Alfred Kamm (1911-2004) graduated in 1934. He and his twin brother received full scholarships from their county. Alfred and his brother joined the Sigma Pi fraternity, and both majored in Agricultural Education. Also, the twins played varsity basketball during college; and Alfred worked as a waiter in a fraternity.
Joe Florio (1910- before 2006) was a member of the Class of 1934. At first, Joe studied to teach physical education. Later, he earned a Master's of Sociology in 1936, and he taught at the University of Illinois. Joe worked as a waiter to earn money when he was an undergraduate.
Dwight Miller (1913-2005) graduated in 1934. He majored Chemical Engineering, and was active in the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Dwight said he felt broke during the Depression. In fact, he worked for the University's Information Office in college.
Kathryn Hansen (1912-2006) graduated in 1934. She attended the U of I on scholarship and studied Journalism, English, and History. She was inducted into several honor societies, and she joined the Alpha Delta Theta sorority. Kathryn loved literature; and she earned a Master's of Literature and wrote a book named <em>Grundy Corners</em>.
Mary Anne Reifsteck Barnfield (1912-2006) studied Business and graduated in 1934. She lived on her family's farm during college and found rides to campus. Mary Anne did not notice the Great Depression because her family always had enough to eat.
Mary Kay Hansen Peer (1914-2002) graduated in 1934. She majored in English, but she had an unfulfilled dream of studying Business and managing a hotel. Mary Kay was a typist in high school and college. Also, she worked for a handful of departments across the University. She said the Depression was hard, but she did not suffer too much.
