PROGRESS is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow. Emerson WA1 BLER '&9 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois Volume 51
PROGRESS ... throughout seasons • Student Life 4-88 in knowledge directs unity Academics 89-172 Greeks 1 73-204 2
during interaction Organizations 205-236 toward victories to graduation Sports 237-268 Classes 269-353 3
In the following pages, progress throughout the seasons will parallel the progress and activities during the four quarters at EIU. Spring Sans ice and snow, Eastern's campus burst forth with flowers and greenery. The rear view of Old Main showed only a small part of the picturesque spring atmosphere. (right) Velvet green grass between the twin dorms and surrounding the campus lake gave more evidence of the oncoming season. (below) 4
"Hey Laddie-Laddie, Hey Laddie-Lo," were familiar sounds of the spring quarter. These strains were heard for hours in the "beanies" surrounding Charleston. Fireside Frolics Womens' dorms were quite lonely as phone calls began early in the afternoon for "fix-ups". The keggar, pig roast or other synonym were sponsored by frats, dorms or just kids getting together. It is an experie nce no college student should be w ithout - or w ill ever forget. 5
L'Amour This is the true season of love, when we believe that we alone can love, that no one could ever have loved so before us, and that no one will love in the same way after us. Goethe 6 iJ !\ ii ll .. ·! I ~ '~ ·! ...... '·· · .. ·f~ , ~~ -: . . ·· . ' ...
Mozart Moral Botany Club members moved outdoors and visited "the rocks" in the Smokey Mountains National Park. They are seen with Dr. Whiteside on Mt. LaConte. (right) The Departments of Theatre Arts and Music joined to present the comic opera Cosi Fan Tutte. (below) Mozart was the author of the opera, which translated means "women are like that." 8
Home Sweet Home The magic age of twenty-one was also magic for Eastern students, for then they could have a taste of apartment living. Dave Coons believed that meals were much better and more substantial than living in the dorm. (lower left) Relaxation was supreme, and card playing was a favorite pasttime. Neighbors, John Matilus and Juliane Alberding are playing for large stakes ... who will take out the others' garbage! (left) But just like in the dorm, the room must be kept clean. Bob Allen showed his skill at housework. (lower right)
10 Course: Uptown 245 Four o'clock classes on Friday were never cut, and homework was faithfully done. Roc's (right) or Sporty's (bottom) were the favorite meeting places. Roll call consisted of a redcircled star stamped on a hand. (below) Courses in draft, gin and squirt or the funky broadway were taken.
Snack Sites Before meals, after meals, between meals and late at night, students were seen at the many snack sites surrounding the campus. Among these spots are Ko-Op (lower left), Walt's (lower right) and Country School. (bottom) II
Wash and Wax Friday and Saturday afternoons found students eagerly washing or waxing their cars. It just seemed a shame that either the monsoons, dust from the streets or mud from the country (now what were students doing out there in the spring?) had to mar this conscientious job. 12
. ·- .:e ... ... .oro ....... . ·.· ~ · • - _ ..... -~ 1 Weekly Ritual At least two hours out of each week were spent washing, drying and ironing clothes. Away from the convenience of Mom at home to do this duty, students found it necessary to conduct this weekly ritual. Each dorm contained the necessary equipment, but off-campus facilities were also used. 13
Sports Supreme Spring brought out the dormant athlete in Eastern's males. Archery on the campus range was good practice for future Dan Cupids. (right) Tennis was another good racket. (below) Varsity or intramural baseball was played or practiced at great lengths. (opposite page) 14
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Spring Cleaning The Sig Tau's were only one group that spent many hours in spring cleaning. As a fraternity effort, they pulled off old shingles, applied new plywood and reshingled their house roof. (right) Active groups also helped the city. In their clean-up campaign, the Delta Zeta's cleaned u p lots in Charleston to raise money for a children's fund. (below) 16
Eager Eaters With the aid of a Dixieland Band (below), ice cream and plenty of empty stomachs (which weren't hard to find), the spring Ice Cream Festival was a huge success. Students "garbooned" their goodies on the lawn between the Union and Booth Library . (left) 17
Communication Spring quarter brought Dick Gregory (upper right) and Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh of Detroit (upper left) as campus speakers . Both speeches were open to the public. · The Association of International Students sponsored an International Fair. Meena Navidi discussed customs of her country with interested visitors. (right) 18
Greek Week Greek Week proved to be the highlight of the quarter. Not o nly Greeks, but GDI's, faculty and parents were on hand for this funfilled week. A dress-up and sweatshirt day were part of the weeks activities. The Tri Sig's sponsored a carnival with booths from each Greek organization. Reigning as king and queen were Lila Spencer, Tri Sig, and Jim Evans, Tau Kappa Epsilon. (upper right) Avid spectators w atched the sorority tricycle races. (upper right) T he Sig Kap's pedaled to victory. In other sorority competition, Delta Zeta won rol le r skating, Tri Sig's won the egg toss and Sig Kap's endured the pogo stick race. Jim Ballsrund was a participant from Sigma Pi in the steeple chase. (left) T his was w on by the Sig Tau's. 19
Puddin' Nose Pledges stuck their nose to the grindstone (rather - the pudding) in the pledge pie-eating contest. (upper right) This event was won by the Alpha Gam's. The bicycle (upper left) and chariot races (right) produced much rivalry a mong the frats. Sigma Pi won the chariot race and Alpha Kappa Lambda took first in the bicycle race. 20
Back, Voice Strain The tug-of-war was the most competitive event. Phi Sig's showed their strength in this contest. Cleft} Problems arose this year when new tugging techniques were used. But after two hours plus, the men of Delta Sigma Phi pulled to victory. As a finale to the week, Greek Sing was presented on Sunday. This year, awards were given to Pi Kappa Alpha (below) and Kappa Delta for their performances . 21
Warbler vs. Exams Finals came second to Warbler distribution. Lines formed hours before delivery time (lower right), and staff members worked hard for days handing out the books. (lower left) Students spent hours in classes and ·dorms reviewing the past years events. (right) This year we were proud to receive an All-American rating for the 50th anniversary edit ion. 22
DEPARTM ENT COURSE QTR. NAME NUMBER HOURS PSYC 231 HIST 233 ENG 120 H ED 120 PE w 190 GR ADE 4 c 4 c 4 c 4 B 1 B GRADE POINTS 08 08 08 12 03 Truth or Consequences Grade slips were a product of a quarter's efforts. (left) It proved to be a reward, disappointment or a result of a final night's cramming. (lower right) Finals were taken (lower left), bags were packed and dorm rooms vacated, as students le ft E IU for sum mer vacation . 23
No More Finals Rows of empty chairs awaited spring graduates after four years of hard work. (right) "I can't believe that I finally made it!!" Because of the rainy weather, commencement exercises were held in Lantz Gym. (lower left) Six hundred and two g raduates received their sheepskin and a hearty congratulatory handshake from President Quincy Doudna. (lower right) 24
Summer Graduates left, and sunbathers arrived. Charleston Lake (left) or dorm patios (below) were layered with sunworshipers. Early c lasses were hoped for so an afternoon of relaxation could be had. "What a bite- a 2 :00 class." 25
Calm Before Storm? In the early hours of the morning, the campus lake reflected calmness and serenity. (right) The campus area was void of moving cars and scholars, as the sun rose on a new day. (below) Little could one realize the multitudes of action and activity each new dawn would bring. 26
Foot Folly Jay Friedheim added to the summer antics as the "barefoot boy". (upper left) He claimed that his being "bodily removed" from the Union was unfair. After much controversy over dress rules, a barefoot sit-in took p lace in the Union. (upper right) The Union sponsored many dances for swingers to "bugg-aloo-baby". (left) 27
28 Study?? Study .. Study!!
Summer Scholars "I always thought that summer s c hool w a s supposed to be easy . . . " but it didn't prove to be. Not wanting to miss the summer weather, students took time to study wherever and whenever they could. Here several of the 3 ,433 summer scholars meditate at their favorite spots. 29
Buildings Bloom Building progress was evident as the additions to Coleman Hall (below) and Booth Library (right) were completed. Problems walking to and from classes plagued many class attenders - especially in the mud during the summer monsoons. Coleman Hall now houses the English and Health Education Departments. Added speech facilities were provided as well as study and lounge areas. Booth Library holds more conscientious scholars and provides more study and lounge areas. 30
Bomb Shelters? An addition to Dale's (left) and a basement area to Ike's began during the summer. These two additions have proved worthwhile for the students. Dale's has a greater variety in goods, and Ike's serves "liquid refresments" after 3 p.m. Controversy over the new married student apartments sprang up. The "cement blocks" were unfavorably compared to the previously built apartments in layout, ventilation and outer construction. (below) 31
Big AI Blasts Trumpeter AI Hirt produced the concert for the quarter. King AI gave a two and a half hour concert with his band, The Young Set. (right) The band featured Pee Wee Spitelera on the clarinet (lower right) and Frederick Staehle on the drums. (lower left) Almost four thousand were on hand to hear AI blast his sounds to the tunes of Java, Fancy Pants, Cotton Candy and When The Saints Go Marching In. (above) 32 AL HIRT CONCERT Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois THURSDAY EVENING- 8:15 P. M. June 27, 1968 Lantz Building $2.00 - Admit One Not Transferable
Melon Menu Saturday night dances sponsored by the Summer Activities Board were everyone's "bag." (left) Also scheduled was a Watermelon Picnic. Watermelon eating or seed-spitting contests were everywhere. Garbage cans exemplified the picnic's success and the students' full stomachs. (below) · 33
Summer Theatre Members of Eastern's Summer Theatre class performed three plays for the campus. Guest director John Olon Scoymgeour worked with actors on The Virtuous Island, the first summer theatre play. (lower right) Love pitted against hate was the theme of Androcles and the Lion. (lower left) Orestes by Euripides, an updated performance of a Greek tragedy complete with folk-rock music, climaxed the trio. (right) 34
Where Next? Casual dress and sunglasses were prevalent in the informal atmosphere of summer quarter. Students left the Education Building for lunch, the Union, sunbathing or (drat!) another class. 35
Carnival Capers Easterners took a break from studying and went to Illinois' oldest fair, the Coles County Fair. At the Charleston Fair Grounds, they walked, watched the shows and ate. (above) Students stopped off at the Dairy Queen in town for many a refreshing DQ Delight. (right) 36
Scenes To Make Coeds also "made the scene" at Morton Park, (upper left) Charleston Lake (upper right) and dorm patios . (left) Fun, r e laxation a nd a little "soaking of the rays " took place. 37
Married Life A sizable number of students on the campus contributed to Eastern's married life. Besides worrying about homework due, Mel Bunting (lower right) also found washing dishes on his assignment list. Joe and Peggy Davis (right) found little time to relax and read the paper with Cheryl around to keep them busy. With dinner and the dishes finished, Bob and Alice Robb (lower left) discussed how to spend the evening with their little one. 38
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40 Fall The campus scene changed as fall quarter arrived. Now the grounds were strewn with leaves in their autumn hues. (above) Charleston countryside added to the changing atmos phere. (right)
42 Moving Days Fall quarter began with the enrollment reaching seven thousand. Arriving early for orientation were two thousand new frosh. Parents spent hours helping their sons or daughters cart clothes or accessories to their new homes. (below) "Don't ever tell me that you don't have anything to wear" could be heard from many a parent.
Duo Dances The "soul sounds" of the Buckinghams were heard as the new quarter officially began with the Registration Dance. (above) Parents Weekend, planned by the Student Senate, brought many parents to the campus. (left) A candlelight buffet took place in the Union, and a dance followed. 43
Campaign 68 Active young democrats and republicans turned out to support and hear their candidates. Mrs. Robert Humphrey, daughter-in-law of the Vice-President, (middle right) Richard Ogilvie (lower right) and Paul Simon (below) visited and spoke at EIU. Young members of the political parties had tables set up in the Union Lobby and distributed literature. (upper right) PAU L This is no time for on-the-job training .. PAUL 44
Students Did Their Part The Blood Drive brought many students to the Union, where 856 pints of blood were received. Free sandwiches and Red Cross pins were given to doners. Trophies for the highest donations were presented to Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha, Stevenson Hall and Lawson Hall. 45
Additions Abound A canopy was added to the Union to keep students "dry". (right) However, Ike's fixed that by adding Bud to their beverage menu. University Village merchants expanded facilities in the campus area (lower left) and Sandy's made the Lincoln Highway scene in time to catch the fall rush . (lower right) 46
Added Activities Agile Easterners added sports activities to their class schedules : but in the form of their favorite relaxation . One coed practiced "getting on the ball" (left), while muscle men exercised to build their muscles. (lower left) Lantz Gym pool furnished cool refreshment after a long, hard day. (lower right) 47