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VOL. 4, NO. 1 BILLINGS, MONTANA OCTOBER 6, 1950 CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 6, Friday 8 p.m. — Pep Rally, Field. October 7, Saturday 2 p.m.—Football game with Dillon, Daylis Stadium. October 9, Monday 5 p.m. — Women's Athletic Association me et in g, gymnasium. October 11, Wednesday 10 a.m.—Assembly, gym. 7:30 p.m.—Montana Educa- tion Association meeting, Student Union Room. October 13, Friday Afternoon — Football game with Mines, Butte. 9-12 p.m. —Record Mixer Dance, gymnasium. October 27, Friday 2 p.m.—Homecoming Foot- ball game with Carroll College, Daylis Stadium. Eastern Adds Four to Staff E. M. C. E. Enrollment Climbs 12% to 481 Eastern Reverses Nation Trend As Other State Schools Drop Continuing a spectacular trend which has seen it grow from 41 students five years ago, Eastern Montana College has recorded a 12 per cent increase in enrollment, with the figure standing at 487 students as of last Monday. The figure is even more significant when nation-wide reports in- dicate that most colleges and universities are experiencing decreases, due mainly to the smaller number of veterans of World War II beginning their education. Vet Enrollment Drops Registrar Lincoln J. Aikins re- leased the registration figures and said that the 61 veterans now en- rolled represent a 40 per cent drop from the veteran group of last fall. Incomplete figures released just before EMCOE press time indicated that about 60 stud- ents had enrolled in night school classes, thus boosting Eastern enrollment over the 500 mark. Later registration figures will probably indicate an enrollment well over 500, for the 487 figure does not include those who reg- istered this past week nor those who enrolled in night . classes dur- ing the week. Men out-number women 263 to 224 at the college this term, according to the statistics re- leased by Mr. Aikins. Eastern's gain last year was even greater, records show. The riTtaiiits registered in the fall of 1949 represented a percentage gain of 37 per cent over 1948. Western Schools Lose , While Eastern is reporting a gain, two other units of the Uni- versity of Montana reveal mark- ed decreases and Carroll College in Helena reports the same figure as in 1949-500 students. The state university at Missoula reports as of September 30 an enrollment of 2789, which is 16 per cent below the 1949 figure at the same time. Montana State College at Bozeman report a 14 per cent decrease as of the same date. It now has 2133 students. FLAMING \E\ WATCH FOR THE Tonight during the pep rally, the I.K.s will renew an Eastern tradition begun last year when they light a large flaming \E\. It will hang from the rimrocks near the track field. English Gains Two Faculty Members As the students returned to to Eastern this year they not only found many new faces among the student body, but also among the faculty members. In this issue of EMCOE, we would like to tell you a little about these recent ad- ditions to our \institution\. Mrs. Katherine Day, with whom most students have come into contact, is the Director of Stu- dent Activities and an instructor in the Social Studies Department. Mrs. Day, who is from Lewis- town, has attended Whitman Col- lege in Washington as well as the Great Falls College of Education and the University of Montana. Another Brown From the looks of things, East- ern seems bound and determined to keep a Brown on the faculty. Mrs. Brown, former Student Ac- tivity Director, is no longer a member of the faculty. However, as Associate Professor of English we have Dr. James H. Brown, who hails from Austin, Texas. Dr. Brown studied at Rice In- stitute in Ho . uston, Texas, the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena and the State Uni- versity of Iowa. He served for three years in the U. S. Army Air Force and spent eight months of this time in India. Mrs. Brown and their two children expect to join Dr. Brown soon. James H. Brown Last but not least, Professor \Burl Ivan\ Henderson sang \Dinah\ dressed in an out-landish Russian costume with a moustache which occasionally interfered with his enunciation. After this period of \corn\, the dance settled back to normal. The comittee working with Mrs. Day planning the affair con- sisted of Janet Hartley, Earl Hat- field, Kathleen Baker and Tom Keating. Head of Education Dr. Richard L. Henderson came to Eastern in June from Port Arthur, Texas, where he was dir- ector of research and educational consultant for the Port Arthur Public Schools. As Dean of Edu- cation, he is in charge of Eastern's education department, including field relations, practice teaching on and off campus, laboratory school and the development of the curriculum for the elementary and junior high school teacher. Dr. Henderson received a Bach- elor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester, a Mas- ters degree from Harvard Univer- sity of Chicago. Last but not least on the list is Robert H. Lyon. Mr. Lyon is associated with the English De- partment and is instructing speech and English Composition classes. He has also taken over the posi- tion of faculty advisor for the EMCOE. He is from Nebraska and attended Hastings College at Hastings, - Nebraska, Michigan State College, and spent one sum- mer at the University of Oslo, Norway. Mr. Lyon did graduate work at the University of Denver where he worked in the Basic Communication program and dir- ected remedial work. The EMCOE staff would like to speak for the entire student body in welcoming these new fac- ulty members to Eastern. Robert H. Lyon This Is All There Is! One page, that's all. No need to look further. You see, it's this way. The staff of the EMCOE decided that you, the students would like to have an issue as soon as possible so they burned a bit of midnight oil early this week and put to- gether what you have in your hand. Work is progressing steadily on Eastern's first dormitory, a three-story brick structure hous- ing 168 girls which is scheduled to open at the beginning of Win- ter quarter. The walls and roof are nearing completion and work on the fin- ishing of the interior has begun. Included is the fireplace in the lounge which is completed. Opening of the dorm is ex- pected to bring a radical change in campus life. For the first time in the school's quarter century history, a sizeable group of stu- dents will enjoy campus living as it is experienced at most col- leges. A dining room is being built in the building which will ac- comodate 200 student. Tentative plans call for offering the service to some off-campus students as well as the dorm residents. The building is being financed by a $300,000 revenue bond which was purchased by Boettcher and Company of Denver. Another $22,000 was raised by the people of Denver at the behest of Gov- ernor Bonner to insure the com- pletion of the structure. General contracting is being done by a Billings company, J. C. Boespflug. Christenson Plumbing Company of Billings has the plumbing contract and Empire Heating Company of Billings is doing the Electrical work. Dorm Opening Set For Winter Term First All-College Dance Sports Socks And 'Entertainment' If a visitor had looked in at Eastern's gym last Friday night, he would have been amazed to see everyone running around (or dancing around) in his or her stocking feet, and gaudy is a mild word to describe some of the foot-coverings. It seems that the new floor :Finish had not hardened suf- ficiently to withstand being tram- pled on by leather soles. The committee in charge of the first all-school dance decided that it was either a sock-hop or nothing. So . . . . a sock-hop it was. Students who have been a- round Eastern awhile recognized the master of the drum-beats as our own Gene Brown, playing with Richard's orchestra. As added entertainment, the intermission consisted of a school- rbom presided over by Coach \Shorty\ Alterowitz. Bud Gilbert and Tom Keating presented their version of \The Man on the Fly- ing Trapeze\ and a trio of girls sang a somewhat \modified\ ar- rangement of \Bidin' My Time':, accompanied by Jerine Grimstad. In the trio were Ednamae South- worth, Bonnie Cattnach and Kath- leer. Baker. With sharp protests All girls from outside of Billings of \having to take his piano les- will be asked to reside in the son\ Ray Endres played \Deep dorm, college officials stated. Purple\. BAND AN CHORUSES PLAN BIG SEASON By Bonnie Cattnach If you were to wander down the third floor Ad hall on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, the roll of drums and blare of trumpets in stirring march music would meet your ears. It might stir you to run down to the cafeteria, away from it all, but never-the-less, it is march music. Last fall, Eastern's band was reorganized under the able lead- ership of Robert L. Davidson. Though few in number, their spirit was good—even when the rehearsals sounded like a record being played backward. Seriously, they worked hard and beneficial- ly. The band played for football and basketball games, assemblies, presented a Thanksgiving pro- gram and a formal spring concert. Uniforms were something the band was not acquainted with (unless you can call blue jeans and a white shirt, uniforms) but behold!, lots of persuasive talk, gobs and gobs of correspondence, telephone calls and numerous other duties brought about this big announcement: \EASTERN'S BAND WILL BE IN UNIFORM FOR THE COMING GAME\!! Even bigger things are in store for Eastern's Band, so watch for them and keep your ears pealed. It is the hope of many people that more students in band will be interested in organizing brass ensembles. Last year there was only one — a trombone quartet composed of Fred Brocker, Bill Easton, Bill Perry and Robert Davidson. Probably the greatest news in the music department is the increase in students signed up for chorus. Last fall, seventeen people reported for chorus re- hearsal. However, with some evangelism work on the part of members of the chorus and the hard work of Mr. Kent, the num- ber soon grew to 50 members. With the increase in members came the increase of enthusiasm of all concerned. A cantata, \The Holy City\ by Gaul, was presented in the spring for the people of Billings as well as Eastern students and later (by special request) they presented the cantata at the Ger- man Lutheran Church. Several fine solos were presented in the course of the cantata but the one that probably stands foremost in our minds is the bass solo pre- sented by Gene Brown. Only Gene could use three different tempos in one measure and get by with it. (Incidentally, Gene was of the hardest workers in the chorus). Mr. Kent says that the chorus will do another cantata this year, but has not decided just which one it will be. The chorus is eagerly looking forward to begin- ning work on it. Out of the chorus last year, came several ensemble groups. Of those remaining we find a mixed quintet consisting of Bon- nie Cattnach, Ednamae South- worth, Kathleen Baker, Jack Eng- lehardt and Les Heins. Two re- placements are being made in the quintet this year: Ray Endres will replace Jack Englehardt as tenor; Donna Jeppeson will re- place Bonnie Cattnach as soprano while Bonnie moves down to sec- ond soprano. We'll expect to hear from these guys and gals real soon! We are also looking for- ward to hearing from the boys' quartet too. Hey, Jack Englehardt, Dick Taylor, John Kaltenbach and Les Heins, what's the good word? New ensembles beginning prac- tice are a girl's sextet—Donna Jeppeson, Calista Boniface, and Dorothy Larson. Last but not least, is the Men's Glee Club. This year, however, I think it should be called the \Eager Beaver's Glee Club\. These energetic men practice every Tuesday and Thursday noon. They get mighty hungry before they get out, too—I guess that's what you call \singing for your dinner\! They work hard and they deserve every break Eastern can give them. This chorus performed at the Corn- mercia1 Club last year. Their per- formance at Commencement ex- ercises this spring was beautiful! I'm not prejudiced, everyone thought so! Support your chorus, as well as your band. They work hard, they play hard—and they deserve your praise!
