Asa phoenix vol 49 no 1 fall 1963

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

FALL 1963

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

VOLUME 49

FALL, 1963

NUMBER 1

CONTENTS Convention, 1964 .............. ..... ..... .. ...... .... .... ......... .... ... .. ... ..... ..... .... .... ..... ...... .. .. ... ....... ... 2 The 1963 Award Winners ........ ..... ........ .... ........ .... .. .. .. ................. .... .................. ...... .. . 3 Scholastic Honors ·························· ········ ····· ···· ··· ·· ··· ····· ·· ·· ··· ···· ···· ···· ···· ··· ·· ····· ······ ·· ··· ·· ·· ·· 7 Chapter Honors ... .. ........ .. .. .... ............ .. .. .................... .... .... ...... .. .... ........ ..... ... ..... ... .. .....

Founders' Day, 1963 ...... .. ..... .. ...... .... .. .... .. .. ..... ..... .... .... ...... .... .. ... .... .. .......... .. ...... .. .. ....

National Appointments ....... .................. ....... ...... ... .. .. ... ................. .... ..... .. ....... ........ .... .

Personal Glimpses ............. ... .. ..... .. .. ..... ...... ... ........ ......... .. .... ...... .. .... .. ............ .... ..... .... ...

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12 Campus Queens .. ...... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... . .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. . .. ... .. .. ... 14 Alpha Sigma Alpha State Days, 1963 .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ...... .... .. ...... .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ........ .. 16 Campus Presidents and Editors .. ...... ...... .......... ... .. .. ... ........ ................. ...... ... ..... .. ....... 21 Alpha Sigma Personalities ...... ... ..... ...... ... ............... .. ............... ................. .. ..... ........... .. 22 Alpha Sig Spearheads Drive for Facilities for M entally R etarded ..... .. ........... ........ 24 New Voter's Pledge ... ... ....... ...... ......... .. ..... ... .. .. ....... ............ .. .. .. ......... .... .... .. .. ... .... ....... 26 Fraternity Favorites .. .. .. .... ... ......... ..... .. .. .. .. ..... ... .......... .... .. ................... .. ... ...... ..... .... .... 27 Achievements and Ambitions .. ......... ... ....... .. ......... .. .. ..... ................. ......... ............ ... .... 28 Letters We Appreciate .. ........... .... ........... ... .... ...... ... ................. ........ .. ............. ..... ... ..... 29 How Do You Stand? .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .... ..... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ... .... .. .... ..... . .. ... .. .. ... .... .. ..... 29 Alpha Sigma Alpha Spotlight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..... .. .. ... .. .. .... ... .. ... ... .. ....... .... .... .. ... .... .. .. .. .. ... 30 College Chapters News Letters .. .. ..... ... ..... ............ .... ............................... ......... .... .... ... 32 Alumnae Chapters News L etters ............ ... .. .......... ....... ........... .. ........ .. .... ........ ........... 45 In Memoriam ....... .. .... ...... .. .... ................ ........ .. .. ........ ............ ........ .... ........ ........ .... .... ... 54 Alpha Sigma Alpha Directory .. .......................... ................. ......................................... 55 Alph~ Sigma Alpha Officers' Calendar ...... .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .. ... .... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. . 57

ALUMNAE EDITO R SHIRLEY P. BONE

EDITOR MARY C. GOEKE

COLLEGE EDITOR PAULINE S. OLSON

THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA A!JPHA is published in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each year at 2642 University Avenue, St. Paul 14, Minnesota, by Leland Publishers, Inc. (The Fraternity Press), official publishers for the sorority. The subscription price is $1.50 a year .

Send change of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha Central Office. Suite No. 206, 2852 Delaware Avenue. Kenmore 17, New York.

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This is the slogan of the Grove Park Inn located one mile above Asheville, North Carolina! This is the setting for the 1964 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention!

"A hilltop setting of purest charm serene, overlooking verdant valleys and forest-filled mountain ranges, while the very air you breathe is tinged with the scent of sweet pine and balsam."

Relax in superb accommodations-the finest to be found in any hotel! Savor the gourmet cuisine!

Absorb the North Carolina sun at the swimming pool or on the tennis courts! Ride and hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Golf at the IS-hole championship golf course of the Asheville Country Club!

End your day in front of one of the handhewn stone firep'laces where great eight-foot logs are burned in the cool of the evening . . ..

And all of this in the company of wonderful Alpha Sigma Alphas from all over the country!

If you have never attended a national convention before, this is the ideal setting for a few days you will cherish forever. You will renew old acquaintances, make new friends, visit with your national officers, and meet the active, attractive young women who are carrying on the traditions of Alpha Sigma Alpha on their college campuses. As a delegate or visitor, you will be a vital part of the Convention, the governing body of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

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THE 1963 AWARD WINNERS WILMA WILSON SHARP AWARD Evelyn G. Bell IIII is the recipient of the 1963 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award. Miss Bell, who began her many years of service to Alpha Sigma Alpha as Pi Pi chapter president, accepted her first National position the year following her graduation from Buffalo State Teachers College, when she assumed the title of National Social Service Chairman. Subsequently she held the offices of National Registrar, National Vice President, National Alumnae Director, and National Panhellenic Conference Delegate and served two times as National President, first from 1936 to 1941, and again from 1952 to 1958.

Miss Bell, who received an MA degree from Columbia University, has worked in the Buffalo Public School System for most of her teaching career. She was a Social Studies teacher in the Junior High Program of that System until 1945 when she became a Critic Teacher for the Buffalo State Teachers College-Campus School. From 1946 to 1949 she served as Assistant Principal of School No. 52, the Off-Campus Training School.

In 1949 she accepted the position as Elementary Supervisor for the Buffalo Public Schools and continued working in that capacity until 1960 when she became the Assistant Coordinator of Personnel for the Buffalo Board of Education, the position which she now holds. During 1955-56 she also served on the Curriculum Development Committee for the Buffalo Public Elementary Schools.

She holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the Buffalo Teachers Federation, the New York State Teachers Association, the National Education Association, the National Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the National Association of Personnel.

Her religious affiliation has also meant a great deal to Miss Bell, who served as President of the World Wide Guild from 1935 to 1936, and again from 1959 to 1961. She has also spent three terms of three years each on the Board of Christian Education and served as Secretary of the Pulpit Committee during 1960-61. She was also a member of the Endowment Committee from 1956 to 1958.

While Miss Bell's profession and her Alpha Sigma Alpha positions have demanded much of her time, she has nevertheless found time to be very active in civic affairs. She has held several

EVELYN G. BELL

offices in the Buffalo Branch of the American Association of University Women, including those of Publicity Chairman, Vice President, and President of the Evening Group-Professional Division.

She is also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, National Honorary Education Fraternity. An accomplished public speaker, she has served on speakers' bureaus of various civic groups, including the Buffalo War Council.

Her circle of friends is wide and far-reaching and her many years of service to Alpha Sigma Alpha have won her many close friends among her sorority sisters, all of whom will be thrilled with her selection as the 1963 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award winner.

WILMA WILSON SHARP AWARD CANDIDATES-1 963 SmNEY MITCHELL GREMILLION ALLEN 'lt'lt, Hattiesburg Alumnae chapter EvELYN G. BELL IIII, Buffalo Alumnae chapter RuTH STEWART CRAMER KK, Southern New Jersey Alumnae chapter ELLEN OwEN DALY速速, Boston Alumnae chapter JuNE FERNAAYS FARNAN IIII, Kalamazoo Alumnae chapter LAURETTE SuNTHEIMER LEININGER D..D.., CantonMassilon Alumnae chapter BERTHA RuNYAN McFARLAN AA, Cincinnati Alumnae chapter HELEN J. FRAME SNYDER 00, Akron Alumnae chapter 3

ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL AWARD Freddie Sue J ohnson of Beta Mu Chapter has been named as the Alpha Girl of 1963, the winner of the coveted Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Freddie's unusual capacity for leadership has been evident throughout her college years. In Alpha Sigma Alpha she served as membership director and rush chairman, and then as president.

In campus organizations she held offices: parliamentarian for Heart and Key, service organization ; president of Phi Beta Lambda, national business organization; president of Association of Women Students ; president of Panhellenic Council; freshman class senator on the Student Senate.

Special campus honors include mention in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Homecoming Queen ; Homecoming Senior Maid ; Cheerleader, Co-Captain; Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity Maid ; Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Class Favorite; Pershing Rifles Sweetheart; Outstanding Member of Phi Beta Lambda ; Outstanding Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha; Best Pledge of Alpha Sigma Alpha, '60-'61; Reddie Day Queen; Queen of Stars, Outstanding Senior Woman.

Service to the community was given by Freddie, ranging from the annual March of Dimes activity to teaching and outstanding youth work in her church.

FREDDIE

SUE

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Even though Freddie finished college in three years, she has managed to maintain a commendable scholarship record. As president of the sorority she devoted much extra time to the adjustment and well-being of the pledges. H er relationship with everyone on campus was that of warm friendship and genuine interest. She seemed to always have the answer to problems and served as arbiter in many disagreements between organizations and individuals.

Tireless in her energy and giving generously of personal time and ability to sorority and campus projects, Freddie Sue Johnson exemplifies the true Alpha Girl.

ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL AWARD CANDIDATES-1963 The winner of the top collegiate A~A award was selected from this group of Alpha Girls. The award is given each year in memory of Elizabeth

Bird Small IIII, and qualifications include scholarship, leadership, and graciousness in daily living.

Alpha

Rho Rho

Beta Theta

Beta Upsilon

ALICE LL EWE LLY N WHITE

SARA SuE LIPS C OMB

MARIE ELAINE FoERCH

VICKY Lou FLICK

Alpha Alpha BARBARA L. RIPP Alpha Beta

Sigma Sigma

Beta I ota

Beta Phi

BARBARA

DIANA ELIZABETH Cox

PATRICIA FESENMAIER

Phi Phi

Beta Kappa

Beta Chi

LINDA KAY O'Co NN OR

jANICE LEAVELL

DoROTHY GRACE McKoNE

LINDA jEAN CARNOWSKI

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STR N AD

Alpha Gamma

Chi Chi

Beta Lambda

Beta Psi

GEORGIA ANN CLARK

MARY ANN YARLING

FRANCES ANTOINETTE

CoNSTANCE FoGLESONG

Beta Beta

Psi Psi

LI NDA PHILLIP S

MA U REE N MORROW

Beta Mu

Beta Omega

ZACKERT

ZooK

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Gamma

FREDDIE SuE JoHNSO N

NA

SHARO N R uTH PoRTER

URA LEE STAMBAUGH

Beta Nu

Gamma Alpha

Zeta Zeta

Beta D elta

MARTHA JoNEs

}A NETTE ELLE N MATY

CATHERINE BusBY

Beta Pi

Theta Theta

Beta Epsilon

NANCY LEE LIVELY

MARY A

BARBARA jA NE SLAT E

Beta Rho

NE MAGIERA

CY RuTH JAcoBus

SHARON DoYLE

Gamma Beta PATRICIA j EAN VANSANT

Gamma D elta JOAN BREGLIO

Kappa Kappa

Beta Zeta

CLARE ANGERMANN

FRANCES K u RZWEG

Nu Nu

Beta Eta

Beta Sigma

Gamma Zeta

jEA N L. HAA CK

LORELLA SAYLER

PATRICIA ANN SMITH

CAROLYN HIBBS

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MARILYN JEAN KANWISCHER

Gamma Epsilon SusAN ScHROEDER

FROST FIDELITY AWARD The winner of the Frost Fidelity Award for 1963 is Lynda Sue Gudde of Zeta Zeta chapter.

Lynda has never failed to uphold the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha in her personal, campus, and community affiliations. She has been active in many campus orgal'\izations, and yet the "A~As" have always been first and foremost.

Lynda is not afraid to stand up for what she believes is right, regardless of the situation. H er strong positions in the Senate of the Student Government Association have made her respected among that group. She is also known for her fairness on the judiciary board of the Association of Women Students.

She served as rush chairman, convocations chairman, and vice president of Zeta Zeta. Her untiring work for the chapter included minute and detailed tasks. Her efforts as rush chairman last year resulted in an organized and fruitful rushing season with a lasting effect on the sorority. She was instrumental in establishing better sorority relationships with the Dean of Women through her cooperation in the Panhellenic Conference.

"Service to others" has been evident as Lynda gave freely of her time in teaching physical fitness classes at an elementary school. She also participated in the University's People-to-People organization on campus, and was one of nine students from the campus who spent this summer in Europe traveling as a "Student Ambassador."

LYNDA SUE GUDDE

Lynda has made major contributions to student life on campus: instructor, Social Dance Club; president, Orchesis (modern dance club) ; Senate member, Student Government Association ; secretary, Freshman Class ; secretary, Young R epublicans Club ; project chairman, Physical Education Major's Club; Student National Education Association; Women's R ecreation Association ; Foreign Language Club; Student Union Cabinet.

Through her choreography Lynda has aided in advancing the name of A~A on campus. She has been an important factor in uniting the chapter sisterhood, and has helped establish enthusiasm, mutual respect, and sincere affection among the sisters.

FROST FIDELITY AWARD CANDIDATES-1963 Each year one girl is chosen to receive the Frost Fidelity Award, established by Donald and Emma

Frost IIII, and based on intangible fraternity values including loyalty and " unsung" service.

Alpha

Rho Rho

Beta The ta

Beta Phi

BARBARA LOTH

ELIZABETH LI NDA RA NS O N

MARY ALICE SLOWI NSK I

RuTH K uN z

Alpha Alpha

Sigma Sigma

Beta Iota

Beta Chi

JuDY HERRIMAN

JoA NNE EvELYN OLESO N

CAROL BERNICE DELAND

LoRETTA BELLE PADILLA

Alpha Beta

Phi Phi

Beta Kappa

KATHY MoYLEs

CARY HOLTZ

TAMARA PuLVER

Alpha Gamma

Chi Chi

Beta Lambda

RAE ANN KLEIST

KAY NEWMAN

SHIRLEY DESLA URIERS

Beta •Beta

Psi Psi

Beta Mu

JEANNE HAUG

Joy FAY VALLERY

JuDY MATTH E WS

Gamma Alpha

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Gamma

Beta Nu

J EANNE SLA N I NGER

Beta Psi JoA N SHoEsMIT H EuAs

Beta Omega NANCY S ESTAK

CAROL McGEE

SANDRA DEONIER

MARGARET KIPP

Gamma Beta

.(eta Zeta

Beta D elta

Beta Pi

B EULAH MARIE Po uLTE R

LYNDA SuE GuDDE

BARBARA MILLS

PATSY SKAGGS CANTLEY

Theta Theta

Beta Epsilon

Beta Rho

SALLY SELESNICK

BEVERLY JANE B u RGES S

CAROLE LOPAC

Gamma D elta MARY Lo u

CERRETTA

Gamma Epsilon

Kappa Kappa

Beta .(eta

Beta Sigma

ELLEN MESSING

GLENDA THIBODEAUX

JuANITA RoB E RTS

Nu Nu

Beta Eta

Beta Upsilon

Gamma .(eta

JANET KocH

KAREN STAV

JuDY ELY SwENSON

B ETTYE KELLOGG

J u LIE ScoTT

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IDEAL PLEDGE AWARD The Ideal Pledge Award is a new national award established by the National Council, and we present the first winner-Patricia Jones from Beta Beta chapter.

Enthusiasm summed up Patty's attitude and spirit during pledging. She not only showed that she was a girl to do her part in all functions, but she also exhibited initiative in carrying out plans.

She accepted her responsibilities as secretary of her pledge class willingly, and without suggestion established better communication by appearing at the second meeting with lists of members and appropriate information for each pledge.

Her acceptance of constructive criticism from the pledge trainer was an example for the college chapter. The pledges had not responded to therequest to visit the sorority house during pledging period to become better acquainted; upon realizing the mistake, Patty personally urged the other pledges to go, arranging to be there at certain hours in case some would feel less hesitant with another pledge sister present.

Patty was the pledge who came up with the pledge project idea of surprising the members on Valentine's Day since St. Valentine is one of A:SA's exemplars. A huge valentine was over the front of the house with rows of valentines strung from

PATRICIA JONES

tree to tree with giant letters spelling "Happy Valentine." On the door was a huge heart with all of the names of the sisters on it.

Her growth in maturity was truly phenomenal; by the end of the pledging period the pledge trainer found herself turning to Patty for her opinion on pledge problems, always finding an intelligent answer. With her self-confidence developing, Patty has recently run for secretary of the junior class and is now on the Junior Class Council.

Such a dynamic and inspiring transformation of a girl sets a high standard for the ideal pledge.

IDEAL PLEDGE AWARD CANDIDATES-1 963 In selecting candidates for this award, determining criteria related specifically to the Alpha Sigma Alpha girl in h er days as a pledge, such as ( 1) spirit and attitude during pledging period, (2) willingness to take responsibility and to accept

constructive criticism, ( 3) evidence of growth in maturity, (4 ) ability to work within pledging group and with sorority sisters, ( 5 ) awareness of sorority obligations and traditions, and ( 6 ) potential leadership qualities for service to sorority, college, and community.

Alpha

Nu Nu

Beta Eta

FRANCES HEATH

BARBARA JEAN KI NNEY

JA NET WHITE

LYNETTE BRAy

Alpha Alpha

Sigma Sigma

Beta Iota

!Beta Chi Joy WEBER

FAITH MERRIN McKr

NEY

Beta Phi

PATRICIA McKENDRICK

VICKI JoYCE SIGMON

Alpha Beta

Phi Phi

Beta Kappa

Beta Psi

CAROL BEH N

KATHY JoH NS O N

PATRICIA MARIE BEN ES

SALLY JoHNso N

Beta Omega

Alpha Gamma

Chi Chi

Beta Lambda

ELAINE BAILEY

PATRICIA GooDWIN

JEA NN INE BATES

SALLE E . RICHARDS

Beta Beta

Psi Psi

Beta Mu

Gamma Alpha JANE McCARTY

PATRICIA Jo NES

GLORIA SA NDRA GOLDSTEI

Jo RICHARDSO N CLOWER

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Gamma

Beta Pi

SHIRLEY JoHA Nso ,

PAM B UCHANA

CoNNIE K EN

Z eta Zeta

Beta D elta

Beta Rho

Gamma Delta

MARGARET PANHORST

ELIZABETH HANNA

MARY ALICE ER NST

Theta Th eta

MARILYN N LATTER

Beta Epsilon

Beta Sigma

ELLEN ELIZABETH SANDEFU R

Kappa Kappa

JEAN

Beta Z eta

Beta Upsilon

Gamma Zeta

SuzANNE CHUBB

JoANN DDLAHITE

MARLENE BR UCE

MARY WOOL EY

ROBERTA AN

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Gamma Beta IM UR

PATRICIA SCHMIT

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SCHOLASTIC HONORS

BY ANNE

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NIEMEYER,

National Scholarship Chairman

As each new school year begins, it is gratifying to review the scholastic achievements of the past year and take the opportunity to give national recognition to Alpha Sigma Alphas who have m_;:tde outstanding scholastic records.

Many chapters brought honor to Alpha Sigma Alpha by placing first in their college schola,rship standings. Chapters reporting this achievement are: ALPHA, ALPHA BETA, BETA BETA, PHI PHI, BETA MU, BETA PI, BETA RHO, BETA PSI, GAMMA ALPHA, and GAMMA BETA. The honor of receiving straight A's and thus bringing recognition to their chapters as well as to themselves, has been achieved by the following members: ALPHA BETA- Lucy Lair, Mary Jo McGowan ALPHA GAMMA-Georgia Ann Clark EPSILON EPSILON-Suzanne Hendrickson ZETA ZETA-Paula Neale ETA ETA-Sharon Moore, Norberta Wachter, Linda Fite KAPPA KAPPA-Suzanne Chubb PHI PHI-Jacque Cockrill CHI CHI-Pat Brady, Dee Kraynik, Ellen McCarron BET A EPSILON-Betty Coghill, Betty Edwards BETA ETA-Shirley Diers BETA IOTA-Ronnie Crumpler, Carolyn Vogt BETA KAPPA-Sue Stevenson BETA MU-Judy Matthews BETA NU-Judy Bean BETA OMEGA-Judy Laubscher GAMMA ALPHA- Sharon Doyle, Carol Duke GAMMA ETA-Cynthia M enza Not to be overlooked when honors are being presented are the members who have placed on the Dean's L1st or Honor Roll. The majority of these members are also active in campus honorary societies.

ALPHA BETA-Peggy Angeres, Mary Flo Barnett, Ginny Colton, Elaine Cunningham, Pat Duffey, Susie Foulkes, Barb Freise, Nancy Harding, Lonna Hendron, Sunny Laird, Ellen Sue Mcintyre, Linda Moore, Linda O'Connor ALPHA GAMMA-Barbara Driscoll, Rosemary Dennis, Mary Ann Oklamchak, Martha Robert, JoAnn Wentz

EPSILON EPSILON-Marjorie Gardner, Sue King, Mary Ellen Hendrickson, Karen Swartz, Shirley Huston ZETA ZETA-Carla Goff ETA ETA-Judith Coonrod KAPPA KAPPA-Clare Angerman, Phyllis Budnicki, Edna Lou Macloskey NU NU-Hilda Ackermann, D. Judith Baker, Barbara Kinney, Loret Matikiewicz, Claire Vachon PHI PHI- Janice Leavell, Pat Rucker, Cary Holst PSI PSI- Ginger Armstrong, Yvonne Frazier, Mary Jean Groll, June Moore, Barbara Shiver, Bonnie Wineinger, Dorthea Bryan, Nelyn Cook, Eileen Hoffstadt, Sherry Kalb, Pat Power BET A EPSILON-Carolyn Jordan, Linda Pace, Clydette Griffith, Lyn Zirkle, Elizabeth Wright, Dawn Marston BETA ETA-Karen Herman, Lorella Sayler, Karen Stav, Fran Wacksman BETA THETA- Patricia Babb, Beth Bigler, Ruth Horn, Joyce Lescelius, Diane Larson, Marie Foerch, Marjorie Ramsey, Sue Voss, Julie Wood BETA IOTA- Katherine Jo Barton, Diana Cox, Betty Ann Crist, Judy Grubb, Carrie Holland, Katherine Horne, Jacquie Johnson, Judy Johnston, Elizabeth Kane, Jane Nash, Pat Neff, Winnie Pierce, Kathleen Porterfield, Joyce Russin, Mary F. Null, Pat Young BETA KAPPA-Pat Benes, Lona Ehlen BET A MU-Andrea Anthony, Linda Dedman, Diann Jameson, Sally Meek, Judy Whorley BETA NU- Suzie Brazzell, Anita Gholsen, Milly Wilson BETA PI- Karen Moe DeBeck, Nina Markowitz, Becky Thompson BETA RHO-Annetta Bosch, Marilyn Lamm BETA PHI-Pat Fesenmaier, Angeline Hurban, .Toyce Johnson BETA OMEGA-Pat McGovern, Barbara Gross, Marlene Kresge, Peggy Pine GAMMA ALPHA-Jeanne Slaninger GAMMA BET A-Dottie Doran, Jeanne Droeger, Barbara Fritsch, Mary Smith GAMMA EPSILON- Nyla Albrecht GAMMA ETA-Susan Brown, Ellen McLaughlin, Elaine Spreckelsen 7

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Doni Steinkamp, left, and Jeanne Slaninger shown with the Scholarship Trophy won by Gamma Alpha chapter.

President Walter H. Ryle of Northwest Missouri State Teachers College presents the Scholarship Trophy to Mary Flo Barnet, vice president of Alpha Beta chapter.

Beta Psi chapter, winner of the Western Michigan University Sorority Sing, with their interpretation of the theme, "Our American Legacy."

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Mrs. Kitty Thornton, Epsilon Epsilon Adviser, presents the 1963 Magazine Sales Plaque to Sharon Porter, Epsilon Epsilon president, while Patty Kiefer, center, magazine chairman, looks on.

Alpha Alpha and Beta Kappa chapters were runners-up in the contest.

Mary Ellen Walton, left, and Annette Maus admire the first place sports trophy won by Gamma Alpha chapter during Picnic Day activities at Creighton University.

Kay McKee, left, president, and Jeri Huck, scholarship chairman, display the Panhellenic Scholarship Plaque won by Beta Beta chapter with an accumulative grade average of 4.057 on a 5.0 system.

Gamma Eta chapter working with Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, captured first place in Penn State's Spring Week Float Parade, with their version of "The Tea House of the August Moon."

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FOUNDERS' DAY, 1963 FouNDERs' DAY is an occasion on which Sorority members call to mind the ideals held by those who brought their organization into being. Because this recollection gives the opportunity to share briefly the spirit and often the knowledge of early struggle the Founders experienced, its most important result is a quickening of interest in the continuance of good work begun or planned. At the same time there is a strengthening of resolve to solve present day problems in the light of the ideals held by those Founding Sisters, yet tempered only by methods-not compromised by emergencies or by need for "doing something" for actions' sake alone.

What were the ideals of our beloved Founders that they wove into the creation of a Sorority which they named Alpha Sigma Alpha? There must have been-and is today-a set of standards that ensured strong life and continued growth over the past years.

If we look no farther than the first letter of each word in the name, we have a trio of motivating, action-producing words that indicate in no small way the reasons for solid growth.

AS A - Aspire-Seek-Attain - these gripping words were more than words to those Founders in the early years, just as they have inspired dedication of purpose to many loyal ASA women since.

In our present day thinking, what do these words mean to the Alpha Sigma Alpha member? What should they denote to the young women who will be pledged this year, and next and in other years ahead?

focus the meaning that the members are working members--they are continually searching for ways to improve themselves and the effective work of their group.

That this high purpose and desire has caught on is evidenced by the more recent down-to-earth program of providing tangible assistance on a continuing basis for selected persons (not only ASA members, but others as well) . These persons are given aid to pursue advanced study in the field of mentally retarded children. Various persons have received this assistance, and are actively working in this understaffed area of great human need.

"SEEK," as it is applied in ASA, means "doing" and "doing" means getting things done.

With a strong foundation in aspiration, a working cbmplex of people actively seeking methods and means for bringing the high purposes into being, attainment is a foregone conclusion.

The attainment can be seen in countless ways: individually many members have become outstanding in their chosen profession .

Group-wise many chapters show excellence of scholarship and often rate highest on the campus.

As any present day college student will verify, this is no small attainment under the terrific competition that prevails now. To do so as an organization is an even greater accomplishment, but to do it year after year is especiaily noteworthy. Those chapters which have excelled in scholarship have indeed caught the vision held by our Founders, that scholarship is one of the key-building blocks for attainment.

ASPIRE-to what? And Why? Well, let us see what is meant. To aspire is to look up with a spirit that embodies lofty ideals and high purpose, first for the individual herself. Those Founders knew that a membership of women who, each in her own way could be persuaded to adopt for herself certain standards, would ensure strong future organizational growth. Because Alpha Sigma Alpha started out as a professional group whose members were to be teachers, superior scholarship and a willingness to share the fruits of her mind with others were of prime consideration. A high personal moral code, too, was included in these basic purposes.

We look to these years ahead with confidence grounded in the knowledge that our Founders built a solid foundation for that future.

With these solid foundation stones as building blocks, Sigma, exemplified by "SEEK" brings into

MARY EMERSON BLACKSTONE National President

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As organizations go, Alpha Sigma Alpha is a young Sorority. Above all, it is a working Sorority, and as such it is a growing Sorority. Our Founders well knew when they brought it into being that if it were to grow, a sound set of standards for living, as individuals and ASA group, exemplified by the motto ASPIRE - SEEK - ATTAIN - must of necessity embody work - and work, conscientious, thoughtful, cheerful work would ensure growth in the years ahead.

NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS NATIONAL TREASURER CENTRAL OFFICE EXECUTIVE

NATIONAL MAGAZINE AGENCY CHAIRMAN

Margaret Hammond Nelson (Mrs. Harry P. ) lUI has been appointed by the National Council to fill the unexpired term of Jean C. Richard as National Treasurer and Central Office Executive.

Peg attended State Teachers College, Buffalo, New York, where she was initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha.

PEG NELSON She is Pi Pi chapter Alumnae Secretary. An active member of the Buffalo Alumnae chapter, she is a former treasurer.

As the Alpha Sigma Alpha delegate, she served as President of the Buffalo City Panhellenic.

Sue Henderson King (Mrs. Allan E. ) BK will serve as National Magazine Agency Chairman. Sue, who attended Northern Illinois University, became a member of the Chicago Alumnae following her marriage six years ago. In 1960 she was instrumental in organizing the Chicago-West Suburban SUE KING Alumnae chapter and she has served as President of that chapter since that time. She has also served as a delegate to the Chicago City Panhellenic.

Sue attended the 1961 National Convention where she organized and directed the Fashion Show at the Formal Banquet. At home she is kept busy caring for her two children, Cathy Jo ( 5 ) , and Russell ( l') .

She taught in Huntington, Long Island, following her college graduation, and more recently was employed by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Central Office during the school years 1956-1962.

Her husband, Bud, is a teacher in the field of mental retardation. They are the parents of two daughters, Candace ( 16 ), and Alice ( 13) ; and a son, John (14). The family enjoys sailing and are avid fans of John's baseball and basketball endeavors. A collie, Muffit, is the family pet.

Peg attended the National Council meeting this summer, and after working with her, the other Councillors felt that Alpha Sigma Alpha is indeed fortunate to have a person of her capabilities serving as Tre~surer and Central Office Executive.

ALUMNAE ORGANIZER CHAPTER ALUMNAE SECRETARY Mary K. Reiff HH has assumed the duties of Alumnae Organizer and Chapter Alumnae Secretary. Mary K., who has served as National Magazine Agency Chairman for the past two years, and who prior to that served as National College Editor for ten years, holds the position of office manager and estimator for I. J. Eagle Printing Company and is active in Greater Kansas City Alumnae chapter.

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, an alumna of Alpha Alpha chapter, is celebrating her fiftieth anniversary with Alpha Sigma Alpha this year. Mrs. "].", as she is known to everyone, has been such a marvelous influence and inspiration to her chapter throughout the years, that the Alpha Alphas were proud to have some small part in honoring her on this memorable occasion.

On May 5 a Tea in her honor was held in the Sigma Chi house at Miami University. Over four hundred friends were invited, including University faculty and administrators, as well as close personal friends. To show their appreciation for her many contributions, the Alpha Alpha chapter presented Mrs. "J." with a fifty-year guard for her pin.- SHERRIE HEWITT

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PERSONAL GLIMPSES Many readers have written that they would appreciate seeing more in THE PHOENIX about the personal lives and activities of the National Officers and their families. I am certain that most of the officers at one time or another, when they have been "head over heels" in Alpha Sigma Alpha work, wonder if they still have any other life than Alpha Sigma Alpha; but, needless to say, those times pass, and it is surprising how many outside activities our officers manage to take part in considering the time they do devote to sorority work. The following is a glimpse of only a few of our busy sorority workers.

MARY BLACKSTONE, in spite of the long hours she devotes as Alpha Sigma Alpha's National President, nevertheless still finds time to travel with her husband, Lawson, who is Director of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Department of the Independent Grocers Alliance International Headquarters in Chicago. His position requires a good deal of traveling to supply houses and growing regions in various parts of the country, and Mary, whenever she is free, accompanies him on his travels, often managing to schedule a college chapter visit somewhere along the way. Their son, Paul, has recently been awarded his Master's Degree in Social Welfare Administration and has accepted a position in this field beginning this fall. The only other member of the Blackstone family is Skippy, the seventeen-year-old family dog, and as Mary says, "If humans are as active at 119 years as the dog, many of the problems of the world will have long since been solved."

Our National Secretary, HELEN CoREY, has proudly announced the arrival of her new name-

The Blackstones: Lawson, Paul, and Mary.

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sake, Corey Crompton. "Corky" as he is called, is former National Editor HIWANA CuPP CROMPTON,s first child. Hiwana has had a busy yearthe arrival of Corky coincided with their move to a new home and as Hiwana says, "Everyday we see something new that must be done, and Corky keeps us on the go; but my, how we enjoy it!" Alpha Sigs were also quite proud of Helen Corey for another reason. She was featured in a pagelong article in the February issue of Fraternity COREY CROMPTON Month; those of us who, through this article, learned of her many varied accomplishments and wide range of activities, agreed that it is certainly a feather in Alpha Sigma Alpha's cap to have a person of her capabilities in a leadership position.

MRs. REINARD W. (PoLLY) ScHLOSSER, who formerly served for a number of years as National Treasurer and later as National Scholarship Chairman, recently moved to the Windsor Garden Cooperative Apartments, 715 So. Clinton, Apt. 7B, Windsor Gardens, Denver 22, Colorado. As Polly writes, "This is Denver's S_un City."

NANCY MATHISON, National Alumnae Director, is breathing a sigh of relief now that the Little League baseball season is over for another year.

The months from March through July find everyone in the Mathison household busy in some phase of Little League activity. Tommy (13), Terry ( 11) , and Teddy (9) each played on a different team this year. Nancy and her husband, Alex, were as busy as the players, taking turns in the Snack Shack ; keeping score; promoting sponsors for the teams; selling fireworks, . candy and raffle tickets; and sponsoring dances, all for the league profit. The money involved in keeping 500 neighborhood boys in uniforms, bats, balls and necessary equipment is tremendous, and the parents bend their backs to keep the operation successful.

Each boy, being in a separate division, had either a game or practice every day of the week.

This tended toward late, "quickie" meals during the week, and squeezing in weekday chores on Saturday and Sunday, between games. The

Ken and Shirley Bone with their children, Steve and Beth.

vacation trips, including a day of boating and fishing at Seneca Lake where the above photograph was taken.

Monica, Terry, Teddy, and Tommy Mathison, each ready for a big game.

clothesline was always graced with uniforms.

Monica (6), mascot and keeper of the team banners, wore the respective team color to each game, so her laundry was colorful, to say the least.

CHARLOTTE ADAMS, National Historian, has so many irons in the fire that one begins to wonder

As a final note, each boy wore uniform 路# 1 of his team, each played the same position (either 2nd base or right field), each was the bunt specialist of his team, and each team placed first in its division. This may or may not be some kind of record! At any rate, it will be the topic of conversation in the Mathisen home until next March, when they will have to go through all this again.

MRs. RICHARD C. (JACKIE ) CARSON, former National Philanthropic Chairman, is looking forward to a move to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where her husband has become general manager of that city's famed Pabst Theater. The Carsons have for many years been outstanding in Tulsa, Oklahoma, theater productions, and Jackie will remain in Tulsa to operate Carson Attractions during this season for which they had already made some bookings. Their son, Richard, Jr. , is now a senior at the University of Arkansas and has shown a strong interest in operating Carson Attractions after his graduation.

Steve ( 3) and Beth ( 1) keep their mother, National Alumnae Editor SHIRLEY BoNE, quite busy to say the least, but nevertheless Shirley still finds time for her hobbies, painting and reading, and for making many of her own clothes. In addition, she is active in her church, and also finds time to join her husband, K en, in several of his hobbies. This summer they enjoyed several short

Charlotte Adams, second from right, shown at a Tea given by Brighton High School, in honor of the French Consul in Boston, Jean Savelli, second from left. Others are Miss Elizabeth Pelletier, seated; Peter Smith, far left; and Marcia Nerenberg, far right.

how she manages to hold down her full-time job as French teacher and Director of the Cercle Francais at Brighton High School so efficiently.

In August she served as delegate from the Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (an Honor Society of K ey Women in Education) to the Regional Conference at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. She also is presently on the Board of Directors of Fernside Vacation House for Women at Princeton, Massachusetts; she is first Vice President of the Boston High School Women's Clubs; and she serves as a Town Meeting M ember of Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Joni Spitz 88 Miss Boston University Greek Sing Chairman Sue Sinks BM: Miss Henderson State Teachers College Pershing Rifle Sweetheart Queen of Stars {Yearbook Queen)

Suzi P err y BB Miss Colorado State College Outstanding Junior Woman

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Diane Farris A B Miss Northeast Missouri Alpha Kappa Lambda Sweetheart

QUEENS

Linda Daniels AB Attendant to Miss Northeast Missouri

Pat Ahern BB Miss Catche La Pourdre (Yearbook Queen} Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart Colorado State College

Cary Holst 4>4> Tower Queen (Yearbook Queen) Northwest Missouri State College

Barbara Jo Rogers BA Poultry Princess Finalist Arkansas State Teachers College

Mary Ann Tharp A B Barnwarming Queen Northeast Missouri State Teachers College

Lola DeFoe BH Homecoming Princess Dickinson State College

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A2:A STATE DAYS, 1963 ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI-LOUISIANA

INDIANA

SATURDAY, March 16, was the date of A-MissLou Day held in New Orleans. The college chapters participating were Psi Psi, Beta Delta and Beta Zeta; and the alumnae chapters represented were Hattiesburg and Jackson, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; and Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana.

The beautiful Royal Orleans Hotel in the heart of the famed French Quarter was the scene of the aU-day meeting. New and old acquaintances were renewed as the day opened with a registration and coffee in the lobby. A St. Patrick's Day theme prevailed, which was coordinated with the green and yellow secondary colors of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The business meeting was presided over by the State Day Chairman, Roberta Isom Bailey BZ, who later turned the meeting over to Lily B. Staehling Dastugue BZ, panel moderator. Guest Panelists were Mrs. Kenneth B. Hait BZ, Rosemary Thomas Easley ww, Sidney Gremillion Allen B~, and Glenda Thibodeaux BZ. Topics discussed included the Importance of Panhellenic, the Importance of an active College chapter; and Graduation, the beginning or end of Sorority Membership.

The entertainment at the luncheon was provided by the college members who enacted short skits portraying sorority life. The luncheon speaker was Mrs. Rita Stem Reynick, a noted authority on New Orleans.

State Day co-chairmen included Hilda Giraud Hebert BZ, Lois Schiferl r A, and Mary Allen Caraway Warrick ww.-ROBERTA IsoM BAILEY BZ

"HowoY, PARTNERs" was the cry of the cowgirls as they greeted Alpha Sigs at the Indiana State Day on April 6. Beta Upsilon chapter was the hostess for the event which was held at th Terre Haute House in Terre Haute.

"A~A Round-Up" was the day's theme and was carried out in the decorations, name-tags, programs, table centerpieces, and favors. A skit entitled " Feud between the Collegiates and the Alumnae" was put on by the Beta Upsilon chapter, and followed the cowboy theme, using songs from "Oklahoma" with Alpha Sigma Alpha words added. Chi Chi chapter also presented a skit, after which there was a song session around the campfire.

The participating Alumnae chapters were Anderson, Elkhart, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, and Terre Haute. The discussion leaders for the day were Dee Watson, Goldie Bennet and Sally Constantinou, while the topics discussed were Money-Making Projects, Closer College and Alumnae Chapter Relations, and Keeping Members Interested.

Following the luncheon, the guests were conducted on a tour of the Indiana State campus, and the day end ed with a tea in the Beta Upsilon chapter suite.

State Day Officers were Maryellen Brunson BY, president; Carole Walker XX, treasurer; and Martha Erwin BY, secretary. Other members of Beta Upsilon chapter who assisted in the arrangements were Joyce Hardebeck, Barbara Schnepp, Shirley Koch, Kay Ross, Vicky Flick, Janice Parham, Dorothee Bell, and Carol Pugh.

KANSAS-MISSOURI-NEBRASKA

Officers of A-Miss-Lou Day were, left to right, Mary AUen Caraway Warrick -¥-¥, Treasurer· Roberta Isom Bailey .nz, C?airman; Lois Schiferl Gal~ rA, Secretary; and H1lda G~raud Hebert BZ, Co-Chairman.

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"ALPHAS SHow AcTION" was the theme for the Kansas-Missouri-Nebraska State Day held on the campus of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville on Saturday, April 27.

The day's activities commenced with registration and a coffee hour, followed by the Opening Business Meeting at which Mary Spruytte, State Day Chairman, presided. The group then divided into discussion groups at which the following topics were considered: Financing and Housing; Rushing, Voting and Pledging; Campus and Social Responsibilities; NPC and Panhellenic Relations; Pledge Training; Scholarship; Alumnae Relations; Philanthropy; and Growth and Expan-

MICHIGAN

Skit participants at the Kansas-Missouri-Nebraska Day.

MICHIGAN State Day was held on March 9 at the Botsford Inn with the Detroit Alumnae chapters acting as hostesses. Participants included members from the Beta Psi and Beta Theta College chapters, and alumnae from the Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Pontiac, and Detroit chapters.

The morning session was devoted to a discussion of the philanthropic aspects of sorority life, both nationally and locally. Mr. Gail Smith from the Lapeer State Home and Mr. Harold Bergum of the Lapeer Parents Association were present to answer any questions pertaining to mentally retarded children.

In the afternoon a panel discussion, with a representative from each group, was held on the topic "Graduation: the Beginning or the End of Sorority Life." This discussion gave both college members and alumnae a greater understanding of the problems involved in the transition from the college chapter to the alumnae chapter.

The two sessions were divided by a very enjoyable luncheon. A humorous and informative talk

sion. Reports of the various group discussions were given by the secretaries of each group and the meeting adjourned for luncheon and the afternoon program.

Mrs. A. Howard Hall, Alpha Sigma Alpha Delegate to the National Panhellenic Conference, was the guest speaker at the luncheon. A skit "A~As on Campus," written and narrated by Susie Hanna AB, was given and depicted various phases and majors to be found on the college campus.

Linda Moore, president of Alpha Beta chapter, acted as mistress of ceremonies for the afternoon session where the State Day awards and presentations were made. Miss Jane Barnett, president of the Kirksville Alumnae chapter, presented Zeta Zeta chapter with a trophy for their outstanding exhibit.

After a "soul-stirring and heart-warming" song fest, the day's activities closed with the formation of the friendship circle and the singing of the Sweetheart Song.-GAYLE SNYDER AB

Dottie Cook Hook, left, and Janice Hinrichs Haydel, who were both formerly members of the Wichita, Kansas, Alumnae chapter, renewed their friendship at Michigan State Day.

Mrs. A. Howard Hall, speaker at the Kansas-MissouriNebraska State Day.

Dr. Margaret Sterne, speaking at the Michigan State Day.

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was given by the guest speaker, Dr. Margaret Sterne, Associate Professor of History at Wayne State University. Dr. Sterne's topic was "The Role of Women in Today's World."

The General Chairman of the day was Monica Kopchick Trautman. She was assisted by Isabelle Clark Butterfield, Hospitality and Decorations; M ary Ellen Snider Busch, Program ; and J eanne T yler Turner, President of the D etroit Association.

- M oN ICA K oPCHICK TRAUTMAN

past, present, and future, and the afternoon concluded with group singing led by Julee Illner AA. Committee chairmen for the day included Kathy Geib, General Chairman; Donna Smith, Entertainment ; Faith McKinney, Registration ; Karen LaVance, Name Tags ; Shari Fink, Programs; Liz Benson, Flowers ; and Jane Paetow, Housing.- KATHY GEIB AA

O KLAHOMA OHIO "A~A: PAsT-PRESENT-FuTuRE" was the them e of Ohio State D ay held at the Arlington Arms Motel in Columbus on April 20. Alpha Alpha chapter was the hostess group, with m embers from the Rho Rho college chapter also being present.

At the business meeting, Thelma Butterfield Brown AA, State Co-ordinator, gave her report ; and K athy Geib, Alpha Alpha president ; Donna Smith, Alpha Alpha rush chairman; and Linda R anson, Rho Rho rush chairman and presidentelect, reported on their chapters' past activities and future plans. The activities of the alumnae chapters were reported by Lillie Greer .6..6., Akron ; Lynn Peters Fountaine BE, Cincinnati; Virginia H aga Black XX, D ayton ; H elen Smith, LickingMuskingum ; and H elen Klag Osmun YY, Toledo.

The highlight of the noon hour was an outdoor starlight for Mary M acklin AA, a 1962 graduate, who announced h er engagement.

The afternoon program featured Helen Boggess Swart AA who spoke on Alpha Alpha past and described the two events most important in Alpha Alpha history, the reorganization at Miami in 1914, and the reinstatement of Alpha Alpha in 1950, in both of .which Mrs. Swart participated.

Joyce Leipold AA spoke on the sorority today, and Barbara Ripp AA presented aspects of the future.

A style show followed featuring fashions of the

"HANDS AcRoss OuR STATE" was the theme for the Oklahoma State Day held in Muskogee on April 27 at the New Y.M.C.A. Approximately fifty Alpha Sigma Alphas were present for the three panel discussions which preceded the luncheon.

The topics discussed were How To Give Purpose to A~A Meetings, Collegiate-Alumnae Relationships, and Money Making Projects. The panel m embers included Ann Benefiel Stamman Br and Mildred George Bettis Br of Oklahoma City; Dawna Knight Shurtleff Br, Tulsa; Lois Beers Br, Bartlesville ; and Joan Bass Murray Br, Wanda Daney Romine Br, and Willa Dale McCully Thompson Br, all of Muskogee.

Joan Citron Adams Br and Juanita Widsom Kilgore Br were in charge of the registration and coffee. Barbara Masterson Staggs Br, State Day Chairman, was in charge of the program. Thelma Knowles Ruff BB presented the invocation and Jean Vaughan Yadon Br and Ruby Lee Goodson Landers Br were in charge of the music. Eight collegiate representatives of Beta Gamma chapter were the models for the style show.

A special initiation of Betty Ritch, Beta Gamma adviser, was held following the luncheon. Sandy D eonier of Broken Arrow, immediate past president of Beta Gamma chapter, presided at the service.- BARBARA MASTERSON STAGGS Br

PENNSYLVANIA

Scene at Ohio State Day.

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PENNSYLVANIA' s sixth State Day was held at the Hotel H ershey in H ershey on April 20 with the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae chapter as hostess. In the absence of Jane Peters and Marion Gotwalt, Betty Wallick was acting general coordinator.

"To Know the Peace and Serenity of a Divine Faith" was the general theme for the day's activities. During the morning session Geraldine Smith, form er National Philanthropic Chairman, led a panel discussion on the topic "Sorority Problems." Peggy Pine BO ; Pat Barbera NN ; Sandy

Locke Ar; and Jean Schenk, a member of the Central 路 Pennsylvania Alumnae chapter, were panel members.

Following the luncheon, Dr. June Smith, Director of Special Pupil Services in Lancaster County, introduced the speaker of the day, Dr. Ethel J. Alpenfels BB, Professor of Educational Anthropology at New York University. Dr. Alpenfels selected the topic "Tomorrow Is Today," and emphasized that we should be aware of cultural differences.

Helen Corey KK, National Secretary, welcomed everyone to State Day. Mary Kay Collier was elected State Convention Coordinator for 1964, Betty Wallick was re-elected treasurer, and Nancy Lou Kunkel was re-elected recording secretary.NANCY Lou KuNKEL

Registration scene at Wisconsin State Week-end.

VIRGINIA THE thirteenth annual Virginia State Day was held on April 27 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Beta Epsilon chapter served as hostess.

The highlight of the A~A Jamboree was the talk, "Follow Through" given after the luncheon

by Mrs. Wallace Chandler. She encouraged the college members to follow through with their Alpha Sigma Alpha membership by joining an Alumnae chapter.

The luncheon was preceded by a coffee hour during which members could renew old acquaintances. A display of Alpha Sigma Alpha jewelry, scrapbooks, song books, and candid pictures was also a c~nter of attention during the coffee hour.

Special guests for State Day were Mrs. Robert Grady, past National President, and Mrs. John Dimond, past Chapter Alumnae Secretary.

Beverly Burgess BE and Linda Pace BE served as Co-chairmen. Alpha chapter members made the programs and nam e tags and Beta Iota m embers provided the entertainment.

WISCONSIN ALPHA SrGMA ALPHA coeds and alumnae were greeted Friday, February 22, at the annual Wisconsin State W eek-end, by two banners welcoming them to Stevens Point, the home of Gamma Beta, the hostess chapter. Mrs. Stewart Honeck, a former professional model, was the speaker that evening at the style show, for which Jean Droeger was mistress of ceremonies. Models included

Scene during the Friday evening Style Show at Wisconsin State Week-end.

Judith Wendt rE, Sandy Laudon B<J?, and Liola Cherne! rB ; and members from two fraternities on campus. Preceding the style show was a coffee hour arranged by K aren Yarkie.

Saturday morning's program featured discussion groups led by M arcella Stark, Faye Lightfuss, M arge H ylok, Barb Fritsch, Pa t Van Sant, Liola Cherne!, and Bette L asch. Sandy Schlesner was mistress of ceremonies for the luncheon and program which featured K aren Bubb, Pat Van Sant and Sara Smart.

Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone, N ationa l President, was the guest speaker at the evening banquet, following which was a free dance held in the U nion Lounge. The three college chapters represented, Beta Phi, G amma Beta and Gamma Epsilon, cooperated to provide entertainment for the floor show.

After church on Sunday, the week-end's activities concluded with a luncheon in the Union.

Betty Gerndt Lasch was the General Chairman for the second annual event and was assisted by Rita Stingle, Sandy Schlesner, Pa t Van Sant, Bonnie Schelk, Barbara Fritsch, M ary Smith, Shirley Romansheck, Marge Hylok, Mary Moltzan, Faye Lightfuss, and Pat Propst.

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CAMPUS PRBSIOBNfS

Yvonne Buresh r A President, Medical Technology Club Creighton University

Sharon Drinkward B'l' President, Britton Hall Chairman, Campus Judicial Board Western Michigan University

Mary Lee O'Keefe r A President, Student National Education Association Creighton University

Mary Spruytte AB President, Cardinal Key Honorary Northeast Missouri State Teachers College

Jean Hovda BB President, SPURS, Sophomore Women's Service Honorary Colorado State College

Judy Bell B'l' Editor, Western Herald {Newspaper) Western Michigan University

Lana McCullough HH Editor, Collegio {Newspaper) Kansas State College

AND BD/fORS

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Suzanne Chubb KK Alpha Lambda D elta and Member of Diamond D ebs, precision dan ce corps at Temple University.

Mary Slowinski ne Greek Woman of the Year, Best Student Teacher in Education, and President's Advisory Council member at Central Michigan University.

Mary Helen Lopez BB Pi Sigma Iota, Chandelle, and one of ten outstanding sophomore women at Colorado State College.

Marcella Stark B<l> Secretary and charter member of Phi Alpha Theta and Dean's Honor List at Central State College.

Norma Chlarson BX Member of '63 Club and Lambda Chi Alpha Crescent Girl at Arizona State University.

Jane McCarty I' A Vice President of Nurses' Club and candidate for Sweetheart of Alpha Kappa Psi at Creighton University.

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Doni Steinkamp I' A

Phi Alpha Theta, Pep Club, and vice president of the Student National Education Association at Creighton University.

Rosemary Dennis Ar Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Omicron, Alpha Psi Omega and Dean's List at Indiana State College.

Sharyn Bradford XX Clavia, Kappa Delta Pi, Junior Personality Court, Junior Marshall, and Student Center Governing Board Member at Ball State Teachers College.

Marjorie Kehlstrom B-1' Member of Western Michigan University's Seminar to England and dormitory representative for Gamma Delta.

Sharon Moore HH Cheerleader, Dean's Honor Roll, and Student Assembly Member at Kansas State College.

Loretta Padilla BX Member of '63 Club, a scholarship and leadership organiza. tion at Arizona State University.

Jane Robbins Ar Kappa Delta Pi, Dean's List, and Elementary Forum member at Indiana State College.

Jeanne Haug BB Gold Key, Kappa Delta Pi, and secretary of Pi Lambda Theta at Colorado State College.

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AlPHA SIC SPBARBBAOS OR/VB FOR FAC/l/TIBS FOR MBNTAllf RBfARDBD R eprinted From The Geneva, New York, Times ScHOOL this year for the Geneva public school system's "trainable class" will be a big, comfortable, yellow home on lower William St. The eight-pupil class will abandon its country school home for city life. School the past six years for the group has been the cozy cottage on the Lochland Rd. American Legion grounds.

Newly painted and decorated, the former Lucey family home on William St. is nearly ready for fall occupancy by the class and teacher Maxine Abbey.

R azing of the rear lawn garages has created a sizeable outdoor play area and installation of fencing will finish exterior work. A few more strokes of the paintbrush and shifting of furniture will complete the interior redecorating job.

Until such time as it's needed, the upstairs of the eight-room home will be closed. Only the downstairs area with its three rooms, kitchen and two lavatories wi ll be utilized.

The "trainable class" is one of four "special" classes the Geneva school system operates for retarded children. There are two "educable" class groups at West St. School for primary and intermediate levels, and a third for older youngsters in Geneva High School. There is still another privately sponsored group in the city, this one on the nursery level. Children too young or immature for the public schools "trainable" class may enroll in this parent supported group.

In years past, children from Gorham and other area communities have been accepted in the G eneva school supported special classes. This year, however, such communities are establishing their own classes with the assistance of the Board of Cooperative Services.

Once a permissive sort of thing, " trainable" classes and those for the "educable" child are now mandatory by state law if there is sufficient number of children.

What is a " trainable" child ?

Mrs. Abbey the energetic teacher whose pioneering and detemuned effort in the field have focused considerable attention on Geneva, explains such a child this way.

The term "trainable" refers to a severely retarded child or one whose intellectual development is extremely slow. Such children d evelop at approximately one-third to one-half the rate of normal youngsters.

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Maxine H. Abbey, AA Generally, the child has very little imagination.

H e has extreme difficulty in transferring what he does learn into everyday situations and is quite apt to be poorly coordinated and defective in speech as well as socially maladjusted because of lack of experiences with otber children. He is easily distractable and excitable and is emotionally immature.

Such children cannot profit from regular school classes or classes for the "educable" (those operated for the less severely retarded). But they can profit from a program based on their needs and if allowed to progress at their own rate, according to Mrs. Abbey.

G eneva's " trainable" class is operated for 12 to 15 year olds and averages 7 to 10 children. The number is limited to 10 or 12 with the state specifying the maximum per teacher. More r ealistically, class number depends somewhat on the type of children and their problems, explains Mrs. Abbey.

First things first, problems and needs of these youngsters were the first things Mrs. Abbey concentrated on when she took over the reins as class teacher in 1958. H er six years' study and work have ringed her with ardent supporters and admirers. Today, there are those who say she ought

to write a book, so thoroughly and successfully has she explored and contributed to the field.

At the heart of the program she has almost single-handedly developed for her "trainable" students is the desire to train and condition them to a measure of self-help and community participation. It's her firm conviction that such children are entitled to receive the kind of education and training which will enable them to contribute to society and to themselves in accordance with their capabilities.

After weeks of study of social situations, play, the home, and neighborhood, Mrs. Abbey was able to pinpoint the definite needs of the more severely retarded child. "I found in general they all have some sort of speech problem," she explains. This led to emphasis on language development in the class and eventually the additional help of Geneva speech teacher, Mrs. Barbara Howe.

Their need of "a sense of accomplishment," resulted in adding art. "They all have an inborn love of music," she continues, so music in a really big way was incorporated as part of the program.

"We don't have music per se," she says. "We use our music to teach all we can. Of course we learn lots of songs for sheer pleasure but we also use it to teach speech, physical fitness . . . We have songs about safety, about policemen, etc . . . . " Physical training is also an integral part of the program and then there's health and nature work.

Youngsters are taught what Mrs. Abbey calls "recognition signs" for protection ... signs designating buses, shelter, push and pull doors, and other common signs and information signs such as food labels. Where possible, each is taught how to print his or her own name, simple counting, simple cooking, how to button clothing and tie shoes.

Teaching self help minimizes dependency on others, Mrs. Abbey stresses.

"Although we're not supposed to teach reading," she continues, "I've found our children had a great desire. One book of 'common signs' led to a request for another so I introduced a little primer and found three could read."

In the thrilled words of Mrs. Abbey . . . "this is all so very encouraging. When we first started as a group, some couldn't even hold a pencil. Some didn't know their own name." Today, the youngsters can write their name, address, age, and date.

All this gives such a child more status in the home, more acceptance, she points out ... "and this is a wonderful thing for the home and family . . . . " Mrs. Abbey keeps for each child what she calls "a behavioral journal." This helps for a better understanding of the individual pupil.

She works closely with city elementary school coordinator, Miss Hazel Southworth, and the school psychologist. Youngsters are carefully examined upon enrollment, she advises. "We keep them as long as we feel they're benefiting and we try to take them as far as we can."

Testing of children by Geneva's part-time school psychologist is a once every two or three years proposition. This infrequent testing Mrs. Abbey sees as one of the program's weaker points. She would like to see a full-time psychologist in the local system. "It would be so helpful for the whole system and especially for our group . . . . But of course I realize the problems and cost involved," she adds.

It was the keen interest of Mrs. Abbey in mental retardation that led to the founding of the Geneva AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children) back in 1953. This group which attracted an increasing number of parents, set up the first "trainable class" in 1954, in St. Peter's Church parish house. Later, in 1958, the public school system took over and Mrs. Abbey "jumped in with both feet" so to speak. Her class still today has many of her first year pupils.

Mrs. Abbey admits to the costliness of the program. "But it's a far more costly thing to the taxpayer to have these children in state schools and institutions," she observes. To encourage establishment of such classes, the state heretofore offered as incentive, additional state aid per pupil.

This year saw the withdrawal of the additional financial help, however, and today school systems receive only regular per pupil state aid.

A tireless crusader for the help of retardates, Mrs. Abbey is thrilled over society's increasing enlightenment and its concern for the mentally retarded child, its recognition that they are worthy of training and change in attitude toward retardation.

In 1954, she recalls, there were only three "trainable" classes in upstate New York under permissive legislation. By 1960 the number had reached 158. "This is growth indeed," in the words of Mrs. Abbey.

She cautions though, that establishment of such 路classes and community recognition of the retarded is "something you can't force." It's better to educate people, she believes. . . . "This is the slower way, but it's a much more enduring and effective way." Then she reminds you that "This is the way we started here and the way our classes came under the public schools."

As knowledge of her work has spread, so have requests for Mrs. Abbey to speak and tell of her work. She has addressed both local and out-of-

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town aroups. 'And we have ever so many visitors," she adds.

M rs. Abbey graduated fro m Mi ami University in Ohio. She h as since garnered 18 hours in special work and gradu ate study and is currently taking a sociology course at William Smith. She has also h ad a semester of "mostly psychology" courses a t W illiam Smith and last summer took public speaking. H er teaching experience before her present work included first grade work and kindergarten .

Accep tance at home and in the community is a first aim of Mrs. Abbey for h er children, along 'Yith instilling in them good work habits and helping them to h elp themselves.

"Then eventually, p erhaps, they can use these h abits to contribute to their own livelihood," she hopes. "They' ll not only be able to help themselves but others as well."

Statistics show that approximately three per cent of the population in the United States is m entally retarded . One-tenth of one p er cent of the total population or 160,000 people are so retarded as to be completely dependent with a mental age of below three years when they become adults. Fourtenths of one per cent of the population or about 640,000 have a m ental age of from 3 to 7 years when adults.

These may be termed " trainable," for the perfor mance of simple repetitive tasks. Two and one-

half per cen t of the total population or about 4,000,000 person s h ave a m ental age of 7 to 11 years when they become adults.

Most of these should be able to support them selves in adulthood, provided they have had appropriate education , family stability and proper counseling and assistance from trained personnel.

An earnest hope of M rs. Abbey is that sometime a recreational program for older children may be established in the community. The idea of a "sheltered workshop" where such children might be employed is still prohibitive in cost, she believes, but a recreation program would answer another of their n eeds.

While the rewards of her work may be slow in terms of tangible results, Mrs. Abbey knows the occasional experience tha t somehow makes everything worthwhile.

Testing this spring revealed that the IQs of three children h ad jumped from 12 to 16 points "which means they're adjusting to school and other people," says Mrs. Abbey. They're getting rid of the tensions which crippled their learning.

Many show improvement in emotion. " And one little fellow," says M rs. Abbey, her voice filled with exuberance . . . . "Well, he's actually going to graduate. H is was a case of cultural deprivation, but h e's improving steadily and can n ow read . So this fall h e'll go into the 'ed ucable' class at W est St."

NEW VOTER'S PLED.GE "I will ever be conscious from this day forth, that by my civic acts of .commission or omisssion, I strengthen or weaken our community, State and Nation. " I will fight for the ideals and. priceless heritage of our American traditions.

"I will revere and obey our laws, and will do my utmost to inspire like reverence and respect in the minds of my family, neighbors and associates.

"I will strive constantly and increasingly to quicken the American public's sense of civic duty and deepen its love of country.

"Thus in all these ways I dedicate myself to build the United States of America into a greater, stronger leader in the. family of freedom-loving nations than it was before t his day when the responsibility became mine.

"Specifically, as a new voter: " I will vote at all elections. " I will inform myself on cand idates and issues and will use my greatest influence to see that honest and capable officials are elected. " I wi ll accept public office when I can serve my community or my country thereby."

-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION Release of NPC Public Relations Committee MRS. A. HOWARD HALL, Alpha Sigma Alpha Delegate

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Serece Judd AB Tau Kappa Epsilon "Helen of Troy" Northeast Missouri State College

Vivienne Rowland BA Phi Sigma Epsilon Sweetheart Arkansas State Teachers College

Judy Kaiser BK Phi Sigma Epsilon Ball Queen Westem Illinois University

Annette Maus r A Alpha Kappa Psi Sweetheart Creighton University

Ginny Colton AB Sigma Tau Gamma Attendant fo路r Greek Week Queen at Rolla

Nicki Ricchuito BK Delta Sigma Phi Ball Queen Western Illinois University

Pat Hendrickson BA Theta Xi Sweetheart Arkansas State Teachers College

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ACH/lVIMINfS AND AMB/f/ONS SANDY ScoTT BB, a senior at Colorado State College, took top honors recently at a speech meet in Lin coln, Nebraska. She was one of five, and the only one from the state of Colorado to receive a superior rating for an original oration, "Standing Room Only." Thirty Colleges and two thousand students participated in the three-day meet. Sandy a lso received second place in women's oratory at the Rocky Mountain Speech Meet last spring. On campus she is active in the Student Activities Committee, the AWS Activities Committee, and Pi Kappa Delta, speech honorary. She has also been Acacia Fratern ity Sweetheart.

Lou VAN SICKLE BA has accomplished a " first" on the Arkansas State Teachers College campus.

Lou, a senior from Gillette, is a member of the Skydivers Club, and recently made her first parachute jump near Pine Bluff. She jumped by static line from an elevation of 3000 feet. Lou, who obviously is a girl not satisfied with the ordinary opportunities available to an active college coed, apparentiy was the calmest of everyone present when she jumped.

VIRGINIA TRAUTMAN Bel> was one of two Stout State College coeds chosen by the Association of College and University Housing offices to participate in the summer food-service manage ment program at the University of Illinois. A dietitics major, she has been very active in the various organizations on campus and pres ently serves as Presid e nt of Beta Phi chapter. She ~路 is recognized in Who's Who in American ColSANDY SCOTT leges and Univ ersities.

LINDA O'CoNNOR AB received a graduate assistantship to Purdue University in the division of clothing and textiles. Linda, who recieved the Outstanding Home Economics Student Award at the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College for 1962-63, was also active in the Baptist Student Union, Colhecon club, Kappa D elta Pi, Cardinal K ey, and the Student National Edu cation Association. She also served as student mentor, and was listed on the D eans Honor Roll.

MARLENE KRESGE BU has been awarded a $2100.00 teaching assistantship at the University of Illinois where she plans to take her doctorate in chemistry. Marlene, who was a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Alpha, and D elta Phi Alpha, was selected as the outstanding chemistry student at Bucknell University by the Susquehanna Valley Branch of the American Chemical Society.

She served Beta Omega chapter as Editor and R ecording Secretary.

SHARON DoYLE r A has accepted a teaching fellowship in English at Creighton University where she was a June graduate. H er activities during her undergraduate days included serving as president of the Pep Club, cheerleader, m ember of the Arts Council, president of the Nat i onal Education Association, Prom princ ess a nd Homecoming prin cess.

She was a m ember of Gamma Pi Epsilon, honorary sorority, and received the Bluejay Pep Club Spirit Award . She served Gamma Alpha chapter as m embership dir ec tor and pledge LINDA O'CONNOR trainer.

MARLENE KRESGE

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.LETTERS WE APPRECIATE May 22, 1963 Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone 1740 Central A venue Wilm ette, Illinois Dear Mrs . Blackstone: I received a most complimentary letter from Mr . A. M . Padden, General Manager of the Harvest House in Boulder, Colorado, where our local chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha held their annual banquet and dance a few days ago.

This letter was so heartwarming to m e that I asked permission to appear befor e the m embership of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority to read it to them. Th eir response was so gracious that I felt the national officers should kno w of the fin e w ork that is being don e by the Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter on the campus at Colorado State College .

This is the sort of thing that will cause sororities to endure and I feel that too much publicity cannot be given to organizations of this calibre w henever and w herever they appear.

I would like to congratulate you and the national officers of Alpha Sigma Alpha for th e splendid image you are creating in the min ds of sorority wom en in our colleges and universities today.

Best w ishes for continued success.

Sin cerely yours, WILLIAM R. ROSS, President Colorado State College

April 18, 1963 Dr. William Ross, President Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado Dear Dr. Ross: Onc e again we have had the pleasure of entertaining one of your fin e sorority groups, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and their escorts fo r dinn er and dancing last Saturday evening.

It was indeed a pleasure to us here at the H arvest House to have such a wonderful group of young m en and ladies with us, and certainly they are a credit to you and the Colorado State College.

Miss Cheryl Knoulton was the young lady in charge of arrangem ents, and we have only the fin est praise for her.

Th e party was held a little ahead of the open-

ing of our pool fa cilities and on ce again, I would like to offer these fin e young people the opportunity of a swimming party anytime between May 15th and graduation . Th ere wo uld be no charge for the swim-fest, and I w ould arrange to have dressing rooms similar to last year's arrangem ent for the gentlem en and ladies.

Trusting this in vitation will be acceptable to you, and looking for ward to the pleasure of hearing from yo u or Miss Kn oulton.

Sin cerely, A.M. PADDEN, General Manager Har vest House M otor Hot el Boulder, Colorado

HOW DO YOU STAND As we embark on another year in Alpha Sigma Alpha, we should take stock of how we, college and alumnae m embers, stand. In college chapter or alumnae chapter our goal is the same, to seek, aspire, attain. As individuals are we giving our all?

W e are living in a period when all minorities are seeking recognition in one form or another.

In the fraternity world we are seeking recognition of our ideals. W e believe our system of sisterhood has much to offer.

In our college years we can help m uch to further our ideals as we build to strengthen our chapter. Chapter strength can be only as strong as its individuals. It is then your responsibility to strive for the highest. Each one, as she pursues her daily schedule, can further Alpha Sigma Alpha by action, word and deed. This individual contribution affects the whole.

Each year we plan for our prospective m embers.

We promote and sell during rush but all too quickly, sometimes, lose our zest. W e become so absorbed in our purely social activities that we overlook our role of ambassador, both for the pledges and for our sorority.

At the alumnae level it is easy to become lackad aisical. W e go to m eetings if we h ave nothing more to do. We need to turn anew to sorority.

How long has it been since you attended a State Day m eeting in your area? Are you aware of your college chapter's need s? By participating in alumnae chapter activity, we, too, will be contributing to the whole.

In this new year, let us be doing. Let's unite to make m eaningful each phase of our sorority life.

H E L E N H . MALO N E

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA • Florence Sublette Harley AB, who organized the department of music at Kent State University more than thirty-five years ago, has been named emeritus professor of music by the University's Board of Trustees. Professor Harley, who received her bachelor of science degree from Kirksville State Teachers College and her master of arts degree from Columbia University, is active in both music and edu.cational organizations, including Sigma Alpha Iota, national professional music fraternity; the American Association of University Professors: and the American Association of University Women. She is also a former director of the Ohio State Federation of Women's Clubs.

FLORENCE SUBLETTE HARLEY

• Mary Ellen Reynolds ~~ was chosen Western State Mountaineer for 1963 at Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado. Mary Ellen, who served as Sigma Sigma's vice-president, also held the offices of Senior Class secretary and Panhellenic Council vice-president last year and exhibited outstanding characteristics of leadership and integrity in these positions. Her popularity on campus was further evidenced by her selection as Homecoming Queen and Coed Prom Queen and by her inclusion in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities."

MARY ELLEN REYNOLDS

• Anne Mixan r A, who played the lead in the "Damn Yankees" production at Creighton University, has been elected to Alpha Psi Omega, national dramatics honorary. A junior. majoring in Nursing, Anne has reigned as Lettermen Club's Queen of Diamonds and as College World Series Princess. A cheerleader, she was also a candidate for ROTC Honorary Colonel and first runner-up in the "Miss Cutie-Mr. Ugly Contest." She is currently serving as secretary of the Pep Club a n d is co-chairman of rush for Gamma Alpha.

ANNE MIXAN

• Rita L. Youmans ZZ, professor of home economics and education at the University of Wisconsin, recently received the Distinguished Service Award from Kansas State University. Cited as a "nationally recognized consultant in home economics education," Professor Youmans was one of eight outstanding alumni honored at the Kansas State Centennial Convention. She is listed in "Who's Who in American Education," "Who's Who in American Women," and "Dictionary of International Biography." Miss Youmans served as adviser of Zeta Zeta chapter and was a member of the team that installed Gamma Beta chapter.

RITA L. YOUMANS

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• Suzanne Hendrickson EE. a mathematics and foreign language major at Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, has attained a 3.97 accumulative grade average on a 4.0 system. One of the Top Ten of her class. she has also placed on the Dean's Honor Roll. Last semester she was elected to Kappa Mu Epsilon, honorary mathematics fraternity; Kappa Delta Pi, honorary education fraternity; and Pi Delta Phi. honorary French fraternity, of which she serves as vice-president.

In addition. she has served as treasurer of the Epsilon Epsilon chapter.

SUZANNE HENDRICKSON

• Mary Mears Barber BE, secretary of the Norfolk Alumnae chapter. recently received an honorable mention award from the Joint Council on Economic Education for "theme kits" developed in her business management class at Norview High School. Mary. who received her Master of !Arts in Education degree from William and Mary College. is a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Pi Omega Pi. and Alpha Delta Kappa.

She has served as president of the Business Teachers Association of District L of the Virginia Education Association. and has had articles published in several business education journals. .

MARY MEARS BARBER • Elizabeth Dodson Carpenter AB received the annual Winifred Hathaway Award which is given by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness to the outstanding teacher of the year of partially sighted children in the State of Missouri. Elizabeth teaches upper elementary children at the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis. She was a former teacher of totally blind children, and it was under her guidance that the sight saving program was begun at the school. A loyal member of the St. Louis Alumnae chapter for many years. she is presently serving as its treasurer.

ELIZABETH DODSON CARPENTER • Karen Rasnic ZZ was presented with the Margaret E. Smith Award by the Greater Kansas City Alumnae chapter in recognition of her outstanding leadership at Central Missouri State College. Her campus activities include presiding as Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court; participating in Student Center Committees; and being an active member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Phi Sigma, honorary fraternities. She spent one summer as a Student Ambassador in Europe under the People to People Program and studied this past summer at the Universidad Interamericana in Saltillo, Mexico.

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COLLEGE CHAPTERS Longwood College Farmville, Virginia THROUGHOUT April an d May many activities awaited the Alphas. An important event was the party given by the pledge class. The theme of the party was " Peter Pan in Alpha Land," and all the members were entertained by the fairy tale which was ended by the pledges serving supper. The decorations and costumes added much originality to the atmosphere and setting ..

The picni c on May 7 in honor of our semors was full of warm spirits as all gathered to enj oy themselves and think back on wonderful inspiring memories. We a lso held initiation during the month after which the entire chapter went to the College Shop for supper.

Alpha members will be active in campus affairs this school year. Evel yn Gray was elected president of Alpha Kappa Gamma, national leadership fraternity.

Evelyn was also elected vice president of the Legislative Board of Student Government. Betty Ann R ex has been chosen to serve as president of Y.W.C.A. Joanne Woods will serve as th e new treasurer of Pi Omega Pi, national business fraternity. We are also happy to announce that Signe Young, a home economics maj or, graduated with hon ors.

Yes, we had a busy year indeed. During the last days of school it was hard to say good-by to our sen iors, but, although graduation is a proud and sad moment we were excited about our summer plans and the' com ing school year. In June, the Alphas headed for Virginia Beach to end th e school year in a relaxing style and to start the summer with a refreshing vacation. We wish happiness and health to all of our sisters.- JUDY CuNDIFF

our appetites were satisfied wit~ a buffet din.ner ~ate in the evening. Our favors were c1garette and p1pe hghters and key cases with the A~A crest.

Almost before we were aware of it, Spring Greek Week was upon us. The second of Miami's two Greek Weeks this one was devoted to fun and frolic. A puddl~ pull, a bicycle race, a tricycle race, and a chariot race are just a few of the activities. One woman from each sorority competes in the Beauty Contest, and the Queen and her Court reign over all the week's festivities.

Kathy Denning was our candidate this year, and although she did not win, we were all pleased with the wonderful job she did.

Many h onors have been received by Alpha Alphas since January, 1963. The Women's Recreation A.ssociation elected Liz Benson as secretary. Kathy Ge1b became a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a special honor since she was only a Junior. Kathy is also secretary of Kappa Delta Pi, education honorary. Pat Seese and Sherrie Hewitt qualified for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta, freshman women's scholastic honorary, and Sherrie was also initiated into D elta Omicron, women's music honorary. Joyce L eipold was elected first vice president of Panhellenic and is in charge of next year's rush on Miami's campu.s. Jane Paetow and Barbara Ripp are both in Phi Beta Kappa, and Jane recently became a member of Pi Delta Theta, history honorary. Donna Smith was elected second officer of Shakerettes Miami's women's drill corps.

When J~ne 9 arrived, our seniors graduated. W e all hated to see them go, but we know they will always be a part of Alpha Sigma Alpha. With the close of the school year, Alpha Alphas eagerly awaited fall. Plans for formal fall rush are well under way, and we are looking forward to another successful year.-SHERRIE HEWITT

Alpha Alpha

Alpha Beta

Miami University Oxford, Ohio

State Teachers College Kirksville, Missouri

AFTER a relaxing semester break, the beginning of the spring semester found Alpha Alphas busy with open rush parties. Coke dates and numerous parties in our suite kept members and rushees hopping. One of the highlights of our parties was the entertainment by a g roup of three students on campus who sing folk songs .

Rush was very kind to us as we added five wonderful new pledges to our group.

F ebruary 7 began a week of work for our fa ll semester pledges . They were auctioned off to members as slaves, cleaned and served dinners at frat ernity houses, and obtained a thumbprint and signature from a member of every fraternity on campus-twenty-two of th em ! Starlight W eek had its serious side, too with a Fireside Chat which allowed pledges to express their ideas and ask questi ons about the sorority. All of their work and fun was culminated on February 28 when they were initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha. gain this year lpha lphas entertained their guests at the annual Spring Formal. D eco rations were carried out under the theme of "Evening with A~A," and music was furnished by a local group, the Colleag ues.

All the dan cing was bound to make us hungry, but

SPRING quarter proved to be thrilling, busy, and rewarding for Alpha Beta chapter! Maintaining the title of "top" sorority on campus kept all Alpha Sigs on their toes.

Our annual Sweetheart Dance was a huge success and started the quarter's activities. The highlight of the evening was th e crown ing of Barbara Tomek as Alpha Sweethea rt. H er attendants were Linda Lantz and Kathy Moyles and the mistress of ceremonies for the night was Alma Anderson.

Fortune cookies, tea, and flaming peaches were served in typical Chinese style at the " Hong Kong Holiday" pledge party. Jill Smith served as the mistress of ceremonies for the afternoon during which the members were graciously entertained by one of the best pledge classes ever.

W e shared in a wonderfu l time of fun and fellowship when we joined our industrious alumnae chapter for our annual dinner. During the evening th e installation of officers was held.

Upon receiving an urgent plea for books and supplies from an a lumna, Carolyn Mulford, who is in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, we plunged heart and soul into a

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seniors entertained us with a hilarious skit which centered around two old ladies looking through the chapter scrapbook and reminiscing about college days. As they did this, the highlights of sorority life were acted out. The seniors also presented us with a popcorn popper and a log holder for the fireplace.

Beta Betas were the recipients of many honors during Spring Quarter. Shirley Major was selected as Outstanding Senior by the D enver AAUW and Lana Woods was tapped into Gold Key. New SPURS are Shirley Arns, Sharon Losasso, Marty Parks, Terry Wilson, and the newly elected president, J ean Hovda; and Gail Wimp was first runner-up in the Miss CSC contest.MARY ANN STEPHENSON

Alpha Beta driver, Carol Thomas, poses with pushers left to right, Gayle Snyder, Susie Hanna, C. J. Benhardt: Carol Behn; and far right, coach Kathy Moyles, on the track where they won Second place in the annual Campustown Races in the Powder Puff Division. very profitable book drive. Books came from the townspeople, schools, the faculty, and the student body and were shipped to Ethiopia.

The third annual Campustown Races brought back a trophy and honors to the Alpha Betas. We received a first place trophy in the "Free for All" and second place honors in the "Powder Puff" division. Our driver was Carol Sue Thomas, and coach Kathy Moyles instructed the pushers, Susie Hanna, C . J . Benhardt, Carol Behn and Gayle Snyder in the "art of running" !

After an extensive campaign we were thrilled to receive word that Susie Hanna was elected Council路 Member-at-Large in the spring Student Council elections. Susie received more votes than any girl elected and the third highest number of votes in the entirf' election.路 Although 6: 30 in the morning is a little early to dance, "Springtime in Paris" was the theme of the Breakfast Dance held in honor of the seniors. President Linda Moore presented the Alma K . Zollar Scholarship Award to Mary Spruytte. She also presented a sorority pin and guard, to replace h er lost one, to past president Susie Hanna in recognition of her loyalty, inspiration and service to Alpha Beta.

Other honors and awards won by Alpha Betas are: American Legion Scholarship, Judy Howell; junior class candidate for Echo Queen, Susie Hanna ; and cheerleaders, Meg Durham and C. J. Benhardt.

This was truly a rewarding and active quarter and we are looking forward to many more just like it in the future!-GAYLE SNYDER

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Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado HAvE you ever danced to "Moonlight and Roses"?

If you have, you can imagine the enjoyable time the Beta Betas had at their Dinner Dance at the Harvest House in Boulder.

However, we were brought back to reality in a hurry when we started our 7: 00 A. M . practices for Song Fest. In beige dresses, red heels, and with red kerchiefs around our necks, we sang a lively rendition of " The Cotton Pickers."

The final event of Spring Quarter was our weekend mountain party at Aspen Lodge near Estes Park. The

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas EPSILON EPSILO N had a pleasing, active and rewarding Spring semester. We had a wonderful time participating in the Singing Bee with "A Medley of Jerome Kern Melodies." On Parents' Day, May 5, we invited our guests for coffee and cookies at the house after a buffet luncheon at the student union. Our successful money-making project for the year was selling cans of candy.

W e helped with the Heart Fund drive and our group collected more than any of the other groups. We also collected money for the underprivileged and for the Salvation Army.

We all had fun when the second semester pledge class had a "Way Out Party" as their informal party.

At the end of the year our chapter was presented with the traveling trophy and the permanent trophy of the WRA. The traveling trophy was based on the number of athletic events we had won, while the permanent trophy was based on the number of people who participated in athletics. We won first place in both cases.

Many h onors have been received by our members.

Nancy J ones, Marjorie Gardner and Mary Ellen Hendrickson were selected for membership in Kappa Delta Pi, education honorary; Mickey Holt was elected secretary of Pi Omega Pi, business honorary ; and Beverly Pankratz is the secretary of the Spanish Club and the treasurer of the honorary Spanish fraternity.

Loydean Baker is treasurer and State Delegate of the Student National Education Association on campus; and Shirley Johansen was elected president of the All Women Student Organization.

As we look forward to a promising new year at Kansas State we send Best Wishes to our sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha.- NANCY WALKER

Eta Eta Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas THE ETA ETAS returned to college after their "restful" Christmas vacation and immediately opened their books, for finals were only two weeks away. At the end of the hectic final's week, we were happy to find several Eta Etas on th e Dean's Honor R oll and on the H onor R oll.

We recorded our highest chapter grade point average in several years.

Second semester activities started off with a small informal rush party and an initiation ceremony for the Fall pledges. W e were also busy planning our Valen-

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tine Formal. The dance was held at the Besse Hotel in the Terrace R oom which was deco rated in red and white. W e presented our d ates with olive green parkas with Al:A on the left shoulder. The boys were thrilled with the useful favors. During the semester the Greeks on campus also participated in an all-city fund-raising drive for the American Cancer Society.

One evening all the girls in our chapter had a " Where The Boys Are" slumber party. The pledges entertain ed the members wi th skits from the movie and th en proceeded to keep us awake all night singing and talking.

I think we all gained five pounds after consuming all the refreshments.

Norberta Wachter and Pat Wag ner were candidates for the Kanza (yearbook ) Queen. Norberta was a finalist and also was named first attendant at th e Imperial Kanza Ball. Pat R oberts was the Phi Sigma Epsilon Dream Girl.

The Pittsburg Alumnae chapter sponsored a dinner for the graduating seniors and th ey presen ted the outstanding senior award to Aileen Castellani and the outstanding junior award to Lana M cCullough. Later in the evening refreshments were served. The Senior Breakfast was held Sunday, May 26, at the Hotel Besse in th e Town R oom . The seniors were saluted in a hilarious narrative and present ed with the traditional g raduating remembrances, Al:A mugs. In turn, the seniors presented the chapter house with a steam iron and an electric can opener.

Eta Eta is happy to introduce our new housemother, Mrs. L ouise Hillboldt. M other Hillboldt has had previous expe riences with Greek Life as two of her daughters are Eta Etas. W e all are so happy and feel so lucky that M other Hillboldt came to our house.- PAT WAGNER

Theta Theta Boston University Boston, Massachusetts FoRMAL RUS H was a memorable event for Theta Theta in more ways than one. The outstanding party was the Formal Party which was h eld in a candle-lit room and ended with a Wishing Well Ceremony. The rushees were each given a small red velvet pillow which had a diamond-shaped piece of white felt in th e center with Al:A printed on it. A pearl was pinned to the top of the white felt and the rushees were to make their wish and drop th eir pearl into the well. Although eve rything was warm inside, that night will also be remembered because there was a blizzard and snow covered everything including any person idiotic enough to venture out on such a night.

As spring came, Theta Theta was preparing for Greek Sing. The week before Greek Sing we were twice as busy because we were inspected by Mrs. Harold C. Brown, National Vice President. Another event at this time was the Panhellenic Dinner where Mary An n Magiera, the outgoing president of Theta Theta, received the Sorority Woman of the Year award. The dinner was attended by our National Presiden t, Vice President and Secretary. The at ional President and Secretary were in Boston for a convention.

The night of Greek Sing arrived and everyone had a slight case of nerves. Our sextet p erformed first and did a beautiful job singing "If I Should E ver Leave You." Then the chorus went on stage to sing "Min Skol, Din Skol" and " Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha."

When the awards were given out, Theta Theta received the Participation Trophy.

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Open bidding also demanded the attention of Theta Theta this semester, as well as initiation which was followed by a Dinner-Dance on May 3. At the last meeting of the year, we h eld a small farewell ceremony for the seniors.

Individually our sisters received many honors this year both in Panhellenic and o therwise. Jacki Stubenvoll was elected Vice-president of Panhellenic. J oni Spitz was elected Chairman of Greek Sing while Nona Smith was elected Chairman of Greek Ball. Mary Ann Magiera not only was elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities," but she also b ecame a member of Scarlet K ey. Cornelia Harrington was elected president of Charlesgate Hall and the secretary of Boston University's all-university Student C ongress, while Judy Schaffer was elected president of the small dorm , 48 1.

Sherry Ehmann is now a member of the Honorary Activities Soro rity of the Division of General Educati on, Chi Gamma Epsilon. And last but not least, Anita Masterson was named Miss L exington.

The year was completed with the plans made for a House Party which took place at Cape Cod from May 26 through June 2.-RoBIN CoNRAD

Nu Nu Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ON APRIL 1 (April Fool's Day) Nu Nu began its new term at Drexel. After a week's vacation we moved quickly back into the swing of things and installed our new officers on April 3. The ceremony was held at our PanHellenic House, with a lovely •t ea following. Our annual dinner dance was held the night of April 6, at the Alden Park Inn, in Philadelphia. This year our theme was "Serenade of Spring." All the Nu Nus and their dates had a wonderful time, largely because of the excellent planning of chairman Hilda Ackermann.

Our Senior Banquet was held at Drexel's Ryder Club on April 17 . The national and local awards were presented at this time, and we said goodbye and safe journey ·to two of our sisters, Loret Matikiewicz and Cris Harris. They sailed the nex.t day with the Drexel Varsity Singers to begin a six-week tour of England and The Netherlands. This is the group's first visit to England, but ·the second tour of The Netherlands.

Apri l 20 was a busy day for some of our Nu Nus. Eleven of our girls traveled to Hershey, Pa., to attend our annual State Day, and then traveled back to Philadelphia to dance the evening away at Drexel's Spring Prom.

W e were especially interested in the prom because our M a ryanne Smith was a candidate from the Senior class for the title of Miss D.I.T. On April 26 we traveled out to Drexel Lodge in Newtown Square for an overnight stay. We h eld both an informal and formal initiation for our pledges. The evening included an Italian banquet given by the sisters for the pledges, and a skit written and performed by the pledges. We welcomed our new sisters into Nu Nu with the initiation ceremony just after midnight. We wouldn't want to give the impression that we are " night people," but you might ask our adviser, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, what time she finally was allowed to go to sleep. (A grand tim e was had by all-even if we lost a little sleep! ) May is also a busy month for Nu Nu . The weekend of May 4 is Greek Weekend at Drexel. Open h ouses are held at all fraternity houses, and this year the Four Preps, a popular vocal g roup, appeared at our Student

Activities Center. During Saturday afternoon uur fraternities competed in the annual Olympiad and in the evening 路 Kano was held. This Greek ~ord means "sing," and this interfraternity competition is the most exciting part of the weekend. Each fraternity sings two songs which they have been practicing for several months. The competition is quite fierce. A Panhellenic choir has been formed, with many Nu Nus participating. The choir will not enter the competition路 it would be difficult to be judged against the men. ' More May activities included our philanthropic project for the year, and our Mother's Day tea on .May 19.

On May 6 we went out in the suburbs of Philadelphia and along with the Delaware County Association for Retarded Children solicited donations from house to house.. Our adviser, Mrs. Zimmerman, gave a buffet dinner for us to enjoy at her home on the evening of our project. It was a very pleasing and rewarding evening.-SusiE PA uL

Sigma Sigma Western State College Gunnison, Colorado SPRING Quarter proved to be a busy time of the year for the Sigma Sigmas. It was filled with many activities and honors bestowed upon the members.

The annual Spaghetti Dinner was held on February 13. All girls who received below a 1.2 grade average were permitted to eat beans.

On February 14, the Sigma Sigmas sponsored an allschool Valentine's Dance which proved to be very successful. It was a "Let's Play Hearts" dance with playing cards as the major decoration.

The Coed Prom was the scene of many honors to girls in the Chapter.

Cam Ohlander and Patty McKindrick were runners-up for Miss Attractiveness, and Barbara Strnad was a runner-up for Miss Leadership.

The March 20 meeting was quite an experience for all who participated. The chapter designated this night for working on the Philanthropic Project. Puzzles and boxes were made and decorated, and the boxes were filled with wash cloths, soap and tooth brushes. We have high h opes that we made some children very happy.

Our Mother's Day Banquet was a huge success. It was quite an event for the mothers as well as for all of the members.

Goat-Day or Turn-About Day was held on May 13.

The pledges began by taking the members to breakfast, and the remainder of the day was filled with interesting events. It was not unusual to see a member staggering under a load of books .that she was required to carry.

The Alumnae Supper was held on May 15. This was a completely different supper than we have had in the past as ' the members were required to prepare the food. At this supper, the Alumnae Scholarship was presented to Kathy Sweeney.

W Day has always been a very special day for the Sigma Sigmas. This year Lou Ellen Sanchez was chosen runner-up in the Miss W Day contest.

One of the highlights of the year came when the Sigma Sigmas became the intramural softball champions for 1963. We would like to openly express our gratitude to Carmen Peltier who coached our team to victory.

Another year has come to a close and with a tear, we say "goodbye" to all the graduating seniors who have become our A~A Sisters. We wish them A~A love and luck in their future years.-JAN SHELDON

Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, Missouri SISTERS of Phi Phi chapter are again united and are eagerly awaiting another rewarding and fun-filled year.

R eflecting back upon a spring filled with activities, we see our annual Sweetheart Dance carried out in a "Sweetheart Holiday" theme with Pat Rucker reigning as A~A Sweetheart.

Life-sized Oriental models, a tea house and Oriental entertainment carried out the "Chinatown" theme for spring rush. The reward for our work was a tremendous pledge class.

Many honors have been received by our members.

Janice Leavell and Cary Holst were elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Uni versities." Linda Boska and Kathy Johnson were finalists in the "Miss Maryville" pageant. Barb Combs was elected social chairman of A.C.E., and Susan McConkey was named assistant Tower editor. Kathy Bogdas and Barbara Chick were initiated into Delta Psi Kappa, national physical education honorary fraternity for women; and a J ournalism Key and the United Business Education Association Snead award were won by Janice Leavell.

At our spring formal 路the theme, "A Young Man's Fancy," was carried out for an enjoyable evening.

September leads into a new year and heading the agenda are fall rush activities and homecoming.-CAYE CROSS

Chi Chi Ball State Teachers College Muncie, Indiana AFTER Christmas vacation, Chi Chi faced January full of excitement about rush. We had a weekend of the first teas. Our costume party was held on January 20, and the theme was "A Night on the Nile." The sisters were dressed as slaves and the rushees were dressed as Egyptian princesses. We had entertainment consisting of a style show and an interpretive dance done by Cookie Nagel. Our formal party was on January 27 .

The theme was "When You Wish Upon a Star." And then we took our pledges- twenty-five wonderful girls that we are proud to call our sisters. The pledges joined us at a trade party with the Sigma Theta fraternity on Valentine's Day. Our pledges entertained with a skit about Cupid.

On February 16 we had our pledge dance. The theme was "Valentine Ventures." Programs were little felt hearts and the pledges' pictures were framed with red hearts and hung on the curtains of the stage. Each pledge received a red and white carnation corsage and an Alpha Sig jewelry box. The dance was enjoyed by all of the sisters.

March 2 found Chi Chi working with Sigma Tau Gamma, Delta Zeta, and Delta Chi at 路the annual Student Center Birthday Party. We had a room called the "Golden Nugget"-dancing and refreshments. Also during March, the Muncie Alumnae Chapter entertained our pledges with a bingo party. They also gave a banquet for the graduating seniors.

On March 29 a first place trophy was carried back to the Chi Chi suite through our efforts in the Annua l Variety Show. We worked with Alpha Omicron Pi, Theta Chi, and Alpha Chi Omega. The title of the skit was "What a Shipsuation!" and involved five Southern

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belles who board a Navy cruiser thinking it is an oceanliner. .

On April 6, Chi Chi traveled to Beta Upsilon chapter at Indiana State College, T erre Haute, for State .Day. We had a very enj oyable day visiting with other Sisters and alums.

Ch i Chi participated in the annual S~rin~, Sing. held on April 21. We opened the program w1th Amer~ca足 Our H eritage" . Although we didn't win, we enJoyed working together and planning f~r the .~ing. . , May 18 found Chi Chi on a ' Hawauan CrUise -the theme of our closed dance. The dance was held at a country club in New Castle, Indiana. We had ~ buffet dinner before th e dan ce with singing of Alpha S1g songs and presentation of our Alpha Sig man . of the year award. This award is presented to the boyfnend who has done the most .to help serve Alpha Sig through the year, for example helping with the building of our Homecoming fl oat.

On May 21 we honored our graduating seniors with a banquet. Little sisters composed and read poems for their senior Big sisters. Each graduating senior was presented with a silver demitasse spoon with the letters " Al:A" engraved on the stem of the spoon.

Chi Chi was represented in the annual Bike-A-Than and placed third in the women's tricycle race. The pa.st three years had found us with the first place trophy m this event.- SHARON CALDWELL

Psi Psi N orthwestem State College Natchitoches, Louisiana SPRING semester was definitely a busy one for Psi Psi chapter. The days were full of parties, activities and work.

One of our parties was a Farewell Party given for us by our ' 62 Man of the Year. He was such a great help and friend to all of us and is now president of the student body at N.S.C. There was also a party that we gave for the girls who were going through open rush in the spring. We entertained them at a coke party at which we sang some of our clever Al:A songs and watched two of our talented Physical Education majors, dressed in hillbilly costumes, run through a cute dance routine.

In M ay there was a party given for our seniors. It was fun as all parties are, but it was also sad because we realized that these girls would be leaving college soon.

We know however that they will be just as active as alumnae as they were as college members.

Of course, th e biggest party of all was our Spring Formal in March. The theme decided upon was "Telstar Cotillion" and for th e photograph corner we had a huge new moon with a star shining from its tip. A chair was set behind it so that when the picture was taken, it appeared as though the girls were dreamily swinging on the moon. The r est of the decorations consisted of twinkling sta rs sparkling over the dance floor and .the tables . We were reward ed for th e time and hard work we h ad pu t into the decorations, for the Field H ouse looked remarkably like a dream with a telstar orbiting in th e center of the room. We all had a most wond erful time a nd I know every one of us could have literally " danced all night" .

Psi Psis were th e center of plenty of activity last spring. We had a rummage sale in downtown Natchitoches on a Sa turday in February. It brought quite a bit of profit since all of the articles sold had been brought in by the girls from their homes.

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On the serious side Psi Psi held its Spring Initiation in March also. The ' Spring semester was obviously a great one, and Psi Psis know th~t the .co~ing year. will bring even newer and dearer fnendships m our siste~足 hood. We worked hard raising money to help repau our sorority house as it was in bad need of it. We l?ve our house dearly and in the year to come we are gomg to redecorate it so that it will be one the nicest buildings on campus.

Love to all of you in Al:A.-SHERRY KoLB

Beta Zeta University of Southern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana SPRING semester was a busy time for the Beta Zetas.

Our Hula Hop was held during the first week of the semester and was a huge success; the profit was sent to our philanthropic fund. Frances Kurzwag was elected Sweetheart of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. A house party was held at the home of Kay and Kathy Sexton. Eleven of our members attended the A-Miss-Lou day in New Orleans. Glenda Thibodeaux, our past president, was elected president of U .S.L.'s Panhellenic Council, and Kay Sexton was elected to serve on the Student Council for the coming year. Chapter officers were elected and installation was followed by a celebration dinner at one of the restaurants in Lafayette. Pat Thompson was chosen to be one of the Southwestern Sweethearts (a group of girls that perform at half-time during football and basketball seasons). Our Dinner-Dance was a big success, during which Glenda Thibodeaux was awarded the Outstanding Active award.

At our last meeting of the semester we planned our rush parties, and our summer workshops. We decided to have one workshop each month. This helps to keep us in touch with each other to make the summer separation seem shorter.-PAT THOMPSON

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Diekinson, North Dakota "RusH, RUSH, RUSH " was the key word for our winter quarter, with "Indian Rush Call" bei~g the theme of the winter rush party. The alumnae made Indian medals for th e thirty rushees who had a wonderful time at the party, thanks to Jean Eckroth, our rush chairman .

In January our adviser, Miss Leila Woods, was elected to a two-year term as treasurer of the North Dakota chapter of Administrative Women in Education. Congratulations, Miss Woods.

February 16 was the date for the sorority "Mardi Gras" . The gymnasium was decorated with gay colors, balloons, confetti, and other symbols of a Mardi Gras.

One of our sisters, Karen Stav, put forth a lot of effort as chairman in charge of the decorations and planning of the formal. During the ball she was crowned "Queen of the Mardi Gras", a fitting reward for her work.

To earn a little extra money, the ambitious girls of Be ta Eta took charge of the A and W Root Beer stand in Dickinson. We did this for one day and what a day it was. Our duties included everything from cooking and car-hopping to cleaning. After twelve hours of work and fun the ambitious gi rls were ready to "hit the hay".

Beta Eta chapter has contributed to the new library on campus by adding an educational record to the library' s collection.

Beta Eta is proud to boast that four of its members were honored by being elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities". They were Karen Stav Judy Klick, Diane Ellingson, and Lorella Sayler. Kare~ Stav was also honored by the local chapter of Kappa Delta Gamma, honorary teachers society. She was chosen the outstanding student teacher in elementary education at Dickinson State College.-LOLA DEFOE

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan WHEN Beta Thetas eagerly returned to campus th is fall, a new home awaited us. Last spring final plans went through for a Panhellenic House, and now we are privileged to share even more experiences as sisters by living under the same roof. Planning for Homecoming and Rush will be much less hectic now; we can hardly wait to put our many new ideas into action.

We look back on an exciting spring semester during which Beta Thetas received many honors. Patt Babb became a member of the Women's Honor Board and Marie Foerch, Marjorie R amsey, and Marian R ;ddick were elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." We are also proud of Diane Martin, who was a tremendous success in the lead role of the campus spring musical, Finian's Rainbow.

Also last spring we welcomed Miss Wilma A. Brown as our new adviser.

We climaxed the spring semester with a week-end of fun and friendship at Chimney Corners, a resort on Crystal Lake. We forgot our exams and the rest of the world for a few days of complete relaxation. The highlight of House Party was an excursion to Interlochen, the National Music Camp. We a lso enjoyed seeing the movies which were taken at Chimney Corners last year.

The summer months brought many weddings and other opportunities for Alpha Sigs to get together. Also this summer our Girl of the Month ring was busy traveling to Carolyn Osborn, Mary Ellen LaFramboise, and Marian Reddick. This is our way of recognizing girls

who have made outstanding contributions to sorority during the past year.

Joan Radloff and Marjorie Ramsey were lucky enough to spend par.t of their summer vacation touring Europe.

We were all very anxious to hear about their many experiences and endeavors abroad. We are looking forward to talking to Marjorie and many of our other graduated sisters at the Alumnae Breakfast during Homecoming.BETH BIGLER

Beta Iota Radford College Radford, Virginia IN THE Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to ... pretty girls. And at Radford College that means girls from Beta Iota. This is proven by our lovely sisters who served on the May Court, ten in all, and most of all by the May Queen, Elizabeth Ramsey.

Spring quarter we received many honors. Marilyn Morrison was chosen as the Harvest Bowl Princess to represent our college, several of our sisters were elected to positions of leadership on campus.

This year, to show off our newly decorated room to parents and alumnae, we held an Open House immediately before and after the May Day procession. Of special interest was a picture we have of all the girls in Beta Iota. This is the first one we have had 路taken and hope to make it a tradition in the future.

Also, to add to the May Day festivities this year, the Panhellenic Council sponsored an all campus sing. We were very happy to receive second place in the sing and are especially excited that our name will appear on a plaque which will be kept and added to in future years.

Spring quarter featured Alpha Week, held May 1219. During this week the members participated in one pre-arranged event a day. The week began Sunday with everyone attending church to fulfill our Spiritual aim.

For our Intellectual aim we had our annual Bean and Spaghetti Dinner at which those receiving an average of 1.5 or above ate spaghetti and those with below a 1.5 ate beans. This was followed by our version of "College Bowl". A softball game fulfilled our Physical aim and consequently led to our winning the softball championship. Our cabin party held at Claytor Lake brought the week to a perfect end in fulfilling our Social aim .

The end of the quarter was filled with many events leading up to graduation. This, of course, included a party given for our seniors, and this party closed another year of fun and friendship. Under the guidance of our advisor, Miss Elizabeth Younger, we had a wonderful year and with her continued help we are looking forward to another exciting year starting with rush parties this fall.-BETH KANE

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois

Beta Theta sisters busy butchering watermelons at their Family Picnic.

SPRING quarter to the Beta Kappas is synonymous with picnics at the lake, candlelights at the house, starlit serenades, afternoon .teas, and dinner dances. And this last Spring quarter was no exception, despite the fact that it began with a cold wave.

Thanks to the winter weather, which we thought would never end, we enjoyed many fratern ity exchanges during January, February, and March. "Snow" and sledding parties, coffee hours, and "hobo" evenings brightened those dreary months.

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The Beta Kappas were still making money during Spring quarter. Two rummage sales we:e held under the direc tion of Ginny Purcell a nd Shen Rzepka. After cleaning out th e attic, we were considering a thi~d!

March was the month of elections. New soronty officers were el ected for 1963-64. Several A1:As ran in campus-wide class elections. Judy Sibrel was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the senior class and Grace McKone was chosen Campus Leader by Student Government. The Alpha Sigs are still "tops" in Corbin Hall.

Nancy K ester was elected vice-president and Jan A?dreasen treasurer of Corbin. Kathee Murray, past pres1dent of Beta Kappa chapter, was the unanimous choice of Panhellenic Council for Panhellenic president this year.

Winter Carnival also held in March, was a "drenching success" for the girls working at our booth, which was a " Flame Game". The object of the game was to squirt a candl e ( held by a soaked Alpha Sig) out with a water gun. Proceeds from this event went to World University Service.

Pledging activities kept both pledges and members busy the last half of the school year. The pledges were kept busy giving teas for the members and for other pledges on campus, as well as serving .b.reakfast to fratermt1es. They ironed shirts for fraternities, and also presented many skits at fraternity exchanges.

Pat Benes and Jan Andreasen were sponsored for Freshman Winter Princess by Alpha Gamma Rho and Theta Xi. Pat Benes was also nominated for the new National Pledge award.

Our congratulations went to Senior Madeleine Gula when she was nominated by Hursh Hall for Inter-Hall Spring Queen. Madeleine was also initiated into Kappa Pi National Art fraternity last Spring. 's everal other Beta Kappas were initiated into professional fraternities . Lona Ehlen, Bobbie Welch, Sue Stevenson, Judy Evans, and Jan Fredrick Ragsdale were initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, education honorary. Kay K eyes was elected Corresponding Secretary of Tri Beta, honorary biological fraternity.

Several A1:As were active in WIU 's Speech and Drama departments this year. Sue Stevenson was on th e Varsity Debate team and re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of Pi Kappa D elta, honorary forensics fraternity. The presentation of "Bye, Bye, Birdie" , included Beta Kappas Gail Ward, Fran Janovetz, and Jody Sims. Jan Chipman did an excellent job of playing a lead role in the production of "King Lear". In the Spring, the play "Skin of Our 'ree th" found sisters Jody Sims and Sue Stevenson as cast members.

WIU's second annual Greek Week was a success for us since two Alpha Sigs, Fran Janovetz and Kay Mahoney, were on the Greek Ball Court. T omi Kennedy, as Publicity Chairman of Greek W eek, helped with th e first Greek W eek newspaper, which promises to become a tradition . Ginny Purcell was in charge of th e "Toga Tumble", an event the night before Greek Ball.

A long Spring vacation prompted many sisters to travel, and a few got as far as Daytona Beach, Fla! Afte r a restful vacation, we we re ready to come back to school to plan our dinner dan ce, attend dinner dances, and of co urse, study! The new Scholastic Chairman announ ced that a traveling scholarship bracelet would be award ed to the sister with the highest grade point average each quarter.

Lyn Sargent and Jan Unangst were in charge of our "Red Slipper Ball", which was held .at the Plantation in Moline on May 11th- a memorable evening for all of us.

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of our patronesses, Mrs. Sam Bishop, entertained us, and the chapter gave a tea in the home of our adviser, Miss Jeanette Terrill, for our house-parents, who left us after three wonderful years.

With fingers crossed, Fran Janovetz, Miss Macomb of 1961-62 and third runner-up in the Miss Illinois contest, saw three of her sisters enter this year's Miss Macomb contest. Pat Benes, Jan Chipman, and Karen Schmidt were semi-finalists . Karen Schmidt was one of the finalists. W e were happy with all of them!

Bonnie Ringel was elec ted Vice-Chairman of the University Union Board for 1963-64. Bonnie was in charge of all special events the Union sponsored this year, such as the Four Freshmen and Limeliters' Concerts. Western's new Union Building will be ready in January and A1:A's Pat Benes, Darlene Mulder, and Sheri Rzepka were elected new members of Union committees.

Chosen to be student counselors in September to greet the incoming Freshmen were Diane Colfield, Judy Emmerson, Bonnie Ringel, Sheri Rzepka and Jody Sims.

As graduation brought the year to a close we watched ten of our sisters graduate and many of us said "Goodbye" to our white house on Adams Street until Fall.BoNNIE RINGEL

Beta Lambda Arkansas State Teachers College Conway, Arkansas THE succEss of our spring rush parties was evidenced by .the arrival of twenty-one pledges to Beta Lambda and the pace set by rushing was continued throughout the year. Our spring formal, "Over the Rainbow", given with Phi Sigma Epsilon was held April 20 in the Student Center Ballroom with over two hundred guests and members attending. At the dance Vivienne Rowland was announced as "Phi Sigma Epsilon Sweetheart."

The Alpha Sigs participated in the Greek Song Festival on Senior Day by presenting "Scarlet Ribbons." This song has become a tradition with Beta Lambda, and our own version is sung at each rush party when we place small scarlet ribbons on each rushee's finger.

May 3-6 was another full weekend when Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone, National Presi:dent, visited our chapter. She learned just how the Alpha Sigs live at ASTC by staying on Bernard Hall's "Third W est" with the Beta Lambdas. It was a most profitable weekend for each Beta Lambda from the individual conferences to the picnic at Lake Beaverfork.

At a luncheon on May 5 Joanne Crawford was named "Beta Lambda Alpha Girl," a new award initiated by our chapter to reward girls with an ASA personality and service to our chapter.

As our alumnae are well aware, we have been saving toward our Room Improvement Fund for some time.

When our fund reached $520.00, we decided to take action . We did, and our new furniture will be placed in our sorority room in the fall after we have painted the room this summer. To help us celebrate this acquisition we invite our alumnae to attend Open House at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, the day of Homecoming.

Shirley Deslauriers has been elected President of the Association for Childhood Education International and secretary of Alpha Chi. Other new officers of campus organizations include Carolyn Umsted-vice president of ACEI; Peggy Westbrook-treasurer of ACEI; Vivienne Rowland-secretary of Bernard Hall House Council 路 Wandeana ~orgard-vice president of Wesley; and Shir~ ley Deslauners, Clara Bess Matson Vivienne Rowland Stella Cash, and Judy Stakemiller~rientation leaders:

Beta Lambda's recent honors include: Sara Jo Fendley-Scroll Queen, Most Beautiful Greek and First Runner Up to Best Dressed Girl on Campu~; and Mary Lou Womble-Advanced French Award.

We look back over .the year with satisfaction and eagerly anticipate another successful year. To insure this we are planning another summer workshop at Petit Jean Mountain for July 20-21.-VrvrENNE RowLAND

Beta Mu Henderson State Teachers College Arkadelphia, Arkansas BETA Mus had a wonderful second semester of fun work and outstanding sorority achievement. We feel w~ made this an unforgettable time for our chapter. on campus.

In the windy clutches of March our chapter was brightened by our new pledges who have done exceptionally well in their pledge training and activities.

Beta Mus blossomed out in early . spring with bright new red and white outfits to capture several prizes during the annual Reddie Day on campus. We entered the games and competition with much more spirit than the other participants and were rewarded with a lot more fun and two trophies -t o boot! We were especially proud when one of our members, Miss Linda Crowe, was crowned Reddie Day Queen in an impressive ceremony under the legendary trees of our campus. At the same time six of our members were tapped for membership into the honorary service organization, Heart and Key. Mrs. Howard Hall, NPC delegate, was with us for two days during our national inspection. It was a wonderful time for Beta Mu and we received a lot of sound advice plus the pleasure of Mrs. Hall's company.

Beta Mus have worked hard to make ourselves worthy of the name of Alpha Sigma Alpha and to be of service to our school. We proudly feel we have reached some measure of success and have even greater hopes for this year. At the end of last semester we were presented the Panhellenic Scholarship Award for having the highest grade point among the sororities.

Four of our members were elected as Reddie Cheerleaders for the coming year. Several were elected as representatives to the Student Senate and two girls were inducted into Alpha Chi, a national honor society.

The hi-light of the social year was the annual Panhellenic Dance held in the Spring. Beta Mu took its turn as decorator this year. It was a job but also a lot of fun working together and receiving compliments on the finished product.

The week-end before school closed we all packed our swimming suits and gallons of sun-tan oil and journeyed to near-by Hot Springs for a wonderful week-end party of fun and sup together. During this time we made plans and pooled ideas for Fall rush. We'd like to make this ball even bigger and better for A2:A at Henderson and feel our rush program and procedures are very important. This week-end together was our last gathering of the year so with blistered skin and a sigh of satisfaction we ended another good year and separated for the summer.-LAURA ADAMS

Beta Nu Murray State College Murray, Kentucky WE in Beta Nu had a truly wonderful Spring; as we were taking finals and preparing to leave on summer

Beta Nus at their "A2:A Wonderland" rush party.

vacations, we were nonetheless making plans for the fall.

Our first event during Spring semester was our "A2:A Wonderland" when we entertained over forty "Alice Rushees". Our formal rush party was also held in our sorority room.

Several of us had roles in .the annual "Campus Lights" spring musical. We also participated in spring sports activities on campus as well as joining in on the fun for the annual Derby Day events on May 14. The Spring Carnival saw the Beta Nus presenting a game booth.

The weekend of May 4 found us basking in the sun at Kentucky Lake. "Our weekend" has become an annual event to be looked forward to with true eagerness.

On May 14 we sang "Where Is Your Heart" in the All Campus Sing. The hours of practice and fun we put into the sing were well rewarded by the fine compliments we received.

Our spring pledge dance was held at the Park Terrace Restaurant in Fulton. The dance was preceded by a delicious buffet dinner. The decorations were shasta daisies in pink and blue with spring motifs of butterflies, birds, hearts, and flowers.

Our year was brought to a close with our annual Parent Banquet and a week later, our Senior Send-Off. Eight of our girls graduated and five Beta Nus are to be married this summer.

Three of our artists were recognized on local and national levels by being accepted in competitive exhibitions. Frances Pinson, Wilma Hook, and Linda Ewell were accepted in a campus show, and Linda Ewell's work was shown in a national art exhibition.

Girls honored in the Honor's Day program were Judy Bean, who was voted Outstanding Senior in the biology department; Joni Benson received a scholarship from Student National Education Association; and Wilma Hook was presented as an officer in the Religious Council.

Our president, Judy Foster, has so many ambitious plans for the coming year that we are already busily underway.-LINDA EwELL

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Beta Rho Northern Illinois University De Kalb, Illinois WITCHCRAFT reigned and plant-eating men menaced visitors at the Winter Carnival. With their booth, "Swing in' Safari," Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Delta Sigma marched gamely through the underbrush to first place. Thus, the Beta Rho chapter began an outstanding year of activities.

The next month we were in the midst of rush. Members dressed in prison stripes carried out the theme of our formal party "Alpha-Traz." We also wore name tags and cell numbers around our necks to help us get acquainted with our rushees.

Shortly thereafter, the practice of our more athletic members paid off as they won third place in the AllGreek Bowling Tournament.

Marilyn Rude, one of our new sisters, added glory of another kind to our chapter by becoming a finalist in the Miss Northern Contest.

At our Spring Formal, on a glass floor sparkling with many colors, we dan ced .to the theme of "'Til Then."

As spring and May Fete approached, the Beta Rhos were hard at work building house decorations in keeping with the theme "Great Expectations." Our expectations were more than realized when we won first place with a paper mache stork symbolizing the new additions to th e university.

But our most important accomplishment has been that of winning the Panhellenic scholarship tray for the highest sorority grade average for the third consecutive semester. Our pledges are close behind, having won the pledge award for the past two semesters.

So we ended a very successful semester and are looking forward to an even more outstanding year of activities beginning with fall rush.-MARILYN LAMM

Beta Upsilon Indiana State College Terre Haute, Indiana BETA UPSILO N looks back on a very rewarding year.

We have doubl ed our membership and made a good start at furnishing our suite.

Open Rush was held on March 3. Linda Combs was in charge of the rush party, and Carol Pugh highlighted the evening with an original rendition of "How Ya Ge nna D eep ' Em Down On The Farm?".

In addition to th eir annual car-wash, the pledges had a walk-out which was also a H obo Day. On the Hobo D ay th ey clean ed houses, washed cars and merchants' windows, and attended to various other odd jobs which the towns-people of Shelbourn had for them to do.

On M a rch 16 the pledges gave a tea honoring the members of the sorority. It was at this time that we were presented with a console stereophonic phonograph and AM-FM radio. It is a beautiful addition to our suite.

Not long afterward, on March 31, these pledges were initia ted into the chapter. ext we began to prepare for State Day which was held in T erre Haute. We worked hard and all arrangements were in order by the time State Day was here. A few things did go wrong, but, despite this, we shared a m ost rewarding day with our sisters from across the state. fter State Day came the Mother Patroness ceremony.

We now have ten Mother Patronesses.

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wm the trophy, we did enjoy singing together an~ we feel that we can bring the trophy home next year w1th a little more time and effort.

All in all, we had a most rewarding year, certainly one that will not be soon forgotten.-SHIRLEY J. KocH

Beta Phi Stout State College Menomonie, Wisconsin "WELCOME to Park Avenue" was the phrase that opened second semester. Beta Phis were so thrilled with their new home that they held an Open House to share it with everyone.

The very important second semester rush was exceptionally successful with the addition of our wonderful pledges. We were also very busy with Winter Carni_val.

We tried our best, but lost our Tug-0-War champiOnship. Beta Phi had three girls driving in the stock car races on the ice. They certainly did an excellent job of driving-even showed some of the fellas up!

Sadie Hawkin's Week (March 17-22) was proclaimed

by Donna Leonhard at an all-school convocation. The week was climaxed with a traditional Sadie Hawkin's Dance. I t was one of the biggest highlights of the year at Stout State.

March also found our Barbara "Cookie" Cook reigning as the beautiful Mardi Gras Princess. We are very proud of her.

As usual the Beta Phis worked hard for the annual Stunt Nigh~. Our theme was "The Legend of the Maypole" and featured an authentic Maypole dance. It was indeed a beautiful sight, and captured third place in the Most Beautiful category.

Following closely were the Stout Student Association (SSA) campaigns. Our candidate, Donna Leonhard, was voted Treasurer. J o Bowe was elected SecretaryTreasurer of .the United Council of Student Governments of Wisconsin State Colleges. Sandy Carlson was el!!cted Junior Class representative to SSA. On March 28 the pledges honored the members with a Pink Tea. It is a traditional affair given by the pledges to show their appreciation and thanks to the Alpha Sigma Alpha members and to all fellow sorority members on campus.

On April 26 Beta Phi was truly honored by a visit from the Beta Rho pledges who had staged a "walkout" on their members. They joined the Beta Phi pledges on a hike to Pine Point Lodge, where a picnic lunch and many Stout students were waiting for them . That same weekend, two of our members were on the Junior Prom Court ; Barbara Campbell and Verna Lange. Formal initiation was held Sunday, April 28.

May found us busily preparing for Dinner Dance, which was held in Tainter Hall on Friday, May 10. The theme was "Mint Julep" and decorations were very simple in shades of blue and green. Gretchen Strohbusch was crowned as our 1963 Sweetheart.

On Thursday, May 23 , the graduating seniors were honored by the underclassmen at the traditional Senior Hum . We were very much honored by the presence of our new adviser, Mrs. Mildred Halvorson.

Beta Phis were also thrilled to learn that four of their members had been chosen to receive the coveted Medallion award, which is the highest honor given to Stout students by the student body. It is awarded for outstanding leadership to the college and community. The girls who achieved this distinction were Gloria Dallman, Pat Fesenmaier, Jan Klapstke and Sharon Wyss.-LINDA Hoo E

Beta Chi Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona THE SECOND semester brought with it many happy events for Beta Chi to remember.

The senior members of the chapter surprised us with a party on Valentine's Day. Instead of the furniture we thought we were going to move, we were greeted by refreshments, games, and lots of fun.

March was a busy month for Beta Chi. We participated in Sigma Chi's Derby Day games which included chasing greased pigs, looking for names in a barrel of flour, swatting eggs, and several other similar events.

On March 3 we held our Steak and Beans Dinner at a nearby park. Pledges got the beans. The week fol lowing the dinner was "Help Week" for the pledges who were about to be initiated. They carried goodie boxes, did favors for each of the members, and recited sayings about themselves when asked. On March 9 after a hard day of cleaning the chapter room, they wer~ led on a hunt for the members, picking up such items as old pizza and long underwear on the way. When they found the members, they were .treated to a party complete with skits. The next day initiation was held in Danforth Chapel on the campus. It was followed by a banquet at Green Gables R estaurant in Phoenix. On March 18 we installed our new officers.

The last week of March was filled with Greek Week activities that included Convocation; work days for local organizations; Greek Games where we teamed with Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Sigma in an attempt to win chariot races; bus tire races, and egg tosses; and, finally, Progressive Parties. We were teamed with Theta Delta Chi and Alpha Rho Chi fraternities to present .t he "French Quarters" party on the Theta Delt lawn.

On March 22 we presented a check to the Maricopa Council for R etarded Children. The money was earned through the sale of Voodoo Dolls preceding the ASU-U of A football game in November.

The chapter made and filled Easter Baskets to be distributed among the children's wards of local hospitals.

April 22 was the evening of a party given for us by the alumnae chapter. On April 28 Beta Chi gave a tea for the mothers and alumnae to thank them for the help they have given us through the year.

The Senior Brunch was held on May 5 at the Safari in Scottsdale to honor our graduating seniors.

May 10 was our annual spring formal held at the Ramada Inn. Loretta Padilla was chosen Sweetheart.

This is an award given by the chapter to an outstanding junior or senior member.

Several of our girls received honors this year. J oy Weber was tapped by Alpha Lambda Delta, freshmen women's honorary. Joy and Kathleen Barmettlor were tapped for Crescents, Lambda Chi Alpha auxil iary.

This has been an eventful year and we are now preparing for another when the 1963-1964 year starts with Formal Rush .-SHARON MrLLER

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan THE BETA PSIS will long remember the year of 19621963. R eviewing some of the activities, we recall the traditional Panhellenic Ball , "Moonlight Mist," when we presented our pledges to the Greek World.

Snow carnival, State Day, and Greek Week kept Beta

Psi chapter busy beyond all expectations. Karen Mallison was co-chairman of Greek Week and we all participated in_ the annual picnic, Greek Ball, and in the campuswrde service project, collecting old books .to send to Africa.

In the month of May, honors were once more bestowed upon the Alpha Sigs as their name was announced as the winner of the 1963 Sorority Sing. The theme was "Our American Legacy." Our costumes consisted of shifts, scarves, and braids and evoked a mountain atmosphere. Songs were "Black is the Color of My True L ove' s Hair" and "Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies." Exuberance prevailed as we were entertained the following week at a· congratulatory party given by the Theta Xi and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities.

Linda Modderman was initiated into Sigma Tau Chi business honorary, Marlene Dykstra was chosen assistant dorm director and Judy K olinski treasurer of Zimmerman Hall. Judy Cousineau is corresponding secretary of Panhellenic.

Spring rush was very successful and Beta Psi gained vivacious pledges whom we initiated at our house party.

Our Mother's Day banquet was held at Gull Harbor Inn. We enjoyed a delicious cold plate luncheon topped off with large slices of black bottom cream pie. Before our mothers left the campus six Alpha Sig seniors. were honored at traditional R ose Day. They were J oyce Moog, Beth Nass, Connie Zook, Joan Elias, Judy Osgerby, and Karen George.

Climaxing this activity-filled spring, the Alpha Sigs watched with pride •t he crowning of Judy Baumgartner as Miss Kalamazoo of 1963. Judy was chosen from a field of twelve finalists on the basis of poise, personality, and talent. Judy was also Western Michigan University's 1962 Homecoming queen and she will now compete in the Miss Michigan contest representing her home town of Kalamazoo. Our good wishes are with her.

It has indeed been a good year for the Beta Psis. We look forward to fall rush and another year of close sisterhood and the fulfillment of many plans, hopes, and dreams.-MARJORIE KEHLSTROM

Beta Omega Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania SECOND semester began in a flurry of acti:.rity! Rush week-four days of skits, costume and refreshment planning, excitement, and finally, the ribboning of our terrific pledges. Under Carol Blanchard's leadership, Beta Omega inaugurated "the Book-end," a clearinghouse for the buying and selling of used textbooks; this service project was a resound ing success!

April was a memorable month for Bucknell Alpha Sigs for it included the pledge formal at the Hotel Milton , activation, and on overnight party at Cowan.

In addition, we were honored by a visit from three national officers, Mrs. Blackstone, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Barnes.

Spring brought a shower of honor to Beta Omega sisters. Barb Gross was elected to Kappa Delta Epsilon, national education honorary ; Marcia lngols was selected as a head resident for next year ; Sally DeLong was awarded a scholarship by the Independent Council; and an Alpha Sig musical monopoly was established with the selection of Adrian Axtell as Glee Club student conductor and Barb Gross as student conductor of the band.

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seniors who are scattering all over the country, and to Beta Omega until September and another exciting year.

- BARBARA RoBERTS

Gamma Alpha Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska As THE members of Gamma Alpha finished exams and made preparations for summer vacation, they reflected back on a semester of enjoyable activities that strengthened the ties of sisterhood.

The spring semester had brought not only fun-fill ed events, but also a new adviser. Miss Be tty Patterson, instructor in nursing at Creighton, became Gamma Alpha's new adviser, replacing Mrs. Mary Ellen H erx, who gave birth to a daughter, M ary Ellen, on May 5.

Managing to survive the ordeal of informal rush, our pledges became sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha on the evening of formal initiation, March 4. The second semester also brought a rush party. The theme was " Smil e, You' re on A:ZA' s Candid Camera." A portrait corner was assembled and characters from the Peanut's comic strip were used in the decoration scheme.

The traditional Panhellenic dinner dance was h eld on February 16 at the Diplomat H otel. M a ry Claire M oriarity, social director, presented the Sweetheart Award to Elaine Nemec. At this time the Outsta nding M ember Award was presented to th e member who had shown the most spirit and participation in sorority activties. D oni Steinkamp, our new president, was the recipient of this award, and she received ten dollars towa rd h er life m embership and a piece of sorority j ewelry.

In hono r of th e new offi cers, who we re elected March 13, sorority members attended Mass at St. J ohn's Church, followed by a breakfast and installation ceremony at th e Conant H otel.

The annual Pep Club Carnival brought fun and stressed cooperati on among chapter members, who entered a basketball-throw concession in th e event.

April bro ught a pledge p arty with an appropriate th eme of "April Showers." The pledges entertained the members with an amusing skit and refreshments were served. An interesting game was played , where the members were required to successfully identify the baby p ict ures of their sorority sisters.

School ac tivities were culminated in May, and preparations were m ade for gradu ation . In honor of the ch apter's seven seniors, members h eld a farewell dinn er in the Sidewalk Cafe of th e M edi terranean restaurant.

Each se nior was remembered in a short so ng composed especiall y for her.

As one of the final events of the school year, the Gamma Alphas sponsored a trip on the Missouri River in the excursion boat, the Ri ver Bell e. M embers and their dates enj oyed a fun-fill ed eve ning of cruising.

R efl ecting on th e past year, th e Gamma Alphas have fond hopes of even m ore keen act ivity an d success thi~ coming year.-RITA ZANSK I

Gamma Beta Central State Teachers College Stevens Point, Wisconsin THos E " hazy, lazy, crazy d ays of summer" brought our school year to another fast close. It was a busy yea r but a successful and an enjoyable one for Gamma Beta chapter. A gla nce at the latter part of the year reminds

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Gamma Betas at their "Speak-Easy Spree" rush party are, left to right, Jean Pospyhalla, Florence Knauf, Pat Strozinski and Ruth Lambert. us of our annual Alpha Sigma Alpha State Day, when our chapter was host to our sisters from Stout and the University of Milwaukee.

Our spring rush came into full swing with our first party entitled " Speak-Easy Spree". Members and rushees don ned fl apper costumes which transported them back into th e Roaring 20s. Entertainment included songs, readings, and the Charleston, of course ! R efreshments co nsisted of 7-Up and chips. "Symphony in Spring Dance" was the theme of the second rush party. "Bios路 soming" tree branches and crepe paper streamers provided the decorations. N arn e tags featured tiny sprigs of pussy willows for the rush ees and colorful paper umbrellas for the members. Rush ees received white jewelry boxes with gold A:ZA letters im]Xinted on top.

Alpha Sigma Alpha also participated in the "Maid For A Day Can cer Crusade". M embers donated fiv e hours of th eir tim e to babysitting for any famil y which contributed to the Crusade and requested their service.

W e found this to be enjoyable for it enabled us to get better acq uainted with th e surrounding community of th e college. " Around the W orld" was the th eme for ou r Intersorority Formal. D eco rations included maps hung on the walls, gold le tters of the four sororities on campus and a star-studded ceiling. A simulated Italian restaurant appeared on the scene with checked table cloths on the tables . This dance enabled the soro riti es to work together in a common sisterhood.

On Sen ior Awards Day, Gamma Beta Chapter was proud of her members w ho received awards. Beulah Poulter our preside nt fo r the past two years, received the Student C ouncil Senior Fellowship Award and the Outstand ing Student Government Award. Pat Van Sant received a Music Award. J ea n Droeger received the SNPJ Scholarship and Sigma Phi Epsilon Cup . Also on Awards D ay honors went to Barbara Epple for the Music D epartment Award, to Elizabeth Gregorich for the H ome Economics Scholarship and to Liola Cherne! for receiving the Bessie May Allen Award and the Business and Professional W omen's Club Award.

Several beauty awards were conferred on our sisters.

Pat Schmit was a candidate for "Miss Wausau" and for "Alice in Dairyland", Rita Bunczak was "Miss Neumanite for 1963" and Laurie Fredrich is the Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Sweetheart.

Although we did not see many of our sisters during the summer our work did not stop. We worked on .the publication of an alumnae directory and organizing a Panhellenic Council.

All these memories in Gamma Beta are a treasure which no key can unlock. We are looking forward to another successful year and another treasure of memories.

To all the A~A's in the U.S.A. we extend our greeting and best wishes.-PAT STROZINSKI

Gamma Delta Queens College Flushing, New York RusHI NG with the Alpha Sigs at Queens again began a fun-filled semester. Panhellenic Council decided to rent a suite in a hotel in New York City for the first rush, with each sorority having a room in which to meet the rushees. This was more convenient for rushees than the plan of previous semesters which required a girl to travel from one girl's house to another because Queens is a commuting college and has no on-campus facilities for rushing. Our second rush was our semi-annual Crimson Capers-a vaudeville rush at which all the sisters wear black leotards, Bermudas, and sweaters and our striking red blazers. But it was at our third rush that the sisters really excelled. This Polynesian Paradise revealed the Alpha Sigs dressed in colorful flowered sarongs with leis around their necks. 'rhe walls were decorated with palm trees and a South Seas mural, and sisters and rushees feasted on pineapple, coconut, punch served in coconut shells, oranges, bananas, and shrimp. All in all, everyone had a fine time.

Our pledges really looked distinguished as -t hey walked around campus with their red A~A caps and red sneakers. During pledging they worked hard on a skit, which they presented at the semi-annual Greek Letter Day- a day of competition among the pledge classes of th e twelve campus sororities. Alpha Sig pledges presented a memorable skit about college graduates and their inability to find jobs.

An inspection by Mrs. W . Lawson Blackstone, President of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Mrs. A. Howard Hall, Alpha Sigma Alpha delegate to the National Panhellenic Conference, provided a memorable three days for us.

They were escorted around the campus by our sisters, had meetings with our officers, and met with our D ean of Students, Mr. James Kreuzer. They also met with Queens Colle~e's President, Dr. Harold W. Stoke, and attended a typical sorority meeting. They helped us immeasurably with th eir ideas for increased communication and unity between Alpha Sigs. Two and one half weeks later, the Gamma Deltas had a chance to put sisterhood into practice and to increase fri endships in A~A when twelve girls went to Pennsylvania for State Day and stayed with sisters from Bucknell and Temple Universities.

On the local scene, Alpha Sigs have been busy making â&#x20AC;˘themselves known and respected on the campus.

Helen Willey was elected President of the Panhellenic Council, and Ginny Bruns was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Carole Campbell was voted Jug End Queen at a Massachusetts school-wide ski week-end, and J oan Breg-

Mrs. A. Howard Hall, left, Alpha Sigma Alpha delegate to the National Panhellenic Conference, and Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone, National President of Alpha Sigma Alpha, greet Dr. Harold W. Stoke, President of Queens College, during inspection week-end for the Gamma Deltas. lio had a large part in a school production of Carousel.

The sorority also sponsored a foreign student's tea, at which a group of four fellows from four countries got up and serenaded us with American "rock 'n' roll" , and a fellow from Turkey dan ced one of his native dances, later teaching it to other young people.

Pat O'Rourke and Kathy Costello, president and vicepresident of .the Newman Club, a Catholic student organization, were each awarded B'nai B' rith Human Relations Awards. Both of the girls share membership in the Council of Religious Clubs, World Overseas Council, English Language Institute for Student Teas, and have both participated in the 1963 Leadership Awareness Conference. Pat and Kathy served as co-ordinators of a program to send Queens College students down to Mexico as volunteers, and are thus doing a great service for their school, their community, and all mankind.

Needless to say, we are very proud of the work Pat and Kathy have done.

Gamma Deltas also had a delightful and fruitful summer as we know did our Alpha Sig sisters around the nation.-CAROLYN ZIEGLER

Gamma Epsilon University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin ANOTHER semester of work began for Gamma Epsilon chapter in February. However, our work and responsibilities always end up being more fun tha n work . Chatter Date started off spring rush. This is an informal gathering of all sorority women and independents who are interested in rush. The purpose of sorority life as well as the procedure for rushing is explained at this meeting.

On February 10 Gamma Epsilon had their Sch olarship Dinner. Those girls who raised their gradepoint average m ore than .their Study Buddy were treated to a steak dinner by their Study Buddies. Mary Beth Bordsen received the traveling scholarship bracelet this semester for raising her gradepoint average the most.

Also in February, Priscilla Dix cam paign ed for Senior Prom Court. The week-end of February 23 was very exciting for several of our girls . It was State Day at Steven's Point with Gamma Beta as the hostess chapter.

Alpha Sig spirit was everywhere and it was three enjoyable days of fun , laughter, sisterhood, and friendship.

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On February 26, our pledges were initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha, a most important day in their life. March was another busy month for us. Seven Alphas provided a group specialty act "Japan Goes Jazzy" for PEAK Night, the annual campus variety show. In kimonas we struck several Japanese poses. We then dropped our kimonas and ended with a jazz dance, wearing black tights and leotards. We came in second in the group specialty acts. Election of officers was also held this month and we entertained rushees at a steak dinner.

It was a very successful and fun-filled evening and we added a few more pledges to our spring class.

On April 2nd, the new officers were installed. Also, in April, the annual Panhellenic Dance, "Greek Holiday," was held. Three of our members, Laurrie Zmania and Carol Cutter, our Panhellenic Representatives, and Susan Schroeder, were in the grand march. On May 14 the Alphas had their annual birthday party. We find out who our secret pal has been for the past year at this party. On May 19, we held our annual Graduating Girl's Dinner. Honors and gifts were given to the Seniors, and they in turn gave the sorority additional pieces for our silver tea set.

Our National President, Mrs. Mary Blackstone, and our NPC Delegate, Mrs. Betty Hall, visited with our chapter on May 25. The following day we held the Alumnae Tea for our two Alumnae chapters in Milwaukee. We also had Alumnae from other parts of .the state who had graduated from UW-M, including some from the new alumnae chapter at Madison.

Since most of us live in Milwaukee, there were a few meetings planned for the summer as well as get-togethers, picnics, parties, and our annual Dinner Dance.

H oweve r we did not forget our responsibilities, for we also planned our rush for .this fall, and we look forward to a good school year with zest, expectation and unity with our sisters.-BONITA jANE LAPER

Gamma Eta The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania ONE OF THE most exciting and rewarding happenings of the first year of Gamma Eta's existence was the sue-

cessful participation in Penn State's annual Spring Week.

The event of largest competition this year was the float parade in which a fraternity and sorority combined efforts. The group worked together to build a float depicting the movie assigned to them by the float parade committee. We were given "Tea House of the August Moon." With all the great minds of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Delta Theta concentrating on this project, it just had to be an interesting float, and we put our energies toward nothing but the success of our float. The characters and figures of the float became almost real to us as the last days of work arrived. The final touches were added and we were ready to send our prize project down .the street to compete with the other floats.

We sent the "Tea House" off and ran down the street to watch and silently check over our competition.

We waited impatiently until we heard the television announcer say, "Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Delta Theta present 'Tea House of -t he August Moon', a study in red, yellow, gold and black. The tea house which revolves is red and black. Inside is a lovely Japanese maiden in her traditional Geisha costume.

Outside of the house, over the lake, and beside the gold and black handbridge, is a houseboy gonging the arrival of an American soldier."

We could hardly wait for the three days to be over and the awards program to be presented. We were hoping for at least an honorable mention, and then the announcer said, "First place in drama in the float parade -Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Delta Theta 'Tea House of the August Moon' ."

The assembly room resounded with ecstatic shouts as he continued to announce that we were tied for second place for the all over trophy for spring week. This included a poster contest, a Miss Penn State Competition, and a Queen of Hearts and a He-Man contest.

It was a wonderful year for us and the final event of the year, Spring Week, made it a perfect year, one of which Alpha Sigma Alpha can always be very proud.

This year will always be in the memory of each Gamma Eta.-MARIAN ABOWITZ

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ALUMNAE CHAPTERS AKRON, OHIO MEMBERS OF A~A met with Sue Gardner McLemore BN in March for a salad supper which was enjoyed by all who were present. After a short business meeting, the remainder of the evening was spent playing bridge.

Lillie Greer LlLl, Louise George Holt 88, Helen Frame Snyder 88, Maude Murphy Barrere AA, Ruth Yauger LlLl, and Rhea Fetzer Yoder rr attended State Day at Arlington Arms King's Inn on April 20.

The April meeting was held in the home of J ean Cooper Tucker NN. After a short business session, we honored one of our members, Paddie M organ Bruner AA with a baby shower. We all enjoyed the unwrapping and viewing of the gifts and finally, the taking of some snapshots of the group.

Akron Alumnae at the baby shower given for Paddie Morgan Bruner AA, center front. Others, clockwise from that position, are Jean Cooper Tucker NN, Helen Frame Snyder 88, Rhea Fetzer Yoder rr, Dorothy Hollinger Scott Ll.ll, Maude Murphy Barrere AA, Lillie Greer Ll.ll, and Ruth Yauger Ll.il.

The Akron Panhellenic Spring Luncheon was held at Woman's City Club on June 1. Five of our members attended the luncheon: Ruth Yauger, our president for the coming year, Maude Murphy Barrere, Louise George H olt, Rhea Fetzer Yoder, and June Western Cowan with a guest, Mrs. James Snyder.

The money making project of Akron Panhellenic is raising $2,000..00 each year to be presented to the administrator of the Summit County Children's Horne for their "spending money fund." A~A is very active in supporting every phase of this program. At the luncheon the president of Panhellenic presented the second check for $1000.00 to Mr. Victor H. Andersen who is Executive Director of the Summit County Welfare Board which administers the Summit County Children's Home.

The last meeting of the year was h eld in the horne of Harriet Edwards Capper Ll.il.-RHEA FETZER YoDER

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Party when Buffalo Alumnae entertained 36 children at the Parents Council for R etarded Children. Philanthropic chairman, Pauline Weigand Dodman, was ably assisted by many Alpha Sigs who delighted the children with song and story.

Marge Suggs reported that the Panhellenic sponsored "Old Grads Day" was successful. Buffalo Alums were entertained on April 23 at the Panhellenic Theatre Party which this year featured "Sabrina Fair" presented by the Smallwood Players.

Alpha Sigs clad in their finest spring bonnets attended the annual Spring Luncheon on May 18. Chairman Elenie Dellas Basil assisted by Ruth Krauss Dell and Carole Cavender M olnar did a splendid job in assuring everyone a wonderful time.

Making news recently was Sharon Marzolf Karstens.

She and her husband, Jack, met while teaching in the same school. They have been going together educationally ever since, and both received master of science degrees from the State University College this year.

R epresenting the Literary Club of 1880, our own chapter president, Bebe Chesley Webb was awarded second prize in the antique contest for her coverlet when the Buffalo Federation of Women's Clubs sponsored a "Boost Buffalo Hospitality Day." Bebe also won acclaim earlier this spring when her art work was displayed.

On June 13, Bebe will host the "old and new" boards when a new program will be discussed and p lanned.

At that time, special .thanks for a wonderful job will go to all the offic ers.

And, of course, a special, special thanks to all our Buffalo Alpha Sigs who so willingly give of their time to work and to attend meetings.-RENI LASZEWSKI BORON

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA A SPRING luncheon was held at the home of Marion Gladfelter Gotwalt KK in Akron on June 2. To benefit our philanthropic fund the hostess asked each person to bring a take-horne summer menu dish including the recipe, which was auctioned to the highest bidder. The business meeting was conducted by J ean R ost Schenk KK in the absence of the president, Jane Shaffer Peters Ar. Our chapter has awarded the Partial Scholarship of $100.00 for training in the field of mental retardation to Beverly Jean Ettwein BO, of Bethlehem . .Beverly is transferring from Bucknell to Pennsylvania State U niversity and will continue her studies in the field of psychology. Her ambition is to become a clinical psychologist working with retarded children.

Betty Urban Wallick ZZ served as chairman of refreshments for the York Panhellenic College Night held in August. All girls in the county entering college in the fall received an invitation.-ELIZABETH WILSON Ro sT

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RED FELT finger puppets with h eart shaped heads and sequin eyes were used as favors for a Valentine

CHICAGO ALUMS met for their regular monthly luncheon in J anuary at the home of Nelle Gabrielson

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Chicago Alumnae at a recent meeting are, left to right, front row, Betty Phillips Hall, Rosemary Northam Johnson, Mary Sue Palmer Parvin; back row, Dorothy Masters, Nelle Gabrielson Raney, Ethel Lewellyn Wilson, Doris Dowling Adams, Eleanor Smith Thomas, Julia Palmer, Frances Nelson Weegar, and Dorothy Townsend.

Raney llii and at the home of Ethel Lewellyn Wilson XE in February.

M ost of us were able to attend State Day in March at the Illinois Beach Lodge at Zion and enjoyed it very much.

In April we were entertained at the new home of Doris D owling Adams AA in Libertyville. May saw us at the h omes of Mary Sue Palmer Parvin A and Julia Palmer BI. 路 Our last meeting this Spring was hostessed by Rosemary Northam Johnson XX and was held in the "airconditioned" house instead of the usual porch picnic, because of the unusual June weather around Chicago.

This meeting was a farewell party for Ethel Lewellyn Wilson who is moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, by September. We are very sorry to lose her, as she has been an active and faithful member of Chicago Alums for several years.

We are looking forward to busy summers with our famili es. We are also planning our annual picnic for our husbands, and have been invited back to Mary and Lawson Blackstone' s. -ROSEMARY NoRTHAM joHNSON

CHICAGO-NORTH SUBURBAN TH E CHICAGo North Alums enjoyed the success and fulfillm ent of a highly successful Spring and Summer season. I.mmediately following State Day, a Jewelry Sale-Meetmg was held on March 18 at the h ome of M arj ori e Cox Va nBenschoten.

April featured th e annual "Night Out On The Town " which turn ed out to be an unusual evening viewi~g " Stop th e World" a t th e Shubert Theatre in the Loop . " Luncheon Is Served" was our May philanthropic project. Chairmanned under the excellent leadership of Mary T od Brown, th e luncheon was held at the Wilmette M ethodist Church on Saturday afternoon, May 18.

Rummage was co ntributed to the NIU Rummage Sale a pledge project held on May 25. All proceeds frorr: this project , plus proceeds from our Luncheon were donated to the Dr. Julian D . Levinson Research Foundation _for mentally retard ~d children at Cook County Hospital. We also co ntnbuted our earnings from the

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collection of Pepsi caps to this foundation.

At our May business meeting, Marjorie Cox VanBenschoten showed the slides from her Florida honeymoon, and Terse Norgaard showed her slides from her winter tour to Norway and Denmark.

The June business meeting highlighted the election of officers for the coming year and our tentative calendar schedule for 1963-64. Preparation was made for a unique summer gathering for the group, including husbands, boyfriends, and recent A~A graduates who will soon be a part of the Chicago North Alums.

A special committee served luncheons at the National Council Meeting on July 7 through 12, at the Wilmette home of our National President, Mrs. Mary E. Blackstone.

It has been another great year for the Chicago North Alums, and we are looking forward to another successful year in 1964.-FRANCES J. CHUEY

CHICAGO-SOUTH SUBURBAN THE CHICAGO South-Suburban Alumnae Chapter has enjoyed some very good meetings this year, given aids to a retarded children's school, welcomed two new members to the group, lost one member, and entertained husbands and guests at the final get-together of the year.

In addition to the regular meetings, some of the girls were able to join members of the other Chicago chapters at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant in Hinsdale for the Founders' Day Program in November. Our president, Roberta Bakke Kutlik BP, was the only one of our group able to attend State Day at the Illinois State Beach Park in Zion; however, she came back loaded with ideas for next year.

The Calumet City School for Retarded Children is very happy with the material aids which we purchased for them and the St. Patrick's Day party kits that we made for the little ones.

We are indeed happy to welcome Betty Daniels BI of Park Forest and Kathy Jameson Bn of Calumet City into our group. At the same time, we regret that Barbara Langdon BK has moved to Milwaukee where she has already joined an alumnae group.

For our final get-together we had an evening with our husbands and guests at the Candlelight Restaurant and after dinner saw a production of "Come Blow Your Hom" at the Theatre in the Round.-RUTH PETREE

CHICAGO-WEST SUBURBAN THE WEST Suburban Alums held their April meeting at the home of Dorothy Grove BK in Riverside. Lorraine Mosher Griffiths Be presented a Yardley Home Fashion Show. Proceeds went to our treasury.

Pat Tighe' s home in Bellwood was the setting for our fashion show at the May meeting. Each member brought an article of clothing or jewelry to the monthly meetings and members modeled the clothing they had collected . An enjoyable evening was had by all. . National President, Mary Emerson Blackstone, invited the National officers to Chicago for meetings in July and some of the gals went to the home of Mrs. Blackstone to prepare and serve luncheons for the officers.-FLORENCE liANNEL McCARTHY

CINCINNATI, OHIO A~A ALUMS were well represented at ·the annual Panhellenic Card Party and Fashion Show held at the Cincinnati Club. Some of our members were even lucky enough to win door prizes. Delores Brown Vinson BN was in charge of publicity and served as a hostess for the event.

Ann Petree Niemeyer AA, Lynn Peters Fountaine BE, Pauline Smith Olson BN, Mary Goeke AA, Shirley Pallatto Bone AA, and Lois Wuichet Beathard AA attended Ohio State Day in Columbus. The Alpha Alpha girls were hostesses this year and did a very excellent job. We were happy to see some of the girls from Rho Rho chapter in Huntington, West Virginia and their adviser there.

Our last meeting of the season was held in May at the home of Evelyn Fetter L ong AA. Evelyn arranged an interesting program for us. Her friend, Judy Tieman, showed slides she had taken in Ghana where she had studied for one year. Judy is graduating from the University of Cincinnati this year.

In June, we all met at the home of Bertha Runyan McFarlan AA for a family style picnic. Bertha's spacious backyard provided opportunity for fun, games, and plain relaxation.-SHIRLEY Bo NE

recently left for Seattle where, with her husband, she will take the training which will enable her to become a full-fledged member of the U. S. Peace Corps. D estination: Malaya.-EsTHER BRYANT SPRAGUE

DETROIT, MICHIGAN-SIGMA RHO CHI STATE DAY was an inspiration to all who were able to attend. It was held at the picturesque Botsford Inn in Farmington, Michigan. Monica Kopchick Trautman PX was chairman for this event which started at 10 A.M. with coffee hour and greetings by the welcoming committee. Alpha Sigs from our two active ch apters were on hand, and Alpha Sigs from six alum chapters were represented.

Guest speakers from the Lapeer State Home and Training School helped us better understand the roll we can play in helping with the philanthropic projects of our sorority.

After a delicious luncheon, Dr. Margaret Stern from Wayne State University talked on the woman's role in the changing world. Dr. Stern was an inspiration to all fortunate enough to hear her.

A p anel discussion was led by Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ. The subject was "Graduation-the end or beginning of sorority life." This was an enlightening discussion with very enthusiastic audience participation.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN-DELTA PHI WE SALUTE Florence Fagan Boening llcJ>, programmed afternoon speaker at the March 9 State Day celebration held at Detroit's Botsford Inn . Her topic : What A Sorority Alumnae Group Can Mean In After College Years. It was a subject dear to her heart and ours as she organized the Delta Phi Alumnae group. As it continued to grow in numbers and stature with its affiliation with A~A, she generously offered her various homes-each more spacious and lovelier than the lastfor our special parties and philanthropic projects.

April found us at the Bloomfield Hills home of Sara Dodge Bumgardner AcJ>. After the business meeting, we planned .the menu for Husbands' Night, our traditional precocktail and supper party to take place at the one-hundred year colonial home of Marion Monroe Shepley AcJ> at R omeo, Michigan, on June 16. As usual, the proceeds will go to our m ajor philanthropy, Aid to Retarded Children Fund.

Hostess to our May meeting was Marion R oberts Sanborne AA. Spring blossoms in a variety of arrangements lent a garden-fragrance throughout the house.

After electing officers for the coming year, a verbal tribute was paid .to our outgoing president, Louise McArthur who had given us an A plus administration .

May, indeed; was a red-letter month for us. On May 2 we were represented at the Panhellenic Luncheon held at the D etroit Golf Club by Kathryn Stephenson Buchinger AB, Juva Bisset Beeman AcJ>, Esther Ehrhardt Richardson AA, Marion R oberts Sanborne, Louise McArthur AcJ> and Sara Dodge Bumgardner.

Another May date of importance was the evening of the 16th when the D etroit Alumnae Association of A~A met at Alumnae House on the Wayne State Campus. A participant in the program was our Sara Bumgardner who showed slides of h er late travels in the Orient and Middle East.

Topping the list of our service minded gals is H elen Rohrbacker Townsend llcJ> of D earborn, Michigan, who

Detroit Sigma Rho Chi members at their February meeting are, left to right, front row, Mary Ellen Snider .

Busch PX, Elizabeth Dickieson PX, Ruth Mawson Hudie ' PX, Jeanne Tyler Turner PX; back row, Betty . Sowell , PX, Alice Bishop PX, Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ, and · Phyllis Inwood Templin PX. Jane Grundman Charvat PX and her family moved into their lovely new home just weeks before entertaining the Alpha Sigs and their husbands. This event was lovely, with delicious food, refreshing drinks · and lots of good chatter and fun. This is one of the few ·t imes during the year that our husbands get to be with the Alpha Sigs.

The annual family picnic at Grosse Pointe Farms Park brought the 1962-63 activities to a close. It was a very eventful year.-JANICE HINRICHS HAYDEL

INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA THE ACTIVITIES for ·the year were closed in May just as they were opened in October with a delightful

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social occasion enjoyed jointl y by alumnae and college chapter members.

Saturday morning, M ay 4, a brunch to honor th e seniors was served at Rusti c Lodge. Many girls had their fam il ies as g uests since this was " Swing Out" weekend when I ndi a na College crowns a May Queen an d presents a musical. C hairma n of the alumnae comm ittee was Gert rud e H aw kins Walker who presen ted a gift from her cha pter to each senior.

R ecognition was also given to two teachers who are retiring- Dr. J oy E . M ahachek, chapter adviser, and Mrs. Mildred R. Young, social advise r. Dr. Mahach ek was chairma n of the mathem atics depa rtment and coordinator of second a ry education depa rtmen ts. Mrs. Young was a .teacher in the foreign lan guage department.

Our presiden t, J ea n J ohnson Strawcutter, has return ed to Indiana a nd will resume th e duties of h er offic e after a year's residence in C olumbus, Ohio, where h er husband d id gradua te work at th e unive rsity last term .

D uring J ea n's absence M a rcella Weyer Mankamye r no t only did a excellent job as acting president but also presented us with a potentia l Alpha Sig, Aleta Maureen, on April 22 .- ANN A SHAFFER MAURER

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA O u R FEBRUA RY mee ting was held a t th e India na National Bank, with Lorene Kendall Nadzeika BT and Zelma Piner XX as hostesses. Since our scheduled speaker was ill , our own M ona W ood ward BT entertained us with highligh ts of trips she h ad made to New York and Florid a. M on a is an excellent impromptu speaker and we al l enj oyed h earing h er experiences.

O n M a rch 5 Bereniece Lamb Martin XX enterta ined us in her home, assisted by Jane Foltz M cDavitt XX a nd Betty Presnall Bliss XX. Mrs. Virgil G. Sexton reviewed th e book " T o Light a Candle" by Welthy H onsinger Fisher .

D oroth y R am sey Karrma nn XX was hostess for a card pa rty and white elephant exchange in April. Judy Adams Elder XX and Patricia Darling M ouser BX we re co-hostesses.

April 6 found many of us traveling to T erre Haute for 路th e Al pha Sigma Alpha R oundup-our Indiana Sta te D ay. The girls of Beta Upsilon chapter were won derful hostesses, and we a lumnae especia lly enj oyed the skits given by the Chi Chi and Beta Upsilon chap-

Indianapolis Alumnae enjoyed a Luau at the home of Burdella Nease Gulleson Ar. Left to right are Betty Presnall Bliss XX, Walter Gulleson, Jane Foltz McDavitt XX, and Howard J. M cD avitt.

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ters. A tour of Indiana State College' s rapidly g rowing campus was climaxed by a tea in the sorority's new suite in Erickson Hall. Pat Darling Mouser, Kathy Kah Sandberg AA, Nancy Martin Williams XX, and D orothy Thompson Williams XX, prepared the booklets of chapter reports which were distributed at Sta te Day. The highlight of what has been a m ost interesting year was our Hawaiian Luau, at which we entertained our husbands. Mona W ood ward, Eloise Proc tor XX, Nancy Martin Williams, Catherine Allen Castor BT, Kathy Kah Sandberg, and several others assisted in planning this wonderful party at the h ome of Burdella N ease Gulleson, Ar. There was a gorgeous array of H awaiian food ; many of the members were in costume, a nd L etha H eckman Gaskins XX and her husband showed th e beautiful slides they took on their r ecent trip to Hawaii. Definitely an evening to remember.R u TH GRADDY STRICKLAND

GREATER KANSAS CITY "THE RETARDED CHILD" was the subject of an informative program given by guest speaker Dr. G erald Chaffin of Kansas University M edical C enter at our March 16 m eeting . After the program, the chapter presented a ch eck to Dr. Chaffin to be used for training mentally re tarded children a t the Kansas City R ehabilitation Institute. Eight mechanical pictures made by the chapter were also presented . These pictures teach r etarded children to tie shoelaces, fasten h ooks, buttons, a nd zippers . H ostesses were Joyce M cG ee Barton B2:, LaNell Linn Boese HH, Beverly H obbs Smith ZZ, Carolyn Hilton Marker B2:, and Ginny Richardson Blakey zz.

Throughout the summer, additional mechanical pictures and coloring aprons will be completed for presentation to the Retarded Children's School at Marshall, Missouri, M oney received from the cha pter traveling baskets will be used to send a child from the Greater Kansas City Foundation for Exceptional Children to summer camp for two weeks.

Music fill ed the air at the April 20 luncheon m ee ting h eld in the home of J o Dixon McMillan zz. The Alp~a.bets, a vocal group from Zeta Zeta chapter, remm1sced by song, college life through th e years and th en led th e group in Alpha songs. Dr. Jesse B. Jutten, ZZ chapter Adviser, and Sharon Mathis, 1963-64 President, were gu ests. H ostesses were C onnie Cockerill H embree HH, Harlene R eed Scofi eld ZZ, Dulcie Baird C alhoun ee, and Mary K. Reiff HH. The National Ritual Committee composed of Wilma W ilson Sharp, Sis Caraway Brewer and Betty Barber Barre, met the early part of May in K a nsas City at th e apartm ent of M a ry K. R eiff. Lunch eo n for the twoday. m eeting was provided by D oris J ean Snodgrass Kl em ZZ, a form er National Alumnae Edi tor ; J eann e R oelta R edmond B2:, Alumnae cha pter President ; and Jun e Burr F ord ZZ, K a nsas City Alumnae Cha pter Corresponding Secretary.

T en alums a ttend ed the open m ee ting of the Pa nh e ll e~i c Association h eld M ay 14 at th e K a nsas City Carnage C lub . A fashion show followed the brief busin ess m eetin g. Billie T yler O wen BE was a m ember of the Pl~n n ing . Commi ttee for the open m ee ting.

C h nstmas m May-o r so it seemed May 18 at th e home of Esther Bucher HH wh en pla ns we re discussed for th e Christm as G ift Sale to be held N ovember 29 a nd . 30. Pa t Strider ZZ, G eneral Chairman of the Ch m tmas Bazaar, di splayed Christmas gift items and

decorations ranging from wall plaques to bridge matches.

Come October, such common items as tin can lids, juice and coffee cans, and plastic bags will have been transformed into gleaming wreaths, decorative planters and pencil holders through the tireless efforts of the various bazaar committees. After the business meetings, the 1963~64 officers were installed by Betty Asbury Forbach AB. Order now-pay later is the motto of Delores Morris Keiter HH as she flashes the colorful tulip bulb catalog to a prospective tulip grower. As Ways and Means Chairman, Delores is busy taking orders for authentic Holland tulip bulbs to be delivered in time for fall planting. From all indications, Kansas City will only need a few windmills to compete with Holland come Spring.

Approximately 600 recent high school graduates and their mothers were guests at "Campus Caucus" held August 14 in the Kansas University Medical Center Auditorium. R epresentatives from 24 area colleges were present to answer any questions concerning their respective colleges and sorority life. Billie Tyler Owen BE was General Chairman of the area sorority hostesses.

A:ZA Alumnae hostesses were Pat Loveland B:Z, Pat Strider ZZ, and Doris Jean Snodgrass Klein ZZ. Another August event was the Alumnae Party for new alums who have recently moved to the Kansas City area.

The Board also met during the summer to plan and schedule activities for the coming year.-ARTYE E . MARX

LICKING-MUSKINGUM, OHIO OuR CHAPTER is ending the year on a high note, indeed. We have welcomed to our group Ann Howell Stump BLI. from the Hattiesburg alumnae chapter. Ann and her husband are living in Zanesville and she is working as speech therapist for the County Health Department. Her enthusiasm has inspired us all anew.

At our May meeting in the home of Louise Stewart TT we heard reports of Ohio's State Day meeting in Ap~il and held election of officers. After adjournment, we enjoyed the beautiful color slides which Mary Agnes Barbour .All. took on her trip around the world last summer. She also told us of the interesting visit she had with our own Mary Jane Jackson AA in London, England.

This summer Sara Ernst AA traveled to Scandinavia, Switzerland, F;ance, and England . She spent a day with Mary Jane in London, too. It seems no matter where you travel there is always an Alpha Sig to welcome you and make you feel at home.

I would like to personally and publicly thank the Oklahoma City alumnae chapter for being so ni ce to my daughter-in-law while she was in th e hospital at Tink ~ r Air Force Base. She was alone and far from home ; It helped her tremendously to know there were fri end ly people nearby.

Such is the power of sorority feeling and communication â&#x20AC;˘t hrough our Phoenix! May it ever bel-ELEANOR LLOYD DAVIS

shower for Jola Williamson Tilley Bn. We all had a lovely time except for Jola who was busy at the hospital having her son. The surprise was on us.

At our June meeting we welcomed two new sisters to our chapter. Phyllis Kraus Hostetter Bn joined us.

Phyllis is a physical therapist and we found her occupation so interesting as most of us are teachers. Our second new sister, Irmajane Krecker ee is a most distinguished member of the community. Irmajane was President of the college and alumnae chapters of The ta Theta. She is now president of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs and Recording Secretary of the New York Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, National Honor Society.

Two other Alpha Sigs hold responsible positions in their community. Both Virginia Dobbins Hess r, Clio and Karen Enterline Kerr Be are 1st Vice Presidents and Program Chairmen of their school's PTA units.

For our July meeting we went to the local summer theater and enjoyed this social evening.

We are looking forward to a busy and successful year and wish the same to our sisters all over the nation.KAREN ENTERLINE KERR

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA THE LOS ANGELES Alumnae chapter has recently elected officers for 1963-64. Installation was held on Wednesday, June 26, at the lovely home of Viola Gill Our Alpha Sig Alums held their annual salad luncheon at the San Marino home of Florence Duling AA with Joyce Yingling Collins BB as co-hostess.-JovcE Y. CoLLINS

MADISON, WISCONSIN AN ANNIVERSARY dinner was held May 1 to celebrate our first year as an Alum grou p. Special guests were

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK LoNG ISLAND Alpha Sigs had an interesting Spring and Summer schedule. In April we gave a surprise baby

Mary Koestler Stark rE and Mary Lou Bloczynski at the Madison Alumnae anniversary dinner.

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The traditional summer picnic for actives and alums was held in July.-KATHRYN KRAUSE BELCHER

MIL WAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Madison Alumnae enjoyed a talk by Mrs. Ria Daniel of Ceylon at one of their recent meetings. Socializing after her presentation are, left to right, front row, June Young Martin .AB, Grace Laudon B<l>, Virginia Anderson Webb BB; back row, Arlys Hawkes B<l>, Barbara Ultormark, Mrs. Daniel, and Mary Lou Bloczynski I'B.

Ruth K oestl er I'E of Milwaukee and Mrs. Mary Benzeman who is an alumna of the local at Stout State College that later became .A~.A. A traditional red and white theme was used. This has been a year of growth and development for the group and one of pleasant moments.

We were pleased to have our group represented at the Gamma Epsilon Alumnae tea in Jacobus Park in Milwaukee. Grace Metzler Christiansen I'E and Mary Ann K oes tl er Stark I'E attended.

Mrs . Ria Daniel of Ceylon presented a program for our gro up. We were fas cinated by her charming manner as she related background information on h er country, presented slides, and last, but not least, dressed us in saris. It was a pleasant and informative evening.

Madison alums also enjoyed a mid-June get-together and a family picnic in August.-VIRGINIA W EBB

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI MARYVILLE alums h onored the senior graduates of Phi Phi chapter at the home of Mildred Hotchkin Maier. Gifts wrapped in red and white were presented to Misses Jacqueline Cockrill, Colleen Faga, Cary H olst, Janice Leavell, Marilyn Luhrs, Janet Plummer, Jane Porter, Pa t Rucker, Julia Ward and Ann Miller . Suzanne Walker and L ois Davidson Holland, student teachers off-campus, were unable to attend.

The yea rl y newsletter from the college chapter was read at the short business meeti ng. The senior honorees were int roduced and they told of their future plans. Mrs. N ell Martindale Kuchs, patroness and past National Constitution C hairman, told th e history of th e founding of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Mrs. Ruth J ean Price, patroness, and Mrs. J ohn M a uzey and Miss Bonnie Magill, sponsors, attended al ong wi th 14 alums.

The philanthropic project again this year was assisting with the exceptional children's room . Members served refreshments on special dates and secured many supplies as requested .

Other projects during th e year included h elping th e actives make costumes fo r the variety show skit during H omecoming last Fall.

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THE MILWAUKEE Alumnae chapter celebrated Hermes Day with their first annual spring luncheon which was h eld at the recently completed Stauffer' s " Top of the Marine" Restaurant. It is a beautiful room on the twenty-second floor of the Marine Plaza, overlooking glistening Lake Michigan and the city of Milwaukee.

White styrofoam candle bases, decorated with red roses and topped with white candles, contrasted with the rose-colored tablecloths. This theme of red and white was carried out on the speakers' table with a centerpiece of red roses and white snap dragons. The gala event was attended by forty-nine members from the Alpha and Beta alumnae chapters and by members of the Gamma Epsilon chapter.

Nancy Stefonovic Hagerty of the Beta chapter was chairman of the luncheon. Working with her on the committee were Florence Dopke Treutelaar, Barbara Huntington Herman, Marie Beye Terwilliger, Lois Wallschlaeger Bartelt and Gertrude Melius Sladby, all from the Alpha chapter ; and Rose Ann Conte Schultz, Joan Derse Siordio and Joyce Houston from the Beta chapter.

The delicious luncheon consisted of roast sirloin of beef with baked potatoes and a tossed green salad. Red and white again was seen in the luscious strawberry pie topped with whipped cream.

After the luncheon the welcome was given by Charlotte Campbell Jelenchick. Mrs. Howard Hall .A~.A delegate to NPC, spoke on Panhellenic matters; and Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone, National President, gave the main talk. Our business meeting followed during which we had installation of officers for the Board for the coming year.

Entertainment was provided by the members from Gamma Epsilon chapter who sang many of their Alpha Sigma Alpha songs; and by Judith Zahm Van Buskirk who danced the "Can Can". Incoming presidents from both alumnae chapters were introduced-Elaine Schubring Hercher of the Alpha chapter, and Nancy Stefonovic Hagerty of the Beta chapter- as well as Sue Schroeder, president of Gamma Epsilon chapter. The members from Gamma Epsilon who had been initiated during .the year were presented to the alumnae. We also said "good-bye" to the graduates, but were glad in turn to welcome them to our alumnae chapters.

It all added up to a wonderful afternoon and we hope this was the first of many more spring luncheons. CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL JELENCHICK

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA WE WELCOME Alpha Sigs from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana to New Orleans on March 16 for State Day. The attendance was excellent and the day was a complete success. Our business meeting was so exciting that the photographer joined in with his opinion on the subject under discussion. Romantic old New Orleans again cast its spell-everyone asked to come back next year. We' re looking forward to seeing even more of " Ya'll" then.

Our new officers were installed on June 15 at a luncheon preceding a walking tour of the historic French Quarter.

New Orleans Alumnae membe路rs who attended the A-Miss-Lou State Day were, seated from left to right, Patricia Tardy Cummins BZ, Hilda Giraud Hebert BZ, Roberta Isom Bailey BZ, Lily B. Staehling Dastugue BZ, Jean Nebel Richardson BZ, Linda Howell Develle Bll. Standing from left to right are Sally Ann Doskey BZ, S4,e Jackson Hover Bll, Pat Culpepper Schiffbauer Bll, Lois Owen Giraud BZ, Lois Schiferl Galus rA, Mary Allen Caraway Warrick ..Y..Y, Joycelyn Feldheim Tiliakos BZ, and Sydney Stark Martin BZ. We are still profiting from a suggestion received at the 1962 A-Miss-Lou Day-Rummage sales helped finance this year's Day.-SYDNEY STARK MARTIN

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA OuR STATE DAY was held in Ri chmond on April 27 .

Virginia Clingenpeel Gardner BI and Virginia Pruner Johnston BI represented the Norfolk alumnae and gave a report of the activities of the past year. W e especially enjoyed the suggestions for alumnae groups which Mrs. Chandler of Richmond gave in h er talk, "Follow Through."

On May 14 a general meeting was h eld at the home of President Gail Dixon Dickson A. A nominating committee composed of Nancy Garth BE, Billie Van D e R eit Merritt A, and L ois Price Wootton BI , reported that the present officers serving as Vice-President, Treasurer, and Editor had agreed to serve a second term and they were re-elected.

Secretary Mary Mears Barber BE reported .that 路 several bags of clothing had been collected and turned over

to the VISltmg teacher at Norview High School for distribution to needy families.

The other business included a discussion of the possibility of establishing a chapter at Old D ominion College in Norfolk; a report on State Day ; a reminder about our magazine 路s ales; an d the adoption of . final plans for the dinner-dance. R efreshments were enjoyed during the social hour which foll owed .

The dinner-dance was held on June 9 at the路 Oceana Officers' Club. M embers, husbands, and guests enjoyed the evening which was highlighted by a smorgasbord and dancing afterwards.

This fall we shall be working on the annual Panhellenic social for the college freshmen in this area; and we are looking forward to welcoming the new alumnae and including th em in our plans for a busy year.- VrRGINIA PRu NER JoH NSTON

NORTHERN VIRGINIA THE NORTHERN Virginia alumnae started off the new year with a spaghetti dinner at the home of Patricia

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are cataloged to make them easily accessible for use in Greene Long AA. Everyone contributed a part of the design inspiration, illustration courses, and costume remeal and recipes were exchanged . A short business meetsearch . A collection of this type also provides a presering followed the dinner. vation of history and the work of name designers since In February our group and guests attended a meeting many of .the articles of clothing were worn on special put on by the American Cancer Society at the home of occasions and often by famous people. A tour of the Michelle Nothacher M cKinney B8. The Cancer Society, under the sponsorship of a local department store, showed laboratory and window displays followed the program.

Our many thanks go to Lois Meadowcroft Baker NN films on cancer prevention to any interested group.

After two excell ent films on breast and uterine cancer, of the Home Economics Department of Drexel Institute there was a question-and -answer period led by a promifor arranging this affair. nent physician from our area. Everyone agreed that The last meeting of the 1962-63 season was held at this was a very worth-while evening. the home of the outgoing president, Ruth Pike FoosIn March our chapter held one of its most popular kas KK, on April 27. The girls and their husbands enmeetings of the year-a white elephant sale. This type joyed a Covered Dish Dinner. A short business meeting of meeting, where members bring guests, is always a followed , which included the election of new officers. great deal of fun and an excellen t way for our group to The evening was concluded with moving pictures and raise ex tra money. After auctioning off the variety talk of a European trip by Janet Benedict Welch Ml\1 of white elephants a delicious dessert was served by our and her husband. hostess for th e evening, M olly Kennette Cosby BE. The current officers of the Delaware Valley Alumnae In April we installed the new officers for 1963-64 at Chapter met at the home of its new president, Loretta the home of Barbara Tucker Wheatley BE . After inFranks Johnson EE, on June 3 to plan the meeting stallation, our business meeting was conducted by our schedule for the coming year. There will be two afternew president, Ginger Blair Ralph BE, and next year's noon lunch eons followed by a workshop, one evening program was discussed . dinner at Drexel Institute, a Covered Dish Dinner at a Unfortunately no one from our chapter was able to member's home, and several evening meetings at members' travel to Richmond to attend the 1963 State Day. homes.-PATRICIA RusBY YouNG AND DORIS RowAN May found us gathered around the bridge tables for FALIN our Card Night. This last m ee ting of the year was held at the home of Linda Lewis M cConnell PP. In June we had a picnic with our husbands . The men QUEENS, NEW YORK donned aprons and became chefs for the evening, grilling steak on the several charcoal grills set up around the patio at th e home of Patricia Greene Long AA. After THE QUEENS Alumnae chapter has scheduled meetings dinner those who were ambitious played a few games of each month and attendance has been improving. Each badminton while the others watched . meeting we find the alumns ever busy making the sock We are looking forward to the Panhellenic T ea .t o be puppets for our philanthropic work. Last year's picnic h eld for all girls in the Northern Virginia area attending in a state park was so successful that we are planning a college in the fall. This annual event gathers hundreds repeat performance. of women who are interested in sororities and what they Our chapter congratulates Barbara Miller Williams on mean during and after the college years. Each sorority her graduation from Queens Collt:ge where she received has a display of its philanthropic projects and sorority her Master's Degree. publications plus lists of where their chapters are located .

We eagerly awaited the arrival of our National officers There is usually a panel discussion about sororities and for our inspection. Their visit 1:o our informal meeting at this tea th e N orthern Virginia Panhellenic Assn. proved to be most stimulating and rewarding as well as presents its several scholarships to deserving girls. constructive. We will remember their encouraging words W e are looking forward to September when our chapand tender closing remarks, "Never let the Greeks downter will resume its monthly activities- PATRICIA GREENE they are the greatest."-ALINE EuLER LO NG

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIADELAWARE VALLEY O u R DINNER meeting on March 12 was held at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia. After a d elicious dinner in the Picture Gallery, we h ad the pleasure of hearing a very in teresting and inform at ive talk on historic costumes by Mrs. Mary Carter who is a professor of t ex til es and clothing and curator of the Drexel Historic Costume C?ollection. ~rs. Carter displ ayed some interesting articles of clothmg, such as huge ostrich plumes, old laces, fans, and a parasol with diamond studded h andl e displayed in its original jewel case. This display gave h er a ud ience a good idea of not onl y what people wo re but also a clue to their status and attitudes of the class and era represented.

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IN FEBRUARY the Ri chmond Alumnae attended the annual Panhellenic Card Party. Nita Hodnett Chandler BE was Chairman.

The March meeti ng was held at the home of Frances J obson Francis BE ; she was presented a charm by the group in h onor of being President of Panhellenic last year. Ellen Childers Fitzhugh BE was a new m ember present.

State Day was h eld at the J efferson Hotel on Saturday, April 6. Nita Chandler BE was the main speake r.

The Harrisonb urg Chapter was in charge of the arrangem ents. We were m ost happy to have with us at this time J ean Grady and Martha Diamond. There was a large attendance for this most enjoyable meeting.

In May th e group met at the h ome of Carole Brown A; Carole is moving to R oanoke Rapids, North Carolina, an d we will miss her in our alumnae group. Jane Bur-

nette A will be the new Treasurer and Pat Slaughter A will be telephone Chairman. Plans were made for the annual picnic at Bryan Park on June 13. Plans were also made to serve as camp assistants for Camp Baker, summer camp for retarded children in Richmond.

We are delighted •t o have three girls serving on Panhellenic for the coming year. They are Phyllis Manning EE, Recording Secretary; Nita Chandler BE, Publicity Chairman; and Frances Francis BE, Parliamentarian.ANN E. Jo NES

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI LAST SPRING we were invited to the home of Judith Bohrer Minderman B~ for a "planning meeting" in April. Diane Morgan Wilks B2: and Beverly Church DePew r Clio served a delicious dessert as assistant hostesses. The afternoon was profitable and many suggestions poured forth for the coming year. We decided that it was very worthwhile to have a meeting of this type so that we could give adequate time to the planning of the coming year's activities. Frances Pointer Crews BT told of her trip to Indiana State Day in April.

In May A~As treked across the city and county to the home of Bonnie Payne Koenemann ZZ for .the installation meeting. Jean Moore Weaver BN and Susie Fitzgerald AB took advantage of the Gourmet's Guide, the Alpha Sigma Alpha cookbook, and served strawberry cake .to the twenty in attendance.

Phyllis Pollitt Urberger AB gave a brief report on Tri-State Day which she and Bonnie Koenemann attended at Kirksville. Valerie Severance Ferber lUI reported on the success of the St. Louis Panhellenic card parties for the year. Valerie, as our delegate, served as chairman of the parties this year. The proceeds go to providing ·a scholarship to Washington University for deserving local girls.

We were sorry to hear .that Beverly Church DePew r Clio would be leaving 'us for Toronto, Canada.

New faces that joined our group during the past year were June Lorenson Londeen EE, Barbara Kerls Maddex AB, Lonna McCommas Hendren AB, Zora Lily BIT, Joy Aubuchon ZZ, Linda Holsapple ZZ, Mary Standefer Betancourt B2:, Shirley Johnson BN, and Shirley Flickinger Stewart AA. Plans for the coming year include a tea, a luncheon, a bazaar for the mentally retarded, and a family picnic among other regular m eetings which will again be held monthly.-BoNNIE PAYNE KoEN EMA NN

on the Executive Board of American Association of University Women, is busily completing plans for a picnic that organization is holding for recent graduates.

Mary Ludu Simon is completing a most active year in the San Bernardino Panhellenic. She held the post of Parliamentarian on the Executive Board and had complete charge of the publication of the Year Book.

She also served as the Treasurer for the Fashion Show and Bridge Luncheon Benefit, a yearly affair to raise money for scholarships. More than 800 women enjoyed a deliciom luncheon and viewed the latest of fashions from the Harris Company of San Bernardino. The setting was the Empire Room on the famous Orange Show Grounds. Mary is also winding up her eleventh year as Registrar on the Fontana Girl Scout Executive Board, and is an Executive Board Member of the Fontana United Fund.-MARY Luou SIMON

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA JuNE 15 found a large San Diego alumnae group gathering at the home of Kay Faust Davey XX for an end of year luncheon. Barbara Tripp Friend A is beginning .the second year of h er term as president. Serena Engelhart Lannue ZZ reported on the presentation of an American Flag and a Troop Flag to Girl Scout Troop 600 for Mentally R etarded that our group sponsors. She also listed the supplies we are to save from around home that will aid in their summer "Camp Safari." Bonnie Brown Brough ZZ has been installed as Corresponding Secretary of San Diego City Panhellenic for .the coming year; Celeste Wooters 2:2: was elected president of the Cajon Valley Union School Board; and Shirley Rowley PX recently appeared in a newspaper picture with two of her students. The boys were shown working on an entry for ·the science fair. Shirley teaches science and Home Economics in the San Diego City Schools.BONNIE BROWN BROUGH

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THE FINAL meeting was held in the home of Carolyn Fyfe Welch XX. Officers for 1963-64 were installed by our retiring president, Joan Nelson Williams XX. Discussion of the philanthropic project was led by Iris

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA WE MET at the Fontana home of Mary Ludu Simon XX for a planned fun night. Betty Kremith Wayne ;E:;E: showed beautiful color slides of the .trip she, her husband, Robert, and three daughters took to Mexico City and Acapulco. We presented Jerry Rundell Doyle BB with a Bon Voyage gift. She and husband are touring Europe for three months.

Gladys Ludlam Anderson ;E:;E: and Betty Wayne are concluding a year of hard work in th eir efforts to further the splendid aims of the American Field Service in our area. Gladys was recently installed as President of the San Bernardino Valley College Faculty Wives.

Violet Ranallo Neuman BP, our very active member

South Bend Alumnae, left to right, Iris Kendall Weiss, Janice Hays Schrader, and Marge LeHayne admire the work done by their chapter on the philanthropic project for the Logan School for the Retarded.

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Kendall Weiss XX. Colorful bean bags, nylon filled knit balls, and a game accompanied our check for $25.00 to Logan School for the Retarded.

Plans for next year were discussed with enthusiasm and anticipation . The annual family picnic was postponed until falL-SuE SNYDER

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY THE SOUTHERN New Jersey alumnae held the February meeting at the home of Edna Meunier Hutchinson KK. At this meeting we started making bean bags in the shape of frogs with button eyes for the retarded children.

In March and April the meetings were held at the homes of Virginia Burtis Seaton KK and Nancy Gingrich Riti KK, respectively, at which times we continued work on our Philanthropic Project.

The May meeting, held at the home of Dorothy Jones Harris NN , was a planning session for next year.

Our final meeting was a steak-fry held in June at the home of Ruth Stewart Kramer KK, to which we brought our husbands as our guests.-ELEANOR CoMER DILKS

TOLEDO, OHIO THE TOLEDO alumnae have met regularly. Five of our members attended Ohio State Day in Columbus and were greatly impressed with the efforts of the AA chapter in their planning for the event. The theme, "A2:A Past, Present and Future," was very effectively carried out.

Now our meetings are taken up with plans for the next Ohio State Day for which we are responsible. The date has been set for April 18, 1964 in Columbus. Helen Robinson Cook AA is chairman. All Ohio A2:A members please note.

We held our June meeting at the home of Harriett S. Harper in Napolean. We always enjoy seeing her latest paintings and handi-work.

Another one of our members, Dorothy Brewster Cummins, is studying painting with a local artist.

The Toledo Panhellenic Council held their annual meeting and round-table discussion on June 9 at Toledo University. There were about two-hundred girls and their mothers in attendance. Grace Fultz Haworth .6..6.,

our faithful representative to Panhellenic, keeps us mformed of all activities.-HELEN BENNETT PAULY

TULSA, OKLAHOMA HATS OFF TO the Muskogee chapter for their lovely State Day. They had some clever ideas and everyone gained from their discussion groups.

Installation of officers was held May 5 in the home of Rita Gillstrap Miller Br who was just recovering from a bout with the mumps.

As we had no scheduled meetings planned for the summer months, everything was impromptu. We did plan a party with the girls trom Northeastern State here in Tulsa the mght betore their annual cabin party. It was held in August.

Tulsa chapter will be hostesses at the 1964 Oklahoma State Day, so everything next year with us will be either Convention or State Day.-SuE JoNES LABORDE

WICHITA, KANSAS GLADIS SITTON CARR EE was hostess for the March meeting of the Wichita alumnae. Entertainment consisted of a demonstration by a hair stylist.

Elections were held in April at the home of Judy Holloway Blackim EE. Following the meeting and election of officers, the Alums enjoyed playing a few games.

Mary Sartain Chestnut ZZ, philanthropic chairman, was responsible for presenting an Easter plant, on behalf of the chapter, to an elderly little lady at the Woodlawn Nursing Home here in Wichita.

A covered dish dinner was held at the home of Vera Hickman Salyer AB in May. Our meeting and officer installation ceremony was held after dinner. Officers for the coming year were installed by President Sis Caraway Brewer '1''1'.

Our ways and means chairman, Lois Oliver Hull BZ has moved to Hagerstown, Maryland. Everyone misses her, and thinks of her often.

Wichita Alumnae are proud of Catherine Green Colberg EE who has become president of Wichita Panhellenic. Catherine had been active in Panhellenic some time ago and has served in P~nhellenic for the past two years. She held the office of secretary last year. She also has served on the tea committee for the annual Panhellenic Style Show, the purpose of which is to raise money for scholarships.-BARBARA BECKMEYER DoAN

IN MEMORIAM Eleanor Carland Cooley (Mrs. Vincent) IIII Lenora Belknap Dunning (Mrs. Max ) rr Jessie Given McGrew (Mrs.

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Frances Orner Weyhing (Mrs. B. T.) AB

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

DIRECTORY FOUNDERS Mrs . W . B. Carper (Louise Cox), 505 Montrose D r., South Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. H. E . Gilliam (Juliette Hundley), Gresham Court Apts ., Richmond , Va. Miss Mary Williamson Hundley, Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va. Mrs. J ohn Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd) , ( de<:eased) Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Calva Hamlet Watson), (deceased)

NATIONAL COUNCIL President E meritus-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp (Wilma Wilson), 1405 Hardy, Independence, Mo.

President-Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone (Mary Emerson), 1740 Central Ave., Wilmette, Ill. Vice President-Mrs. Harold C . Brown (Marie Scanlan), 3!05 R ex ford Dr. , South Bend 15, Ind. Secretary-Miss Helen L. Corey, 6310 Sherwood Rd. , Philadelphia 51, Penna.

Treasurer-Mrs . Harry P. Nelson (Margaret Hammond), Suite 206, 2852 D elaware Ave., Kenmore 17 , N. Y. Membership Director-Mrs. George J. Malone, J r. (Helen Hooper), 2614 S. Vandalia, Tulsa 14, Okla .

Editor-Miss Mary C. Goeke, 1473 Oak Knoll Dr., Cincinnati 24, 0.

Alumnae Director-Mrs . Alex 0. Mathisen (Nancy Gibson), 2453 W. Theresa, Anaheim , Calif.

Officer in Charge of Central Office- Mrs. Harry P. Nelson (Margaret Hammond) , Suite 206, 2852 D elaware Ave. , Kenmore 17, N.Y.

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN Alumnae Editor-Mrs. Kendall F . Bone (Shirley .Pallatto), 3263 Vittmer Ave. , Cincinnati 38, 0 .

Alumnae Organizer and Chapter Alumnae Secretary-Miss Mary K. R eiff, 2 19 East <H;th St. , Apt. 2W, Kansas City 12, Mo. Art-Mrs. R obert J . Wolf (Edith Gaupp) , R.R . #1 , R exford, N. Y. Awards-Mrs. Louis E . Fletcher (Ruth Newcomb), 141 Marked Tree Rd ., Needham 92, Mass.

College Editor-Mrs. Donald D. Olson (Pauline Smith) , 8632 Pringle Dr., Cincinnati 31 , 0.

Constitution-Miss Patricia Talla, 4531 E. Quartz Mt. Rd., Phoenix, Ariz.

Convention-Miss H elen L. Corey, 6310 Sherwood Rd ., Philadelphia 51, Penna.

Fellowship and Philanthropic-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) , 1230 Hoyt Dr. , St. Louis 37, Mo. Founders' Day-Mrs. William B. Barre (Betty Barber) 395 Hopkins Rd. , Williamsville 21, N. Y. Historian-Miss Charlotte L . Adams, Z9 Carver Rd ., Watertown 72, Mass.

Housing-Mrs. W. Lawson Blackstone (Mary Emerson), 1740 Central Ave. , Wilmette, Ill. Magazin e-Mrs. Allan E. King (Sue Ann Henderson), 7130 Windsor Ave., Berwyn, Ill. Music~Mrs. Arthur L. Hell r ich (Shirley Ainsworth) , 27 Abbington Terrace, Glen Rock, N. J. Ritual-Mrs. Joe H. Bre,ver (Viola Caraway), 6214 E. Murdock, Wichita 8, Kan .

Rush-Mrs. Phillip D. Barnes (J oAnn Warring) , R.R . #4, Box 256, Elkhart, Ind. S cholarship- M rs. Wil liam B. Niemeyer (Anne Petree), 19 Country Lane, Milford , 0 .

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Alpha Sigma Alpha D elegate-Mrs . A. Howard Hall (B.,tty Phillips), 342-D Higgins Rd ., Park Ridge, Ill.

COLLEGE CHAPTERS AND PRESIDENTS ALPHA-Longwood Colle{!e, Farmville, Virginia: Alta Strick l ~n, Box <U;9, Longwood College, Farmville, Va. ALPHA ALPHA-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio: Kathleen Geib, MacCracken Hall , Miami University, Oxford, 0 .

ALPHA BETA-Northeast Missouri St ate Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri: Linda Lee Moore, 603 South High , Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. ALPHA GAMMA-Indiana State T eac hers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania: Ann Finnicum , 429 John Sutton H a ll, Indiana State College, Indiana, Penna.

BETA BETA-Colorado State College, Greeley, Colorado: Kay McKee, 1729 lOth Ave., Greeley, Colo .

E'PSILON EPSILON-Kansas State Tea chers College, Emporia, Kansas: Judy Di ehl, 929 West, Emporia, Kan. ZETA ZETA-C entral Missouri State Col1lege, Warrensburg, Missouri: Sharon Mathis, Central Missouri State College , Warrensburg, Mo. ETA ETA-Kansas State College, Pittsburg, Kansas: Barbara Dixon, 511 Utah , Pittsburg, Kan. THETA THETA-Boston Uni versity, Boston, MaJsachusetls: Anita Masterson, Boston University, School of Education , 332 Bay State Rd. , Boston , Mass .

KAPPA KAPPA- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Phyllis Budnicki, 4305 Elsinore St., Philadelphia 24, Penna.

NU NU-Drexel Inslitrtle of T echnology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Eleanor Bobbin, 7023 Mower St. , Philadelphia 19, Penna.

RHO RHO-Marshall University, Hunt ington, West Virginia: Sara Lipscomb, 1122 Ralston Ave. , Barboursville, W. Va. SIGMA SIGMA- Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado: J anice Kay Exstrom , Western State College, Escalante Terrace, Gunnison, Colo.

PHI PHI-Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Missortri: Karlene H endrix, Roberta Hall, Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Mo. CHI CHI- Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana : Mary Lou Landis, Baker Hall , Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Ind. PSI PSI-Northwestern Stat e College, Natchitoches, Louisiana: Maureen M orrow, P.O. Box J<U;9, Northwestern State College, Natchitoches, La. BETA GAMMA-North east ern State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma: Mrs. Bonnie Batterson Tameny, Woodlawn Apt. A-E2 , T ahlequah, Okla.

BETA DELTA- University of South ern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Barbara Gilley, Southern Station, Box 1118, Hattiesburg, Miss.

BETA EPSILON- Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia : Linda Pace, Box 334, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. BETA ZETA-University of Southw estern Louisiana, Lafayette, Lortisiana: Kay Sexton , Box 305, University of Southwestern L ouisiana, Lafayette, La. BETA ETA-Dickinson State College, Dickinson, North Dakota: Marilyn Wolberg, K linefelter Hall, Dickinson State College, Dickinson , N. D.

BETA THETA-Central Michiga11 University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan: Mary Ellen La Framboise, 327 Sloan Hall, Central Michigan Un iversity, Mt. Pleasant, Mich .

BETA. I.OTA-Rad/ ord College, Radford, Vtrgmw: Margaret Ann Lucas, Box 811 , R adford College, R adford, Va. BETA KAPPA-Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illin ois: Gail Ward , 719 West Adam St., Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill. BETA LAMBDA-A rkansas State Teachers Sharon College, Conway, Arkansas: Cecil , Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, Ark. BETA MU-Henderson State T eachers College, Arkadelphia, Arkansas: Jane Keasler, Henderson State Teachers College, Arkadelphia, Ark. BETA NU-Murray Stat e College, Murray, Kentucky: Judy Foster, Woods Hall, Murray State College, Murray, Ky. BETA RHO-Northern Illinois UniveTJity, D eKalb , Illinois: Judy Laskowski, 835 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb , Ill .

BETA SIGMA-Southwest Missouri State College, Spri11gfi.eld, Missouri: Mary Greenaugh, 704 S. Florence, Springfield, Mo. BETA UPS ILON- Indiana State College, T err e Haut e, lnd1:ana: Janice Parham , Burford Hall , Indiana State College, T erre Haute, Ind. BETA PHI~tout Stat e College, Menomonie, Wisconsin: Virginia Trautmann , 329 Park Ave., Stout St~te College , Menomonie, Wis. BETA CHI-Arizona Stat e University, T empe, Arizona: Brenda Paschall , ·P alo Verde Hall , Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz.

BETA PSI-Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan: Joanne Polakowski , 207 Davis Hall , Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Mich .

BETA OMEGA-Buckn e ll University, L ewisburg, Pennsylvania: Margaret Pine, Box 337, Bucknell University , Lewisburg, Penna.

GAMMA ALPHA-Creighton University, Omaha, N ebraska: Jud ykay Raymer, 4025 N. 58 St. , Omaha 4, Neb .

GAMMA BETA- Wisconsi11 State College, Ste ve ns Point, Wisconsin: Barbara Fritsch , 1049 Main St., Stevens Point , Wis .

GAMMA DELTA-Queens College, Flushing, New York: Phyllis Melita, 57-42 159 St., Flushing 65, N. Y. GAMMA EPSILON- Universit)• of Wisco nsin~Milwauk ee, Milwauke e, J¥isconsin: Susan Schroeder, 2974 North 50th St ., Milwaukee 10, Wis. GAMMA ZETA- Arkansas A. & M. College, College H eig hts Arkansas: Glenda J ohnson, 5 18 W. Gaines , Monticello, Ark .

GAMMA ETA-Pennsylvania State U11iversity, Uni versity Park , Pennsylvania: R onna Lee Bean, 151 Simmons H a ll , Penn State University, University Park , Penna.

COLLEGE CHAPTER ADVISERS Alpha- Miss Virginia Wall , Longwood College , Farmville, Va. Alpha Al/Jha- Mrs. Richard Fink , 194 Hilltop Rd. , Oxford , 0.

Alpha B eta--Mrs. J . J. Wimp, Northeast Missouri State Teachers College , Kirksville , Mo. Alpha Garn.maB eta Beta- Mi ss Darlene Conover, 829 19th St ., Apt. 18, Greeley, Colo.

Epsilon Epsilon-Mrs. Charles Otis Thornton , 909 Oak, Emporia , Kan. Zeta Z et.a- Dr. J essie B. Jutten , 205 Broad , W arrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta- Mrs. Perva Hughes, 209 E . Monroe , Pittsburg, Kan.

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Th eta Th eta-Mrs. Louis E. Fletcher, 141 Marked Tree Rd ., eedham 92, Mass.

K appa K appa-M is Helen L. Corey, 6310 Sherwood Rd ., Philadelphia 51, Penna.

Nu Nu- Mrs. William E. Zimmerma n, 220 Crawford Ave ., Lan downe, Penna.

Rh o Rh o- Mrs. J oseph R. Dial, Jr. , 1107 Adams Ave., Huntington 4, W . Va. Sigma Sigma- Mrs. Seth Hamrick, 401 N .

Colorado, Gunnison , Colo.

Phi Phi- M iss Bonnie A. Magill , 204 Clayton , Maryville , Mo. Chi Chi-Mrs. Oliver C. Bumb, 1005 McKinley, Muncie, Ind. Psi Psi-Mrs . R obert H . Easley, 300 Stephens Ave., 1atchitoches , La. Beta Gamma-Miss Betty R . Ritch, 11 6 West Morgan, Tahlequah , Okla .

Beta D elta-Mrs. John H. Allen , 1206 Carter Dr. , H attiesburg, Miss.

Beta Epsilon-Mrs. Raymond Poindexter, 750 S. Dogwood Ave. , H arrisonburg , Va. Beta Z eta-Mrs. George Ballard, 131 Brentwood Blvd., Lafayette, La. Beta Eta- Mi ss Leila G. Woods, 115 First Ave. East, Dickinson, N. D. Beta Theta-Dr. Wilma Brown , Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Beta Iota- Mi ss Elizabeth Younger, 301 Madison St. , Radford , Va. Beta Kappa- Mrs. Albert H . Nail , Hickory Grove, Macomb, III. Beta Lambda-Miss Marie Schichtl , 414 Co nway Blvd. , Conway, Ark. Beta Mu- Mrs. Virginia Wilmuth , 1228 Henderson, Arkadelphia, Ark. Beta Nu-Miss Evelyn Linn , 111 0 W. Olive, Murray, K y.

Beta Rh o~Miss Kathryn R . Huestis, 816 North 7th St., DeKalb, Ill .

Beta Sigma--Miss R ose Marie Fellin , 100 1 E. Harrison, Springfield , Mo .

Beta Upsilon- Mrs. William Munns, 604 South 32nd St. , Terre H aute, Ind. Beta Phi- Miss M ary E. Killia n, Tainter H all , Stout State College, M enomonie, Wis. Beta Chi- Mrs. 路P ranas Padalis, 4541 E. Camelback, PhoenLx 18, Ariz.

Beta Psi- Mrs. Frank Householder, 800 Davis St. , Kalamazoo, Mich .

Beta Omega-Mrs. J ames M. Eicher, 1920 Jefferson Ave ., Lewisburg, Penna .

Gamma Alpha- Miss Betty Patterson , 8304 Decatur St. , Omaha, Neb .

Gamma Beta-Mrs. R obert J . Murray , 2607 Main , Park Ridge, Stevens Point, Wis. Gamma Dclta-'Miss K eturah Cox, 179 Bai nbridge St. , Brooklyn 33, N. Y .

Ga rnma Epsilon- Mrs. Arthur Rezny, 3579 North Morris Blvd. , Milwaukee, Wis. Gamma Z eta-M rs. Carra Nel Tilley, Box 550, Arkansas A & M College, College Heights , Ark. Gam ma Eta-

ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Akron, Ohio-Miss Ruth Yauger, 202 Twin Oaks Rd ., Akron 13, 0.

Alle11tow n-Bethlehem-Easton, Penn.rylvania.Mrs. Jo eph J. H ersh, R avenswood Rd .

R .D . No. 2, Allentown , Penna.

A11derson, Ind iana-Mrs . Lee G . Glentzer 50! N. lith St. , R .R. 2, Middletown : Ind .

Bartlesville, Oklahoma- Miss Lois B eers P.O . Box 145, Bartlesville, Okla. ' Beckley, West Virgi11ia-M rs. Willie J. Chandler, 301 N. Vance Dr., Beckley, W. Va. Blu efi eld , W est Virginia- Mrs. Julia White Gilpin , 812 Rockbridge St. , Bluefi eld, W. Va .

Bosto11, M assachusetts-M rs. W iII i am F .

Daly, 518 School St. , Belmont , Mass .

Bristol, Virginia- Mrs. William G. Grigg, 732 Pox M eadow Lane, Bristol , Va. Bu ffa lo, N ew Y ork-Mrs . Casey L . Forre t, 360 Louvain e Dr., Kenmore 23, N . Y. Calum et R egion, Indiana- Mrs. Fra ncis J .

McCabe, 7340 Nebraska Dr. , H ammond bd .

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Central Penn.ryluania- Mrs. Ralph E. Peters, 4{)2 Candlewyck Rd ., Camp Hill Penna.

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Charleston, West Virginia-Miss Sandra Goodall , 706 Y2 Hall St., Charleston, W. Va .

Chicago, Illin ois-Miss Dorothy V. Masters, 148 Clyde Ave., Evanston, Ill. North Suburban- Miss Terse Norgaard, 2633 Hampden Court, Chicago, Ill .

South Suburban~M rs. Mary Beth Cooley, 15201 Page, Apt . I, H arvey, Ill. W est Suburban- Mrs. Allan E. King, 7130 Windsor, Berwyn, Ill. Cincinnati, Ohio-Mrs. Robert S. Fountaine, 4606 Vermona Dr., Cincinnati 45, 0.

Colorado Springs, Colorado-Miss Judith McCormick, 806 Orion Dr. , Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dayton, Ohio-Mrs. Hugh Ayles, 2674 Pentley PI. , Dayton , 0 .

Denver, Colorado- Mrs . John W . Allison , 2277 S. T ennyson, Denver 19, Colo.

Des Moin es, I owa- Mrs . Raymond Geist, 907 28th St., Des Moines, Ia. Detroit, MichiganD elta Phi-Mrs . Norman P. Sanborne, 265 Pilgrim Ave. , Birmingham, Mich .

D elta Rho-Mrs. R obert J . Trautman , 16010 Martin Rd ., Roseville, Mich .

Sigma Rho Chi-Mrs. Richard G. Turner, 21691 Mauer Dr. , St. Clair Shores, Mich .

Dickinson, North Dakota-Mrs. Bruce Birdsall, 791 Tenth Ave. W. , Dickinson, N. D. Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana- Mr s. Du Wayne Bennett, Rt. No. 4, Box 344A, Elkhart, Ind. Emporia, Kan sas-Mrs. Gene W. Bloxom, 1025 West , Emporia, Kan. Farm ville, Virginia-Mrs. Robert W. Catlin , 1101 High St., Farmville , Va .

Florida-West Coast- Mrs. Norman Hartung, 821 Mandalay Rd. , Clearwater Beach, Fla. Fort Wayne, Indiana- Mrs. Don Scott, 4145 Meda Pass, Fort Wayne, Ind .

Fox Valley-Elgin, Illinois- Mrs. Roger R. Russell , Box 204, Plainfield, Ill. Grand Rapids, Michigan- Mrs. Richard L. Black, 1693 Woodworth N.E., Grand Rapids, Mich .

Greeley, Colorado- Mrs. Earl L. Drake, P .O . Box 487 , Eaton, Colo.

Gunnison, Colorado-Mrs. Robert F. Czillinger, 221 N. Boulevard, Gunnison , Colo.

Harrisonburg, Virginia-Mrs. Francis Bell, Jr. , Rt. I , Forest Hills, Harrisonburg, Va. Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Mrs. Je sse D. Drake, Box 2024 Southern Station, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Hays, Kansas-Mrs. Robert N. Burtscher, 210 W . 24th St. , Hays, Kan. Houst on, T exas-Mrs. Cornelius J. K ehoe, 5439 Sturbridge, Houston , Tex. Huntington, W est Virginia-Mrs . Criss C .

Curtis, 1119 lOth Ave ., Huntington, W. Va. Indiana-K entucky-Mrs. Irvin C . Reynolds, P .O. Box 17, New Harmony, Ind. Indiana, Pennsylvania-Mrs. Richard M .

Strawcutter, 510 Locust St. , Indiana, Penna .

Indianap olis, Indiana-Mrs . .Bob A. Williams, 3537 N. Olney, IndianapoHs 18, Ind . jackson, M ississippi-M rs. Richard B. Holmes, 1709 Winchester, Jackson 6, Miss. ] olo, W est Virginia- Miss Marie Ann Hall , Box 9, Bartley, W. Va. Kalamazoo, Michigan-Mrs. James F . Webber, 4519 Croyden , K alamazoo, Mich.

Greater Kansas City-Mrs. Robert F . R edmond , Ill , 6408 Nail Ave., Mission, K a n.

Kirksville, Missouri-Mrs. James E. HoBcroft, P .O . Box 81 , Kirksvi lle, Mo. Lafayette, L ouisiana- Mrs . Norbert B. Wa ttigney, Rt . I , Box 155, Lafayette , La. Lafayette-West Lafayette, lndiana- M r s.

Stephen H . Slatton , 252 Marstellar, West Lafaye tte, Ind .

L icking-Muskingu m, Ohio-Miss Loui se Stewart, 260 W . Wiilow Dr., Zanesville 0. ' L ong Island, New Y ork- Mrs. Milton E. H e s, 102 Funston Ave., Albertson , N. Y .

Mrs. Edward J . Smith, 51 Croyden Lane Hicksville, Y. ' Los Angtles, California-Mrs. Ted Scott, 9011 Zelzah , orthridge, Calif.

Macom b, Illin ois-Mrs. Walker Robb, Calhoun St. , Macomb, Ill. Madison, Wisconsin-Mrs. Robert E. Stark, 901 Spaight, Madison 3, Wis. Maryville, M isso uri- Mrs . Edward F . Tindall, 517!1, W. 8th, Maryville, Mo. M enomonie, Wisco nsin-Mrs. James 0.

Halverson, 1402 N. Broadway, Menomonie, Wis. Greater Miami, Florida-Mrs . Francis R .

Gallagher, 3825 S.W. 60th PI. , Miami 55, Fla. ,'.[ilwaukee, Wisconsin-Mrs. Thomas R. Treutelaar, 8714 W. Silver Spring Rd ., Milwaukee 18, Wis. Mississippi Gulf C oast- Mrs. Raymond 0 .

Hines, 158 Lafayette Circle, Ocean Springs, Miss.

Mobile, Alabama-Mrs. Otis Hendon Brunson, 4705 Holden Dr., Mobile, Ala. M onroe, Louisiana- Mrs. James G. Caldwell , 4704 Bon Aire Dr ., Monroe, La. Mt . Pleasant , Michigan-Mrs. Reno J. Maccardini, 1017 Glen Ave ., Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Muncie, Indiana- Mrs. Charles R . Beavers, 1208 Brentwood Lane, Muncie, Ind. Murray , K entucky-Mrs. Donald R . Tucker, Box 630, Murray, K y.

Mu skogee, Oklah oma- Mrs. William L. Adams, 24{)0 Georgia Ave., Muskogee, Okla.

Natchitoches, Louisiana- Mrs . Dan B. Carr, 342 K eegan Dr., Natchitoches, La .

New Orleans, Louisiana- Mrs . Edward R. Galus, 1947 Iowa Ave., K enner, La. N ew York Stat e Capital District- Mrs. Alexander T . LaRocco, 1134 Highland Park Rd. , Schenectady 9, N. Y. Norfolk, Virginia- Mrs. Albert M. Dickson, 2408 Hermitage Rd ., .Bayside, Va. Northem New j ersey-Mrs . Edward R .

Duty, 6 Eton Rd. , Livingston, N. J .

Northern Virginia-Mrs. Donald MacGregor Ralph, 612 Lisle Ave. , Falls Church , Va. Oklah oma City, Oklahoma-Mrs. Joe J. Gilger, 612 N.W. 54th St., Oklahoma City 18, Okla.

Omaha, Nebraska-Mrs. J oseph M. Lechner, 8306 Arbor St., Omaha 24, Neb. Paducah, K entucky-Mrs. Max H . Brandon , 126 Lakeview Dr., Paducah , K y.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBux-Mont-Mrs. Warren !McKinley, 2455 Oates Circle{ Huntingdon Valley, Penna .

D elaware Val ey-Mrs. Robert K. J ohnson, 333 S. Swarthmore Ave ., Swarthmore, Penna.

Pho enix, Arizo na- Mrs. Billy J . Anderson, 14{)1 E . Thornwood Dr., Scottsdale, Ariz .

Pitt sburg, Kansas-Mrs . Phillip Saia , 301 S. Santa Fe, Frontenac, Kan. Pittsburgh, Penn.ryluania-Miss Ruth Guldbrandsen, 436 Barry Dr. , Pittsburgh 37, Penna .

Pontiac, Michigan-Mrs . Andre DeWilde, 703 Sheryl St. , Pontiac, Mich .

Portland, Oregon- Mrs. Dan R . Robinson , 6205 N.E. 34th Ave ., Portland II, Ore. Queens, L .I. , New Y ork- Mi ss Patricia I .

McCay, 75 Willow St. , Floral Park , L .I. , N. Y .

Richmond , Indiana-Mrs . William C . Weller, Jr. , 214 S.W. 4th , Richmond , Ind .

Richmond, Virginia-Mrs. Francis R .

Palmer, 3904 Pinalto Dr. , Richmond 22, Va .

R oc hester, New York- Mrs. Earl F .

Breese, 278 K enwood Ave., Rochester II , N. Y. Ro ckford, Illin ois-Mrs. Norman C. Fransen, 2012 Eastmoreland, Rockford , Ill. St. Louis, Missouri-Mrs. D onald E. Wilks, 6923 Chippewa, St. Louis 9, Mo .

San Bernardin o, California- Mrs. Willard . Anderson, 2371 Davidson Ave. , San Bernardino, Calif.

San Diego, California-Mrs. L ester D .

Friend , Jr ., 2255 Clove St. , Sa n Diego 6, Calif.

South B end, Indian a-Mrs. William Schrader, 521 South 27th St. , South Bend 15, Ind. South ern N ew J ersey-Mrs. Rudolph R .

Riti , 1206 Eldridge Ave. , W . Collingswood , N. J .

Springfield, M issouri-Mrs. Dorl R . Sweet, 1665 E. Grand, Springfield 4, Mo. Suffolk, Virginia- Mrs. R obe rt T . Naylor, 202 Edward Ave. , Suffolk , Va .

Tahlequah, Oklah oma-Mrs . Floyd H. Stierwalt, ! 207 J amestown D r., Tahlequah, Olila.

Terre Haut e, Indiana-Mrs. Mitchell Morris, 609 South Brown , Terre Haute, Ind. Toledo, Ohio-Mrs. Olen M. Osmun, 2728 Drummond Rd ., Toledo 6, 0.

Topeka, Kansas-Mrs. Ernest E. Anderson, 2300 W. 29th, Topeka, Kan .

Tucson, Arizona_JMrs. James Ridder, 902 Carnegie, Tucson, Ariz.

Tulsa, Oklahoma-Mrs. Ronald H. Robinson, 1522 East 59th St. , Tulsa 5, Okla.

Warrensburg, Missouri-Mrs. J. W. Eller, 11 7 W . Russell, Warrensburg, Mo. Washington, D. C .-Miss M artha Ayers, 1700 Harvard St. N .W ., Washington ,

D. C.

Waukegan, Ill inois-Mrs . William C . Petrosky, 202 1 Atlantic Ave., Waukegan, Ill. Wichita, Ka nsas-Mrs. Charles Blackim, 1556 Kenmar, Wichita, Kan. Wilmington, Delaware-Mrs. Kenneth Swayne, Meetinghouse Rd. , Hockessin , Dol.

CHAPTER ALUMNAE SECRETARIES Alpha-Mrs. J . Elam Holland, 2103 Tarleton Dr. , Charlottesville, Va. Alpha Alpha-Mrs. Edward A. Sauer, 4995 Mad River Rd ., Dayton, 0.

Alpha Beta-Mrs. Ralph E . Valentine, 401 E. Pierce, Kirksville , Mo. Alpha Gamma-Mrs. Berwyn H . Russell, 112 Clymer Ave ., Indiana, ·P enna .

Beta B eta-Mrs. Roland K. McKinley, 2626 12th Ave ., Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-Miss Aurice Huguley, Northwestern State College, Alva, Okla .

Delta Delta-Mrs. H elen M. Miller, 77 Eldon Ave. , Columbus, 0.

Epsilon Epsilon-Mrs. James D . Adam , 1236 High land , Emporia, Kan .

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Zeta Ze ta-Mrs. Irvin Sparks, 12 Circle Dr., Charleston , Ill. Eta Eta- Miss Mary K. R eiff, 219 E. 46th St., Apt. 2W , Kansas City 12, Mo. Th eta Theta-Mrs. Edward Phelan , 1061 Broadway, Somerville, Mass .

I ota I ota-Mrs. Earl N. Jacobson, 740 Cherokee St. , Des Moines 16, I a.

Kappa Kappa-Mrs. George E . Shideman , 14 Barbara Rd., Hatboro, Penna.

Lambda L ambda-Mrs. Charles Cummings , 63 Arden Rd ., Columbus, 0.

Mu Mu-Mrs. W . Clark Butterfield, 14425 Greenview Rd., Detroit 23 , Mich.

Nu Nu-Mrs. George W. Baker, 1505 Woodland, Folcroft, Penna.

Xi Xi-Mrs. John H. Titley, 7201 Arizona Ave., Los Angeles 45, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Mrs. R obert S. DcTchon, 12700 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, 0.

Pi Pi-Mrs. Harry P. Nelson, 167 Cleveland D r. , Kenmore 17, N. Y. Rho Rho-Mrs. William J. Plyburn , 1717 Woodward T errace, Huntington , W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Mrs. Charles Sweitzer, 512 N . Colorado, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau- Mi ss Mary Mae Paul, Apt. 4, Lewis Field, Hays, Kan .

Upsilon Upsilon-M rs. Arthur C . H erbert, 151 Ashford Dr. , Dayton 59, 0.

Phi Phi-Mrs. L. Robert Geist, 403 W. 3rd, Maryville , Mo. Chi Chi-Ball Stat e-Mrs . Everett Thresher, 1420 E. Main St., Muncie , Ind .

Chi Chi-Indianapolis_JMrs. Howard J . McDavitt , 655 N. Ritter, Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-Mrs. Lavelle Langston , Home D emonstration Agent , Courthouse, Winnfield, L a.

Beta Gamma-Mrs. Joseph Bass, 2500 NW 41 St., Okla,homa City, Okla.

Beta Delta- Mrs. R obert L . Gates, 504 Ronie St. , Hattiesburg, Miss.

Beta Epsilon-Mrs. James T . Francis, 106 N. Crenshaw Ave ., Richmond , Va. Beta Zeta-Mrs . Leonard B. Hebert, J r. , 5519 Charlotte D r., New Orleans 22 , La .

Beta Eta- Mrs. Gerald Tusler, Terry, Mont.

Beta Theta- Mrs . James Beckham Hamilton, 9385 Tecumseh, Detroit, Mich.

Beta I ota-Mrs. Charles D . Hall, care of W . S. Courtney, 4764 Clifton Rd. S.E. , Washington 22, D. C. Beta Kappa- Mrs. Henry Hohe , 429 S. Kensington Ave ., La Grange, Ill. B eta Lambda- Mi ss Dorothy L. Hudgens, 610 N. Lake Shore Dr. , Lake Village, Ark. Gamma Clio-Miss Joyce T . Cavanazh , 144 Richardson Ave ., Syracuse, N . Y. Beta Nu-Ms s. Charles H . Hamilton, c/ o Rhodes, 512 S. Sixth St. , Murray, Ky. Beta Xi-Mrs. John D . Kennedy, 143 Pittsford Way, New Providence, N. J. Rho Chi...JMrs. Vincent Hudie, 9121 Riverview, Detroit, Mich.

Beta Pi- M rs. W. Guy Wiles, Jr. , 504 22nd St., Dunbar, W . Va. Beta Rho-Mss. John H. Parkinson , 2102 Madonna, Joliet , Ill. B eta Sigma-Miss Rose Ma ri e Fellin , 1001 E. Ha rrison , Springfield, Mo .

Beta Tau- Mrs. Walter Cooper, R.R. No .

1, Mystic, Conn.

B eta Upsilon- Mrs. Herbert Hylton , R.R. 1, Cory, Ind. Beta Phi- Mrs. Herbert Breitzman , 609 Ethel St., Wausau, Wis. Beta Chi- Mrs. Robert E. Santee, 4414 E. Clarendon , Phoenix, Ariz .

B eta Psi- Mrs. Wendell Boone , 1219 Seymour, Grand Ledge, Mich.

B eta Omega- Mrs. Melvin J. Klein , 707 Palm er Court, Mamaroneck, N . Y. Gamma Alpha~Mrs . Joseph M . L echner, 8306 Arbor St. , Omaha, Neb. Gamma B eta- Mrs. William A. Lambele, 534 A M esser St. , Rhinelander, Wis. Gamma Delta- Mrs. Donald Rafferty, 324 Ross Rd. , Paramus, N . J. Gamma Epsilon-Mrs. Chester Gordon, 199 E . Fairmount Ave., Milwaukee 17, Wis.

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Letter to ational Vice President Letter to ' a ti onal Vice President Letter to National Vice President Letter to National Vice President R eport on Phila nthropic Work to : Mrs. Stewart W . K oenemann , 1230 Hoyt Dr. , St. L ouis 37, M o.

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Personal Letter Personal letter with emphasis on pledge acttvtlles Personal letter with emphasis on pledge problems Introductory letter !rom newly elected membership director

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Personnel R eport Form Election R eport Form for NEW Membership Director Membership Summary Report Form New Rush Chairman Report Form Summer Address Report Form

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Ritual and Paraphernalia Report Personal Letter R eport : R eligious Activities of Alpha Sigmas A favorite devotional Report on Ritualistic Ceremonies Annual R eport with Record of Services from April 10, 1963 to April 10, 1964 Introductory letter from newly elected chaplain

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Copy for Fall Phoenix to National College Editor Copy for Winter Phoenix to National College Editor January 10 Copy for Spring Phoenix to National College Editor March 10 25-30 words about outstanding chapter achievement for the Alumnae Bulletin to the National College Editor May 10 To the NATIONAL COLLEGE EDITOR- Letter from NEW Editor May 10 To the NATIONAL HISTORIAN-Report of the chapter's activities for the year Some time dur_ing the year a. Newsletter to the chapter's alumnae IS to he pubhshed and ma1 led to all alumnae a nd National Officers.

April

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Election report form from retiring officer, introductory letter from newly elected officer.

May

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Evaluation of scholarship program; this should be a combined effort of retiring and newly elected.

COLLEGE PANHELLENIC REPRESENTATIVE September

Copy of College Panhellenic Constitution, Bylaws and Rush Rules to ASA's NPC Delegate Panhellenic information (report form provided) to ASA's NPC Delegate The NPC Delegate should be informed instantly all during the year of any trends or actions affecting sororities on campus.

Colle11e Panhellenic representative sends ASA's Housmg Chairman, (Mrs. Blackstone) information (report form provided)

MAGAZINE CHAIRMAN October

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ALUMNAE CHAPTERS ALUMNAE CHAPTERS November

RUSH CHAIRMAN Ten days alter pledging Ten days after school opens Ten days after forma l rush parties October 10 November February

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Recommendation Blank Information Form Letter- Discussing rush with emphasis on chapter relationship with administration and college Panhellenic.

Letter-Evaluating year's activities How does vour chapter measure up to other sororities on your campus?

Election Report Form Letter-From the New Rush Chairman describing fall rushing plans and introducing herself

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Annua l contribution to National Fellowship and Philanthropic Chairman, Mrs. Stewart Koenemann , 1230 Hoyt Dr. , St. Louis 37, Mo .

Prospective Sharp Award Candidates' papers to National Alumnae Director, Mrs. Alex 0. Mathisen , 2453 W . Theresa Ave., Anaheim, Calif.

Amy Swisher Graduate loan applications to National Scholarship Chairman , Mrs. Wm . B. Niemeyer, 19 Country Lane, Mil!ord , Ohio Sharp Award ballots to National Alumnae Director, M rs. Alex 0 . Mathisen, 2453 W . Theresa Ave., Anaheim , Calif.

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