Ripples 1941]OHN W. WHITMORL...... ...•.........£Jitor
FREDERICK DovL_________________Senior Editor
joHN W. \VHTfMORL WILLARD BoAZ } HELMUTH K ERN ______Snapshot StaffEditor \ VELLINCTON MYERS
WLu.ARD D. BoAZ Bu•ineM M anagor
BUSINESS STAFF
~=~L~E;~;:o} ········ -..........................................................AJ,.,1;,mg Staff
SPORTS STAFF Reporters
Louise \ Vampler Paul Siple
Keith Brake George Nipe
Dr. H. G. M. Jopson Herbert Ruby Harry Bowman Robert Miller
THE B. C. BEE STAFF'
WAYNE GucK____________________Editor-in-Chief
H ENRY IKENBERRY l _A · Ed' f.sTHER FLORY r---- SS()Cia!e rwrs KATHRYN SHAVER_____________ .Fealu.re Edifor HILTON E. McKENZIL__ _____ _JVen>s Editor H UNTER McQUAIN______________Sports Editor RAY GRAHML_______________ _Bu.siness Manager
1 EWS STAFF
Lois Shidrnl Elby Wilson
Louise Brown Carrol Ringgold
Mary Virginia MiUer Ernest Walker
Jessie Mae Conner John EJler Evdyn Suter Bruce Graham Evelyn Roberts Charles Smith
FEATURE STAFF
Anna Aud Carl Seidler Barbara ]ean Dunivin
BUSI. ESS STAFF RALPH BowMAN________Circulation Manager LAWRENCE MrLL£R________________Desl( Editor THERON L ISKEY_______________________Art Edi(or
\V. }AMES WHETZ EL, JR. __ _Piclu.re Editor
DR.]. M. H E, RY_____________.Facull}} Sponsor
SEIDLER
HARVEY
}OPSON
MUNDY
SPRADLIN
\VILSON
Fir•I roD> : C:rwnpad<cT, Shaver Suoml roll>: Dixon, Haney, Conner, Hoo,•er, \Vampler, Browen, F'lory
Y. W. C. A. OFFICERS
RuTH CRU MPACKER. ____________________________________ ________ _______________________________ :_____President
LouLS_E BROWN..... ........______________ ...._....._._._. ___... ...... _______ .. ____..... _. ........_. ______ . Treasurer WANDA M. Hoovf.R ____________ __________________________________________________________________________Sponsor
The y_ W. C. A. of B ridgewater is a part of the
international women's Christian organization. The Y. \V. aids in the maintaining of a friendly and
Christian spirit throughout the college. To do this it sponsors the morning devotional services, various re-
creational activities, and the Sweetheart P arty, per- haps the biggest social event of the year. During the past school session the members voted the Y . \ V. into the newly formed Student Christian Movement, a n organization combining all religious groups under one heading.
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Y. M. C. A. The contribution of the Y. M. C. A lo student life is manifested in its dormitory
project of radio and reading rooms. The "Y" is affiliated with the national organization
and has contributed money to world wide relief projects. I t stands for Christian manhood
with a keen interest for wholesome life.
OFFICERS
Finl roll> : Lona. Reed. Cool, G. Nipc, \Vine
S «onJ ro•: Flora, J. Nipe, Hartman. Wallter, T wigg
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Fir~I roll>: R. Graham, Wolfe, B. Graham, R i11ggolcl, Do\'e, Bowman
Second r o lll : Eller, Dr. Dove, H otchkiss, fl.•lyers, lkenbeny, Miller, KelleT
DEBATE TEAM SHIRLEY H OOVER_____________ ______ .------------- ------------- _______ ________ ___ __________ Women's i\.fanager
H E:'l:RY IKE~BERRY. . ..•.. ____ ... -------- ---- _·----- ___ ----- -- ---------------------------. ___ . . M en's Manager
P ROFESSOR P. \V.. KELLER.•. ____ ....... __________ . _______________ --------------. __________ .......___J)irector
During the T940-41 season the Debate T earn participated in the following tourna-
ments: the fall state T. K. A. T oumament held on Bridgewater campus, the D ixie
T oumament at Winthrop College in Rock H ill, S. C., the midwinter state T. K. A Tournament at R andolph-Macon, and the Discussion T oumament at the spring T. K. A
Convention at Radford College. The question for debate throughout the year was Re-
solved: '.'!ations of the Western H emisphere should form a permanent union. In addition,
two teams were sent on a northern trip debating American University, H averford College,
Unrsinus Collge, and Gettysburg College on the question United States should enter the
war immediately on the side of the allies.
DEBJ\.TE CLUB P . W. K £ LLER.. ________ ____________________ __ ______ _____________ ___ __________ ___ __ ___ ____ __ ___ __Sponsor
The Debate Club was organized as an instrument th rough which the
Council on Forensics of the college has tried to promote student interest in de-
bating and public speaking activities of aJl kinds. The Club sponsors intra-
mural debates for the purpose of choosing the memhers of the Varsity Debate
T earn and for getting ideas for future use, discussions on parliamentary drill,
and extemporaneous speaking contests.
F frd r oll>: R. Graham, B. G raham, Rol:.erb., K~ller, Robeson, Eller, Dr. D o.-e
Second roDJ; Phibh., \Volfe, L Miller, Hotcl1kis, J E. Bowman. D ove
Tl.i:rd ro?I>: Smith, Walker, Myers, Ringgold, lkenh-."Try
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Ffrsl rol»' Shober, Wampler, Ringgold, Hoover, Dr. Dove
S econd roll> : Bowman, Keller, l kenheny, D ove, \Vrighl, F lory
TAU KAPPA ALPHA
MONOGRAM CLUB
D. S. Housrn........-----------------·-····--------- ----···-----------------------Faculty Sponsor
Fir•l roD>: Cave., Siple, G. Nipe, Cosby, D . Miller, W. Myers, Ringgold, R. MjJler, W. Suter, McQu.ain
Second r oD>: J. Nipc. Brake, 0 . Surer, Ruby, Barkman, Garber, Reed, \Vayne Myers
First ro11> : \V. Crumme'. t., Houll, \Vamplcr, Clague, R. Bcwman, E. \Valkcr, Eller, Rice
S econd ro11>: Moyers, Boitnott, Waggy, V>1ine, Smith, Flora, Andes
n ird ro11>: W hitmore. j. S. Flory, R. Flory, Seidler, R;~gold, Graham, L. Walkr, Recd
THE CLERICUS
The Clericus represents the student ministers on the campus. Interdenom-
inational in its ~cope it brings many worth-while pastoral helps to all and
through the coJlege finds opportunities for students to serve in summer pas-
to rates.
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THE B. Y. P. D. The B. Y. P. D. through the help of the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M .
C. A. brings inspirational worship programs every Sunday evening. It has
been instrumentaJ in packing clothes sent in for foreign relief work and has
brought interesting speakers who have led us in our worship ~ervices.
OFFICERS
Secor.a roll>: G arst. Mundy, Nipe, Crummell
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WILLARD B oAZ______ ------------------------------------------Baritone
DR. F REDERICK K. KrRCHNER....................... ......... ......... .................5ponsor
ot satisfied with the noxious odors of a multitude of experiments during
laboratory periods the newly organized Chemistry Club has devoted a meeting
or two to demonstrate further experiments just for fun. If you have heard of
any new experiments lately or if you have devised one of your own the club
will no doubt perform it to their amazement and your own.
First roll>: Cave, Scrogum, \Vri.ghl, R~rls, Hartman, Miller
Seaintl roll>: Glick, \Vbilmore, Boaz, Kircbner
Thud roll>: Smitb. Sbull, McQuain, Rice. Crummell, Clague
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Finl TOD>: Glick, Moyers, McQuain, Harlman, Jones, Brown, RobcSJOD S econd TOD>; E.. Kem, Bowman, Kirchcer, Myers, H. Kem, Kline
THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB OFFICERS
JOHN H ARTMAN....----- ------------ --- --------------- - ------------------------ ----------·----------·----Pr~idenl
HUNTE:R McQUAI ' ------· _. _____ _____ _________________________________ ______------·-·---------Vice-President
DocTOR F . K . KIRCHNER_______ __ _____________________ ·------------------·------ ---------------------·Sponsor
The International Relations Club is the student organizalion on the campus designed
primarily For the d iscussion and critical analysis of modem world affairs.
MEMBERS John H artman Edith Kem Arlene J ones H elmuth Kern H unter McQuain Wellington Myers EJizabeth G lick Beatrice Moyers D r. Gerd Moser Profe..~or R A. Glick Louise Brown Agnes Kline ]onn E "·ans Bowman Dr. F. K. Kirchner
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STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
The missionary interest of the co!Jege is fostered by the Student Volun-
teers. AB have an opportunity to contribute to the support of a .missionary who
represents Bridgewater on the foreign field.. Oeputatjon teams play a promin-
ent part in enlisting financial support for foreign mi~ions while others faithfully
give their talents in weekday wormip services.
First roD>: Seidler, W. Glick, Shickel, \Vilcox, Rice, S. H oover, Petcher, Eller, Conner, Bowser, D. Miller
Second roD>: Nc<lrow, Mason, \Vakemao, Harvey, Mundy, Garber, Crummell, L \Valker, Houff
ThirJ roll>: Robertson, M. V. Miller, Garst, Dixon, J. Hoover, Kindig, Boilnoll, I. Wine, Friddle, Barnhardt
Fourth roll>: E. \Valli:er, Vough1, H. 'Wine. M. H oover, L. Miller, Rohrer, Sande:son, Phibbs, Waggy. \~lampler, Clague
I=iflh rol»: Fosler, Brown, E. Glick, Seese, Huffman, \Veaver, Swift, Smith, J. Glick. Diehl, Si:>angler, Flora
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GLEE CLUB Fir•! roll>: Shick.el, Harvey, \\leybrigbt, \Vilcox, W. Glick, Boaz, Hullman, Dove, \Vhilmore, Friddle,
B<>wser, Hanisoo, L \'llampler
Second rof.P: \Vhile, Conner, Henr}', Nedrow, \'(fak.eman, Rice, j. L Bowman, M. Mason, Dixon, Myer>, Seese, Jnrclaa
Tl.ird ro11>: \Vard, Barnhardt, Eller, Kyger, S1iaebaugn, Kinzi.e, \Valkcr, D. Miller, \V. Mason, Martin, ShiTkey, Cave, Mundy
Fourth r<J~: Bovey, Sanderroa, M. V. Miller, M . Palmer, Rober<tson, R oberl.s, Ralslon, Moyers, D<>clge, J. PaJmer. Jon~ E. Glick
Fifth rof.P: Garber. Rob.,,cn. Rohrc.r, Swifl, Kim!ig, R. Miller, Foster, Fawley, Eve!$, Derr, Funk
Sixsli roll>: ]. Glick, Spangler, C<>ffman, B. J. Wampler, Wolfe, H . Smitb, C. Smilb.
PROFESSOR NELSON T. HuFFMAN............................................... Diredor
RAY GRAHAM.. . ...........•. ....... .. .......... ...... .....•.. .......... ... ........ .......... . .. ...........Tr~urer
MILDRED ScHi\UDT.... . ....... ...........••..•........ ........__ ___________...••. ....... .............Hislorian
Little of the real drama that goes into a stage production is portrayed upon the stage. The story of the Curtain Club is more adequately told by waste baskets full of facial tis- sues smeared with cosmetics, empty paint cans, piles of rubbish, dass cuts, sleepless nights, agonizing rehearsals, the bald head of the director, play books marked with lighting cues, and the reassuring words of the prompter. The Curtain Club offers a wide and varied realm of experience lo the person interested in the 6ne art of acting.
F intt rott": :'Jlyers.. Wright, Keller. Smith. Iken berry... h ickel. Graham. G . Xipe. Friddle. D usenberry Second rou: : Henry, R oberts. W hitmore. Booke r. Jordan. Do.-e, ·w ampler. Bowser , Liskey. Dove.
Jones. J . E. Bon'lnlln T11ird rou:: :llcQuaio, :ll. Hoover , L. Miller. Cla{Ue, Mason. Wakeman. J . Xlpe. Barnbar t. l:fan·ey,
Faulkner Fourth roic: Ward. immons, Chiles.. W. Gl id, Phibbs, Kyger-. Crummett, Eller, D. Suter. Wagg_v
Fift l1 ro1C' : Y artiu, Garber, Brown. Seese. Uo lston. Annsrroog . Graham. E . • nter. R. lIHler Sizth nnc: ll. :\J iller, H. Bowman. Sh.aver , fJ artmao . Ringgold. i ple. Klnzie. J amison
Sealed: Coffman, Bane, Robera Siandin!f: Kyger, Diehl, Clark, Moser, Flory, Glick, Kline, H . Kern, E. Kern
HILL AND DALERS OFFICERS
DR. GERD MosER---------···-··------- ----------------------------------------------------------------·---Sponsor
The Hill and Oalers is the campus dub for those who are interested in hiking. To
attain membership in this dub it is. necessary to walk twenty miles and make a formal
application. To remain a member in good standing one must hike fifteen miles every month.
Meetings are held monthly for the discussion of business matters and the planning of
formal and informal hikes. The symbol of this organization is, aptly, a land turtle.
ORCHESTRA MRS. LUCILLE MARSHALL. .....·-·-----------------······-------------········--··--········-···Conductor
First Violin First T rumpel \Villard Boaz. Ralph Reiter
]ohn Whitmore Galen \Volfe
Second Violin Lois Wakeman
Viola Euphonium Miriam Rohrer Ralph Wolfe
Cello Tuba Galen Stinebaugh Keith Brake
Clarinet Trombone Paul Keller Amanda Harris.on Irene Sanderson
Pianists Flute Olivia Cool
June Hoover LuciUe Harvey
Seated: Sanger, 1[pe, Stinebaugb, Boaz, Reilcr, Hoover, Keller, Mr>. Finney. Sanderson, Rolirer, Glick, Kyger
Stamling: Harvey, Hanisoo, Miller, R Wolfe, Wakeman, Whitmore, G. Wolfe, l\1a..hall
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First roll>: D. Suter, \Vampler, £. Su1er, Cline. Conner, Hoover, Jones
SeCtJncl r oD> : Cave, Eller, Glide, Clague. Ikenberry, Bowman
STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council serves as a medium for expressing ~tudent opinion to
the faculty and of interpreting faculty opinion to the students. T he council is
specifically responsible for regulating student activities..
OFFICERS
THE HONOR SOCIETY FOR PUBLICATIONS
The Honorary Society for Publications marks the height of college journ-
alistic ability. While many aspire fow dutch the golden apples of tops in
journalism. The prestige of being editor or business manager of a college pub-
lication is prickly with the thorns of responsibility, and these are the prerequi-
sites of memlership. We aspire to national recognition by affiliating with s:>me
national organization. This means that we must maintain a high reputation of
journalistic ability in all of our college publications. Eleven students and two
faculty members have been honored by the organizalion.
Fin l ro111: Boaz., Cline, Miller, Graham, J. S . Flory
S econd ro•: Glick, \Vbj1more, McQuain. Ikenberry. E. Flory. Bowman
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Second roll> : Dove. Cline, Bicknell
ALPHA PSI OMEGA
A lpha P si Omega is an honorary dramatic fraternity. O rganized last
year it has made ·remarkable strides in 1 ringing to the campus the sterling pre-
sentation of " Sun Up."
JOHN E. B OWMAN . ........ .... .. ........... .... ..... ................ ...........Vice-President
LOUISE \VAMPLER..........................................................Secreiar_y-Treasurer
The Societas Orphea is an honorary musical organization whose chief
activity consists of initiating new members.. To become a member, a student
must have been m the glee club or orchestra for three years, and he is also
required to pass the initiation.
FirJl roll>: Shidi:el. Crumpaeker, \Veyhrighl, Bicknell, Bowser, Harri.en
S ecom! rolll: \Vhitmorc, Kyger, Miller. D ove, Bowman, Rice, Eller
Silent Night
Snowbound " People of America"
Art plus Glamour Whar's Oude Rafe? Solemnity on P arade
CIJ Mmm:mmmm Peers to Peris Ah-men! r 0-..J..