Acacia Triad - Summer 1956 - Vol. 50, No. 4 by Acacia Fraternity

OF ACACIA FRATERNITY

TO STRENGTHEN THE TIES OF FRIENDSHIP

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ACACIA nATIOnAL COnCLAUE AUGUST 26-30 STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

Visit this beautiful campus and enjoy this Acacia Gathering. See the A&M Chapter's modern new home-renew old acquaintances-make new friends-Come to the Conclave.

OF SUMMER RUSHING There is no doubt about it, summer rushing is a chore. There is not much glamour in analyzing rush lists, mailing out letter s pr omptly, making per sonal contacts and getting acquainted with parents as well as rushees themselves. But it does pay dividends nex t fall, for, make no mistake, ther e is no short cut, no magic, no substitute fo r organization and plain har d work, when it comes to rushing-summer variety included. The summer contacts you have made gover n the degree of selectivity you may wish to observe next fall. Of course, per sonal contacts are the most valuable of all ; a familiar face to the rushee when h e enters your chapter house is a joy to even the most sophisticated h igh school senior. Actives are not the only members who should be interested in summer rushing. Alumni can contribute a gr eat deal toward perpetuating the type of member ship they value by referring selected names to their chapters. He does not need to go out and b eat the bushes-just passing on the information about a son or relative, or those of a friend is all that is needed to start the ball rolling. This is not meant to be a treatise on the subject, but there is one final suggestion that can be made. Everyone will agree to the great value of having each chapter r ush fo r the remaining 40. Literally this is not possible, but it can be approached and very simply. All that is necessary is to b e observing and when you learn of a boy who is planning to attend college where Acacia has a chapter, simply dr op a post card to the central office where the infor mation will be processed and passed on. It does not take a ver y sharp pencil to calculate the potential of this idea if only a small percentage of last year's 1,600 actives r esponded. Your Fraternity is in the strongest position it has ever been! It will stay that way only by pledging the highest type of men. You can h elp to insure that by being alert in your summer rushing!

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EDITOR EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Ed Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapters Installed at LSU and Colorado State

1956 Outstanding Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Triad Travels-Oklahoma A. & M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Among Acacia's Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Nashville, Tennessee. Fifty cents per copy, $15.00 for life in the United States and Canada. Seventy-five cents per copy elsewhere. Published quarterly at The Benson P rinting Company, 136 Fourth Avenu e North, Nashville 3, Tennessee, for the Acacia Fraternity, a college social fraternity, founded at the University of Michigan on May 12, 1904. Acacia is a charter member of the National Interfraternity Conference. Notice of Change of Address (Form 3579) should be sent to Acacia Fraternity Headquarters, 1569 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Ill. Subscription orders, photographs, copy, and correspondence of a business nature should be sent to 136 Fourth Ave. N .. Nashville, Tenn. otÂˇ Acacia Fraternity Headquarters, 1569 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. 77

This proposed modern structure will be the future home of the new LSU Chapter.

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LOUISIANA STATE By BILLY RAY GAY

The forty-third Chapter of Acacia was founded at Louisiana State University in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The degree teams which came to install the L. S. U. Chapter came wearing their overcoats, and found the delta weather man had provided us with almost sub-tropical weather for the initiation weekend. The charter of the Louisiana State Chapter of Acacia was presented by National President William E. Krieger, at a formal banquet on February 11, 1956. The banquet was held in the Skyline Room on the roof of the Heidelberg Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge. Members of the National Council present were: William E. Krieger, President; John Paynter, Counselor; George F. Patterson, Treasurer; and Roy C. Clark, Executive Secretary. Also present were Dudley C. Johnson, Traveling Secretary; Robert Jepson, Traveling Secretary elect; and Frank Holloway, Past National Treasurer. The delegations from the Arkansas, Texas~ Oklahoma, and Oklahoma A & M which came to initiate the members of the L. S. U. colony also attended the banquet. Other guests of the Louisiana State Chapter at the banquet included high University officials, prominent citizens and civic officials, outstanding Masons, and the presidents of each fraternity and sorority on the L. S. U. campus. The program was opened by the invocation, given by Reverend Leonard E. Nelson, Chaplain of the Episcopal Student Center of L. S. U., and a friend of Acacia. Thomas D. Cox, Venerable Dean of the Louisiana State Chapter, served as Master of Ceremonies. After the meal Don 0 . Hill, Venerable Dean of the Oklahoma Chapter, and National Songbook Chairman led a session of group singing, including Acacia songs,' and old favorites. A bit of spontaneous entertainment occurred when the Texas Chapter burst out singing "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You". This was answered by a "hog cheer" from the Arkansas Chapter and a rendition of "We Don't Give A Damn About Texas" by the L. S . U. group. Then the program took on a serious note, as the honored guests were recognized. Following this the Texas Chapter presented a handsome rna78

COLOR.A hog any gavel to the Louisiana State Chapter, and George F. Patterson presented the new Chapter with a beautiful Masonic Bible, on behalf of the Cincinnati Chapter. The final event on the program was the principal address by National President William E. Krieger. In a speech that was inspiring to all Acacians, and informative to others present, Mr. Krieger outlined the history and principles of Acacia. At the close of his address Mr. Krieger presented the charter of the Louisiana State University Chapter of Acacia Fraternity to Thomas D . Cox, the L. S . U. Venerable Dean. The benediction was given by Reverend Minns S. Robertson, Sr., the Father of Minns Robertson Jr. of the L. S. U. Chapter. The initiation of the charter members of the Louisiana State Chapter was held prior to the installation of the chapter, on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11. The initiation took place in the new Saint James Masonic Temple in Baton Rouge. The Red Room, Rose Room, and Blue Room were used for the initiation. The first degree was administered Friday evening, and the second and third degrees on Saturday afternoon. The initiation was conducted by degree teams from the Arkansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma A. & M., and Texas Chapters. The charter members of the Louisiana State Chapter are: Ralph Frank Braun, Herbert E. Burton, Jerry Larche Cates, Thomas D. Cox, Thomas Howard Dommert, William Larry Foil, Billy Ray Gay, John R. Gay, Jack Don Holden, Willis Waren Jett, Charles W. (Bud) Kinchen, Sammy Hugh Lott, Richard Dennis Maus, John Phillip Miller, Donald Peter Moriarty, Jesse Earl Roberts, Minns Sledge Robertson, Jr., and Bob A . Thompson. John Russell Davis from the Northwestern Chapter is an associate member of the L. S. U. Chapter. The charter members of the Louisiana State Alumni Association are: Aubrey M. Burch, Louis Glueck, Eugene Hart, Major Henri M. HerÂŁÂŁ, Dr. Earl E. Klein, Fred Rinehart, and Lenton Sartain. Col. Samuel E. Lawrence of the Purdue Chapter, John Farrens of the Michigan Chapter, and C. V. Merriam of the Washington State Chapter are associate alumni members. The officers of the L. S. U. Chapter are: Venerable THE TRIAD

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Dean Thomas D . Cox, Senior Dean, Jesse Earl Roberts; Junior Dean, John Phillip Miller; Treasurer, Ralph Frank Braun; and Secretary, Donald Peter Moriarty. Major Henri M. "Dad" HerÂŁÂŁ is Chapter Advisor. Dr. John A. Hunter, Registrar of the University serves as Faculty Advisor, and Dr. Daniel Borth, Comptroller of the University is Financial Advisor. Acacia is the youngest of nineteen social fraternities at L. S. U. In numbers, the L. S . U. fraternity system is comparatively weak. Only about eighteen percent of the men belong to a social fraternity. However, the influence of the fraternities far exceeds their small numbers. Most of the men elected to student body offices as well as a disproportionally large number of the men winning academic and leadership honors are fraternity men. The University owes it's origin to certain grants of land made to Louisiana by the U. S . Government for use of a seminary of learning. The state constitution of 1845 provided for such an institution, financed from the sale of these lands. In 1848, a plan of organization was drawn up, and in 1853 a site about three miles from Alexandria was chosen for the school, which was officially designated at Louisiana State Seminary of Learning. The first session began in January, 1860. An invasion of the Red River Valley by union forces caused the Seminary to suspend it's activities in April, 1863, and academic work was not resumed until October, 1865. In October of 1869 the buildings of the school were destroyed by fire , but the disaster interrupted it's activities only for a fortnight, as accommodations were secured in the building of the School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge. In 1870, the name of the institution was changed b y the legislature to Louisiana State University . On January 2, 1877, the University was merged with the A gricultural and Mechanical College, which had been opened in New Orleans in 1874. The two institutions assumed the title of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the present official name. The present site is located on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, and comprised 4,725 acres, all of which is utilSUMMER, 1956

National President William Krieger pre se nts the charter to Louisiana State Vene rable Dean Tom C ox.

The Memorial Tower, in memory of the World War I dead. This view is taken from the LSU parade gro un ds.

In the foreground is an aerial view of the Louisiana Sta !e campus, while South Baton Rouge appears in the background across University Lake.

ized by the various activities of the University. The buildings of administration and instruction are located on a plateau, about half a mile from the Mississippi, the architectural treatment of this group is based on the domestic style of northern Italy. The remainder of the large University tract is devoted chiefly to use of the College of Agriculture, and the Agricultural Experiment Station. The Masonic Principles on which Acacia is based found expression in a Masonic Club founded on the L. S. U. campus prior to the Second World War. This club gradually developed into a Square and Compass Club which was active on the campus for many years. At the same time, a club of the Baton Rouge De Molay Chapter was active on campus. As the influx of veterans which came to L . S. U. immediatetly after World War II began to subside, the number of older men, and therefore of Masons began to drop off. The Square and Compass Club began to decline and eventually was abandoned. The Masons of L. S. U. began to feel the need of an organization along the lines of a college social fraternity, founded on Masonic principles. The man who is more than any one else responsible for the colonization of Acacia at L . S. U. is Dr. John A . Hunter, Regi trar of the University . He was aided by Colonel Samuel E. Lawrence, a distinguished alumnus of the Purdu e Chapter, and Major Henri M. Herff, the 80

beloved Dad of the Baton Rouge De Molay Chapter, and the L. S. U. De Molay Club. The work of these men and several others was rewarded when, on October 13, 1955, Walter Dahl, then traveling secretary, pledged thirteen men to Acacia and the L. S. U. Colony of Acacia was founded. During the fall semester all our ambitions and energies were directed toward being chartered as a chapter in February. However, we still managed to maintain an adequate social program and to participate in interfraternity athletics. Our social program for the fall semester was highlighted by a hayride in October and a trip to Houston for the L. S. U.-Rice football game, in cooperation with a student body project. Our tentative social program for the spring semester is highlighted by a costume party in March, another hayride in April, and a big dance near the end of school in May. B y next year we plan to have a minimum of two social fu nctions per month, and one formal each semester. The success of the Louisiana State Colony of Acacia , and its development into a chapter in record time for a colony at L. S. U. is due in large part to the backing given it by the Masonic Order. The Masons of Baton Rouge and of Louisiana have backed us all the way. Plans have been drawn up for a house, and the Baton Rouge Consistory has set up a special committee, headed by the chapter's attorney, Mr. Lenton Sartain THE TRIAD

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COLORADO STATE By KARL W. SCHAEFER

On March 16, 17, and 18, initiation teams from Arizona, Colorado, Colorado A & M , and Wyoming installed 25 active and alumni members of Colorado State into Acacia. The Colorado State Colony was installed as the forty-fourth national active chapter. Installation took place on the C.S.C.E. campus and at the Masonic Temple in Greeley. Coordinators for the installation ceremonies were traveling secretaries, Dud Johnson and Rod Pearson. Also present, representing the National Fraternity were John Lunsford, Second Vice-President; Roy Clark, Executive Secretary; John Paynter, National Counselor; Walt Dahl, Editor of The Pythagorean; and Bob Jepson, Field Secretary Elect. The weekend activities were climaxed when John Lunsford made the official presentation of the Charter to the Venerable Dean, Gary Miller, on Sunday noon at the banquet. Representing the college at the banquet were President and Mrs. William R. Ross, Dr. and Mrs. W. D . Armentrout, Dr. and Mrs. Jack Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. George Sanderson, Captain F. R. Morrison, and our House-mother Mrs. Hazel Stoltz. Also attending were representatives of all the sororities and fraternities on the campus. These representatives and prominent Greeley Masons heard Roy C. Clark's address, "Is Pythagoras a Man or a Mouse." The history of Colorado State College of Education is closely connected with the growth and development of the Union Colony and the city of Greeley. The Union Colony was inspired and founded by Nathan C. Meeker; he was encouraged by Horace Greeley, the famous editor of the New York Tribune, to establish a colony in Colorado Territory. The first colonists arrived in the spring of 1870, and named their town in honor of Greeley. One of the colonists' objectives was the development of good schools. Only eighteen years after the colony was founded there was agitation to start a normal school in Greeley to relieve the acute shortage of teachers in Colorado. Because of the fine cooperation of the people in the community and their zeal for education, the Colorado State Normal School was created in April , 1889. The cornerstone of Cranford Hall was laid in June, 1890, and classes were started in the fall. The school remained a normal for 21 years until1911 when it became the Colorado State Teachers College. As a teachers' college it offered four years of undergraduate work and granted the Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1913 graduate work was offered for the first time, leading to the Master of Arts degree. In 1935, the name, Colorado State College of Education, was

TOP: Venerable Dean Tom Cox proudly displays the new LSU Charter. With him are (left to right) National Counselor John Paynter, National President William Krieger, National Treasurer George Patterson, and Executive Secretary Roy C. Clark. CENTER: The new LSU Chapter receives a gavel as a present from the Texas Chapter. BOTTOM: New members and Advisers of the LSU Chapter.

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The Pentagon Barracks are today used for men's housing, andwere the first men 's dormitories to be built on LSU's campus.

adopted to recognize the fully developed graduate program which was started in 1913. The history of the college reflects the sound business policies and significant academic programs developed by four administrations. Dr. Zachariah X. Snyder, the first president, served for twenty-four years until his death in 1915. A pioneer with foresight but very limited financial support, he promoted the development of the physical plant and organized an academic program to meet the needs of the day. The second president, Dr. John G. Crabbe, served for eight years until his death in 1924. He administered the school during the trying years of World War I and did much toward putting the college on a sound academic and physical foundation. From 1924 until his retirement in 1948, Dr. George Willard Frasier, president, expanded the colle!:(e to international recognition. Developments included student and faculty housing projects, faculty tenure, and curriculum revision , including the addition of the doctorate program. Dr. William R. Ross , the fourth pr esident, is a native of Colorado and has had much practical experience in the publi(! school of the state. Ever mindful of the 82

many functions and purposes of the college, Dr. Ross is developing a long-range building program that includes a structure for a little theatre, the music division, and the administrative offices. Another project is housing for organized student groups-fraternities and sororities. The college takes pride in cooperating with the Air Force in conducting an ROTC program which was established in 1950, for the benefit of national security. Demands for public school teachers and national security both can be met by this plan. Other fraternities and sororities on the Colorado state campus are represented by: Alpha Sigma Alpha , Alpha Sigma Tau , Delta Psi, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Pi Kappa Sigma, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Sigma Upsilon, and Theta Xi. Acacia Colony was recognized by the Colorado State Interfraternity Council in the winter of 1952. Prior to securing a colony house in the fall of 1953 meetings were held in the upper council room of the Student Union and in members houses. With the addition of a house in 1953 progress came rapidly for the Acacia Colony. THE TRIAD

The members completely redecorated ti1e new house and furnished it with $2500 worth of new furniture which has recently been paid off in full. The house accommodates 16 men and a table of 22 is served daily. Acacia at Colorado State is unique in being the only fraternity on the CSCE campus maintaining their own house independent of the college. The Chapter holds four meetings a month. These meetings are held every Monday evening at the fraternity house. The Chapter participates in every intramural sport, sometimes entering two teams. The Chapter has won the intramural swim meet each ye::~r for the past three, and fields strong teams in all sports events. In the spring of 1954, the Chapter won second place in the Fraternity section of song fest, and in the fall of 1954, won first place in the novelty division for Homecoming Floats. We hold many parties with sororities and fraternities on campus. We were the first or-

ganization to hold regular exchange dinners. Our main social event in the spring is our overnight mountain party with dates held at some mountain lodge. We have kept in contact with the four Acacia Fraternities in our area, both as athletic opponents and social partners. We have always been very active in all campus activities. At present we have in our membership the President of Associated Students, Editor of the campus newspaper, Vice-President of Interfraternity Council, presidents of two other strong campus organizations, two men in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, four of the top officers of an honorary fraternity on campus, and many lesser officers and honors in honorary, divisional, and service organizations. ThP Chapter is a very stable organization with many plam for the future, through which we plan to become the le 3.ding organization on the campus.

Actives and alumni of the new Colorado State Chapter gather with National Officers at the Greely installation.

National officials present at Greely were {left to right) Field Secretaries Dudley Johnson and Rod Pearson, Executive Secretary Roy Clark , Field Secretary Bob Jepson, National Counselor John Paynter, National Vice President John Lunsford, and Pythagorean Editor, Walter Dahl.

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T H E TRIAD PRESENTS

NDING SENIORS JIM BATCHELOR Long Beach State

The outstanding senior of Long Beach State Chapter is brother Jim Batchelor. Jim is a native of Long Beach and has always done well in school. In his sophomore year in college he left Long Beach and went to Sacramento Jr. College where he was number 2 man of the Varsity Tennis Team. But Long Beach and its women were beckoning Jim to come back. Upon his return he enrolled in L.B.S.C. which was only 5 years old at that time. In his 2 years here, he has made an outstanding name for himself and the Acacia Fraternity. Through his efforts as a founder and charter member of this Chapter, Jim made many important contacts and performed invaluable services for both the school and the Fraternity. He became first Jr. Dean of the Chapter; Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-President of the I.F.C. He won several scholarships from the College for his high grades and became the first to have his name on the Fraternity's scholarship plaque. Later he was elected Commissioner of Cultural Activities for the student body. He also was one of the original members of Statesmen, an honorary men's fraternity on Campus. Jim graduated this June and leaves a big hole in our Chapter ; we will never forget him nor the outstanding leadership he gave to our Fraternity.

majoring in Finance. He is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, and has served as President of the chapter at Kansas State.

TOM JESTER Kansas

This year's outstanding senior of the Kansas Chapter is truly one of the prominent products of our group. Tom Jester is from Oxford, Kansas, and will graduate with a degree in Finance. He has been a member of the Chapter since his freshman year. Offices he has held include Senior and Junior Steward, although his outstanding work has not been done in these positions. Tom has made his contributions in lesser offices. He has always been the unheralded hero of the Fraternity. He always takes care of all work such as sending and answering invitations, decorating, and taking care of the purchase of gifts for different occasions. He has served as Editor of the Letter From Home, the Chapter newsletter.

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BOB JEPSON Kansas State

Bob pledged Acacia in February, 1953. In August of that year he was initiated into the active chapter. In the Chapter, Bob has been Corresponding Secretary, Tre asurer-Housemanager, Rush Chairman, and Venerable Dean. He has also served as a member of the Kansas State Alumni Association in helping plan and see a new house constructed. Thus, he has seen and operated in many phases of the Chapter's operations. In campus extra-curricular activities, he has served on various committees, held the offices of Vice Chairman and later Chairman of the K-State Collegiate Re-Âˇ publican Club. This last year he has been the 1st Vice Chairman of the Federation of Collegiate Republican Clubs in Kansas. Bob is enrolled in Business Administration and is 84

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It is Tom's dependability in these capacities which makes him an extreme asset to the Chapter. We will all greatly feel the loss of Tom and his work. His taking care of the many "details" has been an invaluable aid to the fraternity.

DERRY CRUTCHFIELD Texas

Derry Crutchfield, has been elected as the Outstanding Graduating Senior of the Texas Chapter. Derry, whose strong leadership has been felt by all of us, has such admirable things to his credit as being Senior Dean, Secretary, and Workhorse during his stay at the Texas chapter. Also on campus "Crutch" is a NROTC regular, a member of Scabbard and Blade, honorary military society. He has made three summer cruises with the Navy ROTC to such places as Brazil, Columbia, Cuba, Spain and England.

MARVIN SCHMIDT Purdue

We at Purdue will certainly regret the absence of our outstanding senior, Marvin G. Schmidt. Next year Marv will be entering Indiana University Dental School and we all hope that he will be as successful and outstanding in his work as he was when he was with us. When glancing at Marv's record, it isn't hard to understand why he obtained our votes as outstanding senior for 1956. Among his many activities and achievements, Marv served as president of his pledge class. Following initiation, he became Junior Dean and then song leader. In addition to his fraternity duties, Marv was president of the I.F.C. this past year, working his way up from president of Junior I.F.C. to clerical chairman of the I.F.C. to director of the I.F.C . office. Still, Marv was a member of Ceres and Alpha Zeta, Agriculture honoraries; Skull and Crescent; Ag Economics Club; Stu-

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dent Senate; Old Masters program host; Collegiate 4-H Club; and served as counselor at freshman leadership camp. Recently Marv was initiated into Gimlets, an activities honorary for organized men. However, to top all these honoraries Marv was just selected as one of the seven iron key members this y ear. This honor is the highest that the university can bestow upon a student. It is given to the students who have done the most for the school and who have helped to spread its name nationally. In spite of all these activities and the work put into them, Marv has managed to obtain an accumulative index of 4.57, a good deal above the university average. We certainly want to wish Marv all the luck possible in the years to come and we know that he will do as magnificently as he has done here at Purdue.

DONALD LYON Iowa State

The name of Donald G. L yon was entered on the Outstanding Senior plaque at the Iowa State Chapter for the year of 1955-'56. D on is a senior in Veterinary Medicine from Denison Iowa. He is 24 years old and will graduate in June. Don was elected Venerable Dean for the year 1954 and along with our faculty adviser, Dr. Darrel Metcalfe, was Iowa State's representative at the 50th Anniversary Conclave at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has also been house song leader for three years and has been active in our intramural program where he was on the track team and a member of our championship ping-pong team. D on is a member of the Iowa State Singers, all college choral group, and has been a member of the Collegiate Presbyterian Church Choir for several years. His activities also include membership in the Junior Chapter of the American Veterinary Medicine Association. After Graduation Don is anticipating a hitch in the Army after which he plans to take up general veterinary practice in Iowa.

TOM JESTER

DERRY CRUTCHFIELD

MARVIN SCHMIDT

DONALD LYON

WAYNE SMITH Colorado A&M

Wayne Eugene Smith, a Veterinary Medicine major from Mitchell, Nebraska, was chosen by the Colorado A & M Chapter of Acacia as the Outstanding Senior of the year. Wayne has held several offices in the Fraternity, being Rush Chairman, Social Chairman, Scholarship Chairman, Song Leader, and Venerable Dean. He is at present the President of the A & M Housing Corporation. In 1953-54, he was Secretary-Treasurer of the Interfraternity Council. The following year he was elected President of the I.F.C., as well as being in Student Legislature and being on the College Preside_nt's Advisory Board. During the winter quarter of this year he was elected president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a member of Alpha Zeta, an Agricultural Honor Society. Wayne started his college career by attending Scotts Bluff Junior College in Nebraska. He entered Colorado A & M in 1950. At present, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in the school of Arts and Sciences. On June 8th, he was graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. We are proud of Wayne and we hold him as a shining example of a true and worthy Acacia brother. Congratulations , Wayne, and best of luck in the future.

RICHARD ROUTH Indiana

T.he I.U. Chapter ~elected as their most outstanding seniOr of the year, RIChard L . Routh, who will receive his "Sheep Skin" upon completion of summer school. . Dick, more familiarly called "Babe," pledged Acacia m the Fall of '52 . In addition to his pledge duties at the house, he found time during his freshman year to work on the staff of the Arbutus, I.U. year book, and was active as a leader in the Gray-Y , grade school Y.M.C.A. . Dick is a journalism major and has gained much of his. ~rachcal experience while working in numerous positions on The Daily Student. During his sophomore year he wrote a sports column entitled, "I-M Re86

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porter". His activities in the Fraternity included Triad Correspondent and Junior Steward. Sports have always been a favorite pastime with Dick. While working on The Student during his junior year, he acted in the capacity of sports and night editor. Many sports articles including big ten football and basketball games, appeared in the student newspaper as products of Dick's journalistic flair. Dick's senior year at I.U. has paid off dividends for the many hours he has devoted to his future career Âˇin j?urnali~m. H~ has climbed up the ladder to the positiOn of city editor of The Daily Student and is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism honorary. He is also a member of the I.U. Foundation. . His fine work as Pledge Trainer speaks for itself; it 1s the general concensus of opinion that the Fall pledge class was one of the best ever to have been initiated. The next two years of Dick's future has already been planned for him by the United States Army. Upon graduation he will receive his commission as a Second Lieutenant and be assigned to the Transportation Corp at Fort Eustis, Virginia. .After his tour of duty with the Army is completed, D1ek says he wants to work on the news editorial staff of a large newspaper and eventually get into the field of public relations. We feel that Dick's past success is only a beginning for the tremendously successful future ahead of him. He has carried the triangle in a noble manner. The I.U. <?h~pter will long honor and cherish the pleasant associatiOn.

LEON BELL Oklahoma

Oklahoma Chapter of Acacia has elected Leon Bell as the outstanding senior of the Chapter. Leon, who is from Perryton, Texas, is an Arts and Sciences student majoring in geology. ' Leon was pledged to Acacia in the fall of 1952 becoming a member the following Spring. From then until now, Leon has served Acacia in numerous caTHE TRIAD

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pacities, both as an officer and in an unofficial role. Leon has been Senior Dean, scholarship chairman, and house manager. Being athletically inclined, he has been a great asset to the Chapter through his participation in the intramural sports program. Leon has also been quite active in campus organizations. His activities in two of these have won him several honors and offices. In Wesley Foundation, the Methodist youth organization on campus, and one of the most active student groups, Leon has served as president. He has worked on various committees and has held the office of vice-president of Sigma Theta Epsilon, a Methodist service fraternity for men. Leon has served in the University marching band, the Pride of Oklahoma, for four years. After graduation, Leon plans to serve his term in the army. Afterwards, he will take up his career in geology.

DON CRUM U.C.L.A.

UCLA didn't have to look far to find their outstanding senior in the person of Don Crum. Don came to UCLA from Long Beach City College and became an active in 1955 after pledging the house that fall. Majoring in Music, he has become an outstanding success as chairman and general manager of the University's Opera Workshop under Dr. Jan Popper. Under Don's guidance seven productions of high calibre have been staged. His achievements on campus include membership in Phi Mu Alpha, National Music honorary, and the Bruin Band. He was accompanist for the University chorus, and played on the Noon Concert Series. He is also a professional accompanist and gives private piano lessons. The theater arts attract Don as a minor and his ambition is to organize and manage musical productions after graduation. During his first semester as an active, Don was elected to the Treasurers position. He filled that office with unusual ability bringing a high standard of efficiency to that office. The chapter owes a greater financial stability to Don's untiring efforts. SUMMER, 19 56

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Don will always be remembered as one with a warm personality-a "friendly guy"-who was always willing to lend a helping hand and work for Acacia. Aside from this he will also never be forgotten as one who constantly "subjected" the brothers to piano playing after quiet hours. U.C.L.A. chapter owes heartfelt thanks to Don for his work in the fraternity, and we take pride in saluting him.

RICHARD COW ART Illinois

Richard Lee Cowart of Downers Grove, Illinois, was chosen the outstanding senior from the Illinois Chapter this year. Dick, a student in the College of Fine and Applied Arts majoring in Music Education, has proven himself to be a true leader in his chosen field. For four years he has performed as a member of the Illinois Football Marching Band. After football season Dick diverts his talents to the University of Illinois Concert Band. F or the past two years he has been a member of Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia, an organization which encourages the composition and performance of American Music. During his junior year Dick was elected Warden-Historian of that group. Brother Cowart has been member of the U. of I. Men's Glee Club for the last three years and this year Dick has headed the organization as President. He was very fortunate last spring in being selected to make the trip to New York City as a member of the " Singin~ Illini" to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show, "Toast of the Town". It was through this organization that Dick was elected to be honored at the 100 Senior Banquet, a banquet which honors the 100 most outstanding seniors on the Urbana-Champaign Campus. Dick was a Major in the Army ROTC Unit and was selected as one of the few Distinguished Military Students. He has also been very active in the house activities. He was secretary of the house his junior year and our

song director this last year. Last Spring, he ~nd Jim Terwilliger served as Co-Chairmen of our Sprmg Formal "L e Printemps a' Paris" . After a short tour of duty in the Army , Dick plans to continue the work he has begun in Music Education .

ED LANCE Oregon State

The Oregon State Chapter chose Ed Lance as its outstanding senior for the year 1956. Ed who hails from Clatskanie, Oregon, has always been 'an important figure in the house. He was initiated on April 11, 1953, and since that time he has been on various house committees and has held offices as rush chairman and house manager. His great personality helped pledge many of the men now in the Chapter. He was awar ded the traditional Ferdinand Award for three consecutive years at our annual Founders Day banquet. He was also awarded the athletic award for one year. Ed has also been very active outside of our Fraternity. He was a member of the student council for one year, was on various committees, and helped in church activities. Most notable is his membership in the American Society of Agriculture Engineers which he has held for four years. In this organization he has held the offices of scribe, treasurer, vice-president, and president. This spring he was presented the ASAE student honor award for the outstanding senior in the Agriculture Engineering School. Ed was married this spring. He will graduate with a degree in Agriculture Engineering this June. He will have to postpone his wor k , however, until he serves a hitch as an officer in the Army Engineers. We know that Ed will continue to be a credit to Acacia and we wish him much success in the years to come.

JOHN C. CHAPPELL Nebraska

John Chappell was selected by his brothers as the outstanding senior for the year 1955-56.

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He is a former rush chairman, Senior Dean and Venerable Dean of the Nebraska chapter. Mr. Chappell will receive his bachelor's degree in political science in June and begin his three years of law . . study at New York University in September. John has been the recipient of several scholastic honors. Among them ar e the Gold Key and a Regent Scholarship. He has recently received the Root-Tilden Scholarship valued at $6900, which is awarded annually. to _t'~vo outstanding men from each of the ten federal JUdicial circuits. Chosen for the awards are young men with distinguished college records who in the judgment of the selection committees, "show unusual capacity for unselfish public leadership" . John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Chappell of Minden, Nebraska.

WARREN SAUNDERS, JR. Penn State

Warren Phillip Saunders Jr. from Bridgeville, Pa. is the Penn State Chapter's choice for tthe outstanding senior award. Phil is majoring in labor management relations and serves as vice-president of the Industrial Research Association at the University. He has served the Chapter directly by serving as rushing chairman, treasurer, and by his unusual participation in all intramural sports. Phil participated in both baseball and cross-country as a freshman and continued in baseball to become a two year varsity letter man. An indication of Phil's willingness to put forth extra effort is evidenced by his membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honorary and Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity . Besides his many activities Phil has maintained consistently high scholarship being on the dean's list five of his seven semesters completed. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, freshman scholastic honorary; Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic hon-

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orary and just recently he received the honor of being elected to Phi Beta Kappa. . Phil's immediate plans include an early summer marnage followed by post-graduate study at the University of Illinois where he has accepted a graduate fellowship . We of the Penn State Chapter are grateful and proud to_have had sue~ an ?utstanding person among us. We Wish Phil well m his chosen career and in his new "partnership".

WAYNE BALFANZ Rensselaer

. Rensselaer Chapter's nominee for outstanding senior Wayne John Balfanz. Wayne hails from Amsterdam New York, and is a Chemical Engineering student. His college career has been filled with activities from freshman to senior year. In his four years at R. P. I., Wayne has been active both in student government and in sports. He was on the Junior Board of the RPI Engineer, a campus technical publication. His talents were put to use on the Executive Committee of the Rensselaer Union, on the Interfraternity Ball committee for two years, on the Rensselaer Union Finance Committee, and at Freshman camp he was a counselor for two years. As a member of the Executive Committee of the Interfraternity Council, he was in charge of the Athletics Committee which regulates interfraternity sports competition. He also served as a member of the Faculty Dinner Committee, where he did valuable work toward improving student-faculty relations. Sports have not been neglected, as Wayne has managed several of R. P . I. 's teams , among them baseball and hockey. His fraternal activities reflect the same spirit and capabilities as school activities. He has served the chapter as Pledge Master and I. F. C. representative. Few brothers exert as much influence in house meetings as Wayne. With a record such as this it is little wonder that Wayne Balfanz has been elected our most outstanding senior. IS

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JIM McGUIRE Arkansas

J~ McGuire was recently elected the outstanding semor of the Arkansas Chapter of Acacia. Jim has been active in all phases of college and fraternity life during his two-year stay at Arkansas. Jim has held the offices of house manager and secretary whi~e in the Chapter. He has also been heavily engaged m churchwork. He has taken a large part in Wesley foundation as well as Wesley players, the first of which he was treasurer and the latter, president. He was recently elected to Alpha Zeta, honorary men's agricultural fraternity . . Jim is a major in plant pathology in the school of Agnculture. He will receive his BSA degree in June and after an early June wedding will continue his studies toward a Masters degree. He will also be commissioned i~ the Medical Service corps this June. He plans to get his Master's degree and then go on active duty. Jim has put himself through college and maintained an accumulative 4.0 grade average.

ROBERT HALL Missouri

The Missouri Chapter of Acacia hails Bob Hall as its outstanding senior for 1955-56. Bob hails from Versailles, Mo. , a small town near the Ozarks region of Missouri. If anyone has done anything for our Chapter it has been Bob. When Bob was pledged, there were only 8 active members. Now there are 22, and more on the way. Bob says to Acacia's growth, "It has been a great inspiration to see Acacia grow, and I am sure this indicates growth for the future." Let us look at Bob's past here at Acacia. Bob has been an Acacian for three years. Soon after his initiation Bob was elected Venerable Dean. Under his direction Acacia became alive ; new men were pledged, the social program blossomed, and the financial problems started to smooth off. In fact, during this trying time of Acacia Bob was also Rush Chairman.

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Other jobs and honors due Bob in his college career are as follows: Freshman representative on the Student Government Association, Phi Mu Alpha, honorary music fraternity, Phi Eta Sigma, honorary freshman scholarship fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, honorary scouting fraternity, assistantship in accounting, Lt. Col. in Army R.O.T.C. (one of the six on campus) and trustee of the Acacia Improvement Fund. On June 5th Bob graduated as an accounting major. He has had an S average or over all eight semesters he has been at Missouri University. What are his plans for the future? On June 24 Bob will be married to Miss Barbara Gerber, a girl from near his own home town. Soon afterwards he will be commissioned in to the Army as a 2nd Lt. After his two years in the Army, Bob plans to set up a real estate and insurance business in his home town. As you can see congratulations are well due Bob. This is just a small tribute to a swell guy.

GARY MILLER Colorado State

When our Colorado State Chanter looked for our first Outstanding Senior, we had little recourse but to make our choice Gary Miller, a hard working, friendly, eager, and conscientious brother of the highest standing not only in our Chapter but also on our campus. Gary, a Social Studies major from Englewood, Colorado, was a member of our initial pledge class in 1952. Since those neophyte days, Gary has stepped forth as a leader in Fraternity and college affairs. He became our colony's first secretary in his first active year. Last year, he was chosen to sit at the helm of the colony as Venerable Dean. This year, Gary became our first Chaplain of the active chapter. While Venerable Dean, he had the foresight to establish our alumni association which we are proud of as a Chapter. On campus, Gary was on the Student Activities Committee, International Affairs Committee, chairman of various class committees, ran for Student Body President, and worked on our school paper. 90

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Gary was initiated into Phi Delta Kappa, the educational honorary fraternity, he was also vice-president of the service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. With this record, who can doubt our choice for our outstanding Senior, Gary E. Miller?

WAYNE JACKSON New Hampshire

Chosen by the brothers of New Hampshire Chapter as the outstanding senior of the year is Wayne Jackson from Ashuelot, New Hampshire. Wayne is a quiet but ambitious chemical engineer, a person whom can always be depended upon to complete quickly and efficiently any duty assigned to him. Wayne has stacked up an impressive list of activities, among them memberships in several honorary societies. He was on the Dean's List during his freshman year and later became a member of Pi Mu Epsilon honorary mathematics society. During his sophomore and junior years he was treasurer of Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemical society. He is also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. In spite of his many outside activities Wayne has always worked hard for the house. He was treasurer of the New Hampshire Chapter during his junior year and has been chairman of various committees. In addition, Wayne is always present when there is any work to be done, and he can always be found taking an active part in the many functions in which the chapter participates. After graduation Wayne plans to work at the JohnsManville Research Center in Manville, New Jersey, and do graduate work at Rutgers Night School.

ROBERT H. KANY Michigan

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Academy in Saco, Bob pledged Acacia in the fall of 1952 and was initiated in the spring of 1953. Demostrating his leadership capabilities early, Bob was elected vice-president of his pledge class. As a junior active Bob served as Senior Dean and rushing chairman for one year. Also in his sophomore year Bob was the TRIAD correspondent. In his junior year he transferred to the University of New Hampshire where he served as an active in the capacity of Junior Dean. Also, in his one-year sojourn from Michigan, Bob had his own radio show on the local college station and played on the House intramural championship basketball team. Returning to Michigan for his sznior year, Bob served effectively in the newly created role of Steward. On the campus Bob has participated in two fields -ROTC and journalism. He wrote both for the campus newspaper, The Michigan Daily, and the journalism department's newspaper, The Michigan Journalist. He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, journalism honorary fraternity. At present Bob is a captain in ROTC and is a Distinguished Military Student. After graduation he will be commissioned in the Infantry. He plans to go to Europe this summer for a vacation and will complete school next January. Following the service, Bob plans to get a Master's degree in Business Administration and go into Public Relations. For all his activities both here and at New Hampshire, Bob has never been so busy that he could not assist any of the brothers who seek his aid. It has been a pleasure to know and to work with Bob; we wish him high success and the greatest of happiness in the future years.

GUY CROSSLEY Ohio State

Guy A. Crossley of Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been chosen as the outstanding senior of the Ohio State Chapter for the past year. Guy , who is a member of the advanced Army ROTC

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program, is in his fourth year of Chemical Engineering. He is a member of the American Institute for Chemical Engineers, student branch. Along with carrying a full load of college courses, Guy has earned his way through college through several jobs which he has held on campus. He was employed by the Research Foundation at Ohio State for several years. Later he joined the staff at the Engineering Experiment Station at the University. Guy received a scholarship in his senior year in high school for placing on a scholarship test given to seniors over the state. He also received a scholarship from Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering honorary. In the local chapter Guy has assumed a leading role . He has held the office of treasurer for two years and has also been Venerable Dean. These achievements, along with many others, have made Guy Crossley an outstanding Acacian in the truest sense of the word. To him the local chapter wishes to express its appreciation for his outstanding leadership and guidance.

JOHN MILLER Louisiana State

Louisiana State Chapter's outstanding senior for 1956 is John Philip Miller. Brother Miller's home is in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He graduated with honors from Bogalusa High in 1947. He played on the football team and won several honors at the Louisiana State scholastic rally. Between his sophomore and junior years at L.S.U. Phil served a term with the U. S. Army. He was selected to attend officer's candidate school and become an artillery officer. Before his discharge he reached the rank of First Lieutenant, and was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After graduation Phil plans to re-enter the army, and become a career officer. While in the army Phil became a member of the Masonic Order. He holds membership in both the York Rite and Scottish Rite, and has risen to the thirty-second degree in an unusually short time. Phil is also a

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member of the Order of De Molay. He served as Louisiana State Senior Counselor in 1950. At L.S.U. Phil is receiving his B.S. degree in forestry. He served as president of his Acacia pledge class, and was the chapter's first Junior Dean. He has also been active in the Pershing Rifles, the Society of Foresters, and Samauri Interfraternity. The past year Phil has been president of the Ag. Fair, composed of representatives of all the agricultural organizations, and has been their delegate to the College of Agriculture Student Council.

HUGH JONES Oklahoma A&M

Oklahoma A&M Chapter of Acacia outstanding Senior is Hugh F. Jones, a Banking and Finance major from Yale, Oklahoma. Following a colorful high school career where he lettered in Football, basketball, and baseball and was President and salutatorian of his graduating class, Hugh followed in the footsteps of his brother and pledged Acacia. He was chosen tJresident of his pledge class which started him on his list of activities. After being initiated, he served the chapter as Rush Chairman, Senior Dean and as Venerable Dean for two years. His last semester he served the Chapter as its representative to the Men's Interfraternity Council. Hugh contributes his two years of being Venerable Dean as providing him with the greatest opportunity to learn, to meet and deal with all kinds of people and which offered a real challenge to fulfill the honor. He worked diligently with Alums toward securing the new house and to keep Acacia active during its " dormitory stage" while awaiting the new house. Hugh also found time to become a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, honorary business fraternity; was tabbed for Blue Key National Honorary Fraternity; and was elected to the Board of Publications, governing body of campus publications. He helped to organize and establish the first Sophomore Council to represent the Sophomore students. He

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also was active in Young Republicans and International Relations Club and was a Distinguished Military Student. In addition to these activities, Hugh has been on the Dean's Honor Roll three semesters and has maintained over a 3.0 grade average. Hugh lists his hobbies as politics, sports and movies. He also enjoys square dancing and raising cattle but admits the cattle business has been a little rough the past few years. He enjoys working on new projects and adds that the new house was really the most important and satisfactory of all. Following graduation, Hugh will marry his college sweetheart Martha Hunter, who was the Sweetheart of Acacia last year. After a brief period at home he will enter the Air Force for Observer Training as a second Lieutenant. After serving his tour of duty, he plans to return to Yale where he will be engaged in the Banking and Insurance business with his father and brother and hopes to find time to drop by the Acacia house occasionally to lend his moral support.

JAMES FLETCHER Colorado

James D. Fletcher was chosen as the Colorado Chapter's outstanding senior. Jim is from Fresno, California, and is a business school major. He has been very active not only in Acacia activities but also in all school functions. In the Fraternity he has been Rush chairman, etiquette chairman, and was P resident of his pledge class. As for all school activities, Fletcher has just completed a one year term as Student Organization and Student Life commissioner on the student government body known as the Associated Students of the University of Colorado. Other activities were publicity director of the University Memorial Center, President of the Junior Inter-Fraternity Council, and Work Project Chairman for the annual Greek Week. Honors for Fletcher include Sumalia which is the Junior men's honorary society, and his recent honor of

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being named a Coloradan Pacesetter. The Pacesetter awards are given each year to the outstanding student leaders. Jim has also maintained a very good scholastic average in his four years here at Colorado . Congratulations Jim Fletcher, Colorado Chapter's outstanding senior.

RICHARD FOELL Miami

Richard Foell, of Dayton, Ohio, has been chosen as Miami's outstanding senior. Dick is a major in Geology, and graduated this Spring. He has received membership in Sigma D elta Pi, Spanish Honorary, and is a Pledge in the Geology Honorary, Sigma Gamma Epsilon. He has been trea~Â urer of the Spanish club-El Ateneo , and its acting president during reactivation; a member of the Young Republican Club, and a student deacon at the Oxford Lutheran Church. Dick's ability at carpentry makes him Mr. D o-ityourself around the chapter house. He is mainly responsible for the attic study room, which was built under his direction while h e was House Manager. At present he is constructing a closet and doorway into his room. While the job of House Manager has been his most spectacular office, he has also been TRIAD correspondent, publicity chairman, scholarship chairman, and at present, treasurer. He helped last year's Outstanding Senior, Bruce George, set up our boarding club, and has had charge of the snack club, which has added $200 to the House improvement program. Elections were so close that the chapter wishes to recognize the work of Edward McCartney, who has been an outstanding Social Chairman, and chairman of the O.D.K. Carnival Booth for the past two years.

JOHN LeVASSEUR Minnesota

John A. LeVasseur was named the outstanding sen ior of the Minnesota Chapter of Acacia for the school year 1955-56. SUMMER, 1 9 56

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Jack is from Duluth, Minnesota, graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in June of 1952, and attended the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota for two years. While in high school, Jack was very active in speech activities and held offices in various school activities. He was a member of the honorary predental and pre-medical fraternity at U.M.D . Jack was a member of the Eunity DeMolay Chapter of Duluth and he is a past Master Counselor. While an active DeMolay, Jack was a regular on the Eunity basketball team which played in the state championship games in 1953 and 1954. In May, 1955, the degree of Chevalier was conferred on him for his DeMolay work. Jack was pledged to the Fraternity in the summer of 1954, and he entered the University that fall as a junior although he was a freshman in Dental School. Jack's pledge period exemplified his spirit and cooperation which he has always shown. After he was initiated on January 9, 1955, he was appointed secretary for that winter quarter. Jack was pledge trainer for the following spring and fall quarters. In this capacity he heloed to instill his spirit and the Fraternity's ideals in the pledges he instructed. When the elections were held last quarter , Jack was elected to secretary and a position on the executive council. After receiving his B.S. iri dentistry in June , 1956, he is looking forward to returning as Acacia's counselor for the coming school year. Jack will receive his D.D.S. in June of 1958 and then Uncle Sam will take over for a few years. Pretty Rae Janice Nordskog, Jack's pinned sweetheart, might possibly have some say in his future endeavors.

HERBERT LARSON Northwestern

Outstanding senior of the year 1956, for the Northwestern chapter of Acacia Fraternity, was Herbert William Larson . Herb , having distinquished himself in N.R.O.T.C. , is (Continued on Inside Back Cove1Âˇ) 93

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COLLEGE By DURAL M. KLOTZ Few states can boast that their state colleges were founded before their State was admitted to the union, but Oklahoma is the only state which has a college founded in Indian Territory. Just as all colleges, A&M had its humble beginnings. Founded to promote research, extension, graduate study, and resident instruction under a charter granted in 1890 by the territorial legislature, the first classes were held in 1891. A&M's four original faculty members conducted classes in downtown Stillwater churches until the completion of the first building on the campus, Old Central, in 1895. From Old Central, which was the first building in the State erected for purposes of higher education, the college grew until today it is known far and wide as one of the most outstanding educational institutions in the world. The schools of agriculture, engineering, and home economics are among the finest in the country. The man most responsible for the growth of the college is the late Dr. Henry G . Bennett. In any direction one looks there stand on the campus buildings which are constant reminders of the efforts, dreams, and sound planning of the late executive. Dr. Bennett focused the eyes of the educational world on A&M when he advocated and built the first entirely self-liquidating Student Union in the country on the A&M campus. This 4% million dollar fully airconditioned building was designed to accommodate the recreational and organizational meeting needs of the entire student body. Complete even to a h otel, the Union lists an eight lane bowling alley, bookstore, cafeteria, restaurant, snack bar, ballroom, banquet halls, meeting rooms, parlors, and a number of retail stores among its attractions. This building is fast becoming the convention center of Oklahoma as groups from all over the state and even some national organizations are choosing to hold their annual meetings in the Student Union. The new library, built at a cost of over four million dollars, is another example of the efforts of D r. Bennett to improve facilities at A&M. This air-conditioned five-story structure is considered one of the most outstanding libraries in American colleges today. One of the library's most unique features is the open stack method of checking out books. It allows all students personally to select their own books. More evidence of Dr. Bennett's ambitious 25-year construction program is the new classroom building.

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Three views of th e beautiful new A&M Chapter House , dedicated in the Spring of 1956. 95

A section of the modernistic living room.

It is a completely air-conditioned four-story building designed for lecture type classes. There are eight schools which offer degrees at A&M. They are business, agriculture, home economics, veterinary medicine, arts and sciences, engineering (which is known as the Oklahoma Institute of Technology) , and the graduate school. As at most state colleges, the majority of A&M students are natives of the State, attracted to the College by the lower tuition costs of Oklahoma's state supported colleges. However, students from 47 foreign countries are currently enrolled at A&M. More than 8,000 students took college work at A&M in 1955. A myriad of extra-curricular activities ranging from athletics to the Terpsichorean modern dance club provide students with outside activities. The latest issue of the student handbook lists 173 different student organizations on the campus. All such groups are chartered by the student senate with the exception of fraternities and sororities and off-campus religious org-anizations. A&M's athletic teams have won the recognition of sports fan s over the entire country . Over the years A&M has earned 22 NCAA championships to rank third in that category in the nation. Coach Henry B. Iba consistently turns out outstanding basketball teams. Acacia has contributed its share of outstanding grapplers to 19 national champion A&M wrestling teams. One Acacian, Jack Ban Bebber, Oklahoma City, is a former olympic wrestling champion. Students enjoy social activities and scarcely a week end goes by that there are not 15 to 20 parties on the social calendar. College regulations require all campus living groups to have a full-time hostess and to register all social events of a co-educational nature with the dean of women. The faculty featur es many outstanding leaders in their r espective fields. Attesting to this fact is the selection of A&M to aid in the establishment of a similar college in Ethiopia as part of the federal government's Point-Four program . Many departm ents on the cam96

pus hold research grants from private industries and the U. S . government to conduct experiments in their respective fields. The fraternity system at OAMC is composed entirely of nationally chartered organizations. Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity which received its charter in 1917 was the first of 20 fraternities now located at A&M. Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Delta sororities were chartered in 1919 to become the first of the nine national sororities on the campus. The Greeks, which compose one-fifth of the campus population, are governed by one of the nation's outstanding Interfraternity Councils and an active Panhellenic organization. A&M is fortunate in having a very active co-ordinator of fraternity activities in Darrell K. Troxel. "Trox," as he is affectionately called, has done much to create an outstanding fraternity system at A&M. Acacia Fraternity in its 33 years on the A&M campus has earned the respect of college and townspeople alike for its ceaseless contributions to the welfare of the college and the community. The A&M Chapter received its charter from national headquarters on May 12, 1923. Formerly a local fraternity known as the Square and Compass Club, 25 men signed the charter. The first home of the Chapter was at 324 Main Street. Later the chapter house was located at 512 Elm and still later it was moved to 302 Knoblock. It was at the Knoblock address that the Chapter was forced into inactivity for the duration of the Second World War. In 1947 a lone member, Ora T . Dawson, Oklahoma City, returned to the campus and soon he had pledg!=!d 24 men. In November of that year the Chapter was officially re-opened and by June, 1948, the Fraternity had indebted itself for the first house ever owned by the organization. Seven years later the $18,500 debt was erased and the big step of building a modern new chanter house was ready to be undertaken. The Chapter owned a 100 by 150 foot lot on College Avenue, A&M's fraternity row, and in 1954 at the anThe 1956 Conclave will be held in the Union August 26-30.

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College Auditorium, scene of campus dramatical p roductions , political rallies and musical concerts.

nual alumni association meeting it was voted to purchase the adjoining fifty-foot lot. The action gave the Chapter one-half block of frontage on fraternity row. The remainder of the block is the property of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. The alumni then voted that following the acquisition of the additional property to undertake the construction of a modernistic style hom e to accommodate 52 men designed by brother Acacian Kenneth N . Cox. The fall semester of 1955 found the Chapter occupying temporary quarters in North Murray Hall, a college owned dormitory, and eagerly anticipating the construction of their new home. However, it wasn't until the middle of the spring semester that the property could be cleared of the two houses that stood upon it and the groundbreaking ceremonies held. When the fall semester of 1955 began, members and pledges alike hurried back to school, anxious to move into the new house, but they found only a concrete slab foundation awaiting them. Unforseeable delays in building materials had forced postponement of completion of the building for several months. Soon after SUMMER, 1956

classes began, the house started to take shape as crews of workmen erected the steel skeleton and laid the blocks that gave form to the house. Then more workmen dressed the building in Arkansas stone, California redwood, and Oklahoma glass. By the end of the Christmas vacation all the work that remained was the completion of the interior. With the work on the house nearing an end, Acacians spent many an hour critically examining every detail of the construction and urging workers to hurry and complete their job in order that they might move in between semesters. The work on the dormitory and study sections of the house was completed as the first semester ended, and after three long semesters in the dorm Acacia was at home in its own house again. A month later workers completed their work on th e remainder of the house. The public then got a look at one of the outstanding fraternity houses in the nation. The house was formally dedicated on May 6, 1956. The chapter house is not owned by the Chapter itself; it is owned by the Alumni A ssociation , a nonprofit educational association chartered under Okla97

Wil:iams Hall houses the Speech, Languages, and English Departments.

Pledge Base Taylor, applies the elbow grease to the trophy collection in preparation for house dedication ceremonies , held May 6, 1956.

homa state laws to own and operate the chapter housing. The Chapter itself, merely rents the house from the alumni corporation. Alumni support of the Chapter is constantly increasing. The construction of the house has provided the greatest incentive in recent years toward bringing a closer working relationship between the alumni and actives. Much of the work in creating this closer relationship has been the result of the efforts of the current officers of the Alumni Association. Harold Schnorrenberg, Oklahoma, is the president. The vice-president is Paul C. Wise, Stillwater, and the secretary-treasurer is Raymond Bivert, Stillwater.

The building committee composed of Schnorrenberg, Bivert, L. F. Jones, Yale, Oklahoma; Norman Shutler, Kingfisher, Kenneth Cox, Tulsa, and Lewis Finch, Tulsa, carried the major responsibility of the construction of the house. It was their duty to see that every alumni member was contacted and had an opportunity to purchase building bonds. Although not a large fraternity by number standards at A&M, the Chapter has managed to be a leader in all phases of campus activities. Socially the two major social functions, the Buccaneers Ball, and the Triangle Ball, are considered among the finest events on the social calendar. The college has one of the outstanding intramural athletic programs in the nation, and the A&M Acacia Chapter always plays an active part in all intramural events. On the campus political scene, Acacians can always be found holding major campus positions. Currently Hugh Jones and Joe Brock hold offices on the Board of Publications, governing body of all student publications. Jim Powers represents the junior class in the Student Senate, and Ronnie Whorton serves the sophomore class as representative on the Education Student Council. The Aggievator, campus humor magazine, is edited by Gary Doze. Many other Acacians are members of various campus and school committees such as the Religious Emphasis Week committee and the Campus Chest Fund. Acacia at A&M has always been fortunate in having experienced leadership. Its officers have consistently maintained an active interest in Chapter affairs. Following each annual election of officers a series of meetings is held to plan the next year's activities and create a set of desired goals for the Chapter to attain during the ensuing year. Once each week an executive council meeting is held to discuss current chapter affairs. Over a period of years the Chapter has maintained an average membership of 30 actives and pledges. Never at a loss for new men, the relatively small size

The man who makes the A&M Chapter go, Raymond E. Bivert. Brother Bivert is handling details for the forthcoming concla ve.

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of the Chapter was required because of the limitations imposed by the small chapter house. However, after the. move into the dorm, membership began to grow until there were 45 actives and pledges at the time of the move into the new chapter house. At formal dedication time the membership numbered 52 actives and pledges. Much of the credit of maintaining an outstanding chapter at A&M is due the co-operation of a dedicated group of alumni. Raymond Bivert is the one person who has done the most to put the Chapter in the place it is today. He has maintained an active contact with the Chapter for nearly 30 years. Presently Brother Bivert is the Chapter Adviser. Other men who have played an important role in the success of the Chapter are F. E. Stanley, Tulsa businessman; C. H . Breedlove, past Chapter Adviser and Air Force ROTC commander at A&M; Roy Blackbird, Houston, Texas, businessman; and Harold Schnorrenberg, Oklahoma City businessman. The combination of an outstanding school, and an outstanding Chapter with active alumni and ambitious members and pledges plus the high quality leadership that always surrounds Acacia activities assures the future success of Acacia at Oklahoma A&M College.

Plan to attend the 1956 Conclave at the Beautiful A & M Campus August 26-30

A&M's 4 million dollar library building.

THE DEAN SAYS: Oklahoma A. and M. is quite proud of their Chapter of Acacia social fraternity. In their thirty-three years on the campus, they have made a notable contribution in developing the leadership of many of our students; several of whom are now playing an important role on our campus and throughout the state. We are particularly happy this year to see Acacia move into one of the most modern houses on the campus, one which I am sure will set the pace for fraternity housing for years to come. Acacia has played, and I am sure will continue to play, a significant role in the student life of A. and M. College. We are proud to have Acacia with us. DARREL

TROXEL

Director of Fmternity AffaiTs

THE PRESIDENT SAYS: The Oklahoma A. and M. CoJleee is verv orond to have a chapter of Acacia Fraternity on its campus. Fraternities perform an important function on the American college campus by contributing to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of the students who are members of them. Our individual responsibilities in the Free World today are mounting very rapidly. In the fast-changing era in which we live, it is becoming increasingly necessary for one to adjust quickly to new situations. Learning to live congenially with brother fraternity members and following the ideals set forth by the Acacia Fraternity will enable many boys to prepare for the challenee that lies ahead. The Acacia Fraternity is to be commended for its fine record on the Oklahoma A. and M. College campus. We particularly wish to congratulate the local chapter upon its recently completed chapter house, which is a beautiful addition to our campus community. OLIVER S . WILLHAM Old Central, oldest college building in Oklahoma .

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sional law fraternity. Jim is at the same time the pastor of a church in a neighboring community. Arkansas Chapter of Acacia prides itself in men such as these two. We feel that there is no end to our growing as long as we produce men like these. Next year should be the finest of Acacia's five years on the Arkansas campus. We look to these two men in particular for leadership and guidance as they have spotlighted the name Acacia here at the University of Arkansas.

Dean Brown, Benton, Arkansas, was recently elected president of the associated students at the University of Arkansas. Dean is a junior in the school of business administration, majoring in industrial relations. Acacian Jim Blair, first year law student from Fayetteville, Arkansas, was elected vice-president of the associated students. Arkansas Acacians rule the roost here at the Arkansas campus. Acacians being elected to the top two student body offices is, we feel , a feather in our hat. Dean is also president of the Interfraternity Council at the present. H e is a member of Blue Key, men's honorary leadership fraternity ; past president of the Arkansas Boosters club ; Alpha Kappa Psi, professional business fraternity; and a member of the Civic Club. Jim, an outstanding law student, has been chairman of Religious Emphasis week; is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, men's honorary fraternity ; is a member of the student bar; and a member of Delta Theta Phi, profes-

Hollis Rademacher, Business junior at the University of Minnesota, is carrying on a Minnesota Acacia tradition which had been broken for one year. Holly was elected Business Manager of the Minnesota Daily on April 17, 1956, for the coming 1956-57 school year. As Business Manager he has the entire responsibility for the financial well -being of the world's largest college newspaper. He has been bookkeeper at the D aily for the past year. Holly's home is in Waterville, Minne-

DEAN BROWN President of Associated Students, University of Arkansas.

JIM BLAIR Vice-President of Associated Students, Un iversity of Arkansa s.

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HOLLIS RADEMACHER

sota. He graduated from the Waterville High School in June, 1953. His high school activities included athletics, music, and dramatics. Holly entered the University of Minnesota in September, 1953. He was pledged in February, 1955, and was in itiated on May 5, 1956. After his initiation, Holly became house manager for two quarters. He is now chairman of the finance committee and pledge trainer. The football marching band has used Holly's sax and clarinet playing and marching abilities for three year s. H e was elected member of Beta Gamma Sigma, honorary business fr aternity as a junior. All of these activities and Holly's steady, Carolyn Frisk, really keep him going, and yet we still find him always willing to give anyone a helping hand.

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The Ar izon a Chapter initiated t wo new m embers on F ebr uary 27 . They are Martin Kuhns, m etallurgical engineer, and Dick Kuebler, electrical engineer. S ince early in D ecember wh en Bon100

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nie McPherson, Phi Beta Phi, was chosen as Acacia Sweetheart at our Sweetheart Formal, our social program has been rolling in high gear. The pledge class built a barbecue pit in the backyard and then sponsored a steakfry to initiate it. At our annual Nite on the Nile held at the Rancho Barra Nada, the chapter was feted to swimming, a chicken dinner, and dancing to the music of the "MerryÂˇ Makers." The decorations simulated the interior of a tomb and favors were distributed from a mummy case which was vacated by our five foot six inch mummy Oscar. Numerous informal parties at the homes of townmen and picnics in the desert rounded out the social program. Contract Bridge has come to the chapter in a big way as Martin Kuhns and Bob Franklin placed first in the Western Division of the Intercollegiate Bridge tournament on the campus. The addition of A-C-A-C-I-A illuminated in large block letters over the door has made the Chapter House easier to identify.

ARKANSAS Open rush has brought us several new men lately, one of the most recent being Harvey Morgan from Clarendon, Arkansas. We feel our efforts have been well rewarded through our open rush program . Our social program this year has been strictly tops. We just completed our annual " Orchid Formal" and named Miss Virginia Cox Acacia's 1956 sweetheart. We were also host to the university faculty at our annual faculty tea. Now with our year drawing to an end we are enjoying the weather by having week-end outings. We feel that these informal affairs give the fellows and their dates the well rounded edge we need on our social life. During the recent Gabeale celebra tion, Acacia was active in entering a racer in the soap box derby contest and also building a booth for the carnival. "Bust the Bust" was one of the most attractive booths on the midway. Acacia is on top politically at the University of Arkansas now. In a recent election of student body officers, Dean Brown was elected president of the student body and Acacian Jim Blair was elected vice-president. Both of these men have done much to make the name of Acacia prominent here on the campus. Dean is also president of the Interfraternity council. We feel that under the leadership of these men Acacia will go far on the campus to surpass the fine record it now holds. SUMMER, 1956

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pajama party which again turned out to be a highlight of the year. The couples thrilled to the magic of Brother Don Schultz. Disc jockey, Brother "Jerry Allen" Shiffer, attracted fantastic crowds to the dance floor. Of course, the big excitement of the evening was the awarding of prizes to the cutest couple and the sexiest pj's. The Chapter lauded Gale Whitacre as the "Outstanding Senior" and Richard Squilanti as the "Man of the Year" . The men have all been practicing vigorously in an effort to win the University Sing. We all have high hopes of adding another trophy to the case.

California 's Odette gathers together for some close harmony.

The Acacia Chapter at California began the spring semester with the pledging of eleven new men: Mac Horton, Jim Gove, George Gorbatenko, Fred Camp, Lany Billin, Gil Neff, Beryl Robinson, Bill Hoopes, Tim Swartzer, John Wickman, and Bob Broze. Each one's antics and practical jokes have caused most all of the men of the active chapter innumerable hardships, and there have been few survivors. It goes without saying that for this and other reasons we are all looking forward to initiation with a great deal of anticipation! Three costume parties highlighted the social semester with the old traditional " Night on the Nile" theme revived in one. The alumni banquet, held at Spenger's, was extremely successful, and it afforded a chance for those of the active chapter to become acquainted with their predecessors. The Alpha Chi Omega exchange also took place a short time ago and a dinner dance in the chapter house is the next upcoming event on the social calendar. With the football and basketball season behind, all intramural activity has been concentrated on badminton, swimming, track, and softball. We are still in the running for the softball championship, and with the strong right arm of Fred McLean we have a good chance to win. The new officers elected for the fall semester are Dave Jones, Venerable Dean ; John Hoopes. Senior D ean; Kim Wakefield, Junior Dean; John Mengshol, Secretary; Don Scott, Treasurer, and Bob Cannon, House Manager. Under these new men, we are looking forward to a successful upcoming semester.

CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Chapter found the campus social calendar very full in the late winter and early spring. One chapter party was held. It was the annual

Cincinnati Acacians dance to the platters spun by disc jockey "Jerry Allen" at their annual pajama party.

COLORADO The Colorado Chapter started the spring semester by initiating twelve men into the Chapter. Congratulations to these men. They are: Eric Christenson, Martin H . Cox, Alexander G. Frost, Ronald L. Gough, Marvin Dale Hankins, Darrell E. Higman, Everett J. Hilty, John W. Overholser, Kermit R. Peters, W~liam E. Powers Jr., James H. Seely, and Richard J . Willoughby. The spring rush program under the direction of Mark Notestine has been successful in pledging ten men. The annual Nut Party sponsored by the pledges under the direction of Glenn Hohman was a big success. The party had a western theme and everybody had a good time. Election of new officers found th e following m en as the next year's leaders: Venerable Dean, G. Richard Myers ; Senior D ean, Glenn Hohman ; Junior Dean, David Ellison; Rush Chairman, Mark Notentine; Secretary, Bruce Barber; Treasurer, Charles Spencer, 101

Colorado Acacians and Gamma Phi's won first place in the diamond division with this float entitled " Saga of the Sea Serpent" in the annual Colorado " U" days parade. The d iam ond division consisted of eleven out of the twenty eight floats in the parade.

and House Manager, Malcolm Wilson. The all school holiday, Colorado "U" Days which includes a parade, dance, song fest, carnival, and an all - men's musical comedy, was a big success. The parade consisted of twenty - eight floats entered by most of the Greek houses and other organizations on campus. The Colorado Chapter working with Gamma Phi Beta won first prize in the diamond division for their float entitled "Saga of a Sea Serpent". Congratulations to Calvin Johnson who was general chairman of the event. The annual spring formal was held on May 12. Severance Lodge located high in the mountains was the scene of the dance. May 20 found all the men and the alumni at the barbecue pit at the chapter house for dinner commemorating Founders Day. At dinner the Chapter honored two alumni by making them honorary members. These two men are L. B. Holman and 0. F . Murray. Also honored at the dinner were Dale Hankins who was chosen as outstanding pledge, and Charles Spencer winner of the Ronald M. Mertz Memorial award for being the outstanding athlete. Several men were also honored by being selected by honorary organiza tions on campus. These m en include Paul McMath and Don Abram selected to H eart and Dagger, the Senior men's honorary. These two men were also recently elected to the Associated Students of the University of Colorado which is the student government body on campus. J ames Fletcher and Paul Bardell received the Senior Coloradan 102

Pacesetter awards. The Pacesetter awards are made to outstanding student leaders each year. Paul McMath and Harold Walgren were awarded the junior Pacesetter awards. Congratulations to all these men. This spring has been a very active one for Colorado and we are looking forward to next fall and more Acacia activities.

tinson were named as the outstanding Scholars. Bob Payne was recently elected President of the Junior Class. H e is currently President of the A & M Young Republicans and also President of the Liberal student political party on campus. Three men were recently elected to Lancers, a Sophomore men's Honorary. Serving are Bud Watson, John Rosnik and George McGinnis. George pledged recently along with Carl Curtis and Jim Knox. Others elected to Honoraries were Layman Hendrex into Beta Epsilon, a Business Honor Society, Bob Scriven into Kappa Kappa Psi, a Music Honorary, and Bob Payne into Pi Kappa Delta, a Speech Honorary. The Chapter has enjoyed many activities with our brother chapters at Denver University, Colorado State and Wyoming University. Such events as our annual softball, basketball, and football games have maintained a high interest. Actives and pledges worked hard on our float for the A&M College Days pa1Âˇade. We hoped for first place but settled for second place in our division. We have enjoyed a very successful year and are looking forward to the Black and Gold formal dance next fall to be held in conjunction with our brother chapters at Colorado University, Colorado State and Denver University.

COLORADO. STATE COLORADO A & M The Colorado A & M Chapter topped off the winter and spring with the initiation of fifteen new Acacians. They are Bill Dishman, John Rosnik, Bud Watson, Charles Willis, Bill McLaughlin, Robert McNally, Ronald Burroughs, Carl Breuning, Mike Curless, Clarence Gunther, Lloyd Dunaway, Gerald Nystrom, Don Schmidt, Lorenz Schultz, and Frank Weightman. The addition of these men increased our ranks considerably. Our Chapter enjoyed its greatest social season since its inception. The traditional "Nite on the Nile" was enjoyed by all as were several house dances and other functions. The highlight of the social season came when members dined and danced at the annual formal dinner dance. Pinnings were announced as were several "honors." Wayne Smith was selected as the outstanding senior of the year and Ron Burroughs was named outstanding pledge. No one was surprised when Don Bright, our p erennial bachelor, was named oddly enough. Bachelor of the Year. Dave Wait and Charlie Mar-

Colorado State Chapter of Acacia has pledged nine new neophytes. They are, Gary W . Little, John B. Stone, Robert C. Trezise, Lyle K. DeVeny, Joseph H. Luppens, Robert J . Mckee, Russell L. Strole, William J. Hart and Kenneth L . Cook. Newly initiated actives are James E. Be~tel, Gerald F. Boland, George C . Clark, Jacob E. Die!, Philip G. P eterson, Merle E . Roberts, Ralph E. Segestrom. Annual Election of officers was held and the new men in office are, Kent Brandebery, Venerable D ean; AI Matthews, Senior Dean; Harry Erickson , Junior Dean ; Ken Dillner, Secretary and Rod Davis, Treasurer. The pledges and actives recently col laborated in painting the interior of the house various shades of unmentionable colors. We have also obtained a piano for our Chapter room. Campus wise, we, as a fraternity, this spring won the Forensic Follies with our melodrama "The Best Man Wins". The President of the Associated Student body this last year was Keith Blue, brother Acacian . Bill Po.Jlock has been the ed itor of the school paper for

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Colorado State Champions of the All-Acacia Softball Tournament held at Wyoming .

the past two years, and Bill Broderick was awarded the Chapter's scholarship trophy for winter quarter. Our members have b een participating in an active intramural program throughout the school year. The Colorado State Chapter recently jour neyed to Laramie, Wyoming where we participated in an all Acacia softball tournament with the Colorado A and M and Wyoming chapters. Colorado A and M was eliminated by Wyoming in the first game. In the second and championship game Wyoming was defeated by the Colorado State sluggers 15 to 9. Socially, the Chapter has been h aving exchange dinners, sorority parties, and we have just recently returned from our over-night mountain party at A spen Lodge in Estes Park Colorado.

ILLINOIS This past semester has really been a terrific one for Acacia at Illinois. The men in the house really got in the groove early this semester and got down to work on Spring Carnival. A s a result of this effort, we won first with Theta Upsilon in the Audience Participation Division. Our theme was " Cheesecake" and with Bob Smith as chairman for carnival from our house we won a well deserved first place. We have done a good job in athletics this past semester also. With Ed Werner back this semester to help us out, he and John Birky won first in the Intramural horseshoes competition. The bowling team, backed by Gene Segin, Bill Bailey, Leon Heiple, Wilbur Zanin, and Dave O'Bryant, made a repeat performance of their league victory of last year. Last week we elected our I-M pledge and active athletes of the year. Joe Hunsaker won the pledge award through his outstanding performance in I-M swimming. Joe set two new records this year in I-M competition and SUMMER, 195 6

was the man that contributed the most individual points toward our total points in house competition. John Birky won the award for the active athlete of the year. John has really helped us out in football , basketball, softball, and horseshoes. In the way of all university honors we have had more men elected to Sachem, Junior Men's Activity Honorary, and Ma-Wan-Da, Senior Men's Activity Honorary than we have had since the year of 1948-1949. Howard Gleason was elected to Ma-Wan-Da through his Directorship in the Illini Union for next year. Dave Tillema, one of the two members at large of Sachem, because of his positions as Junior F encing Manager and Stage Construction Manager of University Theater n ext year. Craig Webber, the other man elected to Sachem, will b e Junior Business Manager next year of the ILLIO, the U . of I. yearbook. Dave Goodman and Gene Fickel were elected to Skull and Crescent, Sophomore Men's Honorary for next year. Since March, the Illinois Chapter has added three n ew men to it's pledge class. These men are : Al Day, Ronald Hamelburg, and Phil McClure. W e came thr ough this year in fine style in our yearly feud with the AKL's. It was the first time in many years that we pulled them into Boneyard Creek in the annual rope pull between our two houses. W e also defeated tl,.em in basketball. After this week of feuding we concluded the festivities bv si!minq a 51 week peace treaty with them at the Feud Dance. On May 12 we held our annual Spring Formal. The dance was h eld on that F riday night and <the girls stayed in the house that night, while the boys moved over to the annex. Saturday we held a big all-day picnic at Kickaooo State Park. The picnic added the fin ishing 'touch on a tremendous weekend.

INDIANA After two months o.f intensified rush week- ends, 16 high school seniors wear the Acacia pledge pin. The new pledges are Max Mohler, Skip Mills, Roger Hole, and Larry Risk, Indianapolis ; Don Wagner, Herb Busby, and John Clark, Gary; Phil Black and Duane Bobeck, Ft. Wayne ; Gor don Coffin and Dave Bowen, Bloomington; Terry Lottes, Jasper ; Jim Turner and Glen Butte, Milan; Kenny Kemp, Anderson ; and Steve W ann, Indianapolis. Plans for summer rush parties have been made and will get underway upon completion of spring semester in June. The 35th annual Hoosier Acacia State Day was held Saturday, March 24, at

the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis. "To the victor belongs the spoils" and so it was when the annual award presentation of the Tom Ayton Plaque was presen.ted to the I.U. Acacia Chapter. This award is based on scholarship for the past semester, attendance at State Day banquet, and quality of entertainment. The award was won by the Purdue Chapter for 1955. After a week of industrious spring house-cleaning, painting, and general landscaping, preparations were completed for the busy but enjoyable week-end of May 12th ; Acacia was a~ain host for the annual Ice- Cream Social following the "Little 500" bicycle race. The event, which is open to the public, drew 5,000 p eople this year compared to last year's 3,000 participants, also highlighted the Acacia Mother's Day program. Miss D enise Lor, singing star for the Garry Moore television show, headed the list of top campus talent which performed during our two and one half hours of entertainment for the IceCream Social. University officials President H erman B . Wells; Vice President Joseph A. Franklin, who is also the chapter financial adviser ; plus many other members of the administrative staff were present as "distinguished dippers." The program h eld on our front lawn was emceed bv Bob Matt, I.U. Alumni Field Secretary, also a member Acacian. A dozen red roses presented to "The Mother of the Year", Mrs. Bowen, mother of pledge D ave Bowen, fittingly climaxed the evening's festivities during outÂˇ Mother's Day week-end. Acacia, sponsored by Standard Oil Company, placed eighth out of 33 teams entered in the sixth annual "Little !'iOO". Riders for the race were Brothers Dwa in Bass, Robert Towen send, pled!:(e Dave Dale, and Ghassan Omary, our fo reign exchange student from Syria . Our annual Suring Formal the Colonnade, was held on the week-end of May 19th. The theme had a southern atmosphere entitled "Old Man River." Recently initiated to the Skull and Cresent, na:tional social honorary fraternity, were Bob H eld, Max And erson, and Larry Small.

. IOWA STATE Acacia's 47th year on the Iowa State campus began with the election and installment of n ew officers. Elected were: Bruce Campbell , V. D. ; John McDonald, S. D.; Bob Davis, J. D .; Tony Hoke, S . S.; Gordon Sundberg, J . S .; Stanley Long, Treasurer ; Don Vinson, Secretary; and George Marrett, Rush Chmn . Spring quarter brought the initiation of 17 new brothers into the chap103

Over 150,000 people viewed the Veishea float entered by lowoa State Acacians,

ter. They were: Phil Baker, Bob Bryan, Ron Christensen, Darrel Dankert, Larry Fellows, Jim Hanson, Gary Harter, Barry Knapp, Walter Kolbe, Herb Lingi·en, Dick Perrin, Dudley Quick, Mike Randolph, Keith Sawyers. Ian Smith, and Jim Stewart. With the coming of spring quarter, Acacia stepped up its campus activities program. Bob Davis and Herb Lingren were elected president and vice-president of Student Religious Council. Joel Jensen was named coordinator of VEISHEA, which is the largest student managed festival in the world. Over 150,000 people from all parts of the country came to see our school on dis·play. Everyone in the house had a hand in this affair, whether in a departmental open house, working on the house float for the VEISHEA parade, or both. Keith Sawyers was elected to Engineering Council and Stan Long was elected the en!!ineering representative to Cardinal Guild, the student govern ing body. Acacia was also well represented in honorary societies. Bob Davis and John McDonald were chosen for initiation into Tau B eta Pi, engineering honorary; J ohn McDonald and Earl Au~s purger to Scabbard and Blade, Military honorary; Bob Davis to Alpha Zeta, ag honorary ; and Joel J ensen to L ampos, science honorary. For Winter quarter our pled~e class came through with good enough grades to beat out their constant competitor, Farm House, for tops on campus. Socially, the house has been active also with a good turnout for VEISHEA and Founder's Day. The formal also occurs in the spring with its theme, "Twilight Serenade." Informal exchanges have been held with many of the sororities and dorms on campus. Also a number of informal firesides have been held. 104

Iowa State pledges "decorate" the front yard at 4:00 in the morn ing before leaving for their pledge sneak to Iowa University.

Kamberg, Senior Dean ; Steve Jennings, Junior Dean; Ron Duphorne, Treasurer; and Tom Williams, Secretary. This past semester's social activities included exchange dinners with Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Kappa Kappa Gamma social sororities; the "Ivy League" Weekend; Founders' D ay ; Mothers' D ay; and the Black and Gold spring formal held in the Memorial Union Building. The rushing program for the summer is planned, and we hope to be successful in making many contacts. Brother Jim Hamil was recently named outstanding sophomore man in the School of Fine Arts; Brother Clement Blakeslee was named to Phi Beta Kappa.

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The outstanding feature of the past semester was the holding of the "Ivy League" Weekend by the Kansas Chapter. This was the first such party ever held at Kansas University. The theory of the weekend was that all the men's dates moved into the chapter house and the men moved out. Events during the weekend included a picnic, dance and dinner. The event was well received and publicized by Lawrence people and students of the University. It is hoped that the event will become an annual occasion. This past year we have initiated eight men. They are Leon Matassarini!, Bob Masterson, John Drowatzky, Larry Rice, Tom Williams, Steve Jennings, Steve Meyers, and Herb Hazelwood. Drowatzky was honor initiate. Officers elected for next year include, L any Hannah, Venerable Dean ; Larry

This spring has been a very busy one for the Kansas State Chapter. The official move to the new chapter house at Lee and Hunting Street was April 28, 1956. At this time a Roaring Twenties party was held to keep in the spirit of moving. In order for this to be done most of the men donated all their off hours and a good many nights getting the house ready for the grand opening. The following weekend found us holding in~tiation and entertaining our parents at the annual Mothers Day banquet. This marked the first meal to b e served in the new house. The Mothers Club gave us full place settings for 48 people and of course were the fiTSt to take a tour through the new house. This was only a good beginning. The very next weekend was the weekend of founders day. For them, an initiation was again held. D r. Charles Willard, son of Jullias T . Willard, K-States first charter signer, was made honorary. Also, H . C. Ruckert a member of the pledge class was initiated. That evening the Dedication Ball was h eld in the new Student Union, preceding the annual Spring Formal. Durinq intermission Bill Kreiger presented Miss Beverly Barnett with a loving cup. Miss Barnett reigned as our Acacia Sweetheart for the evening. Following this on Sunday the alumni had its meeting and then a banquet at the house followed by the dedication of the house. The National Officers attending were William Kreiger, President; John Lunsford, Second Vice President; John Paynter, National Counselor; George Patterson. treasurer ; and Roy Clark, Executive Secretary. At this dedication the chapter room was dedicated to Dr. Julliu<; T . Willard in the presence of his son. A portrait was hun~ in his honor. Also, a portrait

Kansas Acacian s move out and their dates move in during the Chapter's "Ivy league Wee ken d ."

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was presented of Dr. Natte Harwood w~o was chairman of the building com~ rruttee and who did such a fine job on the alumni board. Pl~ns have been made and are being earned out now for summer rush. Our future looks bright and so we say many thanks to our alumni.

Barker, showed of his "Bull Throwing Trophy" which he won for being the barker of our Farouk's Follies booth. Although we didn't win anything during the recent Greek Week festivities, we did come close to taking the bike race just started by the Zeta Beta Taus this year. A team composed of Duncan Estill and Richard Foell, won the first heat in the record time of 6: 01 minutes over a 1.98 mile cross country course, on pledge Estill's English type bicycle. Tired out by the Third and final heat, the team was only able to come in in fifth place, the winner coming in in 6:45.

LONG BEACH The initiation of eight men, Jim Barlau, Wallace Cordes (an alumnus member and our financial adviser) Bob Gilchrist, Frank Herendeen, ' Gene Reaves, Barry Simmons, Pete Steuer and Dave Tosh, started the Spring semester for Acacia at Long Beach State. Immediately following initiation w e netted 8 fine men in â&#x20AC;˘t he rush period. The Chapter was very happy to receive as an associate member Will Piper of the California Chaptei:, who has fitted right into the Chapter and its functions. Sportswise, the Chapter has Ron Dickerson and Joe Reed on the baseball team and TeiTy Paige in football. The Acacia Mothers Club, headed by Mrs. Tarpley, had a very successful rummage sale and the profits graciously donated to the Chapter's building fund. For the second year in a row, Acacia at L .B. State won first place in the n:en's division of the annual Spring Smg. Under the very able, persistant an~ inspire~ directorship of Topper Srruth, Acacia sanQ" three sea chanties and really thrilled the audience. Socially speaking, the Chapter has never had a dull moment, thanks to Frank Herendeen , J.D. First, we went to Occidental Colle~e for an exchange with Alpha Sorority to celebrate the pinning of Dick Tubbs, the Chapter's first V .D .. to Miss Joyce Schinnerer of Alpha. This was followed by exchanges with Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha, a picnic with Delta Zeta, a beach party, and numerous other informal functions . Then, the inau!p.!ration of an Annual Sprinq; Formal made a very well rounded and successful social semester.

LOUISIANA STATE New initiates of the Louisiana State Chapter are Louis Max James, Eu~ene G. Pizzeck, and Samuel Wilson Streeter. Mr. D . Allen Long, Grand Master of the Scottish Rite Masons in Louisiana, was initiated as an alumni member. Members of the pledge class are: William Hunter Arbour, Sam Atwood Levy, Vernon Lee Rosson, Theodore Shelby Voelker, and Claude Painter Williams. The plans for our house are enterSUMMER, 1956

Venerable Dean Herbert Burton presents a bouq.uet of roses and Acacia Sprigs to Fleurette Aucson, LSU Sweetheart. Brother Pete Moriarty is Fleurette's escort.

ing the final stages. The Masons of Louisiana have pledged their support to Acacia, and Grand Master Long has set aside the month of June to conduct a state-wide campaign to raise money for our house. We rose to third place scholastically among the nineteen L . S. U . fraternities and. also were very active in campus affairs. We cooperated with the Interfraternity Council in the annual "Greek Week", and in a "Fraternities March on Polio" drive. Our social calendar was highlighted by a hayride and a gala spring formal. The formal fol lowed initiation, and was held in honor of the new initiates. Several Acacians won prominence in campus affairs. Phil Miller and Tommy Cox were initiated into Samauri, an honorary with chapters in several southern states, Phil served as president of the Agriculture Fair, composed of representatives of all the agricultural organizations. Tommy received a Chevalier from his De Malay Chapter, and was elected his,t orian of the Interfraternity Council. Dick Maus is a member of the Pershing Rifles, a military honor society. John Davis made the Dean's list for having a high scholastic average, and was initiated into Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-med honorary fraternity. Pledge Sam Levy is president of Alpha Phi Omega for next year.

MIAMI New Pledges include Robert Lee Fogt and Edwin Warren Besch. With the winning of the O.D.K. Carnival by the Miami Chapter, along with the help of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, and the Tau Kappa Epsilons, a victory party was held, at which time the trophies won were displayed and a lot of bull thrown. Richard Nadelin, the best

No doubt that the "house" will be the only winner at Miami's Casino party.

Richard Nadelin played the part of Simon Slade, one of the main characters in the Mothers Day play entitled "Ten Nights in a Bar Room, or all Liquor traffic must cease in Butler County." The part of Simon Slade was one of the Major parts in the play which was run under the style of the old Vaudville shows, complete with a villian and a hero. Gerald Smith, the new Venerable Dean has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and at the Inter-Fraternity Ball, was tapped into membership of Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honorary Fraternity. On the night of May 19th the Miami Chapter House took on the appearance of the mystic land of Egypt, at the event of the annual "Nite on the Nile". The Pin plants prepared and served a summer supper to the members, and the rest of the evening was spent dancing ?

MICHIGAN Open rush in the spring resulted in the pledging of five men: Ken Bur~es<;. Bob Cherba, Bruce Gehman, David Littell, and John Ohlson. On the evening of March 19 it was Eric Aupperle's honor to turn the gavel over to our new Venerable D ean John Hickman. Other n ewly elected officers 105

were Jack l'< .ou, urer ;

Virgil Grumbling, Senior Dean ; Ohrenberger, Junior Dean ; Dick se..:r ~ ,ary ; John Den ton, treasBrent Mattis, house manager; and h . ,,-.. .; .::.L.1p.>on, ;:,t eward. We are confident that these men will be capable of leading the Chapter in its long-range expansion plans - both in membership and physical improvements. B esides spring rushing, the house has been socializing both formally and informally in a big way. On the fifth of May the actives presented the annual Spring formal in honor of the pledges. We went Orienta l-style this year ; the theme was "Shangri-la". Taking off on George Orwell's novel, 1948, the pledges presented "2084", a costume party that was literally "out of this world". The main theme was "Little Brother is Watching You". Among our visitors on Founders' Day was Charles Sink, a founder of Acacia and president of the University Musical Society. Also back to renew old acquaintances was Marvin Niehuss, vicepresident of the University of Michigan. Re-elected president of the Alumni Association was Clarence Mason ; Arthur Nissly, secretary; Russell Dryer, treasurer; and Leonard McCalla, financial advisor. Campus-wise, the house entered a float in the Michigras parade in cooperation with the girls from Stockwell Hall. In the Inter- fraternity Council's annual songfest, Acacia entered with songleader John Denton's own arrangement of "Brigadoon". This spring three members were in itiated into campus honorary societies. Pat Fischer made Phi Beta Kappa ; Jim McCormick, Eta Kappa Nu ; and Dave Hecht, Phi Eta Sigma.

MINNESOTA . Spring weather was late in arnv mg at Minnesota this year .. . but the whirl of activities at the Acacia house went on at its mad pace regardless of the weather. To start off the activities, Acacia entered into Campus Carnival with the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. Together we had a concession called "Ankles Aweigh". It was a very ingenious merry-go-round, designed by Jon Fuerstneau, that had the girls riding and the patrons trying to throw rings over their ankles. Our next party was with the Kappa Sigs. We owed them a keg of beer from losing a football game and finally paid off. This outing was a huge success. One week later, on the 11th of May, we held our annual spring formal at the White Pine Inn at Bayport, Minn. We had a break in th e weather and it turned out to be a very lovely, balmy 106

spring day. Many of the alums that were there agreed that it was one of the better formals they had attended. On Mothers Day we had a dinner at the house for our parents. There were between forty and fifty mothers and fathers attending. The drizzling rain that fell that day failed in any way to dampen the spirit of the occasion. The next weekend, on the 18th of May, we held our 50th Anniversary Banquet at the Minneapolis Athletic Club. This party was not only enjoyed by us, the active chapter, but by the wonderful turnout of alumni who spent many moments reminiscing old times. Spring weather finally came to Acacia just in time for the long-awai,ted canoe trip up the St. Croix River on May 26 . The all day outing, begins with a luncheon at the chapter house at noon, followed by a quick car trip to Stillwater, then a pleasant canoe ride up-stream to the picnic grounds. A supper at sunset followed by a songfest and a drifting moonlit ride back down the river, were moments that will be long remembered. This past quarter found a new pingpong champion in the house in the person of John Grover. John is in his third year of pre - med, and will be entering medical school here next September. John's success in ping-pong is accredited to his defensive game, coupled with his unorthodox shots which leaves you in a state of frustration. John is also the All-University Class B Champion. Dur ing the spring quarter, our V .D. Jim Osterhus, was elected to the AllUniversity Congress and our S.D. Bill Murray, was elected to the Education Intermediary Board. Three familiar faces will be absent next year. Shel Watts and Roger Lindquist will be in the armed services because of ROTC. while Clarence Honkanen will b e heading for Columbia University for two more years of school in Hospital Administration. A big rushing party is scheduled for Dave Carlson's home at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, during the summer. So ends another year in the annals of Minnesota Acacia. Next Year? ... Well, with a terrific rushing program already planned by Bill Murray, we're hoping for a bigger and better year. The members of the Minnesota Chapter extend their best wishes for a pleasant summer to all their brothers throughout the nation.

.MISSOURI The Missouri Chapter of Acacia's first semester initiation was held March 3-4. Five boys were initiated, Walt Tarde, (outstanding pledge for the first semester) , Don Lay, Ray Teroy, Al Kennedy, and Kent Hall.

Our open rush this year has been better than in recent years. During open rush we have pledged 15 men, one of whom (Kent Hall) was initiated. The others weren't pledged soon enough to be candidates for initiation. Candidates for spring initiation are Roy Rogers, Dick Waughtal, Bob McClain, Dick Johnston, Sam Hinchey, Art Wallhousen, Dave Williams, George Gerdeman, and Dave Lee. Other pledges are Br uce White, Harry Rand, Bert Conner, Luke Youngman, and Jim Bourne. New officers were elected March 12th. They are, John Rapp, Venerable Dean ; Don Barnett, Senior Dean ; Karl Glenn, Junior Dean ; Ray Teroy, Secretary; Walt Tarde, Rush Chairman; Don Zimpfer, Bob Williams, Housemanager, and Harry Delkescamp, Sentinel. Each year at Mizzou we have an inter- Fraternity- Sorority Sing, this year held April 26. This year the Mizzou Chapter tried out for the first time . Out of the 29 fraternities on campus we were one of the four finalists. We practiced hard for the finals, but were nosed out by Sigma Nu Fraternity. After the sing we vowed to win neXlt year! The latter part of this year has contained two outstanding fraternity social functions, the "Speak Easy" party, and the "Orchid Ball". The Orchid Ball was our Spring Formal. We are again in the competition for top scholarship awards here on the Mizzou campus. This year we will have trouble keeping the scholarship cups we won last year. Not only is the competition rougher, but this yeal' the cups are for the entire house, whereas last year it was for only the active chapter. However, with the top boys pledged this year, we ought not have any trouble keeping the cups. A sure sign of growth is the annex we have purchased for next year. This annex will hold 9 additional boys. Our Acacia Improvement Fund has paid off. We have finished paying for our T.V. set, and are paying for a new piano with it.

NEBRASKA

The Nebraska Chapter has had a very busy second semester. We have four new pledges-Wayne Christoffersen, Ralph Middleton, Don Miller, and Kenneth Krohn. New initiates are Robert Whartman , Larry Heesacker, Jay Decker, Clyde Wiles, and Jim Minor. There have been some house improvements. One of the better is the installing of a trophy case and a new library in the game room. Acacia won seventh place in the In-

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Mother Brown ( 3rd from left) enjoys herself at the head table during Nebraska's O rchid Lei Fo rmal.

nocent's scholarship and activities awards. Our Orchid Lei formal was held April 28th at Cotner Terrace. The dinner was served buffet style, and after the dinner and during the dance, Corlis Kruse, a Kappa Delta who is pinned to Lawrence Clay, was crowned Acacia Sweetheart. On April 21, an open house was held for all alums and parents. We had a large turnout with over two-hunchÂˇed people present. We have had several house parties. They were well attended by all of the members. We had our Founders Day banquet on May 18 and a Mother's Day party for all the parents on May 12 and 13. Larry Heesacker was initiated into the "Corn Cob" chapter of Pi Epsilon Pi. . Eldon Beavers has become a member of Kosmet Klub. We are proud to announce that John Chapell has received a $6,900 Root- Tildon scholarship to New York Law School. John is one of the twenty men in the United States to receive this award. Alum, James S. Blackman has received a $1000 award for his fine job of teaching students of the University of Nebraska . Dr. Blackman graduated with the class of 1931.

NEW HAMPSHIRE As of April 22 the roll of the New Hampshire Chapter has b een increased by twenty-one new members. The formal initiation was climaxed by the Founder's Day banquet held at the Exeter Inn in Exeter, N. H. Rod Pearson was the speaker. At the banquet an inscribed gavel was presented toÂˇ John Lunt, who is graduating this June, in

recognition of his outstanding service to the fraternity. In the search for a well-rounded college career the brothers have enjoyed a tine social program under the direction of Junior Dean Arthur McKee. In addition to the annual Nite on the Nile party which was held this year at Rockingham Hotel in Portsmouth there were numerous coffee hours and exchange suppers with various campus sororities. Per haps included under social events was the "trophy exchange" with Vermont and RPI Chapters. A few of the brothers staged an impromptu raid on the Vermont Chapter and later on the RPI Chapter, removing as much as they could carry. The final result was a hectic search by the raided houses to find where their stolen goods were, a few long trips in getting the articles back to their proper places, and an entirely new concept in mischief. Achieving recognition in spring track events, both on Freshman and Varsity Teams, were Maurice Carter, John Rasmussen, Don Vedeler, Bob Wheeler, and Gene Williams. Each has won more than his share of first places during competition with teams of other schools. Spring brought to some of the brothers the good fortune of being chosen for membership in various honorary societies. Carlyle Shaw was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi national scholastic honor society. Bruce Colbath became a member of L ambda Pi honorary language society, and Bill Cilley became a member of Alpha Chi Sigma honorary chemistry society. Clifton Rockwell and Calvin Williamson were elected to membership in Blue Key, the UNH honorary men's organization. In addition, Clif was elected as Commanding Officer, Area "A", Arnold Air Society. Also holding offices in Arnold Air Society are J. Dudley Colcord, Robert Gailey, and Warner E . Jones. The Northwestern Chapter is pr oud to announce its n ew officers for the '56-

New Hampshire added another championship trophy to its collection with the "Stunt Nile" contest.

NORTHWESTERN '57 school year. The Chapter elected Phil McNamee as Venerable Dean Paul Larson as Senior Dean, Stu Flem~ ing as Junior Dean and Social Chairman, Al Rucka as Secretary, Bob Oswald as House Manager, Don Moes as Ass't. House Manager, Paul Borvig and Don Wessling as Co-Rush Chairman , and Roger Papesch as I-M Manager. With the election of new officers, house spirit is very high. This spirit, together with some fine work by our new Co- Rush Chairmen, Don Wessling and Paul Borvig, has b rought us four mo.r e fine new pledges in this spring's open rush. The new pledges are: Bob Rice, Ed Johnson, Bob Flude, and Charles Morofske. New initiates of the Chapter are: Tom DeMik, Al Rucka, Paul Borvig, Art Geuss, Gary Hargis, Kurt Johnson . Dave Olson, Jack Hilton, Bob Grimm , Bill Carstedt, Bill Brooks, Rolland Thomas, John Ehrenberg, Bill Epcke, and Bob Gustafson . The Chapter has been very active on campus this year, with the members enthusiastically participating in and leading campus activities. An outstand-

New Hamps hire Acacians and guests enjoy themselve s after an exchange supper.

becomes one of the eight students on Northwestern's Presidents Board. Wildcat Council is instrumental in introducing new students to N . U. and in school spirit. Phil McNamee and Don Wessling were elected to Norlegamma, Northwestern's junior society. Chuck Neu is the new Intra-Fraternity Council secretary. Freshman Bob Grimm won the title of " Ugliest Man on Campus" in a contest sponsored by N.U.'s campus humor magazine.

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Miss Lynne Reich, Northwestern's Sweetheart of Acacia receives a crown of flowers, and trophy from B'rother Don Basta, at Northwestern's annual Spring Sweetheart Formal.

ing accomplishment was the Chapter's successful nomination of Dwight D . Eisenhower for the Presidency in Northwestern's big Mock Political Convention. The week's rallies and two day convention were covered by the press, radio, and television, with three U. S. senators and three state governors among the guest speakers. The nominating speech was given by Herb Laroon . chairman of Acacia's Colorado delegation, and President Eisenhower was elected in a landslide at the end of the first ballot. The Chapter owes much to Herb Larson and Dick Madison for successfully obtaining the nomination and leading the campaign. Acacia is in the thick of the fight for one of the top places in Northwestern's Intra-Mural Athletics Sweepstakes. Sparked by Rolland Thomas and Paul Borvig, Acacia took second in the free throw contest. Sharp shootin~ by golfers Kurt Johnson and Paul Borvie; and fine performances in the table tennis toumament by Phil McNamee, Dick Madison, and ÂˇPaul Borvig have given Acacia many valuable points. The Chapter is looking for a fine showing in the annual outdoor track meet. The sparkling social calendar for the two quarters included fine sorority exchanges, a swim-dance party, an informal dance, a hay ride and picnic, and the winter and spring formals. The winter formal at Tam O'Shanter C.C. and the spring formal at River Forest C.C. were the season's highlights. Concerning special achievements, the Chapter is very proud of Don Wesslinq. who was recently elected president of Wildcat Council, a post in which he also 108

The chapter celebrated its golden anniversary on Saturday, May 19. The annual Founders' Day banquet was held in the Ohio Union ballroom. "The Three Little Pigs" was the theme of our annual May week float. For the second consecutive year, the Chapter placed first over all of the fraternities on campus. The Chapter re ceived a trophy as a reward for their efforts in decorating the float. The float featured a scale model house with a tree and a well in front. The novel part of the float was "the big bad wolf" coming up out of the chimney, as well as three live pigs trying to crawl out of the windows. Gary Kawachi and Don Boyer supervised the decoration of the float. The Chapter initiated six new members this spring. The new actives are Jim Mettler from River Edge, New Jersey; Jim Tedrow from Delta, Ohio ; Ron Wachtmann from Napoleon, Ohio ; Al Welty from Defiance, Ohio; and Jack George from Bucyrus, Ohio. A very vigorous political campaign was carried on at Ohio State this Spring. The campus wide elections brought out the biggest vote ever. Acacia came out on top with, our party filling every office and our own Marv Rothhaar being elected Senior Senator. Elsewhere on campus Stuart Klapp has been chosen as editor of The Ohio State Engineers. This is the magazine published by students in the college of Engineering. Don Boyer was elected to Anchor and Chain, Naval R.O.T.C. Honorary and Bill Latshaw was honored at the recognition banquet of the Agriculture Council. Jim Shuman has been chosen as regimental commander of Pershing Rifles. He is commander of the first regiment which includes companies from colleges and universities all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. On May 25 our annual spring formal was held in the Gold Room of the Fort Hayes Hotel.

OKLAHOMA The Acacia Chapter at the University of Oklahoma began the Spring semester with the following new officers: Don Hill, Venerable D ean; Jim Moore, Senior Dean ; Larry Bell, Junior Dean ; Charles Chapman, Secretary; and Norman Minter, Treasurer. Oklahoma Chapter initiated ten men this semester. Those initiated were; Daniel Alcock, David Brunson, Karl Cocke, Brunei Faris, James McGregor, Lawrence Plemmons, Charles Sayles, and Gerald Wilkins. Mr. W. B. Francis, and Mr. J. L. Minter, fathers of active Oklahoma Acacians, were initiated as honorary members. Our big annual social event of the Spring season, the "Oriental Ball", which is the oldest costume ball on the campus, was a great success. The chapter house was decorated in Burmese, Chinese, and Egyptian settings. Acacians and their dates, dressed in colorful costumes, enjoyed an authentically prepared Syrian dinner, and afterwards danced to the music of a dance band in the Burmese Room. The annual "Frontier Week", a University event recalling the early frontier days of Oklahoma, was held in late April. Western dress was the order of the day and fun was had by all. Acacia's entry in the "Frontier Week" parade won a first place trophy. Our entry, entitled "Poor Jud Is Dead", featured a 1903 model, mule drawn hearse. On the week-end of May 5-6, the Acacia Mothers' Club met at the chapter house. Newly elected officers are: Mrs. Orlan Bell, president; Mrs. E. R. Lindsay, vice-president; Mrs. Robert Price, recording secretary; Mrs. W. B . Lafon, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Bob Cooper and Cathy Wolfram in authentic costume at Oklahoma's Oriental Ball.

Gerald Wilkins, treasurer; and Mrs. J. W. McGregor, historian. A new living room sectional was voted for the house by the mothers. Previous gifts made by the Mothers Club this year include: draperies for the smoker and dining room, new folding chairs, and a folding table. The Mothers' Club meeting coincided with the University of Oklahoma's Mothers' Day. In the University sing held in honor of the visiting mothers, the Acacia glee club won an honorable mention with it's rendition of "Black Is Past and present Acacia Sweethearts at Oklahoma A&M are Martha Hunter (left) and The Color Of My True Love's Hair." Their handsome escorts are Hugh Vacancies in the offices of Venerable Carolyn Speck. Jones and Bob Schnorrenberg . Dean and Treasurer in the month of May, because of resignations, resulted in the election of Floyd Galpin as Ven- tory, just ask any Aggie Acacian if it erable Dean, and Erie Kellogg as was worth the long wait and you will Treasurer. Bob Cooper was elected al- get the right answer. ternate to the National Conclave, and On March 17, the Chapter held its Leon Bell was elected out:>tanding sen- spring initiation in the new house. This ior. initiation gave nine new actives the Acacians who have won honors and right to wear the right angle triangle. have been elected to campus offices this They are: Jim Fletcher, who was semester are: Tom Maclin, secretary of elected the outstanding pledge, Edwin the League of Young Democrats; Don Blackley, who had the highest grade Hill, president of the University of Ok- point average and also a bid to Phi Eta lahoma band; Charles Chapman, his- Sigma, Joe B rock, who is chief antorian of Kappa Kappa Psi, national nouncer at KVRO, the campus radio fraternity for bandsmen; Norman Min- station, Jim Brown, Don Davis, music ter, president of the Christian Science director at KVRO, Hays Hinrichs, Russtudent group; Bob Cooper, Ruf-Neks sel Joyner, David Moore, and Joe TurQueen committee chairman, and Home- ner. coming Queen Judge ; Larry Bell, coApril 22, the Chapter had a tea in chairman of the "Frontier Week" pa- honor of our very charming houserade committee; and Charles Sayles, mother, Mrs. George Williams. Repremember of the Phi Eta Sigma, honorary sentatives of every campus living group as well as all deans were in attendance. society for freshmen men. Early in the Spring semester, Okla- After a one semester lag without our homa chapter had the honor with three housemother, you can imagine how glad other chapters to install the new Aca- we are to have Mother Williams back cia Chapter at Louisiana State Univer- with us. The week-end of Mav 5 and 6 was sity. The eight men delegation sent by the big week-end for the Aggie Acathe chapter to Louisiana were Paul Armstrong, Larry Bell, Leon Bell, Dick cians. On May 5th, the Chapter held F rancis, Jim Moore, Don Hill, Ray Van its annual Triangle Ball. This vear, unNoy, and our faculty advisor, Mr. Bob der the leadership of Social Chairman Richard Mackey, the formal dinnerPeterson. dance was held in the chapter house. Among the national officers who were present for the ~tala affair were William OKLAHOMA A &. M E. Krieger, National President; George F . Patterson, National Treasurer ; and Oklahoma A & M Chapter of Acacia John Paynter, National Counselor. got underway with a bang the second Highlight of the evening was semester by starting off with a new crowning of the Sweetheart of Acacta, slate of officers. They are; Jim Powers, Venerable D ean; Bob Brownfield, Sen- Miss Carolyn Speck , Oklahoma City. ior D ean; John Allen, Junior D ean; and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Gordon Greer, Treasurer ; Richard the fiancee of Brother Bob Schnorrenberg. It was a fitting climax for a year Mackey, Social Chairman; Char~es marked by many eniovable occasions Witcher, Recording Secre tary and Jtm and the completion of the new chapter Mock as Corresponding Secretary. During the lag between semesters, house. Sundav morning, May 6th. the Alum<> the Ch apter moved into its newly completed one-hundred thousand dollar gathered in the Student Union for their fraternity house located right in the annual Founders' Dav meeting and had heart of fraternitv row at 1215 College as special guests, National President Avenue. Although the going was a lit- Krieqer. National Treasurer Patterson , tle rough for a while, living in a dormi- and National Counselor Paynter. The

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active Chapter was host to their parents and the wives of the alums at a breakfast in the chapter house. At noon , the National Officers were honored at a banquet in the Student Union Balh-oom. Over 300 alums, actives and guests were present. Following the banquet, everyone proceeded to the house for dedication ceremonies. The house was formally dedicated by Brother Paynter. A beautiful tea service was presented to the actives by the Acacia Mothers Club. An in itiation scholarship and a permanent plaque honoring the outstanding pledge was presented to the Chapter by John McDowell and Hugh F. Jones. L . F. Jones, an Honorary member and a member of the Trustees presented the chapter with a beautiful television set. The active chapter presented five plaques to the alums which had contributed so much of their time, effort and money to the new house. Receipients of these awards were Harold Schnorrenberg, Oklahoma City; Raymond Bivert, Stillwater; Kenneth Cox, Tulsa ; Normal Shutler, Kin!!fisher, Oklahoma ; and L. F . Jones, Yale, Oklahoma. Following the dedication was an open house. Acacia at A & M hasn't forgotten about rush either. New pledges include Bill Vandorn, Basil Taylor, C. R. Travis, L. A. Bruere, Jack King, Robert Larkin, Monty Murphy, Jim Gosting, Bob Gaskill, Gene Allen, Allen Courtright, and Merlin Diller. All are top men and we are proud of them. This has truly been a banner year at Oklahoma A & M Chapter of Acacia and we are looking forward to playin~ host to the National Conclave which will be here in Stillwater August 26 through 30.

OREGON STATE New pledges for the Chapter are Pete Williams, Bob Richardson, Chuck Switzer, Ray Kazer, and Al Zulaf. All are high scholastically and very active on the campus. A joint aiumni-house party was held April 7 at Hal Howland's home in Portland, Oregon. The affair was well attended by Portland alumni, actives, and pledges. Along with having a good time, the new addition on the house was discussed. A ceremony was held on February 29, commemorating the reactivation of the house in 1948. It helped to relive the placing of the plaque on the door of the reclaimed house on that date. The ceremony was named the "Low Twelve Quadrenial" by Delmer Goode, o11r chapter adviser who was responsible for its founding. The event was at109

tended by pledges and actives and it is hoped that the event will become a lasting tradition. A surprise initiation was held for Dick Maybach on May 18. Also initiated was Dr. Richard Highsmith, associate professor of Natural Resources and Geography at Oregon State. Willard Weiss was initiated into Amold Air Society, Scabbard and Blade military honorary, Sigma Tau, and Tau Beta Pi engineering honoraries. He is executive officer for the Silver Wings Air Force drill team. He also is recording secretary of Sigma Tau. Bob McKittrick was the winner of Sears advanced scholarship award. He is also president of the FFA chapter at OSC . Dick Maybach was elected to serve as Thane next year. Bob Lawrie is a member of the Jr. varsity crew and OSC rille team. Bonte Lund is Vice President of Alpha Zeta and served as finance chairman for Beaver Preview this term . Nick Wiltz and Ralph Merrill were initiated into Kappa Kappa Psi, National band honorary. Hank Buschfort is president of Pi Tau Sigma, mechanical engineering honorary. Lyle Hylen is vice president of the same organization. Along with the work, we have had r. few side attractions. We had exchanges, firesides, and athletic events with fa vorable results from all of them.

PENN STATE The Penn State Chapter of Acacia pledged fifteen men during the past semester and initiated nine. Those initiated were: Ken Houp, J ames Hart, Dave Ernest, Richard Hegarty, Tom Wellington, Les Phillabaum, Paul Crombie, Alan Jones, and John Chapman. The responsibilities of chapter offices have been assumed by the following: James Hart, Venerable Dean; Charles Darragh, Senior Dean ; Ken Houp, Junior Dean; F rank Podleiszek, Secretary; Richard Hegarty, T reasurer ; Neil Ray, Alumni Secretary ; and Les Phillabaum, Rushing Cha irman. The Chapter h as participated in all intramural sports with reasonable success. Our latest victory was Jim H art's winning the one hundred and twentyeight pound intramural wrestling championship from a group of strong contenders. Also Bruce Austin placed as a finalist in the P enn State H e - Man Contest. Socially the Chapter has been quite active during the past year. The first big activity was a barbecue held aft ~ r the first hom e football game in the fall. Homecoming weekend saw a capacity 110

crowd on hand for the alumni buffet followed by a dance with Jack Hubert's orchestra providing the music. A change of pace was provided on Junior Prom Week-end with a hayride followed by a wiener roast and song fest. The pledge class did a very good j?b in planning the formal pledge dinner dance on January 7th. The dance was centered around a "Winter Wonder land" theme with music by Duke Morris and his band. Miss Cathy Jones was chosen as this year's Acacia sweetheart at the annual Sweetheart Dance on March 24th . Sue Fleming and Patti Silk were selected as finalists. The most recent and most colossal of the year's social events was our Castle Party on May 5. Everyone attended in costume with knights and jesters being the most common attire. The evening was begun in true castle fashion with a banquet of chicken, baked potatoes, corn, fruit and the trimmings. The absence of plates, utensils, napkins, and manners lent to a very gay atmosphere in the "Castle". Dancing followed in the beautifully decorated clubroom which was a reasonable imitation of a castle interior. We of the Penn State Chapter have been exceptionally well pleased with our housemother, Mrs. Fehrenbach. To show our appreciation we had a dinner in her honor followed by a serenade and presentation of an Acacia sweetheart pin. We feel this is a small token to one who has added so much to the Fraternity. The Chapter has enjoyed enter taining the following sororities ; Phi Mu, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Alpha Xi Delta. In addition we were entertained by Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Christmas caroling with the Gamma Phi's was followed by a party at the new home of Dr. G. K. Nelson, our chapter advisor. More recently we held our first annual Luau Party in combination with the Gamma Phi's. Swimming suits, grass skirts, and bermuda shorts were the predominate costumes. Many of the chapter members are in campus activities. Vernon Sones is president of the Forestry Society and Chapel Choir and is a member of Lion's Paw. Fred Romig has just completed a very successful term as editor of La Vie, the university yearbook. David Ernest is active in The Penn State Blue B and and Blue Key. Brother Geor ge Yingling is president and Doug Tharp is vice-president of the Engineering Student Council. Frank P odleiszek has made his mark as vice-president of Chapel Choir, Glee Club, and Phi Mu Alpha, men's music honorary. In addition to other activities Phil Saunders was recently elected to Phi B eta Kappa.

Brothers Romig, Saunders, Yingling and Williams are members of Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership hon orary. Bruce Austin is a varsity letter winner in track and cross-country and just recently set a new Penn State record for the 440 against The Quantico Marines. The Penn State Chapter has been ranked in the top ten in all-around evaluation of Penn State fraternities. Scholastically we have been in the top ten consistently (out of 54) and we placed sixth in the fall semester of this year.

PURDUE

The Purdue Chapter opened the spring semester with the pledging of ten new men. The new pledges are Darrel Guimond, Dick McDaniel, Bill Carpenter, Dick Rowland, Paul Coward, Dick Shaffer, Byron Meade, Bill Kearns, Jim Clack, and Jerry Crabb. Eight new men were added to the Chapter Roll on March 18th. Those initiated were Jim Yount, Ross Frazier, Pete Pincura, Rex Craig, Lee Eyer, Ron Klootwyk, Jim Stamm, and Jim Taylor. On April 7, the house was invaded by bootleggers, card sharps, gun molls, and low-class thugs. The scene was our "Roaring Twenties" house party, an event held each spring. On May 5, w e competed in the annual Bat Boat race on the beautiful Wabash. The same night we joined Alpha Chi Rho Fra ternity for our annual spring formal. The dance and banquet preceding the dance were held at the Fowler Hotel and the large crowd present agreed that it was an outstanding success. Our annual Mother's Day program was held on May 12th and 13th, with 40 mothers taking over the house on Saturday night. Other recent social events include several serenades, trade parties, and a steak fry. Marv Schmidt has added an Iron Key to his long list of achievements This is the highest honor attainable at Purdue, and was given to only seven seniors this year. Jim Eaton was initiated by Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu . engineering honoraries ; Claren ce Eyer was initiated by Alpha Zeta and Ceres, agriculture honoraries. Don McBride is a new member of the Quarterback Society, an honorary for NROTC students; and Paul Coward, who made the All-American soccer t eam, has been pledged by Purdu e's national champion drill team. In athletics Jim H enley and Bill Carpenter were awarded varsitv wre<;tling letters. Bill was also honored as b e ing a distinguished student in Aeronautical

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Brothers Fischer, Beadell, Fleming, Griffin , and Snyder give forth with some hot jazz around the Purdue Piano.

Gathering of Purdue Acacians and their mothers at the campus Mother's Day celebration.

Engineering as well as a varsity athlete. Jim Clack is an outstanding pitching prospect on the freshman baseball team: The Acacia team placed third in the I.F. volley-ball, and at the present time is in the finals of the softball league. This winds up our activities to date, and in closing we would like to wish all the chapters a happy vacation.

Meyer, Doug Mitchell, and Robert Naismith. Last but not least, our recently elected officers are George Kyriazis as Venerable D ean, John Lieghton as Senior Dean, the Junior Dean is George Simmons, Jim Tomlin is the n ew Secretary, Hollis McBride as Treasurer, Brian Woiciek is the Assistant Treasurer, and Richard Belt is the Corresponding Secretary.

RENSSELAER The social and scholastic life at the Rensselaer Chapter has taken a decided upswing. The brothers were first scholastically among the twenty-eight fraternities on campus, and our pledges were also first, for the second year in a row. The social round got off to a good start when our booth as Snowflake Saturnalia came in second with a fascinating mobile of black and gold triangles of various sizes. Another second was scored at the Campus Carnival, where our booth consisting of a hockey goal with a movable masonite goalie, was a big attracÂˇtion. The only people that scored on us were members of the hockey team. Several very successful exchange parties were held with the girls of Gamma Kappa Phi of Albany State. The girls really livened the house up. In conjunction with the spring weekend, the house held alumni weekend. The attendance was the best ever, and it was great seeing them back. Between a party and dance and a rather damp picnic, the weekend was enjoyed by all. Much to their chagrin, the seniors lost the annual senior-underclass baseball game. The next party will be at their expense. Recently initiated were Joe Aichroth, Dwight Deal, Dick Egelston, Lance Greve, Lem Hill, John Irwin, Ron Iwao, Mike Kaminsky, Kieth Mead, George SUMMER, 1956

SYRACUSE Our fall semester was highlighted with our Winter Formal held in the Masonic Temple with Kappa Delta. Early February brought SU's traditional Winter weekend and lots of snow. Our entry in the snow sculpture contest depicted Washington crossing the Delaware. On February 25, Bill Bowin and Al McDowell were initiated. At their initiation banquet, Lt. Col. Ernest L . Meggs, professm of military science and tactics at Syracuse and honorary member of Acacia, spoke. Our Night on the Nile party, April 21, was preceded by a cocktail party at our chapter advisor, Jack Weagraff's home. The extravagance of the Egyptian decorations and costumes was exceeded only by the good times o.f those attending. Success has accompanied our spring rushing program. We have eleven new pledges: Dave Berry, Bruce Bor thwick, Pete Christoph, Ron Coster, Sherman Kennedy, Bill Scheerer, Al Florian, James Roy, Lynn Carpenter, George Crofoot, and Charles Stockton who is transferring to Miami next fall. Perhaps it was this pledge class that caused us to win a trophy for the Best All-round Float in the Spring Weekend float contest. The float represented an old speak-easy of the prohibition days, complete with a chorus line and bar. In front of the judge's stand, a po-

liceman approached the float, and it was quickly turned into a legitimate ballet dancing school. Credit for this idea and the organization of the float goes to our Junior Dean, Elliott Smith. Just after Easter vacation an AllAcacia Dinner was held as an effort to get all active members and as many alumni as possible together for dinner as a group. The success of the dinner resulted in an intention to institute this as an annual event. An intensive summer rushing program has been launched as an early attack on one of the major concerns in the fall-the procurement of new men. We are looking forward to an eventful coming year.

TEXAS The Texas Chapter recently initiated six new members. These are: David Shannon Price, Ronnie Lee Waide, Jack S. Starkey, Eugene Boyd Smith, Norman E. Long, and Thomas Campbell. New officers elected for the Fall term are Jerry Foster, treasurer and Jack Norwood, Senior Dean. They were elected at the last meeting of the year. We are proud, also to have Capt. D . G . Irvine, PÂˇr ofessor of Naval Science and Tactics at the University, as our new Faculty Adviser. Irvine was initiated early this spring. Elections were also held recently for Workhorse of the Year and Outstanding Acacian. Jerry Foose, Venerable Dean , was named as Workhorse, and J ack Norwood as Outstanding Acacian. The Chapter held its annual Founder's Day on April 7, with a luncheon at the Driskell Hotel. Speaker for the affair was Albert DeLange, a founder of the Texas Chapter, prominent Houston attorney, and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Some 50 alums attended, among whom were Jack Ball, also a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, 0. N. Bruck, Frank Holloway, past National Treasurer, Herb Truner, and Ralph Yarborough. Dick Foose has received the honor of being elected President of the University of Texas Curtain Club. Chapter socials this spring have included the annual Black and Gold Formal, an informal party at the Lake home of Dr. Roy LeMond, a hayride, picnic, and other informal gatherings.

U. C. L.A. This semester got off to a roaring start like a hungry lion looking for so rority girls. Our Rush Chairman, Bro. Don Atherton, spearheaded our rush program 111

which gathered in these pledges: Jim Maxwell, Ron Garton, Don McNamara, Al Seward, Dale Larson and Darrel Thede, who have been hard at work ever since. One day last February, Eric Von Underwood III (Caesar) , our Great Dane mascot, lay on the terrace basking in the smog which had blown over Westwood from Smog College (better known in academic circles as Southem Cal.) , when a crowd of initiates dashed by him with paint brushes, buckets, rags, etc., which were being used in their hard (?) labor stretch in order to be paroled from pledgedom. The thirteen who went active in February- Hal Davis, Ron Iehl, Bob Neuman, Don Monson, Hal Wright, Art Justice, John Thomsen, Bob Leigh, Bob Paddleford, Bill Sproul, Ernest Luning, Bill Well, and Roger Morrison volunteered for a class in interior decoration during initiation. Don Br ock leads the list of officers elected in March. His platform for Venerable Dean was "more fun", and so far his program has been a great success. Bill Sproul is Senior Dean ; Dick Bitgood is Junior Dean ; Roger Morrison, Senior Steward ; John Thomsen, Junior Steward; Hal Davis, Treasurer; Ar t Askins, Secretary (second term); Don Monson, Corresponding Secretary; an:l D ave Bullock will head r ushing next year. Sam Thomsen, our Past Venerable Dean, has been the busiest man on campus politically and socially. H e was on the Executive Corrunittee of Spring Sing helping spearhead that tremendous production held in the Hollywood Bowl. Sam no sooner finished that project when the terrific news was announced that he had been selected to be chair man of the famous Project India. India here comes Acacia! Walt Gabr ielson has kept the campus in good humor as cartoonist for the Daily Br uin. Our outstanding senior, Don Crum , has headed the opera workshop wh ich has had some outstanding productions under his guidance. The chapter secretar y, Art Askins, was one of U.C.L.A.'s representatives to the National Student Association convention in San Francisco. Art was also honored by initiation into Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honorary. Socially it's been a whirl with plenty of parties and exchanges w ith Sigma Kappa, Alpha Omicron Pi, and Alpha Gamma among others. The Pajamar ino turned out to be a fa bulous success with the girls wearin5 red and white striped pajamas. Our annual F ools F rolic was a huge ?las~ with. Disneyland th emes appearmg m vanous rooms. The brothers decided to add a practical one of their

own and turned the living room into "Do-ityourself Land". In May our Mothers Club joined with the Alpha Delta Pi Mothers Club to give a fashion show for about 250 guests. The bathing suits modeled by the Alpha D elta Pi's were well appreciated by all the brothers. Lets have more fashion shows ; and ha.ts off to the Mothers! Our booth at the Mardi Gras which featured old movies was a hit as was the Delta Zeta-Acacia elections openhouse held for the entire campus to see election results as they were announced. This has been a wonderful year, and we are looking forward to an even greater one which is being heralded with summer parties.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS As the year draws to a close, the Acacia colony at Southern Illinois University can look back upon a year filled with much success. This year has seen the colony make many great advances toward the coveted goal of becoming National. The colony furthered its progress toward becoming National when on F ebruary 22 the colony pledged 7 sponsor members. The colony was aided in its work by "Doc" Bradley and John Paynter. If all things go as hoped, the colony will be able to find a house and go National before th e start of next fall term. The colony held its first social function on April 3 in the form of a "D es sert'' with the Sigma Sigma Sigma. The fi r st annual "Black and Gold B all" was held on April 27 at the Gold Room in the L ymar Hotel. The dancing was preceded by a banquet after which Jim

Rowe acted as Master of Ceremonies and introduced the brothers who in turn introduced their guests. Assis.tant D ean of Men, Kent Hawley, made a short talk on "F raternities and their responsibilities." The Spring F estival saw the greatest success for the colony. The colony entered, for the first time, the contest for the best booth on the midway. The colony's efforts were worthwhile when the first place trophy for the best booth was awarded to the Acacia colony. Our outstanding senior, Max Anderson, served as chairman for the committee fo r the booth . The Acacia was barely nosed out for the first place in the Variety Show. The colony has planned for the future to have several pledge smokers in order that prospective men may be present and the colony may have a chance to get to know them. The Acacia softball team has split even in its first 2 ball games, but the boys have expressed determination toward bettering their record. As the year closes, the colony can look back upon pleasant memories of the year's accomplishments; and yet not forgetting the task awaiting us in the preparation of the petition to go National. With the promise of this past year behind us, we expect the next year to be bigger and better for Acacia at Southern Illinois University .

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Trophy for the best booth on the. Midway at Southern Illinois' Spring Festival is proudly displayed by Acacoa Co lony members. First entry-first win .

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now a member of the Sextant Naval Fraternity. His grades have earned him membership in the Tri-Beta Biological Honorary Society. Among his many extra-curricular activities Herby has gained the most fame from his magnificent work in Northwestern's Mock Political Convention. As the house delegation chairman he secured the nomination of Dwight Eisenhower and was instrumental in Ike's first ballot victory. Within the house, Herb has held the offices of Rushing Chairman, Assistant Housemanager and Treasurer. Along with these house positions he has been a key man in the Intramural football and baseball victories. Salt water fishing, boating, and photography are Herb's favorite recreational pastimes. After graduation he will be commissioned as an ensign and at the complet~on of his military duty will further his education by entering law school.

MAX ANDERSON Southern Illinois

Acacia at Southern Illinois University has selected Max Anderson as the outstanding senior of 1956. Max's able performance of the many duties assigned him in the work of Acacia made his choice an easy one. Max's hometown is Granite City, Illinois. He has majored in psychology and minored in sociology. Max is 22 years old and as soon as he fulfills his military obligation he plans to work for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. During Max's freshman year he was on the Entertainment Committee of the Student Union Board and belonged to the R.O.T.C. drill team. Max also was active in the traveling choir, madrigals, men's quartet, and had roles in two operas. Max organized and directed the R.O.T.C.'s Men's Marching Chorus. In his sophomore and junior years Max held the same offices as in his freshmen year plus adding many other honors to his record. It was early in Max's senior year that he was pledged by the Acacia. Max continued his outstanding service to his University and performed admirably in bettering his fraternity's record. Max served as the Booth Committee chairman for the Spring Festival and was directly responsible for the first place won by the Acacia. Max also played on the Acacia softball and track teams. There can be no doubt that Max will be missed by the entire colony during the coming years. The colony wishes him the best of luck and success in the years to come.

JOHN E. GARRETT Arizona

By unanimous approval the Arizona Chapter of Acacia has given its Outstanding Senior Award to John Edward Garrett. John, or "Lizzie Larue" as he is most frequently called, has given a great part of his time and energy to the Chapter in the four years that he has been with us. In his second semester, John was TRIAD Correspondent and then served as Secretary. In his last year he wa~ Senior Dean, keeping the pledges in line with one SUMMER, 1956

hand and his studies up with the other. One of the reasons for our above average academic record has been the 2.00 over all average that John has in anthropology. By not only serving in the Fraternity but as secretary of the Anthropology Club and member of the Ramblers, the Canterbury Club and Kappa Kappa Psi Band Honorary, John has given us an example of our motto "Human Service." After receiving his Bachelor of Art's Degree, John will visit the U . S. Navy Reserve for a two year hitch and then return to work on his Master's Degree. We look forward to hear of John's exploits and his support as an alumnus member.

RAYMOND KNAPP California

The California Chapter of Acacia takes immense pride in presenting its most outstanding senior, Raymond Knapp, popularly known as "Knapper." Ray was born in the State of Minnesota, but he later migrated to the great territory of California and attended Tamalpias High School and Marin Junior College before enrolling at California. At California, R~y spent his four semesters as an active member of Acacia. Ray's astounding value to the Chapter did not lie in leadership qualities, but he was the one who undoubtedly contributed more to the actual carrying out of House policies than any other one man. If the activity was from pitching horseshoes to going to interfraternity dances, the Knapper could always be counted on as being there and doing his best to make it a successful event. The menial and time consuming tasks of which everyone else was ready to forgo, Ray performed; he was the man who could always be depended on to come through in the clutch! Ray was a personal friend to each member of our House, and we remaining undergraduates will miss his companionship tremendously. Ray will graduate from the School of Engineering this spring and go to work for Ford at Detroit, but we can always depend on him being at the alumni banquet to renew his old acquaintances.

GALE WHITACRE Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Chapter has proudly chosen Gale R. Whitacre as the outstanding senior this year. Gale came to us from Salem, Ohio, where he graduated as Valedictorian of his high school class. He was awarded a scholarship from the Electric Furnace Company of Salem. His scholastic ability and social activity has served him well during the five years spent with us. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honorary; Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honorary; and Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honorary. As a member of Acacia he has served as Secretary, TRIAD Correspondent and been the push behind many committees. With all this activity he still maintained an overall 2.8 average out of a possible 3.0. . . . After graduating in June with a Mecharucal Engineering Degree from the University of Cinc~nnati , Gale plans to enter Purdue University to engage m ~ra~uat~ study in Mechanical Engineering. We at Cmcmnah wish "good luck and God speed" to Gale!

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