterloo Men's Unit Helps Coordinate Activities Description of the unit; photos
113 Off-Campus Lounge Photos of the off-campus students eating lunck in the off-campus lounges for men and women; photos.
114 Sunset Village Houses Married Students Description of the Village and what the Sunset Village Council does; photos.
115 Sunset Village Photos of some of the students of Sunset Village; photos.
116 Student Counselors This photo accompanies the feature on the duties of the counselors in aiding the freshmen students and is located at the bottom of the page; photo.
116 Counselors Aid Freshmen Description of the duties of the couselors in aiding the freshmen students; photos.
117 Social Life Sponsors Many Activities Brief description of the committee's functions at the college; photos.
118 SLB Names 25 to Purple Key Brief description of the Purple Key and a photo with information about each student selected; photos.
122 Old Gold Dimensions Increase Brief description on how the 1955 Old Gold has changed its format to include more informal photos of the students and activities; photos.
123 Old Gold Staff A list of the Old Gold staff and their duties; photos.
124 Old Gold Photos of the Old Gold staff working on projects; photos.
125 Board of Control of Student Publications Brief description of the board and its duties overseeing the student publications; photos.
126 Every Student Receives College Eye Despite the delays that can occur, the staff of the College Eye manages to get copies to every student enrolled; photos.
127 College Eye Staff A list of the staff of the College Eye; photos.
128 College Eye Staff Photos Photos of some of the staff of the College Eye; photos.
129 Students Edit Three Other Publications The Student Handbook, The Prowl, and You at TC are three publications that are also put out by the students. Each of these three are given brief descriptions on this page, along with the photos of the student editors; photos.
130 Senior Students Exhibit Art A brief description of the art show each art major is required to hold before graduating from Teachers College, giving the student practical experience inplanning an art show; photos.
131 Chapel Choir Sings at Sunday Services Brief description of the choir and some of the performances done by the group; photos.
131 A Cappela Performs on Television A brief description of the choir and some of the performances the choir did over the year; photo.
132 Women's Chorus Participates in Spring Concert The Women's Chorus consists of students who share a love of singing. One of the popular appearances occurs just before Christmas, with another being the Spring Choral Concert; photos.
133 College Chorus Open To All Students The College Chorus is open to all students who are interested in singing. The highlight of the year was the presentation of Handel's "Messiah", performed right before the Christmas holidays; photos.
134 Concert Band Tours Central Iowa This photo spans two pages and has a brief description of some of the highlights of the year on page 134; photo.
134 Orchestra Presents Quarterly Concerts The Symphony Orchestra has approximately sixty members and Dr. Myron Russell was the director. The group accompanied the chorus in the presentation of Handel's "Messiah"; photo.
136 Marching Band Performs at Football Games Brief description of the Marching Band and a list some of the programs that they put on over the year, including one for Dad's Day and Homecoming; photo.
137 Debate, Training in Thinkin and Speaking Brief description of the purpose of Debate and some of the events that the group took part in over the year; photos.
138 Film Club, Cinematic Art at TC Founded in 1949 by Stanley Wood, the club contained members from the community as well as students. The focus was on quality and many foreign films were shown; photos.
139 Marching Band A photo of the Marching Band performing on Latham Field; photo.
139 Barbara Parsons A photo of Barbara Parsons singing at a recital; photo.
140 Athletics Photo of the crowd at a football game; photo.
142 Football A brief description of the 1954-1955 football season. A photo of the team is located at the top of the page and a photo of Coach "Buck" Starbeck is located at the lower right of the page; photos.
143 Football photos Photos from a few of the football games; photos.
144 Gridsters have ups and downs Highlights from the football season at Teachers College; photos.
145 Tutors rate high in statistics A look at the statistics that the football team accomplished during the season; photo.
146 Conference Standings The end of the season standings for the football teams in the conference; photos.
147 Season record and team statistics The season record and the team statistics for the football season; photos.
148 Football photos Three photos from football games that were held on campus; photos.
149 Three Tutors on All-Conference Team A brief description of the accomplishments of Dick Beetsch, Ralph Capitani, and Leroy Dunn in their selection to the All-Conference Team; photos.
150 Basketball 1954-1955 Description of the basketball season under the leadership of first year head coach Stan Hall; photo.
151 Basketball Photos Photos from the basketball season; photos.
152 Season's Record The season record for the basketball team is featured here along with some photos of the team; photos.
153 Pigg Shatters Records Howie Pigg set new records in basketball after returnig from two years in the service. This page gives a brief description of those records and has some photos of Pigg in games; photos.
154 Conference Standings A description of the basketball team's 7-5 record in the conference; photos.
155 Individual Scoring Individual scoring statistics for the men's basketball team along with some photos from the games; photos.
156 Wrestling on Way to Top Description of the 1954-1955 wrestling season along with a team photo; photo.
157 Individual Scoring Individual scoring results for the wrestling team; photos.
158 Season's Record The season record for the wrestling team; photos.
159 Bill Weick NCAA Champion Description of Weick's championship in the NCAA tournament held in Ithaca, New York; photos.
160 Diamond Squad Splits Even Description of the 1954 baseball season; photo.
161 Baseball Photos Three photos of baseball action are on this page, featuring Gene Dolphin, Sonny Horn, Rob Huntington, and Chuck Rabey; photos.
162 Season's Record The 1954 season's record is featured on this page along with a photo of Rod Tangeman and of the dugout at the Iowa State game; photos.
163 Baseball Photos Two of these photos feature some action from games and the third photo features "Mun" Whitford; photos.
164 Thinclads Undeated in Dual Meets A description of the 1954 track season is featured on this page, along with a photo of the team; photo.
165 Season's Record The 1954 season's record for the men's track team is featured on this page; photos.
166 Men's Track and Field Photos Three photos of track meets and a photo of coach Art Dickinson are featured on this page; photos.
167 Five Straight for Indoor Tracksters A description of the season for the men's track team, which went undefeated for the season; photos.
168 Net Squad Tops Conference A description of the 1954 men's tennis team and their season; photo.
169 Season's Record The season's record for the 1954 men's tennis team; photos.
171 Season's Record The season's record for the men's tennis team; photo.
172 Women Have Well-Rounded Intramural Program Description of the activities in the women's intramural program; photos.
174 Participation in Men's Intramurals Grows Description of the activities of the men's intramural program; photos.
176 Tau Chi Eta Backs the Panthers A description of the group open to students who wish to support the athletic teams; photos
177 "I" Club Selects Queens Description of the club and their activities; photos.
178 '54-'55 "I" Queens Photos of the 1954-1955 "I" Queens; photos.
179 "I" Queens and Their Attendants Photos of each of the "I" Queens with their attendants; photos.
180 Organizations A two page photo of students gathered around a fireplace; photo.
182 Honorary Journalistic Fraternity Description of this organization; photos.
183 Organization Honors Junior Women Description of the national honor organization known as Chimes; photos.
184 Delta Sigma Rho Description of the honor fraternity for debaters; photos.
185 Honorary Industrial Arts Fraternity Description of Epsilon Pi Tau, the national honor fraternity on campus for industrial arts; photos.
186 Education Honor Fraternity Description of Kapp Delta Pi; photos.
187 Honor Fraternity for Mathematicians Description of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national honor fraternity in mathematics; photos.
188 New Honorary for Artists Description of Kappa Pi; photos.
189 Honorary for Men Interested in Music Description of the Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia; photos.
190 National Honorary for Social Scientists A description of Pi Gamma Mu, the national honorary social science organization; photos.
191 Honorary for Business Education Majors Description of Pi Omega Pi; photos.
192 Freshman and Sophomore Women's Honorary Description of the honory association of the Purple Arrow; photos.
193 Speech Correction Honorary Description of Sigma Alpha Eta; photos.
194 Music Honorary for Women Description of Sigma Alpha Iota; photos.
195 Social Science Honors Description of this group; photos.
196 Honor Fraternity for Dramatists Description of Theta Alpha Phi; photos.
197 Honorary Home Economics Fraternity Description of Theta Theta Epsilon; photo.
198 Senior Women's Honorary Organization Description of Torch and Tassel; photos.
199 Organization Presidents Honored at Dinner Description of the event where the presidents of the various groups on campus were honored; photos.
200 Alpha Phi Omega Offers Service Description of this service fraternity that is affiliated with the Boy Scouts; photos.
201 Artists Plan Annual Show Description of the Art Club and their activities; photos.
202 BAE's Gain Perspective on Junior High Level Description of Beta Alpha Epsilon; photos.
203 4-H on a Collegiate Level Description of the Campus 4-H Club; photos.
204 Dramatists Present Portions of Plays Description of the College Players; photos.
205 Elementa-Ki Descusses School Problems Description of Elementa-Ki and their activities; photos.
206 Ellen Richards Club for Future Homemakers Description of the Ellen H. Richards Club; photos.
207 Frosh K-P Majors Explore Teaching Profession Description of the First Year Kindergarten-Primary Club; photos.
208 FBLA Sponsors Iowa High School Chapters Description of Future Business Leaders of America; photos.
209 Craftsmen Gain Practical Experience Description of the activities of the Industrial Arts Club; photos.
210 Club Promotes International Relations A description of the Club with photos of the members and of Dr. Fahreney speaking to the club; photos.
211 IFTA Stimulates High Professional Attitudes Description of the Iowa Future Teachers Association with a photo of members and a photo of the bulletin board; photos.
212 Jeffersonians Work at Election Polls Description of the club that was reactivated during the school year; photos.
213 KPBA Plans for Annual Spring Banquet Description of Kappa Pi Beta Alpha and photos of the members; photos.
214 "Librarians for a Day" Main Event Description of the Library Students Association and the events held during the school year; photos.