Associated Women Students - 1949-1972

1949-1950

• President: Diana Pringle (A.W.S. Meeting Minutes from May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Secretary: Jean Ray (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Recreation Chair: Fran Bilek (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Customs and Traditions Chair: Pat Martens (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Organizations Chair: Lois Galvin (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Orientation Chair: Ruth Renaud (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Publicity Chair: Julia Hauter (A.W.S...May 16, 1949, p. 1)
• Vocations Chair: Yvonne Smith (A.W.S… October 3, 1949, p. 1)

1950-1951

• President: Joann Capesieus (“AWS Minutes," p. 12)
• Vice President: Bev Mellum (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Secretary: Joan Welle (“AWS Minutes," p. 12)
• Treasurer: Amy Torkelson (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Customs and Traditions Chair: Hackie Plowman/Joan Beeks (“AWS Minutes Sept.19, 1950," p. 1)
• Organizations Chair: Suzanne Mabee (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Publicity Chair: Bonnie O’Neill (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Recreation Chair: Helen Hammond (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Social Standards Chair: Flo Ann Williamson (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Social Regulations Chair: Nancy Rolf (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)
• Study Chair: Marilyn Flinders (“AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," p. 1)

1951-1952

• President: Barbara Schuck (“AWS to meet Monday," p. 3)
• Vice-President: Donna Merfeld (“Merfeld defends," p. 2)
• Orientation Chair: Ruth Grow (“Ruth Grow wins," p. 3)
• Recreation Chair: Helen Hammond Stroud/Jo Lent (“Jo Lent replaces Stroud," p. 6)

1952-1953

• President: Carol Fronning (“AWS president travels," p. 5)

1953-1954

• President: Pat Guyer (“Roskens wins SLB race," p. 9)
• Vice-President: Shirley Dutton (“Roskens wins SLB race," p. 9)
• Secretary: Amy Summers (“Roskens wins SLB race," p. 9)
• Treasurer: Pat Granau (“Roskens wins SLB race," p. 9)

1954-1955

• President: Jenice Schnur (“Lieb wins close," p. 1)
• Vice-President: Ruth Fellows (“Lieb wins close," p. 1)
• Secretary: Betty Vance (“Lieb wins close," p. 1)
• Treasurer: Pate Hake (“Lieb wins close," p. 1)

1955-1956

• President: Ruth Fellows (“Associated Women Students Minutes November 7, 1955," p. 1-2)
• Vice-President: Phyllis French (“Associated… November 21, 1955," p. 1)
• Secretary: Mary Heisler Squires (“Associated… November 21, 1955," p. 1)
• Treasurer: Carol Davis (“Associated… November 7, 1955," p. 1-2)
• Organizations Chair: Loretta Middleton (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)
• Orientation Chair: Mayrose Lane (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)
• Publicity and Vocations: Connie Brink (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)
• Recreation: Sally Graskewicz (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)
• Social Standards: Beverly Hurt (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)
• Traditions Chair: Mary Ruth Culbert (“AWS For 1955-56 Officers," p. 1)

1956-1957

• President: Sally Graskewicz (“AWS Community," p. 1)
• Vice-President: Carol Dougherty (“AWS Community," p. 1)
• Secretary: Helen Gurtiza (“AWS Community," p. 1)
• Treasurer: Roxy Shope (“AWS Community," p. 1)
• Constitution Chair: Mary Ruth Culbert (“AWS Legislative," p. 1)
• Orientation Chair: Shirley Post (“AWS Community Council, Minutes," p. 1)
• Social Life Chair: Bobby Kenny (“AWS Community Council, Minutes," p. 1)

1957-1958

• President: Judy Nordly (“This Way, Please," p. 6)
• Vice-President: Jacki VanderWaal (“This Way, Please," p. 6)
• Secretary: Doris Hofer (“This Way, Please," p. 6)
• Treasurer: Mary Shold (“This Way, Please," p. 6)

1958-1959

• President: Joyce McLennan (“AWS 1958," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Carole Musgrove (“AWS 1958," p. 5)
• Secretary: Barbara Post (“AWS 1958," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Lorraine Rohwedder (“AWS 1958," p. 5)
• Program Chair: Marvel Carnes (“AWS 1958," p. 5)
• Student Counseling Chair: Joan Meyers (“AWS 1958," p. 5)

1959-1960 

• President: Marilyn Seiler (“AWS 59," p. 4)
• Secretary: Rose Ann Sadler (“AWS Executive Cabinet," p. 1)
• Publicity Chair: Gloria Lombardi (“AWS Executive Board," p. 1)
• Social Program Chair: Ce Fye (“AWS Executive...1960," p. 1)

1960-1961

• President: Elaine Pitzenberger (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Vice-President: Ann Williams (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Secretary: Charyla Cleveland (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Treasurer: Cozette Lau (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Program Chair: Jo Ann Nelson (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Social Program Chair: Jo Nelson (“A.W.S. Executive Council," p. 1)
• Student Counseling Chair: Joy Tubaugh (“Choose Theme," p. 1)
• Women’s Day Chair: Bev Richter (“Associated Women," p. 1)

1961-1962

• President: Mary Ann Lee (“AWS [1961]," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Judy Spain (“AWS [1961]," p. 5) 
• Secretary: Clare Hayashi (“AWS [1961]," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Holly Poore (“AWS [1961]," p. 5)
• Leadership Chair: Linda Sue Witte (“Officers of AWS," p. 1)
• Program Chair: Chris King (“Officers of AWS," p. 1)
• Publications Chair: Mancy Sackville (“Officers of AWS," p. 1)
• Publicity Chair: Jeri Schrader (“Officers of AWS," p. 1)

1962-1963

• President: Carolyn Craven (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Holly Poore (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Secretary: Stephanie Stephenson (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Pat Shannon (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)

1963-1964

• President: Jane Vernon (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Judy Dubberke (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Secretary: Judy Kiepp (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Mary Kay George (“AWS [1963]," p. 5)

1964-1965

• President: Alinda Summers (“AWS State College," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Darla Peterson (“AWS State College," p. 5)
• Secretary: Linda Archey (“AWS State College," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Annette Anderson (“AWS State College," p. 5)

1965-1966

• President: Dianne Akers (“AWS 1965-1966," p. 5)
• Vice-President: Trixie Morris (“AWS 1965-1966," p. 5)
• Secretary: Cheryl Otis (“AWS 1965-1966," p. 5)
• Treasurer: Georgia Collard (“AWS 1965-1966," p. 5)

1966-1967

• President: Sheryl Glanz (“AWS 1966-67," p. 3)
• Vice-President: Evonne Olson (“AWS 1966-67," p. 3)
• Secretary: Pam Inglis (“AWS 1966-67," p. 3)
• Treasurer: Georgie Steine (“AWS 1966-67," p. 3)

1967-1968

• President: Suzanna Milder (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Vice-President: Mary Arndorfer (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Secretary: Kathy Kock (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Treasurer: Addy Alderson (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• IAWS Contact: Cathy Martin (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Leadership Chair: Barb Young (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Program Chair: Kathy Rechkemmer (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Publications Chair: Donna Dodson (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)
• Publicity Chair: Sue Hickerson (“AWS [1967]," p. 3)

1968-1969

• President: Laura Watson (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Vice-President: Linda Long (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Secretary: Jan Brinkert (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Treasurer: Julie Ekins (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Counseling Chair: Pat Geadelmann (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• IAWS Contact: Linda Armstrong (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Leadership Chair: Debbie Denio (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Program Chair: Mary Gehring (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Publications Chair: Harriet Frohling (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)
• Publicity Chair: Sue Nelson (“UNI AWS 1969," p. 3)

1969-1970

• President: Pat Geadelmann (“UNI ‘60-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Vice-President: Shirley Tatro (“UNI ‘60-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Secretary: Janet Nordstrom (“UNI ‘60-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Treasurer: Ann Tinderholt (“UNI ‘60-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Counseling Chair: Mary Sievert (“UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Cultural Programs Chair: Nancy Clayton (“UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Educational Programs Chair: Ann Wharton (“UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Publications Chair: Barbara Aronson (“UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," p. 4)
• Social Programs Chair: Joan Lindburg (“UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," p. 4)

1970-1971

• President: Linda Mahany (“1970 -71 UNI," p. 4-5)
• Vice-President: Jane Montegomery (“1970 -71 UNI," p. 4-5)
• Secretary: Jane Sievert (“1970 -71 UNI," p. 4-5)
• Treasurer: Jo Hoffmeier (“1970 -71 UNI," p. 4-5)
• Counseling Chair: Julie Neilbrenner (“AWS Campus Council," p. 1)
• Education Programs Chair: Joann Wild (“AWS Campus Council," p. 1)
• Publications Chair: Jane Kennedy (“AWS Campus Council," p. 1)

1971-1972

• President: Nancy Wing (“Women Students," p. 1)

References

• “Associated Women Students Executive Council [Committee Reports]," 19 October, 1960, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 3, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Associated Women Students Minutes November 7, 1955," 1955, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 1, pp. 1-2, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Associated Women Students Minutes November 21, 1955," 1955, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 1, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS 1958,” 1958-1959, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS 59," 1959-1960, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 4, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS [1961]," 1961-1962, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS [1962]," 1962-1963,  in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS [1963]," 1963-1964, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS 1965-66," 1956-1966, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 10, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS 1966-67," 1966-1967, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 10, p. 3, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Community Council," 24 September, 1956, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 14, Folder 13, pp. 1-3, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Community Council, Minutes April 29, 1957," 1957, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 14, Folder 13, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Executive Board Minutes January 12, 1960," 1960, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 2, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Executive Cabinet Minutes October 6, 1959," 1959, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 2, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “A.W.S. Executive Council," 2 November, 1960, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 3, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Executive Minutes November 17, 1959," 1959, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 2, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS For 1955-56 Officers," 1955-1956, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 13, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Legislative Council Minutes January 28, 1957," 1957, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 14, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• A.W.S. Meeting Minutes from May 16, 1949, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 11, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• A.W.S. Meeting Minutes from October 3, 1949,  in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 11, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Minutes," May 16, 1950, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 12, p. 12, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS Minutes Sept. 19, 1950," 19 September, 1950, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 1, Folder 12, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS president travels in Europe," College Eye, 23 May, 1952, Vol. 43, No. 31, p. 5, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS State College of Iowa 1964-65," 1964-1965, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 5, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “AWS to meet Monday," College Eye, 11 January, 1952, Vol. 43, No. 13, p. 8, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Choose Theme for AWS Day," The College Eye, 30 September, 1960, Vol. 52 ,No. 3, p. 1, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Jo Lent replaces Stroud on AWS," College Eye, 9 February, 1951, Vol. 42, No. 18, p. 6, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Lieb wins close presidential race; McGrew gets Men's Union vote; AWS elects Schnur," College Eye, 26 March, 1954, Vol. 45, No. 24, p. 1, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Merfeld defends dorm regulations," College Eye, Vol. 42, No. 40, p. 2, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa. 
• “Officers of AWS Fall 1961," 1961, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 13, p. 1, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Roskens wins SLB race after late gain by Yager; Drake, Guyer take Men's Union, AWS," College Eye, 27 March, 1953, Vol. 44, No. 25, p. 9, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Ruth Grow wins AWS nomination," College Eye, 23 February, 1951, Vol. 42, No. 20, p. 3, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “This Way, Please," 1957-1958, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 9, p. 6, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “UNI ‘69-’70 AWS," 1960-1970, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 11, p. 4, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “UNI AWS 1969," 1968-1969, in the Associated Women Students, 1932-1974 collection, Box 4, Folder 11, p. 3, #17/02/06, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
• “Women students recommend disbanding," Northern Iowan, 8 February, 1972, Vol. 68, No. 30, p. 1, University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.

Based on research by Student Assistant Shanna Taylor; Web page developed by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson, February-March 2007, Updated April, 21, 2021 by student worker Matthew Bancroft-Smithe.