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MISSISSIPPI SOUTHERN COLLEGE HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI • MISSISSIPPI SouTHERN CoLLEGE, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was established by the act of the state legislature as Mississippi Normal College, March 30, 1910. The name was changed to State Teachers College in 1924, and to Mississippi Southern College in 1940.

Classes were started on September 18, 1912, and the first Bachelor of Science degree was granted in 1922. Master of Arts degrees have been offered since 194:8, and a few years ago a graduate school of education was in augurated. Other degrees offered are Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Art: .

The Fine Arts Building is nearing completion, and construction was started recently on the R. C. Cook College Union Building.

The $50,000 Institute of Latin American Studies has been occupied.

This building will be self liquida ting and the prestige of Southern will continue to rise with our L atin American neighbors as a result of thi s building.

The enrollment goal for Mississippi Southern College for the fall quarter of 1955 has been set for 3,200. Last year, twenty foreign countries were represented in Southern's enrollment, as were thirtyfive states other .t han the state of Mississippi.

The following have served as president of Mississippi Southern C ollege : Joseph Anderson Cook, 1912-1928 ; Claude Bennett, 19281933; J ennings Bryan George, 1933-1945; R obert Cecil Cook, 1945-1954 ; Powell G . Ogletree, 1954--.

Front Cover: Aerial view of the campus of Mississippi Southern College located at Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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• WE tal1k about purpose, fraternity education, new chapters, and philanthropy, but as Charles Burton has said : "T he fact is, nothing comes, at least nothing good.

All has to be fetche d."

The worthwhile activities and

achievements of national college sororities don't just happen.

Well organized college chapters, alumnae

chapters in cities working together in C ity Panhellenics, a strong National Panhellenic Conference, an admired world-wi de fraternity system- all ha s to be fetched.Paraphrased from report of MRs . HAS\·VELL E. STAEHLE, A~T,

N PC Chairman of City Panhel/mics.

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Convention Spea ker .... ... .... ...... ....... .. ......

Convention in a Nutshell .... .. .... .. .. ......

Where to Go and What to See in Biloxi ...... .... .. .................................. ....

Gulf Coast Is Famous for Its Cuisine.. ..

Under the Heart .. .. .. ...... .... ........ .... .. ..

Elizabeth Bird Small Awa rd Candidates Frost Fidelity Award Candidates .... ....

Rushing Never Ends! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Two Colonels And a Queen .... .. .. .. ..

Serving Others .... .. ...... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..........

Why All the Talk About Comics? .... .. ..

Life in the Orient ...... ....... :.. ........ .... ....

Flower Arranging I s an Old Art.. .. ....

Alpha Sigma Alpha Spotlight .. ..........

College Chapters News Letters .. .... .... ..

Alumnae Chapters News Letters .. .. ....

Alpha Sigma Alpha Announcements ....

Alpha Sigma Alpha Directory

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TO BE CONVENTION GUEST SPEAKER • DR. ETHEL J. ALPENFELS, professor in the N ew York University :Sohool of Education, and nationally known authority on anthropology and social behavior, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, July 6, as a special fea ture of Alpha Sigma Alpha's 1955 Convention at Biloxi, Mississippi.

The Colorado-born educator, m «'; mber of Beta Beta at Colorado College of Education, Greeley, was the first recipient of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Recognition of Eminence Award in 1952. Doctor Alpenfels received a bachelor of science degree from the Colorado College of Education. She was granted a Rockefeller Foundation scholarship for research among the Modoc Indians, and la ter made a study of the life of th e Haida Indians of Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia.

Before joining the faculty of N ew York University, Doctor Alpenfel was a m ember of the .faculty of the University of Chicago. Prior to that she

was an instructor at the University of Wisconsin and at Beloit College. A frequent lecturer, she has spoken before nearly 3,000 religious, educational, and civic groups, and was the moderator of a 13week program on TV station WNBT in New York City, entitled "Unfinished Business," and was a member of a panel on juvenile crime on the Town Hall M eeting of the Air. Doctor Alpenfels was named "Woman of the Month for T eaching" by the Professional Women of the Greater New York Area, and she has been praised extensively for her work in education. She is a lecturer who has something worthwhile to say and says it with great charm and vitality.

Mrss LoursE McARTHUR, Chairman 11535 Byron A ve., Detroit, Michigan MRs. GEORGE McMAHAN 3420 L erwick R oad, Sacramento, California Mrss SANDRA KELLOGG Box II , A.S.T.C., Conway, Arkansas The Nominating Committee would appreciate uggestions for elective or a ppointive N ational Offices. Names and qualifications should be sent directly to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee.

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• THE offici a l hostess for the 1955 Convention of Alpha Sigma Alpha will be Beta D elta chapter, Mississippi Southern College, H a ttiesburg Mississippi ; Psi P i, Northwestern State College, Natchitoches, Loui iana ; and Beta Zeta, Southwestern Louisia na In titute, L afayette. Louisiana.

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UPON YOUR ARRIVAL • IF you have come by car, there is ample free parking space around the hotel.

You may arrive any time during the morning.

Do NOT tip porters for carrying luggage to and from your room. That is included in your convention rate.

IF YOU BRING THE FAMILY • CHILDREN twelve and under may share your double room at $1 .50 per night. Their meals may

be ordered a la carte and eaten in the dining room or at the snack bar.

SCRAP-BOOK • BE certain your chapter scrap-book is on display. If mailing it, send in plenty of time, addressed to you at the hotel. The exhibit will be

arranged July 5, o bring your scrap-book to the exhibit room as soon a possible.

WHAT TO WEAR • A DETAILED article appeared in the March PHOENIX. For the beach party you may want a sweater or beach robe as the evening may be cool.

The Magnolia dinner follows the ceremonial. You will want to wear a white dress or a white skirt and white blouse for both occasions.

CONVENTION MUSIC • WAIT until you meet our music chairman, Shirley HeUrich. She really makes Alpha Sigma songs sound just right.

If you have any original chapter songs you have not sent to Shirley, please send them at once so they can be used at Convention.

RUSH PARTY IDEAS • THE decorations and theme

for our meals

should provide new ideas for parties for the coming year.

BALFOUR-ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA'S OFFICIAL JEWELER • YEs, there will be a display of that irresistible Alpha Sigma Alpha jewelry and novelties. Perhaps you will want to tuck a few extra dollars in

the mon ey belt for a gift for yourself or for an Alpha Sigma you left behind you .

FORMAL INITIATION • THURSDAY at 6 P.M. IN THE HOTEL-ON THE BEACH-IN BILOXI

At the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention W e'll be looking for you-July 5-9, 1955.

HELEN CoREY, Con vention ChaiTman.

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Above: The "Red Brick" House is one of Biloxi's most beautiful estates. Overlooking Deer Island and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, th is home of French and Colonial design is one of the principal historical att ractions of Biloxi.

Below: Down to the sea in fishing boats! A picturesque year 'round scene at Biloxi, on the Gulf of Mexico.

Into these waters, famous for sh rimp and oysters and other seafood catches, sailed the French under Pierre leMoyne d'Iberville in 1699, to establish t he first capital of the vast Louisiana Province.

• BILOXI, located on the Gulf of M exico wa se ttled in 1699 by Pierre l ~Moyn e d'Iberville for King Louis XIV, under the Fleur-de-Lis flag of France. Biloxi was once the capital of all the Louisi a na Purchase territory. There are many historical point of intere t h ere in the econd oldest city in the United State . Biloxi is noted for its Rowers, sunshine, gardens, old homes, shrimp a nd oys ter industry, and government installations.

Places of in tere t to . ee include: Shrimp and OysteT Canning Plarots : On E ast Beach and Back Bay. Biloxi is the largest canner of shrimp and oysters in the world. However, now much eafood is quick-frozen ·and shipped fresh to markets of th e world. The canning districts also conta in shipyards, ways for boat re pairs, m achin e shop for ma rine work , etc . Fish, cra bs, turtles, etc. , are among catches brought in to be processed in Biloxi.

GautieT House: 1029 East Beac h . Built in 1865 by ha nd. Now occupied by the present owners, the Johnson fa mil y. With iron grill , it is typi ca l of the period .

Tullis Oak: 953 East Beac h, ca lled the "Councillor Oak." R eputed to be the gathering place for coasta l Indians, possibly of the Biloxi, Pascagoul a, Mobilians, Chicasaw , a nd Choctaw tribe , who met in council and feasted on fish .

R ed Brick Hou se w ith Slave Quarters: 947 East Beac h. Dating back to 1845, it is a .beautiful example of antebellum architecture of the French type. Noteworthy a rc the finely executed entrance doorways and the hand-wrou ght interior woodwork.

D eet I sland: About a h alf mil e off shore from East Beach Boulevard. Most beautiful of coastal islands. Upon its shores, in past centuries, h ave walked friendly Indian , intrepid ex plorers, a nd d aring bucca neer . Th e island is wrapped in legend of buried pira te trea urc.

Biloxi Yacht Club. Annual R ega tta and Lipton cup fish-class race . Used for operation of K eesler Field crash boat during the war.

SJ;anish H ouse : 206 W est Water Street. This house is aid to h ave been buil t by a Span ish Army Captain about 1790, and to be the ole relic of the Spanish rule in Biloxi ( 1780-1810 ).

D eep S ea Fishinf!. Boats: Visitors and photograph r welcome. Gulf game fish arc unl oa ded each afternoon.

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9ettl {?Da4t 'l4- 9~ For Its Cuisine • THE Gulf Coast area was settled by the French and Spanish and children of marriages between t>hese races are called Creoles. The early Creoles were a light-hearted people, fond of good food and entertainment. The influ ence of the Creoles is felt in the delicate, subtle flavors of the French and the fi ery Spanish sea onings. Chicken, ham, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, pecans, and sea foods predominate the menus.

Some of the well-known recipes are certain to be served during Convention . W e hope you will be there to enjoy them. If not, perhaps you would like to try your hand at them at home.

CREOLE JAMBALAYA 1 tbsp . fat 2 tbsp. flour 1 lb. ham, cubed 3/4 cooked shrimp 5 c diced tomatoes 2Y2 c water 2 large onions, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 sprig parsley, chopped 2 c uncooked rice 1 pepper, chopped Place in a large saucepan the fat, add flour, cubed ham and chopped pepper. Cook stirring constantly for five minutes. Add shrimp, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, onion, and water. Bring to a boil. Add rice, pressing into the liquid. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. S erves twelve people.

The entrance to the Buena Vista Hotel, where the 1955 Convention will be held.

TROUT AMANDINE 6 trout fillets 1 c milk 1 tsp. salt 1/ 8 tsp. pepper ~ c sifted flour Y4 c butter Y2 c chopped almonds Dip fillet in milk, season with alt and pepper, then roll in flour so entire fillet is well coated.

M elt butter in heavy frying pan and cook fillets, browning evenly on both sides. R emove fish from pan, add chopped almonds and saute. Sprinkle t-hickly over the fish.

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This stately home of antebellum Southern architecture is located in Biloxi. Most of the lumber used in its construction was cut on the spot and the structure was put logether entirely with wooden pegs.

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JULY 5 THROUGH 9.. 1955 Plan your individual or family vacation to include four A~A days in picturesque Biloxi, Mississippi. A cordial welcome to husbands at hotel convention rates. Recreational facilities.

AMERICAN PLAN Two in a room $13.75 per day per person (four days) including all tipping and state tax. Rate for children 12 and under sharing double room on a roll-away bed $1.50 per night. Meals a Ia carte.

Please send this reservation blank before May 15, 1955.

(Any vacancies will be filled after that date but it is wise to get your reservation in early.)

After June 10, write directly to

HOTEL BUENA VISTA. Biloxi, Mississippi, for reservations.

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THE CANDIDATES FOR

THE ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL AWARD • THE winner of the coveted co llegia te award given each year in the m emory of Eliza:beth Bird Small, Pi Pi, will be selec ted from this group of Alpha Girls.

Qualifications for the award include scholarship, leadership, and service. The Alpha Girl is chosen by her cha pter, and an awards committee composed of appointees from the ranks of national officers and membership at large, selects the winner from material submitted.

The recipient of the Elizab eth Bird Small Award will be featured in the November issue of THE PHOENIX. ANN CARTER WE N DE N BURG

RUTH AN N CHUR N EY

Alpha Longwood College

Alpha Alpha Miami University

SHIRLEY WARES

RUTH R EMALEY

JuLIETT E CHUNG

PATRICIA SwiE RCINSKY

Alpha Gamma Indiana (Penna .)

Sta te T eachers College

Beta Be,ta Colora do Sta te College of Education

Epsilon Epsilon Emporia Sta te T each ers College

Alpha Beta Northeast Missouri State College

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ELLOUISE McVAY

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Zeta Zeta C entral Missouri State College

Eta Eta Pittsburg State T eachers College

Kappa Kappa Temple University

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Rh o Rho M arshall CoJl egc

Phi Phi Nor thwes t Missouri Sta te CoJlege

Chi Chi Ba JI Sta te T eachers CoJlege

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PATRICIA CuLPEPPER

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B eta D elta M is issippi Southern College

Beta Epsilon M adison College

Beta Gamma ortheastcrn tate College

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Nu Nu Drexel Institute of T echnology

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B eta Zeta Southwestern Louisiana Institute

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VALERIA KuHN

MARY ALICE EVANS

WILMA McCLAIN THOMPSON

PATRICIA HuNTER

Beta Eta Dickinson State Teachers College

Beta Iota Radford College

Beta Lambda Arkansas State T eachers College

Beta Mu Henderson State Teachers College

ANNE RHODES

jEAN RosENBALM

CLARA WHITE

EADIE OcENASEK

Beta Nu Murray State Teachers College

Rho Chi Wayne University

Beta Pi Concord College

Beta Rho Northern Illinois State T eachers College

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BARBARA PLACE

NANCY SCHATZ

Beta Psi W es tern Michigan College

Beta Omega Bucknell University

Beta Sigma Southwestern Missouri State College

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FROST Fl DELITY AWARD • EAcH YEAR, one girl is chosen by the awards committee to receive the Frost Fidelity (lJward established by Donald and Emma Frost, Pi Pi, from candidates submitted by the individual chapters. This honor is based on intangible fraternity values including loyalty and "unsung" service to Alpha Sigma Alpha. jEAN CAROL PARKER, Alpha DrANE Goss, Alp.ha Alpha LEILA PETERSON, Alpha Beta JANET McNITT, Alpha Gamma DoNNA MARIE SELBY, Beta Beta JuDY TEICHGRAEBER, Epsilon Epsilon JuNE

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MARIANNE MITCHELL, Eta Eta jEAN BARBARIC, Theta Theta PATRICIA BucKWALTER, Kappa Kappa MARION IRVINE, Nu Nu MARGARET WINTER, Sigma Sigma JOYCE ANDERSON, Tau Tau ANNIE Lou CowAN, Phi Phi CAROLYN ORR, Chi Chi 0NETA HoDsoN, Psi Psi DwANA KNIGHT, Beta Gamma MARJORIE CARROLL, Beta D elta SuzANNE DuToY SuBLETT, Beta Epsilon MARTHA MEAux, Beta :(eta CAROL RUTH SPOER, Beta Eta FRANCES JANE SMITH, Beta Iota DrANE HuLSoN, Beta Kappa CAROLYN PoTEET, Beta Lambda MoLLY SuE STAUBER, Beta Mu LILLIAN SMITH JoNES, Beta Nu DoROTHY PHILLIPS, Rho Chi IvA GRAY RILEY .Beta Pi JoYCE WETZEL, Beta Rho BETTY HAUN, Beta Sigma MARY GEHLER, Beta Phi Lou ANN ScHEPERs, Beta Psi ANNA PETERSON, Beta Omega

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efJtletje ~Da~td • MARCIA GRASSI, a junior in the College of Business Administration at Drexel Institute of Technology, has been elected to the Mademoiselle magazine College Board. Miss Grassi, whose major is retailing, is no stranger in the field of fashion and {ashion merchandising. She has been a member of the John Wanamaker Teen Club since her high school days at Melrose Academy, and has been a Teen Adviser at the Wanamaker store for the past year and a half.

She has frequently officiated as a commentator and coordinator for teen fashion shows.

At Drexel Institute of Technology, Marcia is a member of the Intra-Athlon volley ball, basketball, and soft ball teams; of the Retailing club, Newman club, Glee club, and Rouge and Robe dramatic society; and of the N u N u chapter of AI ph a Sigma Alpha sorority. Last year she was voted the school's most outstanding sophomore by her fellow students, as well as Sweetheart of the Alpha Sigma Alpha and the Newman club. She has also written for the D. I. T. newspaper, the Triangle, and the school's yearbook, the Lexerd.

Marcia believes that a carefully pre-planned schedule is essential for the successful accomplishment of many activities. Her ambition is to continue in the retailing field, and possibly to specialize in public relations or advertising.

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flour, 3 ~ tsp. baking powder, 3 tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, and % cup corn meal. Blend well. Pour into hot greased skillet. Bake at 400° F. 25 to 30 minutes.

SHRIMP CREOLE Chop 2 medium onions, 1 green pepper, 1 ~ cups celery and fry in 4 tbsp. bacon fat for 20 minutes.

Add 1 qt. can tomatoes, 3 tbsp. tomato paste, and 1 tsp. sugar. Simmer slowly for 45 minutes until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fifteen minutes before serving add 3 cups cooked shrimp.

Serve over a bed of fluffy steamed rice.

HELEN CoREY, Convention Manager.

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• THE word "rush" has many meanings as indicated in any dictionary. The Now Century D ictionary includes, among other definitions, " to rush a student desirable for membership in a college fraternity." The term "membership selection" is used frequently as a synonym for "rush" and is proba:bly a more descriptive phrase because membership selection better describes the situation.

A social organization selects a student for m embership, and at the same time the student is given an opportunity to select the particular sorority or fraternity in .w hich she or he is most interested ..

Alpha Sigma Alpha has published a pamphlet entitled Rushing N ever Ends, and alumnae as well as college members can use the material contained therein for the good of our sorority. A recommendation blank is included in this issue of THE PHOENIX, and alumnae are urged to send in names of gids planning to attend schools where we have chapters. You will be assisting the members of the Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters by giving them an opportunity to become acquainted with the girls you recommend, as well as promoting good public relations for our sorority. Each of us can have a part in Alpha Sigma Alpha's rush program.

COMPETITION IS HEAL THY Competition is a healthy condition.

Where would American business be if we didn't have competition ? There are enough fine girls in every college for each sbrority. Some potential college students are often unconcerned about membership in a sorority. By becoming acquainted with as many of your associates in college as you can, you will not only widen your circle of friends but you will have an opportunity to tell what your sorority means to you.

What does your sorority mean to you? Why do we "rush?" I know a young man who had definitely decided he did not want to join an organization. When he entered college, he declined all invitations to fraternity affairs. He was an outstanding student, with friends in all organizations.

Why should he join one fraternity? One day a friend who was near graduation, invited him to walk through the campus. They talked of high school days, families, homes, etc. The senior was president of his fraternity, and the conversation d rifted to the various facets of college life. He

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explain ed to his friend what belonging to a fraternity had meant to him and what he knew it would mean to him later. H e spoke of alumni who had experienced the value of f~aternity affiliation in community an d business life after college. What happened? The young freshman became a fraternity man. Wa that ru hing? Becoming interested in the other fellow is often the answer to a successful relationship.

We must 'believe in the fraternity way of life to encourage other people to join. Can we talk fluently a:bout our own sorority? Familiarity with the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha, salient factors of the pledge manual and the constitution will assist us in talking interestingly and persuasively about the d esirability of joining a national sorority whose members are found in all parts of our great country.

Clever parties, unusual favors, and outstanding achievements on campus are well and good, but the important thing is to present to the novice the personal satisfaction and value membership in your sorority will give to her. When you are considering a rushee, wouldn't it be wise to evaluate what your sorority means to you and invite those girls whom you feel would find in Alpha Sigma Alpha what you have found?

Alpha Sigma Alpha will grow as you grow.

Rushing is IMPORT ANT and IT NEVER ENDS.- JEAN McCAMMON, N(l)/,ional R egistrar.

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Mrs. Grace Cragin Huddy • KAPPA KAPPA CHAPTER at Temple University felt a great loss in D ecember with the passing of Mrs. Grace Cragin Huddy, one of the chapter's patronesses.

As assistant professor of home economics, Mrs. Huddy had charge of the textile and clothing work in the department. In 1953-54, she was acting director of the d epartment and acting adviser to the de partment of nursing education. She was also adviser to Chimes Junior Honor Society.

Mrs. Huddy's professional activities included membership in the Am erican Home Economics Association, the Philadelphia Fashion Group, Phi Lambda Theta, and Kappa Delta Pi.

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Patricia Ann Thomas, Eta Eta, was chosen as Honorary Cadet Colonel of the ROTC Unit of Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg.

(;wo eotonels And a Queen Pat Hunter, president of Beta Mu chapter, serves as ROTC Military Sponsor at Henderson State Teachers College.

Pat Bond, Beta Gamma, reigns as Carnival Queen at Northeastern State College, Tahlequah.

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• DuRING the years between conventions, college and alumnae members have given their wholehearted support to the National Philanthropic Program.

In the five veterans hospitals, the special service officers have been most appreciative of the gifts of recreation equipment. These have been the · "extras" not provided by government facilities.

In addition to the national program, the college and alumnae members are participating in local social service projects.

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Region IV Presents Television Set

Dr. H. Streling, hospital manager, receives a television set from Mrs. Ida Mae Bollinger, philanthropic chairman of Region IV ; Mrs. Bettye Fullerton and Mrs. Minor.

• A TELEVISION SET was presented to Fort Roots veterans hospital on December 17, 1954, as a gift from Region IV, for the tuberculosis ward for older men. A roller-equipped table and portable antenna permits the use of the set by isolated patients in private rooms.

The presentation group was composed of three members of the Little Rock alumnae, Mrs. Ida Mae Bollinger, Region IV philanthropic chairman ; Mrs. Virginia Minor, Little Rock alumnae president, and Mrs. Bettye Fullerton.

Dr. W. H. Streling, hospital manager, directed a tour of the buildings and hospital grounds which ended at Alpha Sigma Alpha's adopted ward.

Hospital personnel and patients in the ward expressed their gratitude and appreciation of the gift.

At the right: Mrs. W. H. Johann, Jr., Richmond alumnae president, presents a record player to W. H. Barnett, supervisor, Special Education Service, Virginia State Board of Education, for the children's ward at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fisherville, Virginia.

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Bv BETTY URBAN WALLICK,

the past year a great deal has been written and spoken about the comic books our children are reading. You may know the reason for such seemingly sudden interest, but on the other hand perhaps you are not aware of the cause of the commotion. In case you belong to the latter group, let me mention just a few things about the comics so you'll understand the reason for all the interest.

It seems that a little less than ten years ago a new element entered the field of comics. These were new comics dealing with horror, crime, and sex. At first they were small in number, but gradually their sale and publication increased so that by 1954 many people were becoming alarmed over the effect they might he having on children.

Articles were written, surveys were taken, Congress investigated ; until finally the comic publishers began a clean up campaign themselves for their own protection.

Was all this necessary? Were the comics as bad as people said they were? I think it was n ecessary and that they were bad, but I should like you to judge for yourselves. I have read examples cited by others, but I have done some reading of my own, and what I found shocked me into doing what little I could to eliminate this type of comic. I did not have to go far to find the horror and crime comics. I am a substitute teacher in the York junior high schools, and I picked up some of the worst comics from students themselves.

R ead carefully the following examples and decide if you think they constitute good reading material for teen-age boys and girls.

Robin Cory murders his father with a butcher cleaver and then cuts him up so ¡his insides are strewn grotesquely on the chopping block.

The birth of a baoby to a decaying corpse.

The king who has a lovely young witch girl purged by torture and then w hen she comes :before him she cringes with overwhelming horror because - "She saw by the king's hairy face, his talonlike claws, and his great gnashing teeth, that this creature who prang at her was a loathsome, starving werewolf."

The story of the grandmother who first as a vampire drains off human blood to drink and then as a ghoul kill for human fl esh only.

A city firechief is a firebug and also commits murder to keep from being caught. This one â&#x20AC;˘

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shows how easy it is to start a fire with gasoline soaked cotton batting.

Ten-year-old Billy murders four people. Billy's father, who drinks excessively, kills Billy's mother and takes his own life when he is suspected of having committed the crimes done by his son.

A sentence from "The Horrible Years" reads, "And deep down within the earth, in a room that smelled of hot iron and burning flesh, ~hey branded him."

Let me quote one of Mother Mongoose's nursery crimes-

"Little Jack Horn er Sat in a corner Eating a strange looking pie.

But he wasn't well-fed Till he pulled out that head And said: What a Ghoul Boy am I!" I could write many more such examples, hut I think tliese will prove my point when I say that it is time steps were taken to get this kind of literature out of circulation.

Although juvenile delinquency cannot he attributed to horror and crime comics magazines, I do feel that there is a connection. The consistent glorj.fication of violence in these books may have an imponderable influence on many children.

They so often suggest specific crimes and constantly expose the child to human brutality, cruelty, violence, vice, and sex. Those who have studied the problem far longer than I feel that the hooks tend to have a callousing effect on their readers.

Many critics throughout the United States have taken action on their own to keep these horror and crime comics off the newstands. I can cite such cities as New .York; Los Angeles ; Phoenix, Arizona ; New Orleans ; Hartford, Connecticut; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as just a few of many exam'ples. The fight in York was begun by the Woman's Club and extended to include the York Deanery of National Council of Catholic Women and the City PTA Council acting on behalf of all the PT As. Individual PTA groups made surveys and held discussions. W e received a good bit of local publicity, until finally the news dealers of York organized to control the sale and distribution of objectionable comic books and periodicals.

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but we also feel that good literature must be substituted. The child must have home and school guidance in estabiishing good reading habits. Our libraries can do their part in gaining and keeping child interest in good books.

You may not have had a campa-ign against undesirttble comics in your city, but you can feel a little more at ease a!bout the books now available to your children because of action taken by many of the publishers. .Last fall twenty-four publishers formed the "Comics Magazine Association of America" with the express purpose of cleaning up the comics. This group included nearly all of the publishers. The publishers of D ell comics did not join because their comics already have very high standards.· A New York judge, Charles F. Murphy, was appointed "Czar" of the association. He took the job only on the condition that member publishers take crime and horror comics off their list. In October, a strict code was drawn up for the members to .follow. The code prohibits stories dealing with "the wa1king dead, ghosts, torture, vampires, cannahalism, and werewoHism." In the March

issue of Better Ho mes and Gardens there was an excellent article telling about the mechanical set up of the association and nforcement of the code.

The books published under the code were to reach the nation's newsstands in March. They have a black and white, rectangular seal in the upper right-hand corner of each magazine cover which reads "Approved By The Comics Code Authority."

This stem · elf-censorship by the publishers should be the answer to how to clean up the comics, but if it is to be successful, parents must continue to be the final check. We are the ones who are really responsible for th literature our children read. Comic books seem to be read by most children at some time during their lives, SOo we must :be certain that they are not filled with poison for the minds of our children. Some horror and crime books may still be published by those few not belonging to the Comics Association, but: they, too, will 'be discontinu ed if they are not sold ...

Check your local newsstands to see if there are any books there you would not want in your home, and go a step farther by doing what you can to, get them out of circulation.

Why I Believe In Fraternities Bv

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E. LueRs, D.D.,

Minister of the First Congregational Church, Evanston, Illinois • CoLLEGE ought to prepare a student to live with people. But a boy can leave his alma mater fully versed in the ancient philosophies, well qualified to do research in three languages, practically trained to teach a room· of children, ably trained to think through to a logical conclusion, but yet be a neophyte in human relationships.

The fraternity man· need not fail here. Four years of living with his fellow m en, four years of meals, beds, bull sessions, meetings, dances, projects, parties ought to fit a man to live with people.

Fraternity men live together not as robots but as brothers. They have knelt at the same altar and in a fraternity ritual paid obeisance to the same God .

Each man is "brothered" to the other with holy ties. H e who would fall is lifted up by his brethren. The fainthearted are encouraged to assert themselves; the bully is tempered with loving and firm hands ; the show-off is taught humility; the wall-flower i lured into the arena; the hot-tempered is cooled with charity ; the bigot is enveloped in brotherhood.

TIHAT'S WHY I BELI·E VE IN FRATERNITIES.-From the across and Crescent" of Lambda Chi Alpha.

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LIFE IN THE Bv

RuTH STONE GASPARI,

â&#x20AC;˘ FoR days on end the blue blue Pacific, then suddenly as if the ocean were divided by some magical straight line, the ship plowed on into the yellow murky water of the Yellow Sea, into the Yangtze River, and there was Shanghai. Truly the melting pot of the world.

China in 1946, as it has been for centuries, was a country of some 460 million people engaged in the vital struggle to keep their republic alive. The war was going full force in North China while we were there, yet the overall feeling was one of calm in that respect. There was no feeling of great mobilization or war hysteria but under the placid exterior of the average Chinese the unrest was there.

Arriving for the first time in Shanghai at dusk on a steamy August evening was unlike anything I could have imagined. China is a .foreign country in every sense of the word. The rickshaws, pedicabs, the Chinese dress, the noises, and even the many unfamiliar odors bring one up suddenly short with a fast realization that here indeed is a foreign land. The habit of staring at anything unusual is a custom the Chinese indulge in to the point of recreation. By the time our small party had congregated on the wharf we had an audience any street carnival would have been proud of.

We lived in Shanghai the first year of our stay in China. Our hotel overlooked Soochow Creek a comparatively small stream, on which scores of' EDITOR's NoTE: Ruth's husband, W. J. Gaspari, Commander, USN, was a member of the Naval Advisory Group to the Chinese government from June, 1946, to June, 1948. He is now head of Shore Placement Unit Officer Personnel Division, Bureau of Naval Personnel: Navy D epartment, Washington, D . C.

Temple of Heaven at Peiping.

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people live their entire lives in junks of every size and description. The average junk would compare with our normal sized rowboat. On one of these boats it was not unusual for a family of eight people to live, eat, sleep, bear children, and entertain their friends. Firecrackers are used for all celebrations, and with these boats anchored across the street from us it took a while to get used to the noise. However, we never lacked for a change in scenery as the boats milled around and changed positions constantly. We came to feel familiar with these people and often speculated on the fate of a chicken or duck which would disappear from the deck of one of our favorite families. . Life in China was cheap-literally and figuratively. In the month of August in the city of Shanghai alone some 385 people died of hydrophobia. During the winter months many people died on the streets from hunger and exposure every night. Looking out the window of a modem centrally heated hotel it was hard to reconcile oneself to these appalling facts, but perhaps th~t is where the advice that when one stopped bemg frustrated about these things he had :been in China too long got its origin.

The necessities of life were inexpensive¡ luxuries howev~r, were out of all proportion with 'the sing!~ exceptiOn of servants-whom we considered a luxury. They were an ingenius group in so many respects. They could prepare a delicious dinner out. of the most meager larder, they were always eqmpped wth a substitute for any crisis, and their motto was to please at any cost.

It was difficult for the Chinese who had never lived in our country to understand why there were

An ordinary country village on the Yantze River Bank.

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complaints when the electricity went off at frequent intervals for extended periods of time or the water was turned off for a two-day period. We always kept a supply of water on hand for emergencies but during the humid summer months the water shortage didn't add anything to one's social perstige. Water was plentiful but the power to pump it was not adequate.

I was elated to learn that I would have our car in Shanghai and planned all sorts of excursions. My first trip of about twelve blocks was my last! At the first traffic light the formula seemed to be twofold- pay no attention to the color of the light and move in any direction but keep moving. Pedicabs, rickshaws, people, cars, trucks, and ambulatory dime stores were milling around like flies. People screamed, yelled, and banged against the car which would inch along with the tide. We had attended the war crimes trials at the Shanghai prison and had no desire to become an inmate.

The age old habit of bargaining for anything one buys is most disconcerting at first; then it becomes a game. Few indeed are the foreigners who come home empty handed from a shopping expedition in China-even when the expedition often lasted for only an hour.

The foreigners other than Americans living in China were as interesting as the Chinese themselves. It was fascinating to hear so many different opinions, all well founded, on a single topic.

We ate W estern style food except by choice or when invited into a Chinese home.

A proper Chinese meal is one of many courses; it is unhurried, very gay, beautifully served, and so different in taste from many so-called Chinese dishes served here at home. We missed green salad vegetables and milk desperately but otherwise we ate much the same as we do here. Water buffalo, after two years, began to really taste like beef.

Pork, chicken, eggs, and fowl were plentiful and inexpensive.

Duck and pheasant shooting was a rewarding recreation. These birds feed on the rice fields and are fat and tender.

The capital of China was then Nanking which in reality was a lazy overgrown city. We were fortunate in being able to live there a year and . make many trips around the local countryside.

Chinese roads do not lend themselves to distance driving but the dozens of small villages dotting the countryside were representative of all of China.

The thousands of homeless hungry refugees never failed to cause a feeling of uneasiness and pathos.

Great hordes of nomads would descend on an area, and overnight a heartbreaking village would

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A traveling "restaurant" on a country road near the village of Soochow.

be established. We foolishly attempted taking some food to these people once and nearly started a riot. Our small parcel was not even a drop in the bucket, and where men and their families are starving there is no reason. These people carry their worldly possessions on their backs and live by their wits.

Hangchow has been described as the garden city of China. It is a city of temples, gardens, lakes, hills, and flowers.

Every temple ha a legend, and whether true or not, the legends are fascinating. In Hangchow we rode in sedan chairs to an old monastery high above the city. This particular religious group eats no meat of any kind. We had a delicious luncheon there, and after the meal were privileged to visit the kitchen to be convinced the meat dishes we had eaten had been manufactured from vegetables.

Peiping-oh what a lovely place. It is beautifully laid out; the people weren't so harried ; (CONTINUED ON

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Flower Arranging Is an Old Art Bv

MRs. GLEN ANDREWS,

• As you hasten to arrange the flowers for Alpha Sigma Alpha luncheons, banquets, initiations, or parties, do you ever wond er how long this custom has b een in use, and who were th e people who passed the ideas to us?

Flower arranging seems a very new art to most of us in this part of the Western World . •Study and research, however, show that we are entirely wrong. Flower arranging ·is an art of the ages- in the Occidental World this art has developed by its own inspiration as it has had practically no help from artists who work in other m edi a.

As long as three or four thousand years ago, flowers were of great significance. Flowers were once considered an essential part of life. The first essential was food, then medicine, and magic. Flowers were a part of magic.

Long before man expressed himself in words or pictures he chose flowers to do his speaking. H e made a symbolic language of them.

Flowers, foliage, arid woods have often b een valued because of their fragranc e. Some woods were burned in order that th eir fragranc e might carry prayers to the d ead, and as sacrament to the gods. In th e South Pacific, when a 'boat was to .be launched, it was scrubbed with herbs. Sprigs of mint and sweet-smelling jasmine w ere stowed und er th e !boards of the prow to insure ~uccessful voyages. Chinese poems of 3,000 years ago speak of an orchid as a symbol of love. An ancient Indian offering to Buddha was a howl of lotus blossoms.

The lotus symbolized the universe ; the bowl or vase of water, the water of life. So the need of vases, bowls, etc., brought about the early art of pottery, which many times were .truly works of art.

The floral arts of an cient Egypt date from 2800-28 B.C. More is known of the •Egyptians' use of flowers than any other ancient people. The warm dry climate has preserved the bodies of the dead, and th e flow ers and other obj ects placed ·i n their tom'bs. The walls of the tombs which .these p eople built high on the hanks of th e Nile and th e surrounding hills still show the decorations of 4,000 years ago. These wall paintings show wreaths and garlands of flowers, foliage, and fruit. Egyptian floral art remained consistent from the tim e of th e Old Kingdom until th e Roma n conquest in the first century B.C. These E gyptians were a ge ntle, gra cious people who lived in a wealthy, secure society, which gave them the time to spend in art with flow ers. They were fond of fragran ce a nd valued order and clarity in th eir arts and work with flowers. They developed intrica te bouquets, made tb road collars of petals, and wreaths and garlands for ritual and every day life. The flowers in vases were in even rows of a lternate flow er and bud each backed with foli a ge. All flower work was in orderly sequence of color and sha pe, never crowd ed .

Cha plets for the hair were made of lotus p etals sewn on a linen band to be ti ed a round th e h ead . A bud or flower was sewn on to fit in the ce nter of the forehead.

Flo~e r coll a rs were often six inches deep ; m ade by sewmg flow ers p eta ls, berries, and even fruit cut in half to lie ~ a t on semicircul a r colla r-sh a ped papyrus pith found a tions. They loved to wea r th ese crea tions and to carry bouque ts. Often flo ral a rtists threaded fruit into flowers or flowers into other flowers. W e still find this

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idea in use. They not only used these creations for themselves, but offered them to their dead and to their gods.

These Egyptians were famous even in Greece and Rome for this art.

Their containers were basins or wide mouthed bowls which tapered to a narrow base. In the last part of the Egyptian empire some containers were alabaster, wrought of copper, gold, or enameled metal. The decorations were gadrooning and borders of rosettes with handles of gazelle h eads, or sometim es African huts with tropical foli age and monkeys were depicted. Others had gardens, birds, and flow ers. This was the forerunner of the extravaganzas in Byzantium and th e W est. It is interesting to note that thousands of years b efore Christ containers were made for flowers, and many had metal loops attached to the bottom-on the inside through which the flower stems could be slipped . This corresponds to our present day flow er holder or flower frog.

Baskets were used to hold fruit arrangements and vases were often fitt ed into wood en frames. ' Flower and fruit arrangements in the Egyptian manner ~re appropriate for contemporary rooms, especially those of th e Southwest and California.

FLOWIERIS BECOME PART OF RITUALS In ancient Greece ( 150 B.C . to 60 B.C.) floral art was influenced by the fact that life at this time was a copstant sequence of rituals; plus, of course, tradition.

There was a need almost daily for garlands, wands topped with foliage, baskets of flowers for strewing.

Fruit and flowe'rs were arranged in containers of symbolic shapes as offerings to the gods. H ere de veloped the cornucopia or liknon . The Gre eks fashion ed th eir flowers into wreaths and garlands rather than arrangements in vases. Young lovers hung wreaths on doors and sent garlands to the house. Flowers of the gods were worn at festivals. There were wreaths for athletic victors for statues of the gods. Books were written telling of th e flow ers to use, how to form them, and etiquette of wearing them. tEarly poets wrote of wreaths. Some mad e their own, others had standing orders for wreaths throughout the year. Fern, pinks, ivy, myrtle, b erries, cones, frankinc ense, thyme, narcissus, lilies, roses, mint, lavendar, !>weet clover, orchids, laurel, e tc., were used - thus th e present day expression to " win laurels." The present day use of garlands laid the length of th e t3Jble comes from the similar use in a ncient Greece.

Rome, in turn, copied th e Gree k ideas, and as Roman absorption took place in th e .first century B.C. and continued for several hundred years, even after th e rise of Byza ntium in the fourth century, this Greek and classical influence continued . Rome added little to the Greek designs ; simply the feeling changed . The wreaths and garlands were heavy and elaborate and dramatic. The Romans arranged th eir flowers in baskets. Today spring arra ngements in baskets remain as a heritage of these early Roman arrangers.

When in the fourth century, the first Christian Emperor, Constantine, chose Byza ntium on th e Bosporus as th e eastern capital of the Roman empire, the flow er arts were preserved from destruction and h avoc caused by the ba rbari c tribes th a t overran th e W estern Roman Empire during the period of the Dark Ages. As Byzan-

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tium controlled the trade routes betwee n the East and the West, the people were influenced by Eastern art. So at this time, the arrangements were a combination of Eastern and Westerri ideas, and Christian dogma added to the Greek ideals. The wreaths and garlands were perfection. Flower compositions were symmetrical and had height-a spire of foliage shaped like a tree with clusters of flowers dotted at regular intervals. These tree arrangements were set in basket or in elaborate containers. This form of bouquet is unusual and interesting today for formal use and perfect for Christmas.

The important factor is perfect symmetry through the entire flo.w er-cone. M exican bouquets today are made in this form and known as Spanish or French.

INFLUENCE ON THE ARTS Flowers carved in stone in the thirteenth century cathedrals, columns ornamented with carvings of leaves, fruit, and flowers were so natural th a t even today, many specimens can b e identified as one of the wond ers of the Gothic period. Among th e familiar ones were buttercup, ferns, ivy, oak, parsley, strawberries, and thistles.

Borders of manuscript, altar pictures, and fram es were in blossom with painted plants and flowers. Tapestries, too, showed flowers. •Paintings depict persons making wreaths and garlands or exchanging gifts of baskets of flowers.

Flowers were placed in vases as offerings to the Virgin.

Arrangements were simple bouquets of roses and lilies, columbines, pinks, and violets. In Italy where the Byzantine style still survived, the most elegant arrangements were made. Now th ey used flower stems two or three times the height of the container. Alabaster bowls edged in gold were used. A favorite arrangement was a single stalk of lilies circled with short stemmed roses, ferns, or lilies of the valley in a small necked container.

Flowers w ere strewn on tables; sometim es miniature scenes were made of flowers and accessories. The colors were rich jewel tones of stained glass. Flowers at this time were used to symbolize articles of the 'Christia n faith. ·M any records of flower art in 1Persia come to us in painting and rugs. Rugs from the famous looms of Ispaham show narcissus, carnations, tulips symmetrically arranged in flat flasks. On th e surface of these containers were holes into which sprays of foliage and flowers could b e placed. The colors very su:btle, analogous harmonies were light and gay, creating a delicacy of pure . magic.

Persia's art of arranging was influenced by the art of India, China, and Japan when Bagdad fell and Persia b ecome part of the vast Mongol Empire. Vases were influenced by the works of these other countries and many beautiful ones were made.

During th e sixteenth and seventee nth century R enaissance in Europe, many types of self expression in flowers took place. Such artists as William Hogarth, Luca d ella-Robbia, Andrea Mantegna, and Botticelli added their ideas to flo·w er ar.t. Hogarth's line of b ea uty a nd d ella-Robbia wreaths are used today.

Fine vases were made of m etal by such artists as Cellini, Diirer, and Holbein. Others were made of pottery and glass. One of the rare •M edici pieces was ma de to hold flowers in a fa n formation.

CHINESE INFLUENCE At the time of the Renaissance in Europe, China was engaged m growing flowers, trees, and shrubs which are

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known the world over. Their distinctive art of arrangement comes from long tradition. As in a ll th eir art, the dominant principle is conformity to Yang-Yin forces; the ha rmonious balance of opposi tes. Yang is male, sturdy a nd strong. Yin is femal e, delicate and fr ail.

Evergreens, and other trees, shrubs and open flowe-rs are Yang; buds, small flowers, grasses are Yin. A good Chinese arrangement has both Yang and Yin. There is a harmonious balance of line a nd mass ; verti cal an d horizontal, dark and light colors in Chinese flow er art.

Their compositions always look fresh and alive.

They call this " life-movements" a nd demand it in their art. They use bases of either flat wood or with legs to set the vases on. They often use stones as accessories but never fi gurin es of fishermen, birds or Buddha. Buddha is placed in th e ce nter of a n altar with balanced arra ngements of lotus on each side; other obj ects used as accessories are books, roll ed scrolls, incense burners, etc. A painting, a brocade tapestry, carved wooden pa nel, or a Chinese scee n may fo rm a background .

The Chinese oft en use two or more co ntainers gro uped together to make one arrangement. Though it may seem odd, very interes ting co mpositions can b e produ ced.

They h ave flower calend ars with a special flower or flowers for each month much as we think of certain gems as 'birthstones for each month . Some combinations of ma terials hold special significance such as "Three Friends" pine, bamboo, and plum ; " Three Gracers" bird, branch, and rock ; "Four Beloved Ones" chrysanthemum, lotus, orchid, and plum.

TH!E PHOENIX ASSOCIATED WITH PEONY Some birds were associated •w ith certain flowers, e.g., duck with lotus, magpie with plum, stork with pine, and, of special interest to Alpha 1Sigma Alpha, the phoenix with the peony.

In Japan th e beginning of the art of flower arrangement seems to b elong to th e reign of Shotoku-T aishi about 590 A.D ., a great scholar with keen interes t in art.

When he returned from China a nd Korea he brought with him to J apan the firs t formal method of displ ayi ng several typ es of material in one receptacle, a style called Rikkwa, which was related to Buddhism.

H e was then made guardi a n of th e temple where h e es tablished .th e school of Ikenobo. This was a conception of floral offerings for Buddhist alt·ars. Since this tim e the h ead Buddhist pries ts have directed th e development of Japa nese compositions.

JAPANESE INFLUENCE Japa n' s art of arrangement is the ri chest in th e world and is based on love of nature. Thei r art has had great influence in American line arra ngement. From them we ge t the idea of three heights often called h eaven, man, a nd earth.

The flow er art in Europe during the seventeenth century was called Baroqu e. A wealth of pai ntings by famous artists give us details of this style. Among the artists who p ainted the flow er pictures of Baroque design were Michela ngelo, Tintoretto, Monnoyer, Hogarth, a nd Seghers. These pictures were not only of flowers but also arrangements of fruit an d of nu ts. Flowers were massive, elegantly formal , m akin g large arrangements which were nevertheless graceful using the free flowing S curve known as Hogarth's living line.

Following the mastery of the Baroque style, France p roduced a n ew type known as roco co which means

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The Victorian era in England from 1830-1890 also added its ideas and style to flow er arranging. During this time the vogue of skeletonizing plant material produced an ethereal effect. To skeletonize, the plant material was either soaked for hours or boiled gently in soap and water until the outer coatings could be rinsed away.

Compositions of these dainty materials were protected by being gracefully disposed under glass domes. The arrangements were buxom, stiff masses with little or no design.

During the period from 1620-1700 which was known as the Baroque in Europe, America was having the Early Colonial period. If flowers were used other than in a casual bouquet the arrangements were made after the fashion of the R enaissance style. The colors were warm and dark while the containers were English pottery, Delft, peasantwear, salt-glazed stone ware.

The late Colonial period was an about face in many ways. The rooms were no longer warm deep shadows, but light, airy, and cheerful. The furniture changed from straight line of William and Mary style to the graceful curves of the Queen Anne style. The rooms were luxurious. These rooms were perfect setting for arrangements of the Baroque S-curve type. Following this came the American trend to French rococo style.

Today the ar.t of flower arrangement is of great interest in America, France, and England. Books, magazines, newspapers-all carry features. There are study classes, flower shows, lectures, demonstrations-all devoted to this art. There are beautiful flower shows in J apan and Mexico now, and Hawaii is an arranger's paradise. America is foremost in this art at this time . ' and the trend is to greater advancement in this country.

Contemporary flower art has the advantage of all the periods previously discussed. An arranger accepts that which suits her need or expresses her mood and combines these with the spirit of our own .t ime. She has free reign to create, to use originality but should omit the bizarre. Americans adapt the line arrangement ideas of the Japanese and the mass idea of the Europeans and combine the two to form a line-mass composition. A good arrangement follows the principles of good design, balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, scale.

This is a resume of flower uses from the days of the Greek alphabet to the present day wearers of Greekletters. May your flower arrangements for Alpha Sigma Alpha festivities be works of art and lead you to the joys of an interesting hobby.

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rock and shell. The change was from massive to light in weight and color, dainty and frivolous. The change was not so much in sharp contrast as reduction in size and weight. The S-curve changed into a lighter form, a C curve ending in a delicate scroll. Table decorations were often in epergnes with accessories of candlesticks, domed temples, china, and porcelain figures of shepherds, nymphs, gods and goddesses, and cupids. At this time there was a predominant influence of the feminine, and little trinkets such as a lace fan, a black mask, an enameled patch box were placed beside a vase of flowers.

The G eorgian period in England covered the same time as the rococo in France. There was a great passion for gardening and the English loved to display cut flowers. It was fashionable to have "chimney flowers" which were placed in bough pots filled with sand which held ~he ~owers in place. These flowers and branches or boughs were arranged in fan shape and set in the fireplace. Weight and sturdiness distinguish the English from th e French. Urn shaped containers of marble and burnished copper were popular as were many lovely shapes of porcelain and other delicate ceramics.

Epergnes were used for table decorations.

Following the rococo and Georgian period, European and American style in architecture and decorati-on changed greatly.

This was known as the classic revival. There was a revival of the classic due in part to the discovery of the buried cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii. Gradually there was a change to symmetry and straight lines instead of the graceful curves and the charming asymmetric style of the rococo and earlier Georgian design. Classic curves were geometric, half circles and ellipses; colors were muted.

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Oaks" planted by Count Benachi when Greek Consul at New Orleans, as his private driveway to his summer house.

Lighthouse: Built in 1848. Story about this famous landmark appears in this issue.

Hom e of Fath er Abraham Ryan: Father Ryan wa a soldier, poet, priest and wrote two of his poems, "Sea Rest" and "Sea Reverie" here.

K essler Air Force Base: Largest technical statioq of the U . S. Air Forces.

Ship I sland: Vi ible over Gulf waters and lying twelve miles directly south of Biloxi. Here came the first marriageable girls for early colonists, bringing their chests or ca quette . During the War Between the States, Fort Masachusetts, on the i land was used as a prison. Excursion boats leave Baricey' pier daily.

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there wasn't so much apparent poverty as in South China; and a shopping spree in Peiping was so fruitful. The very air of Peiping was invigorating.

Even the sand storms which swept in off the Gobi desert with lightning swif.tness would disappear just as suddenly as they came. The broad treelined avenues made one wonder if he were still in China.

We loved every minute of our two-year stay in China. We 路made many fast friends among the Chinese people. They were hard to become really acquainted with, they do not place their trust lightly, but once a friend-always a friend. Their country is one of Old World culture, wisdom, violence, and intrigue.

It will be eternally fascinating.

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JOYCE MUNFORD • Joyce Munford BE portrayed the Madonna in the annual Christmas pageant sponsored by the YWCA on Madison College Campus. The selection of the senior girl for the role is an honor that the whole campus eagerly awaits to hear. She has served her chapter as its president this year. Joyce, a business major, is active in Student Government, German club, Business club, Glee club and the Standards Committee.

JANIS MEYER • Janis Meyer "1!1"1!1, a major in art, is the editor of "The Potpourri," Northwestern Louisiana State College's yearbook. She is the art editor of the school newspaper and is a member of the Art club and the dormitory council. Janis reigned as the Phi Kappa Nu fraternity's Sweetheart and as Miss Potpourri in 1955.

GOLDIE JOHNSON • Goldie Johnson, past-president of Beta Upsilon, is a senior in elementary education. She is a member of the Student Union Board, W omen's Residence Hall Council, the Association for Childhood Education, and Alpha Beta Alpha, library science fraternity. Goldie has served on the Panhellenic Council.

RUTH STATON Of Ruth Staton EE, a senior· majoring in education has served as freshman and sophomore cheerleader, sophomore class president, junior class vice president, and Homecoming queen candidate. She is now president of Epsilon Epsilon, treasurer of Xi Pi leadership fraternity, vice president of the Future Teachers Association, and Panhellenic representative. Previously she has served her chapter as vice president and rush captain.

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DAILMILLER • Dail Miller Bn, a ~enior elementary education major, has served her chapter as editor. She has directed program for WVBU, the campus radio station, and has served as secretary of its Board of Directors. Dail is on the membership committee and is wardrobe mistress of Cap and Dagger, the campus dramatic organization; and was in the University Players production of the musical. "Carousel."

She is vice president of Theta Alpha Phi, dramatic honorary fraternity.

NANCY NIELSEN • Nancy Nielsen NN, a junior in the Administrative Secretarial course, was active in the Lutheran club and on the "Triangle" school paper staff during her freshman year. During her sophomore year she joined WAA and was elected to membership in Key and Triangle, an honorary society. Nancy is president of the junior class. social chairman of A~A. and secretary-treasurer of WAA. She also worked on the Women's Student Government and the Campus Committee. Nu Nu chapter selected her as its A~A Sweetheart for 1955.

JUNE FRAPS • June Fraps, a journalism major and Kappa Kappa's president, received this year's Outstanding Greek Woman Award. She was recording secretary of Panhellenic and co-chairman of Greek Weekend as well as being the sorority representative on the Constitutional Assembly. June was named one of the outstanding seniors and is president of Magnet, senior women's honor society, and president of Theta Sigma Phi, professional journalism fraternity. June was a member of this year's Freshman Camp Staff and is active in intramural sports, the Women's Glee Club, and the Music Education Chorus.

PATRICIA McDANIEL • Patricia McDaniel ZZ, a senior art major, edited the 1955 "Rhetor," Central Missouri State College's yearbook. During her junior year she was president of Beta Alpha, honorary art fraternity, and has been counselor in the dormitory counselor organization and is chairman of the Student Center Publicity Committee. Pat is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Phi Delta. She was 1954 Rhetor Queen and received the Student Center Activities Award. Pat has served her chapter as secretary.

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~~ Longwood College THE past few mon ths h ave been spent ge tting to know our new sisters. The sophomore A2: As .beg~n by h~nor­ ing th e new pledges with a Sa turday mght paJ a ma pa rty which was fo llowed by a n upperclassm en p a rty the nex t week end. .

Ballots for recent stud ent elections wer e once agam covered with n ames of Alpha Sigs. Those elected were: Pa tsy Aberna thy, vice president of YWCA; Ann Snyder, vice president of house council ; Sara ~u ~enden~JUrg, secreta ry of house council ; M a ry Davis, VICe . presid~nt of Women's Athletic Associa tion ; Becky Fizer, _vice president of the senior class. Ann W enden'burg Silver and J ean Carol Parker were named to Who's Who In American Colleges and Univer.sities. Patsy kbemathy was elected to May D ay court. -LoRETTA BROOKING.

Miami University EARLY in M a rch we h eld an informal rush party with "Ma nha tta n Penthouse" as our th eme. While w e served punch, our guests were entertained by ~hirl ey. Pallatto, C arol Hayes a nd Gail Geoghegan who did a triO pantomime · Nancy Kuhlmann who sang a solo, and M a rge Ande;son who d anced a modern interpreta tion to " Tuxedo Junction." W e ha d name tags which were cut to the sh ape of top h a ts and champ~gn e glasse~. Each gues t r eceivelil favors of little cocktail glasses with A2:A red and white bows tied on for remembrance.

Our ch ap ter h ad a b eautiful activation ceremony for the pledges. Within a few weeks we ho nored our new . officers and new pledges with a b anquet.

When th e university held their a nnual ODK Carmval, we worked on a booth with the D elta T au D elta s. It was a human pin-h all m achine th a t had Alpha Sig a nd Delt pledges with only their heads showing above the boards. L aid out as a nine-hole golf course, a volley ball was r olled up and if it hit the h eads in the holes, b ells rang, the player walked away with a certifi cate entitling him to one " f ree round o f night golf." W e won second place. Aft er goi ng through a varie ty of stunts, Judy Goddard won us a firs t place tro phy for the "Beat the C lock" contest.

I nstead of ou r usual spri ng formal, this year we deci ded to h ave a boat tr ip on th e Ohio River fo r ourselves and our da tes . We chartered a bus to Cincinna ti a nd then we h ad luncheo n and spen t th e evening dancing on the " pa rty boa t." Our d a tes received stud boxes for favors.

T he campus G reek Week was a gala affair. Barba ra M essinger was en tered in th e b eau ty a nd talent contest as our choice fo r Greek W eek Q ueen. On " D essert igh t" each sorority member chose the f ra ternity house she would like to visi t. The fraternities drew n ames for their da tes of the even ing, then they called for the girls and invited th em to the fra t h ouses for dessert. Afterwards, the girls h ad their dates down to "open house"

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in the sorority suites. Traditional at Miami, we also had a m a rvelous time a ttending the chariot races and the Interfra ternity Ball.

Mother' s Day weekend was a wonderful time for all Alpha Sigs. W e had a sorority song festival with the theme " My Morn." Every girl had a proud and happy feeling as the chapter initia ted our mothers as motherp a tronesses of Alpha Sigma Alpha.-JUDY STRUNK.

//~~eta Northeast Missouri State College FoR .the third consecutive year an Alpha Beta was crowned "Queen of Hea rts" at our school's annual Trump night. This year the honor went to our .P at Ellett. And to add to this, our skit, "School Daze," won third place.

On F ebruary 19, we h eld our .Sweetheart Dance.

D elores Jones was chosen to be our Alpha Sig Sweeth eart a nd was crowned by our adviser, Miss Alma Kay Zoller. H er attendants were Lois Ogle and Mary J ean Wilson.

The Alphas came through again to gain the championship in the intramural basketball tournament.

Last week end, Miss Esther Bucher, editor of THE PHOENIX, visited our chapter, and we should like to add that we enjoyed h er visit. During her stay the alumnae chapter honored us with a lovely dinner, after which th e actives gave an informal program.

On M·a rch 18, we installed our new officers. A social hour followed the installation service.

W e are ~> till hoping for that scholarship trophy which will be presented at the Panhellenic banquet. Twelve of our Alphas made the honor roll this last quarter and we' re ,proud of them.

All the A•l phas are looking fQrw ard eagerly to State Day.--ISuE McCuLLOUGH .

//~~ Indiana (Pa.) State Teachers College OuR Panhellenic form al ba nqu et and dance is gQing to b e h eld at th e local Country Club a nd everyone is looking forward to it.

The Alpha Gamma alumnae are entertaining the seniors with a breakfa st in the n ear futu re. They are also pla nning to h a ve a party for the whole sorority before school closes.

W e a re busy making pla ns for our annual Mother' s Day luncheon. W e a lways enjoy m eeting our sorority sisters' mothers and this occasion has always been one of our most successful p arties in years p ast.-JAN WI NS LOW.

Colorado State College of Education W E put win ter quarter into full swing by participating in form al rush . "Alice in Mpha Sig Land" was the theme of ou r formal rush party. The rushees were

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we:comed into Alpha Sig Land by the Mad Hatter, Alice, and characters from the story of Alice in Wonderland. We worked hard and we are h appy to report that we have 13 new pledges.

Lovely Thelma Hayes was chosen queen of the annual Snyder Snowball. She was crowned by Betty Jo Stewart a•lso an Alpha Sig. Virginia Anderson and Donna F ell were initiated into Phi Lambda T-heta, honorary professional frat ernity.

Carol Cudney joined D elta Phi D elta, honorary art fmternity.

At the annual Blue Key Sweetheart Ball the Alpha Sigs were again in the spot light when Jubbie Chung proudly crowned Virginia Anderson new sweetheart.

In F ebruary Earlynne Crois1;ant was crowned TK'E Sweetheart of the annua<l Carnation Ball.

The pledges played an important role in H el p W eek, a week set aside for all pledges to serve the community.

The final touch to a successful quarter was when we placed second in Forensic Follies. The theme was a take off on the Pajama Game, and the girls dressed in clever pajama outfit1;.--CAROL CuDNEY.

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Emporia State Teachers College FoR the fourth consecutive year m embers of Epsilon Epsilon chapter have placed in the annual Singing Bee. This year's group won second place und er the able direction of Pat Swiersinsky. An informal party for parents and friends was held following the contes t.

Energy was channeled in other directions when chapter members helped with the Heart Disease Campaign on February 20. Following this another all school function assumed importance, the Penny Carnival wa s held on March 29 with the tlart booth as our designated charge.

After the spring elections another big event was added to our agenda, our spring formal. Pa t Hayes is in command of the decorations a nd plans to carry out a M ardi Gras theme.

Plans for late spring include the p arents' banquet a nd the senior sneak.- JANET CLINE.

Central Missouri State College SuNDAY, M arch 20, was sorority day for the members of Zeta Zeta ch apter. The day's activities started with all of us attending services at th e Christian Church in Warrensburg. In the afternoon, initiation services were held for the pledges of winter rush. Each ini tia te was presented with a red rose from her big sister. After the services the group went to Riggles, a restaurant on the College Plaza, for a social hour.

Monday, March 21, began a week of spring rushing.

On Tuesday night the Alpha Sig rush party was held at the College Shelter House. "Let's Clown Around" was the theme of the ,party. The actives wore red skirts, white long -sleeved blouses, with red ruffies on th e sleeves a nd aroun d the neck. The rushees were dressed in casual clothes. Two girls dressed as clowns furnished th e humor for th e party. A snack was served of hot dogs, vegetable pla tes, potato chips, roasted marshmallo·ws, a nd cocoa. Three of the new ac tives, the Alpha Collegiates, composed and sang the welcoming song to the rush ees. The .rest of the program consisted of telling about the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the h is tory and past ac tivities of Zeta Zeta chapter and the m embers singing a song which was composed by one of our members to the tun e of "Sisters" and th e Sweetheart &mg.

Four girls were rushed , and all four are now wearing the A~A pledge pin.

At the Rhetor Ball (th e dance held annually celebrating taking the college yearbook to press), Alpha ISig's Teresa Catherine CraJbtree, looking very lovely in a white formal, was one of the princesses chosen from the five girls running foe Rh etor Queen.

The Al,pha Sigs are planning a sock dance on April 16 fo r the purpose of making money for their philanthropic fund. Tickets will be sold for th e dance.

Song Fete is only a month off, and the girls are getting ready for a few weeks of serious, conscientious practi ce. After winning th e cup three years straight, th erefore ge tting to keep it, th ey are looking forward to winning a brand new c up.~SuE SMITH.

Prentice Gudgen, director of athletics, presents members of Eta Eta with the pep trophy which they have won four years in succession.

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Pittsburg State Teachers College ETA ETA CHAPTER h as really .been busy since Christmas. To start things off in grand style we won the p ep trophy fo r th e fourth year in succession. The troph~ IS presented by th e Student Council to th ~ or~a mza t10n showing th e most pep, en thusiasm an d umform1ty at the .

College basketball games.

Another -big thrill occurred when Pat Thomas, this year's treasurer, won th e honor of being chosen "Hon?rary Cadet Colonel" by the entire R eserve Office rs Tra ming Conps on th e KST C campus. She a nd h er two a ttendants reigned over th e ROTC Ball on M a rch 18.

She is a major in elementary ed uca tion a nd pla ns to teach kindergarten upon her g raduation in 1956.

At last count about 20 gi rls from Eta .Eta a re plannin g to go to th e K a ns as-Missouri Sta te Day which will be held in K a nsas City on April 23 .

The all school election of " Mr. Basketball" sponsored annually by .A~A on th e Pitt State campus found a large portion of the student body voting, a nd Bruce Palmer, gu ard, won the outstanding play~r a~ard .

Alpha Sigma Alpha al umn ae m PI<ttsburg h~ld a _card p arty and social ge t-together recently. ProgressiOn bndge, pinochle, .and canasta were played . W e, of. E ta Et~, think that this sort of thin g is a m arvelous Idea as It creates bett er a nd more fri endly relations b etween the college chapter and the alumnae chapter.---<ELLOUISE M cVAY.

Boston University O N ,M a rch 14, M ary Cullina ne was initiated into Theta Theta chap ter membership. The services were h eld a t the home of our president, Phyllis Phelps.

Our delegate to convention will be J ea n Ba rbaric.NANCY STEAR NS.

Temple University GREEK Sr NG, Greek Dinner, and Greek Ba ll- those words meant big doings to the K appa K a ppas on th e week end of M arch 25. W e started out in fin e form on Friday afternoon by winning th e Greek Sing with "Happy T alk" from South Pac ific a nd our b eautiful "Alpha Sigma Alpha Swee th ear t." Presiden t Floriana M a nno directed us. At the Greek Dinner our ex-president Jun e Fraps received the Outstanding G reek Woman Award, our chapter was thi rd place winner fo r scholastic achievement, and the winner of the Pa nhellenic Council's Outsta nding Sorority Award for p ar ticipation in school activities.

Earlier in M arch , th e chapter spent m a ny busy hours working on our booth for th e All-University Carnival.

The theme of the carnival was Fairyland. Our booth was based on the fairy tale, "The Twelve D a nci ng P rincesses." Prizes were awarded to those who co uld throw hoops over any of the pri ncesses' h ats on the table. Three Alpha Sigs in eve ning gowns added beauty to the booth whi ch won secon d prize for attractiveness.

Back in F ebr ua ry, St. Va lentine was honored by th e K appa K appas with a dance. Our house was beautifully deco ra ted for th e o ccasion, and clever valentines served as favors . Jun e Fraps was selec ted as Sweetheart of th e dan ce and was presen ted with roses by her sorority si tcrs who th en serenaded her.

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Helping to turn back the hands of time to Cavemen for the Kappa Kappa rush party are Carole Baldwin, June Fraps, Claire Reffugge in front. Back rowNancy Myers, Francis Anacockly, and Edith Alexander. day~

Ru shing also kept us busy in Februa ry. This began with a Pa nh ellenic T ea for the rushees and their mothers, follow ed closely by open house and our buffet dinner.

The hi gh point of our rushing season was our Caveman p arty. As rushees came in, they were whisked back in time through a Time Machine to caveman days. The enterta inment centered around a story of a caveman's famil y and their adventures. Rushees were brought back to present d ays b y d rinking punch from a steaming cauldron . As a result of all the activities we have seven grand pled ges.

Athletically minded Kappa K·a,ppas coached by Ruth D ers•t ine have entered a basketball team in the intramural athletic league. We have won 01\lr first three games and, with one game remaining, are hopeful of winning the championship.

Aga in, we h ave tried to make some needy Philadelphia family h appy by presenting th em with clothes and a supply of food for Easter. Ba11bara Snyder is chairman of the proj ec t.

BaJ!bara R ei mann, June Fraps, Pat Buckwalter, Elaine Porter, a nd Wanda Curry, fiv e of our seniors, have b een nominated for May Queen.

The last two months h ave brought many honors to K appa K appas. Barb R eimann, Ruth D erstin e, and J ea n Rodger have been making ,points for the varsity basketball team. K a thy M ellwig has bee n selected Clllptain of th e bowling tea m . Judy Bachman and Ruth D ers tin e are new pled ges of D elta Psi K appa, honorary sorori ty for women in physical education . Alpha Sigs have also been interes ted p artici pants in student government. J a net Brooks ran as a ca ndidate for the Constitution a l Assembly, constitution-writing body; an d June Fraps is sorori ty representative to the same g roup. Betty Wurst is vice president of th e secretarial club, and Joan LeCates is the new secretary~treas urer of the Panel of Americans. Suza nne Buckl ey is .s ecretary of the University Christian Movement, a nd Edith Alexander was

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elected co-president of the elementary education department dub. Ann Goldbeck was chosen as Philadelphia College Queen at a fashion show at Wanamaker's D epartment Store.-EDITH ALEXANDER.

a lot of fun ge tting better acquainted with our alumnae and their children.

Our objective this quarter-better grades. So we have started a contest between the actives a nd pledges.

The group with the lowest grades will treat the winners to a picnic. Olass cuts count off, too!-ELEA OR SHA NN O ' .

Drexel Institute !MANY of the Nu Nus have made th e news again.

Gerry .Fenner has been named co-editor of the 1955 Lexerd, Drexel's yearbook. This active junior has hel d the office of Alpha Sig treasurer this year. Gerry is very active in extra-curricular affairs, but this activity has n ever detracted from h er scholastic achievement. She was initiated into Pi Omega Pi, national honorary business t e'ach er's fraternity. Nancy Nielsen, who has been acting as chairman of the Constitution Committee of the W M, and Elaine Hille, vice president of th e W'A A, have bee n chosen to represent Drexel at the W AA National Convention at Smith College.

Nu Nu chapter was very pleased and honored to have Miss H elen Corey, our national secretary, attend our pledge banquet this past term. I t was an occasion that w e will .all long remember.

This pas t term has been highlighted by many socia•l events which included parties with Tau Kappa Epsilon, L ambda Chi Alpha, and our brother frat ernity, Pi Kappa Phi. The Pi Kaps had a hypnotist for en tertainment and Nu Nu ,Presid ent Chris Carew was his victim. He talked Chris into believing that her feet were stuck to the floor. Pooi Chris couldn't move and was sure she'd be late getting back to th e Panhellenic house.

The Nu Nus are anx iously awaiting our Annual Spring Formal which will be held a t the Strath Haven Inn in Swarthmore. Shore W eekend will be h eld in M ay in O cean City, New J er·sey. Of course, the most e xciting plans are being made in connection with th e A2:A Convention in Biloxi. Although it's ill1Jlossible for all of Nu Nu chapter to head south in July, th e enthusiasm that is being shown is indicative of the true A2:A spirit.-Juoy WEBER.

Fort Hayes State College THE pas t few weeks have been busy ones for T a u Tau chapter. W e were fortunate indeed to have been visited by Mrs. R einard W . Schlosser, our national scholars hip chairman . M rs. Schlosser visited with all of us and gave us a few pointers on how to keep our chap.ter running smoothly. On Sunday, February 20, we had initiation services for live girls a ttended chu rch, and all had dinner toge ther. In the afternoon we had a n inform a l tea for Mrs. Schlosser.

Luck seemed to be with us several wee'ks ago. W e were able to acquire a second-ha nd piano, which we h ave all been wanting to get for a long time. The piano certainly adds a lot to our home and will a lso crea te better unity a mon g our group.

This semester T au T a u members were hostesses to th e Panhellenic shi eld award dessert. This dessert is heUd each semester, with the sorority having th e highest grade point average being awarded th e plaque. One of our alumnae, Mrs. Richard M ermis, gave a n interes ting talk and showed slides of her trip to South America.

On M·a rch 17, we h eld our St. Pa tri ck's D ay tea. This is an a nnual event of which th e pledges are in charge.

F aculty women, alumnae li ving in town and pa tron esses were invited to this tea.

W e are now h ard a t work on the Greek Sing, which will be an eve nt of April 25 . W e hope th a t all of us will look and sing our best on tha t night.

All of us are quite proud of our advisel!", Miss Doris Stage, who just recently dbta ined her Ph.D . This has been Miss Stage's first year as our adviser, a nd sh e has done much for us.-GWEN MILLER.

Marshall College O N March 4, we had our annual costume ball at the local country club. Then on April 1, we inviteld our dates to th e sorority hous e for an April Fool' s Party.

J ackie Schulze, our vice president, was our can did a te for the Queen of rh e Orchid Ball of Lambda Chi Alpha.

For the past several months we have bee n practicing for the Mother's D ay Sing which was h eld on March 8.

W earing o ld-fashioned dresses and wide-brimmed hats, we sang "The Surrey With The Fringe on Top."BETTY jANE DICKSO N.

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In .o rder to send several of our members to Convention this summer, we h ave been baby-sitting for our alumna e whenever pos·sible. Besides making money, we have

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Northwest Missouri State College A ST. PATRICK's DAY theme was used for th e annual dinn er given by th e alumnae for the actives and pled ges.

Mrs. F . M. Townsend devised th e clever table decorations while MTS. J. W . Wahn was in charge of th e delicio us dinner.

Gerry Struck and Annie Lou Cowan · were nominated for Who's Who Among Co llege Students.

Six Alpha Sigs partici pa ted in ·th e Swim Show this yea r. El even Alphas took part in the D ance Club R eci tal. This is the first year th e club h as gone on tour.

Skits a rc;. being planned for Senior D ay an d Parents' Day by Nancy K ariger a nd Beverly Murphy.

Final arrangements have not .bee n m ade for the Spring Formal, but i-t will be held a t the country clulb with George Green's Ban d on M ay 13.-j.EANNE GooosoN.

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Psi Psi members and their dates enjoy a picnic at the camp party. went in costume. Two days later we entertained the pledges.

Initiation services for our winter 垄edges were held on April 11.

Magical Moods was the theme for our spring closed dance. It was h eld at the D elaware Country Club on April 13. For favors we gave crested leather boxes with a glass ashtray.

State Day was held on April 16 at the Washington Hotel in Indianapolis.

"September Song" was ohosen for our song in the Inter-Sorority-Fraternity Sing.

Our new cabinet met with Mrs. Oliver Bumb, one of our advisers, recently.--'MARILYN MARTIN.

Northwestern State College Psi Psi CHAPTER recently returned from its annual camp .party held at Black Lake. The party was a huge success with nearly fifty couples attending.

With -the second semester well underway, we have been working hard towards our Spring dance.

Our new members were initiated February 28. The house was brightened up with two beautiful lamps given to th e sorority by the new members.

Janis Meyer was chosen as the Phi Kappa Nu fraternity sweetheart. Loyce Todd reigned as the Queen of th e Natchi路toches Mardi Gras BalL-HELEN KEITH.

~eta~ Northeastern State College THE annual All-School Carnival was last month. Our Pat Bond was elected Carnival Queen. We are very proud of our list of queens. All of the major campus qu eens this year have been Alpha Sigmas.

We had a work day the Saturday before the Carnival to make money for our Queen candidate. It proved quite successful financially, and we all h ad a lot of fun washing windows sweeping floors, an d doing many other little chores around town. W e plan another work day April 2.

We h ad our form al dance M arch 6, in the Student Center ballroom. The th eme was "Serenade in Pink," and it was carried out quite beautifully. Pink angel-hair clouds were placed at in tervals on the ceiling. Pink

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snowflakes with silver glitter dust sprinkled on them were hung from the ceiling. In one corner, we had a silver tree with pink leaves on it. In th e opposite corner stood an e~ght-foot pink satin heart with a pink net ruffie through which the sweetheart stepped at intermission. Pink spotlights were used throughout the evening. Jack Campbell was master of ceremonies for intermission activities. Gaytha Croswell, our vice president, was crowned Alpha Sigma Alpha Sweetheart by Paul Robards, Phi Lambda Chi president. The Alphas then sang their Sweeth eart Song.

The campus beauty queen will be named at the Tsa-La-Gi D ance April 1. Our candidates are Mary L ee J ennings, Rhetta N esbitt, Jo Anne Hull, and Rosemary Castleberry. The queen will be selected from the candidates' pictures by Audie Murphy. We are hoping he picks an Alpha Sigma.

We are hoping to see many other Alpha Sigma members and alums from Oklahoma and Arkansas at State Day in Oklahoma City April 23.~D<>RIS DEATO N.

Mississippi Southern College THE students at MISC are busy preparing for a carnival to be held here on the campus. The money that is made will ,be put into a fund for the building of a meditation chapel. Beta D eltas have decided to put up a bingo and dart booth. Each member will .bring a prize to be given to the winners of th ese games. Our candidate for Queen of the Carnival is Saralyn Lee. Vl'e are very proud of the two Beta D eltas who were recently elected fraternity sweethearts. They are Barbara Foreman, .w ho is sweetheart of Pi Kappa Alpha, and Kay Freeman, who is sweetheart of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Adair Ba tes was elected by the student body to serve as secretary of the Student Government Association next year.-JIMMI E NELL AINSWORTH.

Madison College ON March 6, we h eld mJtlatwn. Some of our beloved alumnae whom we welcomed "home" for the big weekend were Liz and Bert Browning, Billie Tyler, Dee Stroll, and Flo Pettyjohn. We are always so happy when we can greet wonderful n ew sisters and so many of our alumnae, too.

In February the seniors were entertained at a delightful coffee hour by our adviser, Miss Louise Boje. This is one of the events to whioh the seniors look forward every year.

Madison has h eld the big elections for th e campus leaders of 1955-56. We are very proud to announce that Charlene Myers is th e new chairman of th e Honor Council. Other Beta Epsilons to hold offices are Pam Bond, Suzanne Young, Sue Clark Brown, and Em Holland.

Plans are being m ade for the rest of the year-a weekend at our college camp, State Day on April 23 in Washington, D. C ., the senior breakfast, and many more.

Of course our biggest and most exciting plans (and dreams) are of the National Convention in Biloxi. All of us would love to go, and some thrifty Beta Epsilons have long begun to save their pennies.-Juov FREEMAN.

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Southwestern Louisiana Institute THE Beta Zeta girls are still excited and happy over their Stunt Nigh-t victory. Many weeks of hard and time-consuming work were rewarding when "Eternal Triumph" was accepted so warmly by th e a udi ence and judges last nigh t. The theme, the triumph of God over evil, was interpreted through dance Diane Camaille Sally Melancon, Pat Ditch, Lynne. Martin, and Pa~ Tardy, devils symbolizing evil and sin, danced through ·the flames of h ell and tormented the poor souls that had fallen into sin. The climax came when the souls Jeannette Langlinais, Merrill L e Blanc Maxine McBride' and Mary Edward Loupe, beheld the vision of God ~hadowe~ by Gloria Lamboussey. His shadow appeared m the m1dst of all the flames, bringing h elp to the souls and death to th e devils . While the chorus from Quo Vadis was h eard, tl}e souls resisted the devi:s who fell lifeless and slowly climbed the stairs to H eaven . As the curtains close'd, a lighted cross· appeared.

Martha M eaux, a sophomore maj-oring in home economics, was presented the Newman Award for the outstan ding Newmanite of the year. Shirley Archer and Martha Briggs recently became members of Kappa Delta Pi, national eaucation honorary fraternity. Beverly Mire, Betty Le Blanc, and Doris Buckner are newly elected treasurer, program and honor ch airmen and e'ditor r espectively, of Sigma Alpha Iota, prof~ssional musi~ frat ernity.

In connection with the gala M ardi Gras celebrations Janice H ebePt, Queen of Cotton, was presented at th~ annu al Mardi Gras ball in Washington, D. C., and M arth a Meaux presided as a maid in Lafayette's City Carnival court.

Betty L e Blanc, Beve rly Mire, J a nice H ebert, and Imelda Broussard have organized a quartet. They will represent A~A in Southwestern's annual Quartet J am?oree. Also, the quartet h as been asked to p articipate m the M . P. Moss Talent Show this month and to provide entertainment for th e Panhellenic D ance.

Southwestern Louisiana Institute h eld its Convocation D ay M arch 16, honoring students with a 2.2 average or better. Beta Zeta was well represented by Beatrice Yaz;beck, Beth Rob erts, Elizabeth Bienvenu, Diane

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Camaille, Betty Guidry, Shirley Archer, Martha Briggs, and Mary Anna Martin.

Winning top honors in the co ll ~ge division of the Louisiana Speech Associa tion's speech festival at Southwes tern were Bea YaZ'beck and Beth Roberts. They have won 17 debates competing against teams from Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma , Arkansas, Mississippi, T exas, and Louisiana. They won all five debates in the state festival at L.S.U. in which both men's and women's divisions competed. Be'a and Beth defeated four men's teams that have won championships this year.-BETTY ].EAN GUIDRY.

Dickinson State Teachers College BETA ETA's annual Valentine formal h eld on February 12 was a big success. Using a theme of Two Silhouettes, life-sized figur es of dancing silhouettes were placed around the rooms and miniatures on the tables.

Our college is raising funds to buy an organ. Each organization on t'h e campus is earning money for this fund through a proj ect known as th e Penny Parade.

As yet .we haven't decided on what our money making proj ect will be.

Marilyn Born, our new president, will be our delegate to the National Convention in Biloxi.

A formal tea will be: h eld in the near future for those girls whom we would like to become m embers of Beta Eta chapter.

Valeria Kuhn and Cleone McGregor are members of the cast of The Curious Savage, a three-act play to be given on our campus.

J oAnn Cummings, Sandy Madisse tte, and Jean Lillibndge recently went to Valley City, orth D akota, as representatives to an athletic play day.- CLEONE McGREGOR.

Central Michigan College OuR activities for spring semester began with a Valentine's party with our brother fraternity, TAU. The evening's entertainment started with a "Match the

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Broken H earts" mixer. Heart shaped cookies were served with Valentine-red punch.

Our first rushing tea also had a Valentine theme. As th e rushees came in they signed their names on a huge red hear t which hung by the door. The walls were decorated with fancy valentines, and each rushee was give n a heart shaped booklet telling the aims and activities of A2:.A. "Tillie's Blind Pig" was the titl e of our second rushing party. W e raided attics and gtorerooms for flapper outfits ; rouged knees, fancy garters, and b ea uty spots were th e rage as we dressed for Charleston time. Sue Mitchel was our Tillie, and favored us with a song durin g the floor show. We also had a can-can line, and th e Charleston was done by Mary Pierce and Bette Dunlap.

Ru shin g ended with a final tea at th e home of Louise Davis. W e were happy to h ave there with us our new patronesses, Mrs. V ernon and Mrs . Bromm. We also worked hard in open rushing and are happy to report that we have some very fine new pledges.

The Co-ed Carnival was the signal for more costumes, but this tim e we were gypsies. Palms were scrutinized, a nd a crystal ball was gazed into as Marge Peterson, Carol King£b ury, and Joan Sanders revealed th e future to our curious customers.

W e h ave become specialists in the preparation of chili, serving it for th e T •A Us .at their rush party and helping with the chili supper held wi th the ZTAs, AB-Ss and TAUs. W e were also kept busy preparing for the Panhelleni c-Interfraternity sing which was held March 31.

Our numbers were "Stodo1a Pumpa" and our own version of " Easter Parade," complete with fancy Easter bonnets.

Plans are now under way for our spring formal to be h eld with our brother frat ernity, th e TAUs, in the b allroom of the Hotel Chieftan. We are also planning to parti cipate in the Fra t Frolics sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega. Parents' T ea, a softball game with the D elta Sigs, a nd a summer kick-off party at Coldwater Lake with th e TAUs fill our agenda, along with our ann ual houselparty which is to be h eld on M emorial Day weekend.- WILMA ELLSWORTH .

Radford College ·P EGGY Lou HoPKIN S is the new president of Chi Beta Phi, the honorary science fraternity ; Lucille Hall is a represe nta ti ve to th e May Court; Violet M eade and J ean M ays are representatives to the May Day Planning Commission; a nd Ruth J ackson is a representative to the Honor Council. Ida D ean Cock is th e n ew edi to r of the college new spaper, a nd Peggy Spradlin was elec ted president of the College Club Section of the Virginia Home Economics Association.

Among o ur ac tivities this year, we h ave sponsored a volleyball game with th e faculty and an .A2:A talent show to raise money for the R ed Cross drive.

Our wonderful new sisters who were recently initiated presented the sorority with a camera com plete with film and flashbulbs. ow we can keep a pictorial record of our wonderful days in A2:A.-CA RLENE WIL SO .

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THE week of March 14-18 was "Courtesy W eek" for

th e Beta Kappa pledges. Twenty-two pledges were formally initiated March 21.

The "Cotton Ball," an annual all school orchestra dance, sponsored by the Beta Kappas was held April 2.

At this dance it is th e custom to wear your first cotton dress of th e season, and it proves to be a great occasion for all.

The Beta Kappas furnish ed entertainment at the annual state day held at Rock Island this year, on April 30. A large number of girls from our chapter a:ttended this year, and everyone reported that they had a very ni ce tim e.

The annua:l "Red Slipper Ball," a formal dinner dance, will be held May 21 at the Ship's Wheel in Rock Island.--.MARILYN MAYES.

Arkansas State Teachers College EvERYONE r eally sparkled at our 'IPink Fantasy Ball."

Taking our theme literally, we decorated with pink fringe and fantastic silver m(llbiJ.es. It was beautiful and truly different. The high point of th e dance came with th e presentation of Wilma Thompson as our Alpha Girl.

Our broth'Vr fraternity invited us to their dance, "New Orleans" rhe next week, and Carra Nell Tilley was especially honored as th e sweethearl of Phi Sigma Epsilon. ancy Barr, a new pledge, has an important rale in th e current A•STC production of the opera, Street Scene, which stars the m etropolitan opera star, Frances Greer.

Several other Beta Larnbdas have small parts.

Plans are be'ing made now for our Founders' Day program and for the big Comrention this summer at Biloxi.

-BOBBYE WHITAKER.

Henderson State Teachers College THE Beta Mu girls h'ave b een quite busy since our las t report, and the highlight of our activities has been our Initiation W ee kend . We enter tain ed our new initiates and our mothers during th e weekend of February 25-27. To s•t art the weekend off with a "Bang," we threw all our talent and ideas into a wond erfully successful "Hernando's Hideaway" party. W e decorated the basement of th e Home Economics building in typical H ernando's style, with red checked ta:ble cloths and curtains. W e add ed a touch of the Mexican, with draped serapes, sombreros, and bull-fight murals. W e dressed western fas hion, and the program, which was presented by our pledge group, was also typically wes tern. Needless to say, atmosphere and wonderful refreshments added to th e sparkle of the party, making it a novel exp erience for all of us.

Saturday afternoon we h ad our form al initiation services a nd Saturday night we entertained the new members and our mothers a t our a nnual MotherD a ughter Banque t, held this year a t the Colonial Tavern .

The Bes t Pled ge Award was presented to Martha Williamson. Sund ay morning, we attended church en masse, an d then Sunday afternoon, we were enter tained by one of ou r a lumn ae, Mrs. Wylie Elliott, at a tea in h er lovely colonial home on Country Club Drive.

Beta Mu h as had many-many individual honors b estowed upon h er members. M ary Lillian L ee played the lead in the speech depar tment's production of Zoe Akin's The Old Maid, while Libby Wimberly was student

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director . .Libby also attended the Arkansas State Speech Festival at Harding College, Searcy, and was awarded "superior" in both poetry and prose reading. Greta Owens was awarded membership in Kappa D elta Pi national honorary teaching frat ernity. Molly Sue Staub~ er a·ttended the national convention of ALpha Chi, honorary scholastic frat ernity, as a representative of the Henderson chapter. Jonilee Piper was presented as one of the "Ten Top Freshmen" for this te:rm.-LIBBY WIMBERLY.

Concord College BETA PI has again settled down after the excitement of a very successful rush season. The scene of our informal party was th e festive " El Alpha Cafe," where

Murray State College FoRTY-TWO rus'h ees came to our first rush party, a southern garden scene in which Colonel Alpha iSig (Ann K elly Gardner) welcomed his daughter, Miss Be'ta N u (our president, Anne Rhodes), and her friends who were home from college. Lawn furniture, ferns, magnolia leaves, and grass were used to decora te our room. Actives were dressed in long, hooped skirts, pantaloons, and large picture hats. Small sandwiches and mint julep were served as refreshments.

A few weeks ·ago, w e made another trip to Ft. Campbell where we put on a talent show for the boys in the hospital. Our twenty-five pledges -went with us on this trip. It must have been a success because we have already received a letter reques ting that we go back again this year if at all possible.

Four Alpha Sigmas were included in the ten best dressed girls on our campus. They w ere Anne Rhod es, Anne Linton, J ean Ann Moore, and Lillia n Jones.

Our future thoughts are ce ntered around our spring hayride to Kentucky Lake, our initiation dan ce, and our Mother-Daughter banquet .-Lucy SHEFFER.

Wayne University AN outdoor party with a treasure hunt and a picnic around a camp fire was planned for our F ebruary rush party lb ut the weather did not cooperate so we entertain ed at the home of Lee Wilk. tA wonderful time was had by all.

Our formal rush party was held at th e Women's City Club. Each giri' s place was marked by a smaV m01bile with her name on one side and the letters .A2:.A on the other. A large mobile fashion ed by Jan Millman with Alpha tS igma Alpha and th e star and crown was the central motif. After dinner we enjoyed seeing Sara J ane Bumgardner's slides of the last National Convention. Then we had an auction.

Pseudo thousand doHar bills were used, and the bidd eTS were given clues to the contents of th e wrapped packages. The auctioneer gave a spiel about each one as a clue to its identity. The 'bidding went up an d up into the thousands of dollars. The victorious bidder who h ad frantically bid in response to the auctioneer's statement : "Well, well, well, have you ever wondered what was in th e bottom of a well?," found herself in possession of an old ink well. Others bid in response to statements about "coming clean" which described a bar of soap, a bout fin e, rare old things which were a cracked cup and saucer, and other things.

The Panhel'enic Sing a nd Rho Chis dinner dance, as well as th e .Mother-Daughter party are now in the stages of planning and prepa ration.-DOROTHY PHILLIPS .

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At Beta Pi's informal rush party, "The El Alpha Cafe," from left to right-Sarah McNutt, Jewell Hartsog, and Leah Jean Ord.

gay senoritas presented various songs an d dances. Favors of large straw sombreros were given to the rushees.

"Looking at the World Through Rose Colored Glasses" was th e them e of our form al rush party h eld at th e Pinnacle R estaurant in Bluefield . The highlight of the program was a talk " Looking at .A2:.A through Rose Colored Glasses," given by tClara White and th e reading of a poem which was written by J ane Britton .

On February 28, we held pledge services for fift een wond erful girls. The actives entertained th e pledges at a spaghetti dinner on March 30.

Clara White, Pat ·Shumate, Sally Tolliver, and Liz Huyber t are candidates for the May Quee n of Concord's M ay D ay Festival. Betty Jo Hypes, Doc Lester, Amelia Shunk, and Shirley Ra e Brya nt will b e around the May Pole dancers in the day' s festiviti es.

Plans are b eing made for our White Rose formal which will b e held May 20 a t th e Elks Club in Beckley.DoTTIE TRENT.

Northern Illinois State Teachers College BETA RHo chapter gave an informal banquet on March 16 for its five p :edges. The banquet was held in th e private dining room of th e n eKalb's Rice Hotel.

The St. Patrick's D ay theme was carried out by th e Beta Rho actives who provided after dinner entertainment. From the banquet th e girls proceeded en masse to th e NI.STC auditorium wh ere th ey viewed ·th e dancing of the Camryn-Stone Comedy Ballet company.

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playing against five 1eams the Beta Rhos achieved victory every time.

A symphony of black netted and pink sequinned Beta Rho dancers provided lavish entertainment for two nights as one of the outstanding acts of the campus stunt show.

Plans are being made by NI's Alpha Sigs to work wi1h Delta Phi Zeta fraternity on a contribution for the spring May F ete. The A4>Zs recently had a closed party for their pledges and Alpha Sigs.-JuNE 0CENASEK.

Southwest Missouri State College 'IMm candlelight and ros es in a Valentine setting, Beta Sigma chapter held its annual dance at Riverside Inn on February 12. Roses were entwined around tall white tapers, centering each 1aible. C enterpiece of the speaker's and guests' taible was a large bowl of roses.

At each place setting there were name plates made of a miniature gumdrop boy and girl bearing the name of th e guest on a small red heart. Larger hearts were in th e background portraying Alpha Sigs and their da1es. As the center of the valentine motif, there was a large satin heart which was the throne or the sweetheart. The sweethea rt, Shirley Gobble, was crowned at intermission by a form er sorority sweetheart. The members and alumnae united in singing to Shirley the ..Swee th eart Song."-}ANE WILLETS.

Indiana (Terre Haute) State Teachers College FI NALS are over at last and spring term is ready to begin even if spring isn't here.

Our national vice president, Miss Virginia Carpenter, paid us a visit in F ~bruary and we are all looking forwa rd to her re turn visit on April 23.

The big event of the spring term is Song Fest which will b e held on May 18. Sylvia Yap is our director this yea r.

Sue Rol and was Beta Upsilon's candida te for Sweetheart Queen at th e annual Queen of H earts Ball. N ext on the progra m was th e Page One Ba:J sponsored by the Press Club. J an Horton w as our candidate for "Miss Sta tesman" at this annual affair.

The outgoing so rority officers were honored on March 9, a t dinner by th e men of Parsons Hall. E ach girl was presented with a bea utiful red rose. We hope the guys make this an a nnu al affair.

Our State D ay is to be in Indi a napolis at the Hotel W ashington on April 16. W e are all looking forward to the day a nd almost everyone is planning to go. -J ov D EVAULT.

men. We are .proud to report our .A~.A castle won first prize among the most beautiful in the ice sculpturing contest. athalie Wick placed second for competing in the most events.

We wish to recognize five of our girls who have received outstanding honors. Marie Hrodtoff was initiated into Phi Upsilon, national honorary home economics fraternity. Nathalie Wick was elected to the office of vice president of the Stout Institute home economics club, and Dorothy Neis was selected by the student body to serve as secretary of the S1out Student Association for the coming year. Gloria Voight and J.oelene Chryst were among Stout's candidates for Who's Who Amcng College Students.

Our Alpha Sigs were champions of the basket!ball tournament among the sororities, dormi1ories, and WR.A.-MARY GEHLER.

Western Michigan College of Education SPRING RUSH is over and our parties, which were built around th e theme of " Portrait of .A~.A," proved very successful. Our pledge class of sixteen along with the pledges of the other sororities will be presented at the Panhellenic Ball. Barbara Waterson is chairman of the decoration committee for this dance. Preceding the Ball .we are having a banquet at the Hotel Harris in honor of our pledges. Our dates will r eceive for favors copper-enameled cuff links.

A scholastic dinn er at the Panhellenic house is b eing planned. The girls having the highest grade-point average will be served a spaghetti dinner cooked and served for them by the rest of the gir!s. Following the dinner we will h ave a slumber party.

All of us are looking forward to Greek Week. Marilyn Maier is our candidate for Greek Goddess. W e are hoping that Marilyn will come through with flying colors as did Katie Reid last year.

A group of our girls got together and worked out a cute skit for Variety Night which was sponsored by one

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of the fraterni-ties. Their take off on "Sisters" received many favorab le comments.

Here at Western Mother's D ay will be observed May I. Friday night they will •be invited to the Sorority Sing and a coffee at the Panhellenic House. We are singing "Wonderful Copenhagen" and plan to dress in cotton skirts and black sh irt-waists.

Saturday the mothers will attend a fa shion show and tea at the Union. That night we are having a dinner fo r our mothers. Pat Cooper is chairman.

We are looking forward to our house party which is being held M emorial D ay weekend at a nearby lake.

O n Saturday night we are entertaining our dates at a picnic.

Beta · -Psi is tipping their hats to the newly elected officers on the campus. They are Bar.bara Place, Sue Dorman, an d D onna Curtiss, presid ent, vice president, and treasurer of Pi Omega Pi respectively; Marilyn H amilton and M ada M ack, president and treasurer of

Davis Hall, respectively ; Betty Evans, president of Siedschlag Hall; Barbara Waterson who served on the Sweetheart Ball Court ; and Jo Prybylski who received a part in the .Brown and Go~d Fantasies.-A HE DERSON.

~eta ()me<J4 Bucknell U niversity BETA OMEGA CHAPTER members b egan a busy second semester with plans for Rush W ee'k, which started on February 13 with "open houses" in the suite the first three nights, rbid parties the next three evenings, preferentiaoJ. party on Saturday, and ribboning on Sunday, February 20. The chapter is happy to welcome twelve new p ledges.-LAURA DAvrs.

Let's all get in the swim and help A~A Magazine Service to be in top form to present a RECORD number of magazine subscriptions at Biloxi.

Each chapter has a good team of A~As to help her team set a new record fo r subscriptions sold for May and June .

At least one order from each chapter before July I. Send your new and renewal orders now to: National Magazine Chairman

MRS. A. J. SIEGENTHALER 17303 St. Marys Detroit 35, Michigan Checks payable to Alpha Sigma Alpha Magazine

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Akron, Ohio THESE are important times for us-looking forward to Ohio State Day which will be held in Cleveland on May 21. Evelyn G. Bell, our national president, will be our honored guest for th e meeting. Then to look forward to Convention time.

Our Gwen O 'Hara Spiers .0..0. has had several articles appearing in The Instructor.

Ruth Yauger .0..0. was awarded a prize by Panhellenic for selling the most dance tickets in our group. Her gift was a lovely silver bowl.

'Beth Kolger Washko AB was hostess f or our F ebruary meeting. Jun e W estern Cowan AB entertained us at the March mee ting. In April was our Panhellenic bridge with Ruth Yauger and Lillie Greer .0..0. as hostesses. Juanetta Brown Greber ee will be the hostess for our M ay meeting, and that will be election time.

Our convention plans are not complete. Hope I and many more will be able to attend and have that wonderful experi ence again.~LILLIE GREER.

Boston, Massachusetts FEBRUARY found us at Bob Lee's Lantern House in Chinatown. After a most scrum,ptuous and tummyfilling Chinese meal, we w ere guided through the Chinese sector by the R ev. Dr. Peter Y . F . Shih, pastor of the Chinese Christian Church of New England. Doctor Shih gave us a most enlightening insight into the lives of our Chinese n eighbors.

Our M arch meeting was postponed due to a sleetstorm which enveloped th e Boston area . April found us in a " T e:!: a nd Crumpets" mood when we gathered at Etta Christanson's for a talk by a visiting exchange teacher from England. Our prexy, Charlotte Ad ams, will entertain us a t a Yankee Swap Party in May. At · this .time our new officers will be announced for 1955-56.

W e are pleased to welcome Arlene Hoffman from the Indiana, Pen nsylvania, alumnae chapter, to th e Land of the Bean and the Cod. We are pleased as punch about our Jun e mee ting.

Hazel Vaux has invited us to h er lovely home in Marblehead. What could be lovelier than the New England seashore in Jun e?

Ruth Fletcher has been speaking all around the Massachusetts area as a representative of Governor H erter's Education Commission.

Ruth Scallon has rbeen speaking on Thursday evenings, to explain her reading .program, before the various PTA organizations in Arlington.

Florence Haley has bee n most wrapped up in her n ew job as treas urer of Boston City Panhellenic Association.

Irma J ane Wrenn has been chosen chairman of th e nominating committee of the Business and Professional Women s Club of Boston. Irma J ane will attend their United ations tour to be h eld in New York this spring.

Charlott Adams will represent us at Biloxi this sum-

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mer and alert you on Boston's progress.-IRMA jANE WREN .

Buffalo, New York UMMM, •We can still taste those delicious sodas whipped up by Ruth Krauss and h er committee. The occasion was our annual party for the actives h eld at the home of Joan Grannis. J ean Whiting McBride directed the evening's fun. W e're still buzzing with comments about those interesting games.

Our n ew president, Marni Marshall Groh, will attend Convention in !Biloxi this summer. You'll just love her enthusiasm and spirit of cooperation . We're so happy to have h er as th e Buffalo. chapter's leader .

Our April m eeting was most informative. Virginia Kerr, clinical psychiatrist for the Family Service Corporation of Buffalo, gave us a clear picture of her most interesting work in the social services.

W e· are eagerly anticipating our annual luncheon for brides and graduates on May 7. Doris Fisher and her committee have chosen the Hotel Westbrook for the occasion and are planning a gala initiation for the n ewes t alumnae. Our new officers will also b e installed at this meeting.

The chapter's philanthropic project, a gift to two Buffalo orphanages, will be announced at the luncheon.

All of us wish to present a vel'bal bouquet to our retiring presid ent, Betty Barre. Alma Schantz, our telephone chairman, and ever faithful Peg Nelson will be sorely missed.-JOAN RICHMOND.

Chicago, Illinois CHICAGO alu~e are looking forward to a full schedule this spring and summer. On March 19 we met at th e home of Betty Grigsby Foyer in Beverly Hills. We had a lot to discuss that afternoon. The Chicago City Panhellenic Benefit T ea was held April 16 at Marshall Field's, with one of Field's famous fashion shows as the program.

Some of us are hoping to drive to Rock Island on April 30 for S.tate D ay. Of course, we will be discussing Convention, too. Elea nor Smith Thomas, Doris Dowling Adams, and Betty Phillips Hall, who have all vacationed in or near Biloxi, have imbued us all with a great deal of enthusiasm . W e are planning to send a delega te.

In May we are planning to m eet at Bess Wallwork Peterson's home in Westches ter, and in June we will meet in Eleanor Thomas' new home in Glenview.

W e are looking forward to our annual family picnic this summer and this year we hope to have it on the beach of Lake !Michigan nea r Dorothy Master's apartment.

Betty Phillips Hall has been elected treas urer of the Ravenswood Woman's Club in Chicago, and Ethel Lewellyn Wilson is to be president of the Woman's Society of her church for another year.-ROSEMARY NoRTHAM jOHNSO .

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"TwENTY CENTURIES pf Philosophy in Twenty Minutes," was the tide of a poem written and ,presented by Mrs. Lucy Hartman at our February luncheon mee tin g at the V ernon Manor. Mrs. Hartman, a lead er in the Great Books program, is a fri end of our Miriam Hershey Harbin AA who brought her to our meeting.

In March several of us were able to attend th e annual Panhellenic " D ollars for Scholars" dessert-bridge-style show at the Alms Hotel. Speaking of Panhellenic projects, again this summer th e council will sponsor a rush party to be given at Shillito's, one of th e leading department stores in Cincinnati . The party features booths with college and sorority information, and this year will a dd to its program the movie a:bout sorority life.

Our March mee·ting was held at the a-partment of Anne Petree Niemeyer AA, and we were honored to h ave Miss Amy Swisher, form er Alpha Alpha adviser, as our guest. Plans fo r attending State D ay in Cleveland were made, and we will travel via train with the m embers of the D ayton group for the week end of May 21.

Dorothy Clason AA is hoping that she will be able to arrange her trip W est so that sh e can go by the wa y of Biloxi and represent our chapter at Convention.

Complying with our revised constitution we will have Evelyn Fetter Long AA as our president for a nother year. Mary Zech Rockhold A.A will remain as secretary, Miriam Harbin as treasurer, and Ruth Snedaker Kohl A.A as vice presi dent.

We had a bring-your-own sandwich meeting at the home of Mary Rock hold in April.

W e were a ll saddened by the loss of Blan che Cook Woods' A.A son, Warren, who. was killed in an a utomobile accident while serving with the Army Air Force in T exas.-ANNE P ETREE NIEMEYER.

WITH spring housecleaning fast approach ing we re all ready to throw everything away and "start from scra tch ." At our last meeting Beul ah H afer Montesant s da ughter spoke to us on interior decora ting. It was very interes ting, as well as edu cation al.

Plans h ave bee n made for sever'll ac tivities befor e th e close of another year. First of all a food basket will be packed and deli vered to a n eedy fa mily in Cumberland at E aster.

In ea rly April we m ake our a nnual trip to Salisbury, Pennsylva nia, a nd th e M aple Suga r Festival, and after Easter, we have plann ed a rumm age sale, the proceeds of which will go towa rd our philanthropic work .

W e' re a ll looking forw a rd to election of officers a nd our Jun e luncheon. -H ELEN GRO SH.

Cleveland, Ohio THE Cleveland chapter's meeting on February 26 a t the Women's Gity C lub caught as many of its p eripatetic m embers as possible betwee n trips. 'P resident Catherine Lando!£ had returned from a Chicago week end, an d G eorgia Kurtz had not yet left for Florida. However, Betsy Besse was in Florida and Virginia Ca rpenter in Arizona. W e considered these latter j un'kets very poor excuses for not being with us in view of th e fact th a t M arion Powell had managed to get back from Outer Space. Marion is president of the Women's Advertising Club, an d in addition to doing a Jupiter-sized job of management, was pa rt of the cast of their show- a sa tirical revi ew called "Let's IS,pace It." A great deal ·of effervescent effort went into it, with the ·w ond erful resul·t that they will be aJble to send a great many crippled children to camp next summer.

Jane Stoltz Cupples Ar is a new m emb er of our chapter. ·She was form erly a member of the Pittsburgh chapter.

We were delighted to have a letter from Martha Bo.rch, who has moved to D arien, Connecticut. She and h er family are h a ppily settled th ere, but we are not happily ad justed to losing Martha as a m ember of our chapter.

Our next gathering will be at .Panhellenic's Spring Luncheon on Apri l 30. After that we shall get toge ther early in May to be sure we're all "tidied up" for State D ay in Cleveland, M ay 21.-JANE GILLIAT FRY.

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Dayton, Ohio I N J anuary, we met for lunch a t R ike's with Alice Ottman Sauer and Lucille Shively H erbert as our hostesses.

The F ebrua ry mee ting was h eld at Florence King Bla nd 's apa i'tm ent, with M ary H elen Ferguson as cohostess. W e decided we would ha ve a nother workshop in order to finish our visual a id pictures for retarded children . W e met late in Februa ry a t Dorothy Brunkhorst Gillette's home and with the aid of our husba nds, finish ed our winter phila nthropi c proj ect. One of our local newsmen ca me out and took pictures, and as a r esuJ,t of a picture appearing in th e paper, we have bee n asked ·to make more of these visual aids for the Valley Day School.

Dorothy and Alma Mollitor Snider delivered the twenty-eight pictures to the seven different classes in D ayton an d th e enthusiasm with whi ch they were received by tboth teachers a nd children was very gratifying.

A luncheon meeting in M a rch was held a t the •E nginee r's Club with Erma Schmidt orth an d K atherine Young Moore as hostesses . Ohio Sta te D ay a t Cleveland in M ay a nd Convention in July were the m ain topics of dis cussion.

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We were happy to have with us at this meeting Evangeline Bollinger BE, an instructor of English at the University of Dayton.-THELllll'A BUTTERFIELD BROWN.

Detroit, Michigan-Delta Phi DESPITE Old Man Winter's attempt to hold on just a little longer, tantalizing touches of spring, ~t ~ong last, have appeared, and as is always true at thrs time, there seemed to be a new enthusiasm and added zest .for th e on-coming season.

Our annual Panhellenic Spring luncheon was the first to be anticipated. It was scheduled for M 路a rch 23 at th e Sheraton Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, and K,ay Faust Davey was one of the models for the fashion show. Each sorority chose one member to represent its group, and Kay fell heir to this honor.

On April 2, we again participated in the College Counseling D ay at the Crowley Milner's D epartment Store. For seveml years now Crowley's have provided the space and opportunity for the various .sororities to set booths which act as information centers for them.

Hundreds of prospective college students avail themselves of this opportunity and consequently reap much benefit when the actual rushing season begins.

The February meeting was held in Isabelle Sparling Butterfield's lovely new colonial home. Kathleen Shaw Swab received as I sabelle conducted a request tour.

Plans for Convention have several hoping to make the trip to Biloxi ; among them are Juva Bissett Beeman, our retiring president who will be our delegate, and Kay Faust Davey as our alternate. Both of the national officers--J..ouise McArthur and Sara Jane Bumgardner plan to attend.

In April we will elect our new officers for the coming year. Dorothy Rice a nd M a rion Parker will be hostesses for the day.

Mary Christiansen Mowry and Bernice Leonard Street will en tertain at the M ay bridge party. Our perennial M en's Night once again at Sara Jane D odge Bumgardner's, will officially close the season on June 4.

Norma Craine Aliber will be co-hostess.

Throughout the summer months we will continue to meet at informal sewing luncheons to further our work on cancer pads.--'BERNICE LEONARD STREET.

Detroit, Michigan-Rho Chi SPRING finds Rho Chi alumnae rounding up plans set previously in our yearly program. Of major importa nce to us during this past year was the organization of the three D etroit alumnae chapters into th e M etropolitan Detroit Alumnae Association of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

This association, formed experimentally and watched with eager anticipation by other large metropolitan areas, was organized to bind three separate chapters closer toge ther. Its purpose as stMed in its constitution -"To promote a closer relationship between college and alumnae gro ups of Alpha Sigma Alpha in th e Metropolitan D etroit area a nd uphold th e ideals ational Constitution of Alpha Sigma sta ted in the Alpha."

Then, of course, the禄e was State Day h eld April 23 on the Wayne University campui. Gals from all over Michigan met to ponder and solve the many and varied problems confronting college and alumnae chapters as well as exchange ideas on such things as rush parties.

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first rush party for the Rho Chi chapter at Wayne. Due to inclement weather, a Treasure Party was turned into a Games Party but fun was had by all.

On May 7 our annual Reunion Bridge will be held at the bea utiful Grosse Pointe War Memorial. This is the one time when the gals who seem to just miss each other at our monthly meetings really get together to chat-play and chat some more.

At our May meeting hostessed by Jane Charvat and J eanne Van Bever we will welcome the college chapter and new alumnae. This is to be a flower arrangement demons路tration. Aren't we lucky to have Charvat the Florist as one of us?

In J.une at Ruth Rudie's n ew home we will install our officers for the coming year. Alice Bishop will assist.

July will find us again on our f un-filled Family Picnic. In this month we will also he Conventionbound, to renew acquaintances and friendships made during past Conventions, exchange ideas, discuss comm.:>n problems, and above all to realize the tremendous unity and meaning of sisterhood in A2:A. At this writing we wish a speedy recovery to our president, Helen Bogdanovich who had a bit of surgery performed on a cracked kn ee cartilage, and to Jeanne Turner' s husband, Dick, who has been confined to D earborn Veterans' Hospital. We understand there is to be a Family Lawn Party at Jeanne and Dick's new ho me. The lawn isn't .there yet, but we hope it will be before t>he party is over.~MARGARET SAUTTER.

Detroit, Michigan-Delta Rho SPRING seems to be rushing us right into summer. It hardly seems possible that the first rush party of the Rho Chis, scheduled as an outdoor party, was held indoors tbecause of last minute bad weather. Several of our members enjoyed the lovely party in spite of the freezing rain. The next rush party called out many alumnae on a muoh warmer evening for a delicious dinner at the Woman's City Club. It was a pleasure to meet alumnae, actives, and prospective A2:As. We were especially deligh ted to see color slides of our last national Convention. Naturally, thoughts and conversation turned to our next Convention.

As yet, we haven't made any d efinite plans about who is going and how. We only know that it sounds like a terrific vacation, and even thou,gh jobs and other responsibilities will keep some of us at home, some of our spirits will be with .the luckier ones who are going.

Part of the reason for postponing Convention plans has bee n the flurry of activity surrounding our second annual Michigan State Day. Betty Moberg, our member from Boston University, and Barb Kugel, our president, did a grand job working with the representatives from Rho Chi alumnae and Rho Chi college chapter to organize committees and activities for the day. Chairmanships were shared by the groups. Our group was represented by Ruth H eidemann as program chairman and Gerry Benne tt Kurcz as hostess chairman. Many of our other members worked on the various committees.

The next big event is the dinn er dance given annually by the Rho Chis. It will be fun to don our formals agai n for a dan ce that climaxes spring activities.--'GERRY BEN NETT KuRcz.

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Poster Bed." Panhellenic will be havi ng a card party in May and we are hoping that Alpha Sigma Alpha will again be at the top of the list in the sales column.

Many of us are planning to attend State Day to be held in Indianapolis on April 16, and all of us are wishing we could make the trip to Biloxi in July.

We contributed several albums of records to the Fort Wayne Veterans' Hospital. W e hope to get some nice scrapbooks made for th e Children's Hospita l in May. MARGARET KINGSTON WARREN.

Indiana, Pennsylvania INDIANA alumnae welcome the spring with two parties in view. Plans for the first, an April breakfast for the seniors of Alpha Gamma chapter, are under way with Anna Shaffer M aurer as chairman of the committee.

In May we will meet at th e lovely home of Sara Campbell St. Clair for a dessert bridge. This will be our last m ee ting until fall.

Every member of our group will be sorry to say farewell to Ruth Bretz H eiges who will be leaving Indiana this spring. Her husband, Dr. R alph H eiges, who has been Dea n of Education at Indiana State T eachers College, is taking over th e duties of that office at Shippensburg State Teach ers College. Ruth h as been an active Alpha Sig and a faithful alumnae member.HELEN STRASSNER RussELL.

Indianapolis, Indiana THE F ebruary mee ting was h eld a t the horn e of Frances Sha,w. This was a lovely Valentine dessert meeting with Genevieve Steele Leib and Louise D evereaux assisting Frances. Plans were set up for India na State D ay which will be held in Indianapolis April 16 with the Indianapolis a lumnae as hostesses.

Catherine Allen Castor was hostess for a dinn er meeting in March with Bereni ece L amb Martin a nd Ruth Grady Strickland assisting. A most delicious dinner was served for $1.00, the profit going into th e treas ury. We are working to build up our treasury so that we m ay be r epresented at National Convention. It was voted to send H elen Campbell Shibler as a d elega te. Catheryn Schoen trup is planning to attend, and possib'y I shall go too if my gue!>ts, whomever they may be, a t L ake Maxinkuckee leave in time.

Jane Foltz MdDavitt wiil be hostess for the April meeting, and Betty Presnall Bliss will h ave th e Mothers' Day Party in May. W e are also looking forward to seeing .E loise Proctor's new home in Jun e. Eloise is planning to have a Sunday morning brea kfast.-BETTY PRESNALL BLISS.

Greater Kansas City OuR M arch m eeting found us at Benishes' Twin Oaks for a luncheon and bridge.

Kathryn L a mb K eirns, Virginia Lamb Car•ter, and Ruth Bryant Pennell were the hostesses.

The open m eeting of the Greater Kansas City Panh ellenic Association will be a tea on Apri l 19 at th e University Club. The guest speaker will be Dr. Fra nklin Murphy, chancellor of th e University of Kans as. Man y of our group are planning to attend.

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at H el2iberg' s on the Plaza. The purpose of the bureau is to acquaint high school senior girls planning to attend college next year with the PC sororities, a nd the rushing rules on the various campuses. Wilma Wilson Sha rp, Esther Bucher, Maxine Humbard Welch, and M ary K . R eiff are serving as counselors.

J erry Burt Aitchison, our delegate to Panhellenic, is serving as chairman of the publicity committee for the counselling bureau.

Big plans are being made for Missouri-Kansas State Day on Saturday, April 23, at the Colonial Church in Prairie Village, Kans as. The college girls of th e seven chapters in Missouri an d Kansas h ave planned the day's activities.

Our M ay meeting an d installation of officers will be at the home of J erry Burt Aitchison. Ethel Phillips and Mildred Hanthorn Trenchard will be co-hostesses.

Maxine Hurnbard W elch, our presiden t, will be our delegate to Convention.-BEVERLY SMITH.

Kirksville, Missouri ON M arch 18, the Kirksville alumnae chapter h ad a buffet dinner with members of Alpha Beta college chapter as our guests. We were happy to have Miss Esther Bucher, national editor, as guest at this dinner.-HELEN D. HuNSAKER.

Licking-Muskingum Valley, Ohio OuR February meeting was held at the horne of J ane Jackson in Newark. W e were invited for luncheon a t one o'clock. W e certainly enjoyed the delicious food which J a ne's sister served so beautifully. Our president, Louise Stewart, p resi ded during th e business mee ting.

Pla ns for Convention and Sta te D ay were th e main topics of discussion. Hilda Baker gave a review of the :book "U nd er Three Flags" whi ch deals with the grave political and economic situation in India, Ceylon, and Pakis ta n tod ay. It certainly gave us an enriched background for more intelligent intenpretation of th e news concerning these countri es.

The M arch meeting was h eld in the horne of M argare t Laycock House in Newark.

Our time was spent in m aking place cards fo r State D ay.

In April we go to H elen Brown Smith's new horn e in Zanesville. W e will be making plans for a ttendin g State Day in M ay and Convention in July. W e will also have th e election of officers.

On M ay 2 1, we will be journeying to Cleveland for Sta te D ay. We are looking forward to a good time and a ha ppy reunion with all of the Ohio gi rls.

In June we are having our picnic · at Sara Long Ernst's in Newark. Sara has such a grand place for a picnic, with h er outd oor oven a nd picnic table, and sh uffi eboard.

Then in July-{)ff to Convention! Louise is planning to drive, a nd, so far, we have an empty back seat.

Anyone wa nt to go? Helen Smith has a little bee in her bonnet, wan ting to go, if she can just get hubby to take his vacation a t the right tim e, and consent to baby-sit.- ELEANOR LoYD DAvr s .

Los Angeles, California THE annual pot-luck supper was h e~d at the horne of Katherine Taylor Hunsicker ;::::; on St. Patrick's D ay.

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will be sent to represent our chapter.

Like th e three-leaf clover, a replica of which was given At the last meeting, name cards were made in each girl present, the program was divided into three preparation for the annual State Day which is to be held main portions. The girls outdid themselves with the in Rock Island on April 30. The Rock Island alumnae various dish es brought to the supper, and it was quite chapter is to be the hostess this year. late before the program could be presented. The speaker for th e evening was Mrs. Elizabeth Adams Palmer, •E ach year a life membership is given by our chapter director of th e Adams Schools for retarded children, to a senior Beta Kappa at the college who has done found ed by her mother in 1915. The school with its outstanding work for the chapter. As yet a girl has 60 students has special need, since it receives neither not been chosen but will soon, so as to present the state nor federal aid. Besides rendering financial aid membership to her at State Day. from time to time, the school will be able to make use The college chapter has invited us to a coke and of various things the girls can make at home, such as cookie party at th e sorority house soon. The Rock a prons, bean-bags, painting easels. Old records (classical Island, Peoria, and Macomb chapters have purchased prefer red, we were told ), puzzles, and travel books are a silver tea service which we plan to present to them also needed as well as sporting equipment. After th e at that time. discussion, it was unanimously agreed ·that our chapter Our plans for the summer include the annual picnic would support this school as part of our philanthropic which is followed by an afternoon meeting.-IRMA program.

GuLLETT. The second item of business was the election of officers for the new year. Juanita Styler :=::=: was elected president ; Nancy Mathisen 2:2: , vice president ; Frances Pries t EE, recording sec retary; Julie Hammond :=::=:, THE St. Patrick's th eme was carried out at the annual corresponding secretary ; Lois Bockhaus :=::=:, treasurer ; covered dish dinner by .the alumnae in honor of pledges Ruth Haldeman BB, editor ; Anne Kreuter :=::=:, publicity and actives on March 9, at the Dream Kitchen. chairman; Edith Titley :=::=:, philanthropic chairman ; Gree n and gold colors were used in the d ecorations Virginia Solem BH and Theda Dell :=::=:, telephone comto carry out the St. Patrick's theme and to use the mittee co-chairmen. colors of the alumnae. The tables were illuminated by After the treasurer reported a balance of $506.00 in green candles in glass candle holders ti ed wi.th green th e treasury, th e third and final item of business was bows and topped by a gold flame . Irish hats with gold presented-that of electing the official delegate and bands, bouquets of green-dyed carnations, wood en alternate to our National Convention in Biloxi. I am snakes, and gold shamrocks added to th e originality of ha ppy to report that the undersign ed, Nancy G . Mathithe decorations arranged by Mrs. F. M. Townsend, sen, is going to represent th e chapter. The incoming patroness. Mrs. J. W. Whan was chairman of the food president, Juanita Styler, will .be the alternate, but committee.

Nancy says she has high hopes of !being there in person, Sorority songs were sung and the active chapter held since she will press her husband into service as babysitter for her three small boys and take off via American a meeting following .the dinner. About sixty attended the m ee ting. ~KATHRYN KRAUSE BELCHER. Airlines on July 3 for Biloxi .

Due to illness, weather, and baby-sitter problems, our February dinner-dance at th e Coconut Grove was not attended by as many as we had hoped, and since this is the one mee ting of the year in which the huSibands •SINCE th e last issue of THE PHOENIX, we have had participate, and get acquainted, we have remedied the our main function of the spring season-entertaining the situation by opening our April meeting to th em. Lois seniors from Chi Chi at Ball State.

Bockhaus is chairman of the th eatre party at th e Player We held our buffet supper at th e home of Velma Ring in Hollywood, which is presenting My Three Haines Thresher and there were seven seniors present.

Angels, a comedy which has just completed a very This is th e first year that the quota system has caught successful New York run. W e are also selling the tickets th e seniors. This was quite a come down from th e 27 a t a slight profit, which will enhance our Convention that we had last year. We have done this for th e last piggy-bank by some $50. three years and we fe el that the girls enjoy th e home The May mee ting, a Charm nigh t, will be presided cooked food and the home atmosphere more tha n a over by Libbie Hoffma n Ar, who in addition to many formal tea. See ms that nothing can take th e place things, has become a n expert in th e art of make-up . of a home cooked m eal wh en you are away from your Working with Beauty Counselor products, she will own home! demonstrate her talents on three or four willing subjects.

This year we again gave a year's subscription to THE The final meeting of the year, Jun e 16, will be the PHOENIX that is to start with th e first issue of next fall. in tallation of officers a nd discussion of th e program Our original thought was that this would keep or a t for th e coming year. leas t renew th e sorority interest after they were away from school. The reports corning back to us are very We have made many new fri ends throughout the year, and once again cordially invite any of you who happen favorabl e and we are thinking of making this a custom. to come out our wa y .to look us up.-NANCY G .

The n ext event on our calendar is State Day. This MATHISEN. year it is to be held at the Washington Hotel in Indianapolis on April 16. Last year circumstances were such that none of us could attend, so we are looking forward to this year's mee ting more than usual. It seems IT will soon be summer an d plans are being made to help to get together and air your problems and take for the Convention. As yet it has not bee n decid ed who home suggestions and a new outlook. Of course, one

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can never overlook th e social aspect! Some people you see just once a year and that is on State D ay.

In June we will have our last m ee ting of the summer and have our election of officers. Elinor K eller Ritchi e will be the hostess . Oh yes, Elinor and her husban d have adopted a baby boy, and th ey certainl y are exci ted - they have waited so long! There is a rumor going around that Carmine Cree Alvey will be back in June . so we are hoping that she makes it in tim e for th e m ee ting. It will be good to have h er around aga in!

If my plans work out and nothing goes haywire at the last minute-SEE You AT Co NVENTIO •!- LoRRAI NE RIEBELTNG LEWELLEN.

Muskogee, Oklahoma THE Muskogee a lumnae ch a,pter held a summer rush p arty for th e Muskogee girls who planned to a ttend Northeas.tern at Tahlequah.

W e were quite pleased when we learned that severa l of our home town gi rl s h a d pledged Alpha Sig, including th e daught r of Thelma Ruff, one of our members.

During th e Thanksg iving holidays. a coffee w as held in th e hom e of J anice Haydel for th e ac tivrs from Be ta Gamma.

In November , a "Tacky Party" was held for me mbers of the a lumnae chapter and th eir hu~b a nd s.

All ga thered a t the hom e of Ann Benefi el Sta mman, fo r a buffet dinner, follow ed by an evening of "galloping bingo." Jud ged " tacki es t" dressed were Jani ce and Wayne Hayd el. Incidentally, this was sort of a farewell to the Haydels, a s they moved ba ck to Oklahoma City in D ecember. W e felt tha t we lost a wond erful member, but we knew th e group in Oklahoma City would be h appy to have her back.

At present, we are helping prepare the a nnu a l Panh ellenic Benefit Bridge, to be held April 15. Proceeds go toward a scholarsh~p for a graduating senior girl from Muskogee High School ; also toward p ay ing a pledge made to th e building fund for a new YWYMCA. Our Christmas ca rd campa ign netted us a good start toward funds for o ur summer r ush party. Pla ns arc a lready und er way, a nd we hope to make th e one next . summer th e b est one ye t .- A NN STAMMA o .

Northern New Jersey AT our October m ee ting, Catherine Pierso n talked to u s about the N ew J ersey Training School for Girls. It is a home for girls of low m ental ability. They arc g iven training and quit e a few are able to ta ke th ei1· pl ace in the world .

W e d ecided to. mak e Christmas gifts for them. Th en · arc '70 girls in a house, a nd we mad e little wool dolls a nd green wreaths croche ted on bone rings for eac h girl. These w er e mad e at the D ecember mee ting. W e worked hard and fast, a nd were very ha ppy with our results.

In F ebruary our mee ting started with d essert and was followed by book reviews. W e all joined in the big discussions which follow ed and had a g rand time.

Now w e are planning another working proj ect for cvcral differen t institutions.

In April w e visited the Training School which proved ve ry interes ting.-RUTH H . HoLLI NGS WORTH.

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Northern. Virginia WE' VE had one meeting since the J anuary deadline, but what a wonderful mee ting it turned out to be!

J unc Kiser Ames BE got a new list of Alpha Sig living in the area, and we found four new member , Nia Christman BE, Molly K cnnette BE. D olly Tarrant BE, a nd Catherin e H ale Hammond 88, a transfer from th e Washing ton gro up.

Molly an d ia are teaching and reside in Falls C hurch. Dolly works for th e Natio nal Education Associa tion in Washington a nd li ves in Arlington. Catherine is teaching in Falls Church High School a nd is a neigh•bor of yours truly.

Lillian Clough Shu mway EE, president of our groUJ>, an nounced our chapter would sen d a delegate to Biloxi this summer. The Convention informa tion sen t us made us a ll wa nt to go. We a lso m ad e further plans to be hostess to th e Balti more and Washington a lumnae for luncheon in Virginia this May.- IRMA PAGE ANDERSO ' ·

Phoenix, Arizona AREN'T we the busy ones this sp rin g? So many budding pla ns. W e are all exdted over our spring party h eld M a rch 21 at th e new home of Eleanor Mitchell Zimbaro, with Thelma Hutchfi eld Potts a co-hostess: they really worked on th e party. It was terri fie.

W e are still working one day per wee k for about four hours on our ceramic proj ect, which was favors a t the P anh ellenic d a nce. They were so well liked th a t we are going to sell m a tchin g earrings to those who mi g ht like th em. That will bolster our treasury a nd ease the stru ggle a bit. Besides we have so much fun taking our lun ches and eati ng together, then swish, an d we're working like mad to bea t th e clock.

The Phoenix Pa nh el'e ni c Spring Par ty was M a rch 19.

Tables were set for bridge and canasta, we had a ni ce turn out for th a t . With Roberta H elmecke J a nn ey as president of th a t gr-o up this year, it was a fin e chance to show what Alpha Sigs ca n do.

W e are sadd ened as this goes to press with th e news o f th e serious illness of th e father of our Thelm a Hutchfi eld Potts and her sister, J osep hin e. H e's bee n such a n inspi ri ng ph ys icia n in Columbus, Ohio, a ll th ese years.

Our si ncere wish es for his speedy r ecovery. ~L or s TUTTLE ]ESTER.

Pittsburg, Kansas DR . ]A NE CARROLL and Mrs. Perva Hugh es were hos tesses at a jo int m ee tin g of both th e college a nd a lumnae cha pter to honor the outstanding se nior girl.

Pa t McC-lana han was presented a scholarshi p award for h er outstanding work in th e ch apter a nd achi eve ments during her college years.

O ver seventy girls were present a t this mee ting and we a ll h a d a wonderful time.

Miss Eulalia .Roseberry, the first adviser of Eta Eta chapter, has been released from M t. Carmel Hospita l and is at her hom e, 1610 S. O live. Mi ss Roseberry fell at home on January 28 a nd broke her hip.

All the m embers of Eta Eta are wishin g h er a speedy recovery.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania T HE Pittsburgh alumnae chapter held a delightful b ri dge luncheon a t the College Club on . Februa~ 19.

W e were glad to have M arion Ball Wtl~on WI~~ . us once again. Marion spent part of the wmter VlSltmg wi th Ann Sch ade Murphy, a form er Pittsburgh chapter member a t her home in M elbourne Beach, Florida.

I sabei Opal Seyler and h er two .c~ildre~ will ~e leavin g soon to join h er husband, Wilham~ m ~arn.s足 burg, Pennsylva nia. M r. Seyler assumed his duties . m Governor Leader's cabinet on February I. W e wish th e Seylers the b est of luck in their n ew home.

W e visited the H eart House during the latter part of April. H eart House, a home for children with h eart disease, is our local phila nthropic proj ect.-BARBARA R EID LoGA N.

Portland, Oregon PoRTLAND's Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae chapter will celebra te its four.th a nniversa ry this April, a t which time new officers will be elected.

Ruth D ay Davis, president of the Multnomah County Cl assroom T eachers, has been chosen to represent them a t the N a tional Education Association Convention in Chicago the first week of July.

Frances Logston Wilkinson was selected as a Reader a t th e AAUW Golden Jubilee luncheon.

Edna Mitchell C eglie was honored to pour a t the K appa Kapp a Gamma tea a nd style show .~MARIE MOCKFORD.

Rock Island, ILlinois THE Ro ck I sla nd alumnae grou,p is busy, busy, busy, these days in p repara tion for Sta te D ay to be held here on April 30, a t the W a tch Tower Inn. We a re hoping for a la rge crowd from the Illinois alumnae chapters.

Our progra m begins wi th registration a t nine, followed by a coffee h our until th e discussion groups get under way soon aft er ten . Elaine Sperry Ruberg will welcome our gues ts a t the luncheon. Speaker for th e affair will be M iss Betsy Brodahl , D ean of Women a t Augusta na College here in Rock I sland. The alumnae from Peoria a nd th e ac tives from North ern and W es tern will provide the entertain ment. W e hope to see m any of you on April 30!- J AN IS WooD.

Sta te D ay was on April 16 in Indianapolis and was Our representation found "The Treasure Chest," the State D ay theme, very inspiring and came back home full of enthusiasm for next fall.

Betty Mathews XX, our vice president, will represent us on the committee for th e annual city Panhellenic orientation tea this summer. No other rush party is given by any sorority. This is the second year we have had this ruling a nd it seems most satisfacto ry.

In April we had a get-together just for fun. O ur May meeting is to be a dinner party at a local restaurant - "a night out for th e girls." This is our las.t meeting of the year, a nd there will be talk, talk, talk abbut plans for the summer. Number one item of conversation will be Convention. If plans m a terialize both Mildred Zoss a nd I, along wi th husbands, will vacation during that time and h ope .to see lots of you th ere.-MARIE ScA NLA BROWN. " chuck~full " of ole time Alpha Sig p ep and spirit.

Southern New Jersey HI TO ALL! Has spring fever hit anyone yet? Our alumnae group attended a shower for our n ewest bride, Elaine Schnieder Bakl ey NN. Elaine is the one who started us on our n ew proj ect of making monkeys, we are doing very well with them a nd ho}Je to have quite a few b y next Christmas .~ED N A MEu IER HuTCHINSON.

Terre Haute, Indiana OuR members enjoyed a lovely dinn er at the Golden Pheasant for their J anu a ry meeting.

The actives conducted initia tion services for Madelon R eeve who became a member of th e alumnae chapter and Audrey Brunsma n of the Indian a Sta te T eachers College staff who became adviser of th e college chapter.

IA t - the F ebruary meeting at th e home of C arolyn Andrew we discussed pla ns of a ttending Sta te Day a t the Washington Hotel, India na polis, on April 16. We a re m aking the progra ms for th e aff.air.

Th e week end of February 25 was a very busy one for the college a nd alu mn ae members. Our ac tivities

St. Louis, Missouri THE St. L ouis alu mnae right now are concentra ting on th e Pan hellenic a nn ual card p ar ty. This is the silver a nniversary celebra tion and we a re hoping th a t the proceeds of the party will mean a large addition to th e scholarship fund.-HO PE BLAI E.

South Bend, Indiana WE had a most enjoyable luncheon meeting in M arch at the home of our president, Florence R oberts T aylor Bl:, with M ild red Warner Zoss XX as co-hostess. The table was lovely an d the foo d was most delicio us.

The annual city Panhellenic dessert-bridge and style how was also in March, and Alpha Sigma Alpha was well represented. Procee ds from this benefi t are used to provide scholarships.

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In the receiving line for the reception honoring Virginia Carpenter, national vice president, are from left to right: Carolyn Andrew, Virginia Carpenter, Phyllis Barker, Mary Fran Wiley, Martha Erwin, Mildred McGrew, Joy D eVault, Sylvia Yap, Ruby East, Marilyn Hos, Ga rnet Borror, and Eleanor Ford.

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centered around the vmt of Miss Virginia Carpenter, national vice president in charge of extension.

She conducted an inspection of both college and alumnae chapters. A dinner was held at seven o'clock at Hotel D eming for the officers of the college chapter and the members of the alumnae. At eight-thirty the alumnae members honored the national officer at a reception in the Crystal Room of ·the Hotel D eming. Alpha Sigma Alpha colors of green and gold were fea tured in the decoration of both affairs .

Our very gifted flower authority and arranger, Carolyn Andrew, presented each of the officers with a lovely corsage. We are looking forward to another visit with Virginia Carpenter-she has so much to offer.

We are looking forward to our annual visit with Kermit Cochran at h er country home nea r Riley, Indiana. K ermit is Director of Girl Scouts in Terre Haute. We always have such a wond erful time at h er place.

•S everal of the girls are planning to attend Convention and are looking forward to a wonderful week at Biloxi and hope to become better acquainted with more A~A sisters.

We plan to continue our regular mee tings during th e summer as we have in the past. We have so much to do that we don't want to miss a mee ting.----IMARY FRAN MooRE WILEY.

Toledo, Ohio OuR philanthropic enterprise of the past year has been to give a small scholarship to a high school senior girl who is a member of the Future Teachers of America.

We have done very well with the many money-making proj ects this year. We have sold greeting cards, folding scissors in leather cases, and charga-plate case key rings.

Our Christmas party was a pot-luck luncheon at the home of H elen Klage Osmun 'ln¥. Clara Kuney ~~ and Marjorie Rairdon Fuller AA unselfishly gave us their recipe for the del ec table marzetti which they brought.

We had a delightful time with our gift exchange and games. Also, we thoroughly enjoyed the many Christmas greetings we received from other Alpha Sigs. Thanks to all of them, as it h elped make us feel a closer tie of unity with the various chapters, even though we are scattered over the country.

In March, we will have election of officers at Clara Kuney' s. Grace Fultz Haworth ~~ entertained us m February.

Grace Haworth, as our delegate in the Toledo Panhellenic Couricil, keeps us well informed with h er reports from that group.

The council m ee ts the first Friday of th e month for luncheon at the Toledo Club.

In March Grace also attended a tea at the Park Lane Hotel given by the Phi Mus for th e council members.

Grace is also chairman of the committee for the annual party for all sorority alumnae given by th e Panhellenic.

Tentative plans this year are for a bridge party at the University of Toledo's Student Union.

Marjorie Fuller, our alternate delega te to the council, is on their committee for a party for freshman college girls, which this year is to be given one week in August, at a style show at Lamson Brothers D epartment Store.

W e are always eager to reach every Alpha Sig in the To!edo area, so we would appreciate knowing about any newcomers to this vicinity.-HELEN KLAG OsMUN.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma SPRING is busting out all over!

Our January meeting was with our two lovely brides, Barbara Herring Creekmore and Martha Poynor Wiseman in Martha's apartment.

In February fifteen of us d ove through a fre ezing rain to Sand Springs and met with Gertrude Butler Green in her lovely home. She was assisted by Odessa Harriman Alyea and Marcette Hobson Hamm. Mary Lou Glossop reviewed for us Forty Odd. The book in itself is a scream and was given so realistically and cleverly we were in stitches the en tire time. If you want to add spice to a mee ting we recommend it and by all means read it.

We always look forwa rd to our St. Pa~rick's Day meeting with Isabel K ey R eeve, her traditional green pigs are a part of it. This time it was a pot luck supper and so many tempting dishes! Assisting h er were Sis CaTaway Brewer and H elen Hooper Malone. A quick demonstration in portrait drawing was given by Lora Patterson Sipes after which each girl was given paper and charcoal to draw the one next to h er. Some masterpieces were produced, judged and prizes award ed .

Our hea rts were saddened with Rozella Tewell Riggen in the loss of her three-month-old daughter, Adale May. We regret ·to lose a faithful member Barbara Clark Kitchell Br. She and Tom are moving to Panama City, Florida, next week. W e hope she will soon find other Alpha Sigs.

We're all looking forward to our Sta te Day at Hillcrest Country C lub in Oklahoma City, April 26 .-LORA PATTERSO N SIPES.

Twin Cities, Minnesota OuR March meeting was h eld at Marguerite Rowland M cC ue's. W e were h appy to greet a new member to our group, Joyce Stroup Stomberg AB, who came h ere from Kansas City, Missouri,. where she was an airline hostess previous to h er marriage last fall. While we rejoice to gain a new member, we also regret to lose one, Ann Stark Cowley nrr, who is moving to La Grange, Illinois.

Election of officers will take place at our May meeting in Betty Dreyer Flaskamp's new home.

During the summer, we are planning to have a picnic with husb ands an d boy fri ends invited.-MARTH A LEVIS MoRSE.

Wilmington, Delaware To sum up the past year, we here in Wilmington have had a pleasant one doing a series of proj ects for th e children a t the Governor Bacon H ealth Center near D elaware City. At th e March meeting with Barbara Mack Gorman NN, our hostess, we mounted crossword puzzles on cardboard. With th e answers on the back and small p encils attached they make quiet occupation for some of the older children.

In April we are going to Carol Frazee Swayne's Till to make Easter favors. I hop e we aren't tempted to eat our products as fast as we m ake th em. For the remaining meetings we must have our election of officers, th en we like to finish the year with a picnic.JANET RAU GHLEY.

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MARRIAGES ALPHA Ann Carter W end enberg to H ayden Silver on March 19, 1955.

ALPHA GAMMA · Ann Thornber to James E . Clites, Jr. , on January 20, 1955 . At home. 45 S. Fifth St., Indiana, Penna.

Ela ine T essier to Maurice Langford on Jun e 5, 1954.

At home, 2828 Cherry Ave., N ew K ensington, P enn a.

Janet Potter to Robert Wilson Smedl ey on Septemb er 3, 1954. At home, 307 Commerce St., Waynesboro, Penna.

BETA BETA Erma Dunning to Stanton R aymond Rapp on Ma y 3 1, 1953. At home, 2601 I Oth St., Greeley, Colo.

EPSILON EPSILON Virginia E. Briix to James E. Lowther on January 29, 1955. At home. 1718 Alaba ma, Lawrence, Kans.

Carolyn Briix to T ed L ee.

At home, 16 E. Wilde, . H errington, Kans.

ZETA ZETA Peggy Taylor to Charles Francis Palmer on August 2( 1952. At home, 3223 Charlotte, K a nsas City 9, Mo. NU NU Dorothea Kraiss to H enr y E . Fields on May 15, 1954.

At home, 225 Popla r Ave., W ayne, Penna .

PI PI Else Bridgeford to Frederick Joseph Zeitvogel on D ecember 26, 1953. At home, 863 Fire Island Ave., West Islip, L. I., N . Y. Ruth Frainier to Ri chard C . Anderson on April 7, 1953. At home, 101 Wohlers Ave., Buffa lo, N. Y .

SIGMA SIGMA Rosemary Woods to Seldon F. M a llory on Jun e 5, 1954 .

At home, 13 12 E. Bu ena V entura, Colorado Springs, Colo.

PHI PHI Phyllis Ri egel to Wii'liam R obert Kimm el on F ebrua ry 19, 1955.

BETA GAMMA J ewel W ea th erbee to Rob ert L . Matthews. At home, 2813 .W. 66th, Okla homa City, Okla.

BET A EPSILON J ul ia Carter to Alvah Hovey Eubank, Jr., on Jul y 25, 1953. At home, Pa rkwood Apts. , D-3, Sta unton, V a.

M yra Aaron to William Tenny Low on D ecember 30, 1954.

J ean Young to Rodn ey Franklin Wilkins, Jr., on F brua ry 19, 1955. A-t hom e, 202 S. W averley St., ~ ta unton, Va. BETA KAPPA Virginia Adkins to W esley B. W ynes on June 2, 1951. t hom e, 204 E. Pomeroy, W es t Chicago, Ill. Colette K insella to Milton M eyer on O c tober 14, 19~ .

At home, 401 Girard Blvd. Albuquerqu e, N . M.

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BETA XI Dia ne Dallon to Everett H. Frost on September 11 , 1954. At home, 134-25 Cherry Ave., Flushing, N. Y .

M a ry Abbe P endleton to Dona ld Pierce. At home, R .D .

3, Oneonta, N. Y. RHO CHI Betty Caughill to William Pierce on November 6, 1954.

At home, 1421 D elaware, Apt. 205, D e troit 6, Mich.

BETA RHO Marlene L ech to Oharles E. Marshall on February 5, 1955 . At home, D eKalb, Ill. Rose Margy Johnston to Elmer Schreiber on July 18, 1954. At home, 341 Second St., Oconomowoc, Wise.

BETA UPSILON Norma Hagen to Jim Lammers on March 20, 1955. At home, R.2 , Huntingburg, Ind .

BETA PHI Ruth Sipple to Delbert Wil·l iam Karns on October 10, 1953. At home, 620 Wilson Ave., M enomonie, Wise.

BETA CHI Doris Smith to Van H. McHenry on February 18, 1955.

At home, T empe, Ariz.

H elen Price to James Rogers on January 29, 1955. At home, Willi a ms Field, Chandler, Ariz.

BIRTHS ALPHA BETA Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Clark (H elen Mayor ), a son, William Lane, F ebruary 27 , 1952 .

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bohon (Doris Pickens), a da ughter, Constance Joan. October 22, 1952 .

Mr. and Mrs . Clare P earson (Jaciel Ta ylor ), a daught er, Brenda Kay , D ecember 28, 1952 .

Mr. a nd Mrs. H erschel Martin (June C arol ) , a son, J era ld L ee, D ecember 31 , 1952 .

Mr. a nd Mrs. David Lintner ( Pat Parsons ), a daughter, Linda Sue, January 17, 1953.

Mr. a nd Mrs. W,illiam G. Bondurant (Ruth Mulford ), a da ughter, Ann Elaine, June 17, 1953.

Mr. a nd Mrs. M elvin Fountain (Oreta Moyer ), a son, D ennis Frederick, May 15, 1954.

Mr. a nd Mrs. D ea n Rosebery (Am y Ayers ), a daughter, M argare t Ell en, May 24, 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Winn (Sue Brummall ) , a d a ughter, Marcia Kim, September 13, 1954.

Mr. a nd Mrs . Morris Thompson (Charlotte Hanson ) , a d a ughter, Chelsea J ean, September 23 , 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Kanan (Dolores P eterson ), a son, Michael Louis September 30, 1954.

Mr. a nd Mrs. E . M. Curry ( M ar tha Mathias ), a son, Robert Edwa rd, June 28, 1954.

Mr. a nd Mrs. Warren Hamilton (D ena Picken ) , a daughter, Sara Jane, January 26, 1955.

Mr. a nd Mrs. G eorge J. Golden (Miriam Epperso n ) , a daughter, Susa n Anna, Februa r y 26. 1955 .

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ALPHA GAMMA Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wiles (Nancy Evans ), a daughter, Stephanie, February 17, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Seyler ( Isabel Opal ) , a daughter, Kathryn J ean, February 21, 1955.

ZETA ZETA t Mr. and Mrs. Ernes t Hook (Dotty Cook ) , a son, David L ee, February 13, 1955.

ETA ETA Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cotter (Janet Rawlins ) , a son, J effrey Allen, January 16, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Youvan {Luanne L ayden ), a son, Douglas Charles, January 29, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Saia (Marilyn Bavaro ) , a daughter, January 9, 1955 .

KAPPA KAPPA 1 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schroyer ('Marian Phillips ) , a daug~hter, Kim Susan, July 22, 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph R. Riti (Nancy Gingrich ) , a son, Ralph Lee, January 20, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. William Mack (Barbara Pogue), a daughter, Della Jo, February 9, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. Donal W. Wolf (Ann e Lafland ), a daughter, Suzanne Lynn, February 8, 1955.

NU NU Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lovette (Rachael Garber ) , ~ daughter, Susan Erin, March 17, 1955 .

PI PI Mr. and Mrs. William C. Green (Betty Stratmeier ) , a son, Douglas McCleary, December 18, 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Braun (Barbara LaV ign e) , a daughter, Madelyn, March 20, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K elly {Phyllis Braun ) , a son.

Thomas, March 20, 1955.

PHI PHI Mr. and .Mrs. Rober t Miller (Madge Studley ) , a son, Garry Allan, May 23, 1953.

Mr. and Mrs. ]. D . Elliot (Barbara Beaver ), a son, Rick ey R ., January 4, 1955.

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CHI CHI Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zumbaugh (Thelma Waltz ), a son, David Michael, Febru ary 14, 1955.

BETA GAMMA Mr. an d Mrs. Francis T aff {Edith Joyner), a son, Rand all Martin.

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Riggin (Rozell T ewell ) , a daughter, Adele May. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alyea (Od ssa Harriman ) , a son, David D ean.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Kitch ell (Barbara Clark ), a daughter, Elizabeth Carolyn.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray (Joan Bass) , a daughter, Robin Elaine, Janua ry 8, 1955 .

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shnell ( Sara h Jan e Bra ndon ), a daughter, M ary Beth, February 9, 1955.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hooker (Leo na Spi ce r ), a son, Jan, February 13, 1955.

BETA EPSILON Mr. and Mrs. Alvah H. Euba nk, Jr. (Julia Carter), a son, Alvah Carter, April 2 1, 1954.

BETA IOTA Mr. and Mrs. J . W . Parrott (Bobbie Parker), a son, J ay Norman, August 21, 1954.

BETA KAPPtA. Mr. and Mrs. K enn eth Morga n (Jea n Mirely) , a daughter. J an uary, 1955.

BETA NU Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Allen (Jackie Robertson ) , a so n, Leslie Maurice, January 23, 1955.

BETA PI Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Cook {Shirley Flynn ) , a daughter, •E lizabeth Faye, July 26, 1954.

BETA SIGMA Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown ( Beverly Ri ce), a son, Christopher Lee. February 16, 1955.

BETA TAU Mr. a nd Mrs. J ames R. G a rlock ( Ell en Taber ) , a son, Sammy, J a nu ary 22, 1954.

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Treasurer- Mrs. Clayton Richard, 372 Argonne Dr ., Kenmore 23, N. Y. R egistrar-Mrs. Bert C. McCammon , 59 Isle of Venice, Fort Lauderdale , Fla.

FOUNDERS Mrs . W .

B. Carper (Louise Cox). 505 ,\ 1lo11t1 o .-,t: Drjve, South Charle!\ton, \\' .

Va. Mrs. H. E. Gilliam (Juliette Hundley ), 100 W . Franklin , Richmond, Va. Miss Mary W illiamson Hundley, Clyde Court Hotel , Miami 32, Fla. Mrs. John Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd), deceased.

Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Calva Hamlet Wat son), 2020 Matrax Ave., Petersburg, Va.

NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Miss Evelyn G . Bell, 767 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo 22, N. Y. Vice President-Miss Virginia Carpenter.

14325 Drexmore Rd., Shaker Heights 20, Ohio.

Secretary-Miss Helen L . Corey, 6310 Slwrwood Ave., Overbrook, Philadelphia 31 , Penna.

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F.ditor-Miss Esther Bucher, Suite 226, 1025 Grand Avenue, Kansas City 6, Mo .

Alumnae Director-Mrs. Helen B. Swart, 42 Glenbeck Ave., Apt. 4, Dayton 9, Ohio.

Officer in Charge of C entral O[fi ce- M r; .

Clayton A. Richard, 372 Argonne Dr., Kenmore 23, N. Y. NATIONAL CHAIRMEN

Alumnae Editor-Mrs. William Niemeyer, 4937 Ralph Ave., Cincinnati 38, Ohio .

Alumnae Organizer-'Mrs. E . A. Kreek , 7141 Paseo, Kansas City, Mo .

Art-Mrs. Robert Wolf, R.R . I , Rexford , N.Y. Chapter Alumnae Seerelaries-Mrs. B. F. Leib, 3515 N. Pennsylvania, Apt. 8, Indianapolis, Ind .

College Chat>lains-Miss Betty Sue Choate , Box 170, Natchitoches, La. College Editor- Mi ss Mary K. Reiff, 228 Brush Creek Blvd., Kansas City 12, Mo.

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Constilttlion-Mrs . Robert C. Grady, Box 686, Orange, Va. c ,.nvwtion- Mi ss Helen L . Corey, 6310 Sherwood Rd. , O verbrook. Philadelphia 31, Penna .

FellowshiP-Mrs. Harvey E. Bumgardner East Long Lake Rd ., Bloomfield Hill>.

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Found ers' Da),_Mrs. E , Albert Kreek , 7141 Pasco, Kansas City, Mo. flistorian-Mi ss Louise Stewart, 1330 Blue Ave ., Zanesville, Ohio Maga zine-M rs. Armin J. Siegenthaler , 17303 St. Marys, Detroit 35, Mich .

Music-Mrs. Arthu r Hellrich , 118 • N orthwood, K en more I 7, N. Y. Paraph ern alia - Miss Lou i ~e ?vfcArthur, I 1535 Byro n Ave., De troit , Mich . l'ltilantltropic-Mrs. Way ne W. Byers, High land Ave ., Guilford H ills, R .D . I, Cl1ambersburg, P enn a.

Scltolarsltip-Mrs. R einard Schlo>Ser , 2800 DexLer St., D enver i, Colo.

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Cltairman- :Vfrs. R obert Carlton Byars, 7327 Staffordshire, Houston 25, Texas .

Delegate-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, 1405 Har d y Ave., Independ ence, Mo.

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Student Council President; Senior Play~-----"~-------Student Council; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Class Officer; Orchestra; YWCA; School Band; Art Groups; Athletic Teams--Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Hockey, Swimming; Literary Clubs; Honor Societies; Service Clubs; 4-H Group; School Newspaper; School An·nual.

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Personally attractive; dresses appropriately; friendly manner; rather shy; well mannered; outspoken; thoughtful of others; selfish; loyal; aggressive; enthusiastic; ambitious; tolerant.

Does she work well in a group? (Yes - No) . Is she apt to place her personal ambitions ahead of those for the welfare of the group? (Yes- No) .

Financial Responsibilities: 1. Is the candidate attending college on a scholarship ? _____ _ ____________________ 2. Is she working to augment her college money?______ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ ---- - - - -- -- - 3. Could she financially afford to join a sorority? _ _ __ _ _________ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ ___

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We hope the Piggy Bank is full . . . because there are four full-of-fun days ahead at the ASA Convention in old Biloxi

Keep saving those pennies for the ASA Convention but by May 15 (don't forget}

SEND IN YOUR RESERVATION to: MISS HELEN L. COREY, Convention Manager 6310 Sherwood Avenue, Overbrook Philadelphia 31 , Pennsylvania

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THE HISTORICAL BILOXI LIGHTHOUSE â&#x20AC;˘ ExoTIC BILOXI on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast has many subjects which are representative of the town, such as the shrimp trawler, the oyster lugger, the majestic moss-draped oak, the magnificent magnolia, the silver mullet, the musical mocking bird, and the grotesque pelican, or the ante-bellum home of Jefferson Davis-but one object that is outstanding in typifying Biloxi, is the stately lighthouse on West Beach Boulevard.

This lighthouse is more than a century in age.

keeper of the light that guided steamboats and sailing vessels into Biloxi at the time when the Louisville & Na hville was till in the planning stage. She kept th e position for fifty-three years.

As she became aged, she was assisted by her daughter, Miranda, who became keeper upon retirem ent of the mother. The daughter was a ttendant for nin e years. These two wom en had climbed the towe r many thousand s of times to light and extinguish the ra ys of thi mariner's guide.

Congress approved the establishment of Biloxi light on March 3, 1847, but it remained until a year later for the fabricated materials to arrive aboard a sloop from Baltimore. Murray and Hazelhurst of that city had the contract to erect the tower, said to be the fir t one of cast iron to be built in the South. The lighthouse was erected on a brick foundation. Its brass lamps and reflectors were furnished by a Boston firm.

There are many traditional stories concerning Lh e lighthouse. One is that it was painted black after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln to show the dee p resentment and feeling of the people of Mississippi a bout this fiendish act.

At one time, a Gulf storm weakened the lighthouse's foundation , and it tilted, becoming an Am erican "Leaning Tower." Most of the rocks which strengthen ed the foundation were from a grotto which stood on the grounds of the Church of th e Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Biloxi's oldest official Ca tholic parish. The second great fire of Biloxi destroyed this church and grotto, and the rocks were then removed to the beach.

During the "War Between the States," the illuminating apparatus of the light was buried by Confederate sympathizers. The Town of Biloxi was captured by Federal forces based on Ship Island-twelve miles south, in the Gulf of Mexico - at the site of the lighthouse. It was at this spot that a Biloxi lad pointed out the improbability of "the R ebels being starved into submission," as predicted by a Union naval officer, because of the abundance of mullet in local waters. This silver-like fish is still caught in castnets near the old lighthouse.

Th e Biloxi lighthouse occupies one of the most hi storic spots in all of the South. N earby, is the site of Fort Louis, third and last Biloxi capital of the French Province of Louisiana, which later beca me th e Louisiana Purchase T erritory. It was from this vicinity that the capital was moved to the infant se ttlement of New Orleans in late 1722.

Although the lighthouse is now automatically operated by electricity and is under the jurisdiction and maintenance of the United States Coast Guard, it owes many of its years of fine service to its keepers, and it is with pride and distinction that the Biloxi light lays claim to having had two women attendants, mother and daughter, who se rved the government and seafaring people for sixty-two years.

This is one of the few lighthouses to be located within the city limits of a community. It stands be tween the Gulf wa ters and the beach highway, a part of the Old Spanish Trail (U. S. Highway No. 90 ), connecting Florid a and California via th e deep South. Th e four-lane highway begins here at Porter Avenue. Road ch ecks by federal a uthorities show th a t this is the most traveled highway in Mississ ippi .

The unusual era of lady keepers b egan shortly after the war between Ame rican brothers came to an end. Perry Younghans left his native Albany, New York, to seek new fields of endeavor in the deep South. H e marri ed a New Orleans girl and entered into the busine of brick-making in the upper or head water of the Back Bay of Biloxi, but the venture proved unsuccessful. With the aid of influential friends at New Orleans, he secured the job of Biloxi light keeper in 1868. One year later, he di ed.

Across th e busy street from the lighthouse is the form er keeper' s house a nd qu a rters, pre ently the home of the Biloxi Chamber of Comme rce. H ere, where visitors and convention delegates stop to get literature and information, the Younghan once resid ed and saw the old India n path give way to the wagon and buggy trail and, later, to the paved automobile highway. Du ring this period , the famous Biloxi sailing schoon er surrendered to the motor-propell ed fishing boat. Today the Biloxi lighthouse is on e of the most photogra phed objects in the South.

Maria Younghans succeeded her husband as

The Historical Biloxi Lighthouse .