Asa phoenix vol 51 no 2 winter 1965 by Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

OF ALPHA

WINTER 1965

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

V OLU ME

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CONVE TION SITE,

M E NTAL R ETARDATION S TU DY S CH O LARSHI P ---- -- -------- -- ------- -- ----- --- -- -- -- ----- --- --- ------- --AMY M . SwiSHER AwARD ---- -- ---- -------- ---------- --- ----- ---- --- ---- -- ------- ----- ---- ---- ---- ----- ---- ----- --- --

THE KEY QUESTION ---------- --- --- ------ ---- -- --- ---- --- ---- -------- ---- ------ --- -- ------- --- --- --------- -------- -- --- -- 12 A LI NE TO L IVE B Y --- --- --- ---- --- --- --------- ------ ---- ----- ---- --- ------ -- -- ----- -- -------- ---- ------- -- -- ------- --- -MICHIGAN INVITES You -- ---- ----- --- -- ------ ---------- ---- ----- ------ -- -- --- ---- ---- -------- -- ---- ---- -- -- ----- ----- -NATION AL HoNoR R oLL ---- ------ ------ -- -------- ----------- ------- ----- -- ------ -- ------- --- ---- --- -- ----- ------- __ __ NATIONAL P AN H ELLEN IC C oNFERENCE --- ------ --- --- --- ------ ---- --- ----- ------------- ------ ---- -- --- ------

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BETA TH ETA "ADOPTS" I NDIAN SISTERS ------- ----------- ----------- -------------- --- ------ --- ------------ --- 20 S EE THE USA- WORK FOR AZ.A ----- ------ --------- ---- --------------- ---- ---------- ------ --------- -------------- 2 1 WHAT 's CooKING? -- ------ --- --- -------- -- --- ------ ---- -- ---- ------ ----- -- -- ---- --- ---- --- ----- --- --------- --- --- ------ ---

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ALUMNAE E DIT OR LONNA HEND R E N

EDITOR BONNIE KOENEMANN

COLLEGE EDITOR BARBARA

MADDEX

THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA is published in the fall, wi nter, spring and summer of each year at Eden Publishing House, 1724 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63103, offici al 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, 314-C Eest Pershing, Springfield , Mo. 65806 Address all correspondence of an editorial nature to the editor, Mrs. Stewart Koenemann 1230 Hoyt, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Second-cl ass postage paid at St. Louis, Missouri. Postma ster : Send Form 3579 to Alpha Sigma Alpha , 314-C East Pershing , Springfield, Mi ssouri 65806.

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL of

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA announces the pledging

GAMMA NU CHAPTER at

WISCONSIN STATE COLLEGE OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN November 29, 1965

THE PHOENIX

"f: CJateway to the Q)Jest"

~~e::fidt~ ST.

LOUIS,

MISSOURI

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

NAII~NA1 ~~NV~NTI~N JUNE 26-30, 1967 MISS HELEN L. COREY, CONVENTION CHAIRMAN 6310 SHERWOOD ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19151

WINTER 1965

OUR ADVISERS We salute their loyal and devoted service 28 FRUITFUL YEARS ·Mrs. Perva Hughes ha erved Eta Eta chapter of lpha Sigma lpha since 1937. Her work and hel] for the chapter ha been greatly appreciated , and her spirit and energy amaze us when we look at all of her other activitie .

Mr . Hughe i al o active in lub aml organizations outside the educational field , u h as the Delta Kappa Gamma ociet and many other organizations. Her per onal life revol es around her churd1 and children. he i a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church and ha one daughter, Joan Hughes Lynn, who live in California, and a son , Loui E. Hughe , who li e in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Hughes has truly erved our chapter 2 fruitful year as the many Eta Etas who have known her wi ll atte t.

28 YEARS SERVICE UNSURPASSED If you were to a k a Kappa Kappa , "How is Miss Corey?" she might be startled. To every Kappa Kappa, our advi er is known imply as Helen. Even though her name i · found in ' Who's Who in Am erican lVom en" and in ' JVho's Who in American Education (1950) ," she is always proud to say h~ ha known every initiate of Kappa Kappa since she became adiser in 1937 . To ea h, she ha alwa been their friend , Helen.

PERVA HUGHES

' he ho ld · a i\f as ter' · Degree and addition a l hour of radu ate work a t UCL , onhwe tern , niver it of r-.rinn e ota, and Universit ' ol e a . H r ex peri en e in the edu a tiona! field h a pann ed from elementar uper i or, ixth grad e t acher, fourth g rade upervi or a nd ixth grade ·upervi or to ollege prof sor. r--Io t of her w rk ha · bee n a t Ka n a tate olle e, and he i pre entl ' working a a teacher and upervi r of El ement ar ' Profe ion a l erne ter in whi h th e tudent are placed in publi hool f r a even week p riocl. he erve a advi r f r und rgradu ate a nd i a member of the graduate fa ult · a well. 4

HELEN L. COREY

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Helen is known on both a local and a national level. As a local leader she is president of the State Association of V\Tomen's Deans, a member of the Del aware County Child Care Day Center, and the Alpha Sigma Alpha delegate to the Philadelphia Panhellenic Association. She has been past president of the Personnel and Guid an ce Assoc iation of Greater Philadelphia, and in 1950 she received Lit Brother's Department Store's Good eighbor Award." At the 1965 Pennsylvani a State Day Miss Mary C. Goeke honored Helen on a n ational level. Our Nation al President presented Helen with a gold charm bracelet with each charm representing a lational Convention that Helen has presided over. She h as acted as Director of National Conventions since 1941. In that year she also became Na tional Secretary of Alpha Sigma Alpha and served in that capacity until 1964. ot only Kappa Kappa's but every sister of Alph a Sigma Alpha ca n be gra teful to our " Helen."-B. Susan Egner

Sigma Alpha was begun in Arkansas on the Arkansas State Teachers College campus. She became the first initiated charter member in Arkansas. We Beta Lambdas have found Miss Schichtl to be a most wonderful person always being ready to spend that extra amount of time helping each and every one of us in any way and at any hour of the clay or night we needed her. Miss Schichtl attended ASTC for two years, and she received her B.A. degree from Peabody College. She later received her M.A. degree from Columbia University. She began teaching art at ASTC when she was nineteen years old. Presently she is serving as head of the Art Department and has served in this position for almost thirty years. To her we will forever be grateful in a way which cannot thoroughly be expressed.

25 LOYA L YEARS BETA LAMBDA CHA RTER MEMBER Mi.ss Marie Schichtl h as served the Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha faithfully for the last twenty-six years as our chapter adviser. She is undoubtedly one of the most devoted Alpha Sigs that our sorority h as ever known. It was under h er leadership th at Alpha

LEILA WOODS

MARIE SCHICHTL

WINTER 1965

Miss L eila G. V\Toods retired from the position of Dea n of Women and Professor of Mathem atics at Dickinson State College on .July 30, 1964. Prior to that time she had taught math a nd sc ience at the Dickinson Central High School and served as principal at Monroe Ce nter High School in Illinois. She received her B.S. degree from Knox College and an M.A. degree from the University of Chicago with additional graduate work at the University of Oregon. 5

In the fall of 1940 Mi Wood in ited V\ ilma Wilson harp to vi it Dickinson tate and eli cu plan with her and the college girl concerning the organization of Beta Eta chapter. They were accepted and in tailed on Lhe campu 'fay 17, 194 1. Mis Woods has erved as advi er for Beta Eta chapter ince that time until her retirement. She ha been a member of the following orational sociation of \Nomen ganizations: Deans and Coun elor ; ational Education Asociation; North Dakota Education As ociation; dministrative Women in Education of which she has served as trea urer; Medora Branch ol the ational League of American Pen Women, in which he has erved as both state and local president; Who's Who among American Women in Education; Delta Kappa Gamma; merican ssociation of University 路w omen; Badlands chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in which she has served as both regent and treasurer; Thursday Book Club; Bismarck rt ssociation; Golden Rule chapter of the Eastern tar; Congregational Church and Women's Fellowship Circle president. n interesting hobby is that of oil painting. he has exhibited several paintings at the Annu a l tate rt Exhibit. Mi s \Noods received a citation in pril, 1965, from the lational ssociation of vVomen Deans and Coun elors in Minneapolis. A more recent honor he ha received i the dedication of the new girl ' dormitory on campus which is to be nam ed "V\ ood Hall. "-Loraine Schumacher

20 YEARS G IDA CE A D I SPIRATIO Phi Phi chapter of lpha Sigma lph a is proud to re ognize fr . Elaine Mauzey who has erved a the chapter advi er for twenty yea r . lt 路hould be noted that during the fir t eight ear , he er eel a the group' ole ad i er. a novice, IVIr . Mauze found that the chapter had been \ ithout guida nce and wa making a valiant effort to maintain it tanding on campu . i\Ir. i\Iauze , a foreign language in tructor at Northwe t Ii ouri tate olle e, i a nat ive of t. Jo eph, Ii ouri, and re ei eel her B .. in Edu atio n and her .B. at the college of whi h he i now a member of the fa ult . he tudied at fi ldlebury hool of Langua e , Middlebur ermont路 her tudie were culminated b 6

the pre entation of a i\Ia ter of Art degree in foreign language. i\Ir . Mauze ha al o done graduate work at the niver ity of 1i ouri and the Univer ity of California at Lo Angele .

ELAINE MAUZEY

Mr. Mauzey is a prominent 1 iaryville bu ines man. Their son i a enior at iaryville High School this year. Mr . Mauzey frank! admit that her academic activities o cupy mo t of her time. Coupled with the fact that he i a wife and mother, it is not difficult to ee why she ha little time for hobbie ; however, she i intere ted in read ing, cooking, gardening, and interior decorating. When a ked about her a o iation with lpha igma lpha, ir . Mauzey enthu ia tically reponded, " iy work with the Phi Phi chapter of lpha igma lpha ha been a ource of ati fa tion and en jo ment." For her twent year of guidance and in piration which have re ulted in achievement and reward in all area for the ororit , Phi Phi expre e it graditude, admiration and re pect.-Carol "orkman

20 YEARS WITH CHI CHI Twent ear of ervice a our ad i er i what we of hi hi fir t think of on ernin Mr. liver Bumb. Thou h thi i mo t important to THE PHOENIX

us, this does not begin to sum up all her activities. A graduate of Manchester College, Mrs. Bumb has taught school and is presently teaching in a nursery school. Mrs. Bumb and her husband, Dr. Bumb, a vice-president of Ball State University, are the parents of three children. Mrs. Bumb has served as president of the hospital auxiliary and Ball State Faculty Wives and is presently president of Ball State University Women. She has served on the Visiting Nurses Board, the Board of Muncie Arts Association, and is secretary of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra.

20 YEARS ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT Miss Evelyn Linn, adviser for Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Murray State College, Murray, Kentucky, has been adviser, friend , and counselor for twenty years, beginning in the spring of 1946 with a group of college girls interested in a sisterhood of fellowship and love. Through the years Miss Linn has given Beta Nu girls vision, encouragement, and enthusiastic support in all sorority plans and endeavors. Miss Linn has been associated with Murray State College since 1926 as a professor in the Mathematics Department. She received her B.S. Degree from Murray State College, and her M.A. Degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Miss Linn is a n at ive of Murray and lives on Olive Street, which is near the campus. This makes it easy for the AL..A girls to visit with her when in need of advice or just to have a chat. Miss Linn is a member of the First Methodist Church and is active in church affairs and interested in commu nity projects.

MRS. OLIVER BUMB

With all these activ iti es demanding Mrs. Bumb's time, we of Chi Chi a ppreciate even more the great portion of time she so willingly gives us. In addition to a iding us in any problems we face and giving her much needed advice, Mrs. Bumb has two an nual events for us. At Christmas time each year we hold a meeting at her home, located just off campus. The pledges visit her home also when they take their national Lest. To celebrate she then has refreshments for them and their pledge trainers. Though it wou ld be impossible to repay Mrs. Bumb for all her help, Chi Chi attempted, in a small way, to do so last spring when we presented her with an engraved dish as a token of appreciation for her twenty years of service. We are gratefu l now to be able to pay tribute to her in the Phoenix.-CHARLOTTE BowMAN WINTER 1965

EVELYN LINN

In the heart of all AL..A girls of Beta u chapter, Miss Linn holds a place of special respect and affection. Her ideals and dreams have influenced many young girls and have consequently influenced even those she has not met-her grandchildren-the children of h r AL..A girls. -MRs. JoHN C. NANNY

ALA STATE DAYS

SAS-M ISSOURI-N EBRASKA

IICHIGAN

D TE-February 11, 12, 1966

D TE- farch 26, 1966

PL CE-Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansa

PL CE-Jack Tar Hotel Lansing, Michigan

H IRM N-Jan Summers 226 West Twelftl1 t. Emporia, Kan a

CHAIR fAN- lice Bishop 27706 Buckingham Livonia, Michigan

OHIO

WEST VIRGIN!

D TE- pril 23, 1966

DATE-April 30, 1966

PL CE-Lincoln Lodge Highway No. 4 Columbu , Ohio

PL CE-Glenville State College Glenville, \ est Virginia

CH IR f -Mrs. \'\ illiam B. Bo, 54 R o. 2 Loveland Ohio 45 140 PE N D\ PL

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C H IRM - Ii i\faryl u i\foore Elkin H all Indiana tate olle e Indiana Penn 路h路ania

CO-CHAIR fE - fr. Lu Rhode Pine Manor Apt . o. 7 Glenville, Wet a. 26351 Ir . Iartha Dee! V\1 CO

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memoriam Epsilon Epsilon Beryl Louise Fisher Virginia Ford Rho Rho Frances Steele Cooke (Mrs. Cecil D.)

DOROTHY W ILLIAMSON CROOK BY \1\TILMA \!\TILSON SHARP

The death of Dorothy Williamson Crook on April 17, 1965, brought "inward pain" to the hearts of all Alpha Sigma Alphas who knew her and, especially, to those of us who were associated with h er in A2.A National work. Yet, even in our sad n ess, we think of Dottie in terms not of death but of life to which she gave so much. Her giving was of rare quality. As an A2.A friend wrote of Dorothy, she "was so very capable in so many facets of life." Dorothy's contribution to Alpha Sigma Alpha began with her initiation into Nu Nu chapter, Drexel Institute of Technology. Her prominence in college is told in her distinguished leadership of important college a nd sorority offices. Thus, in training and in unusual abilities, Dorothy was fitted for A2.A national office. She was elected to the Nation al Council as National Registrar, an office now known as Membership Director. The Phoenix for November 1934, carried this announcement: "As President of Nu Nu college chapter, Dorothy's enthusiasm and work for A2.A, so well -known to her chapter members, commanded the attention of the National organization. Since that time Mrs. Crook has served as President of the Philadelphia A lumn ae Chapter a nd more recently as chairman of the Nat ional Constitution Committee. Suiting the action to the word is the very direct way that A2.A's new Regis路 trar cares for responsibilities. College Registrars are hereby warned that her enthusiasm is contagious." WINTER 1965

After two years of invaluable service as National Registrar, the 1936 convention elected Dorothy National Vice-President. It was the sorority's loss that she declined re-election to the ational Council at the close of this term ot office. Although Dorothy delighted in her happy, rewarding li fe as Mrs. William Crook, homemaker and mother of two beloved daughters, her devoted loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha did not lessen. And, of course, her qualities of friendship and leadership expanded to benefit her community through civic and social interests and her unfa iling good works. Dorothy possessed a serenity gained by her constant practice of self control and self sacrifice. It was this, I believe, that enabled her to remain courageous and un路 complaining during her long and losing battle with a malignancy that medical skill cou ld not cure. It is now three decades since rl)y treasured association with Dorothy as an A2.A National Councilor. My loving appreciation of her deepens in retrospect. Her attractive personality was a rare combination of winsomeness and effici路 ency. Her meticulous attention to detail only enlarged her vision of purpose. Her devotion to her own ideals was marked by an unwavering but happy firmness that made high standards seem desirable and atta inable to others. It is in these personal attributes that Dorothy Crook's influence abides as a vital a nd living force. In gratitude, let us recognize the mystic, eternal values of life which, surpassing death, keep us "joined in heart. "

MENTAL RETARDATION STUDY SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED TO NANCY RITI Nancy Gingrich Riti is the recipient of a cholar hip to further her study in the field ot Mental Retardation . Nancy graduated cum laude from Temple University in 1954 with a B. . in Education. She and her husband, Rudolph R. Riti live in ' est Collingswood, New Jersey, with their four young children . In addition to her graduate work Nancy is also serving as president of the South Jersey alumnae chapter. N ancy's letter to the Phoenix tells of her work in the field of Special Education.

NANCY RITI

It is ama zing how fat e takes a hand in directin g our lives to the work where we feel we are doin g the most good. Five years ago the only conta ct I had with 1·etarded children was to help make and deliver the classroom aids and favors which our alumnae group had made at sorority m ee tings. Shortly aft er this it was discovered that m y n ephew was tested as an educable retarded child. Suddenly I found myself to be not remotely interested but very personally conrern ed about th e pmblern . At this time it becarn e n ecessary for m e to make the decision to become a worl<ing mother. Th e more I thought of teaching, th e more I felt I would love to take a try at th e challenging work of teachin u retarded children. The teacher of the trainable class to whom I delivered class aids convin ced m e that it wa worth a try. he also warned m e that on ce a person begins teaching children with special edu cation needs, th ere is som ethin g about th e challenge of it that makes on e pursu e it on and on . In th e fa ce of frequ ent pe1·iods of selfdo ubt and fru stration a a pecial edu cation teacher the past four years, I have often refl ected upon her warnin g to m e a I have fou n d myself dmw n more dee ply into my work. o many tim e a retarded ch ild ha impairm en! oth er th an j u t low intellectual ability. T ake th e cia I n ow have, for example, as an indica tion of tit type students usually found in a cia gro up of m entally retarded youngsters. I pre ntly have fo urteen )'Oung primary edu cable

with chronological (tues from six to te11 ·years. Thei1· I.Q.s range from fift y-fou1· to seventy-five, while their mental ages a1·e from four to seven years. Social ages are fmrn I !tree years to eight years. As fm· as impairments go, the1·e are but two who speak without any defects· seven have mild speech impedimentsj fiv e have severe articulation problemsj one is sever_ely emotionally and socially maladjusted. Two others are braininjured children (th e n ew term is n e urologically impaired) and at times take v iolent tantrum , while on e oth er little girl is brain-injured to th e extent that she receives a patterning program every day. And, granted, they all are inflicted with short att ention spans and emotional problems. Th e program of college work which I am taking is aimed toward givin g m e a stronger foundation of understanding and shills for doing th e best job I possibly can as a special education teach er. This sem ester I am tal<in g two course at Glassboro-Speech Correction for the Afentally R etarded and Educational Programs for th ' Elem entary M entally R etarded . ext sem ester I plan to take courses on the Emotionally and ·ocially Maladjust ed Child as well as the second pm·t of Educational Programs for th e 1entally R etarded (secondary' level). In m y teaching of the you11 sters in m y las , I stress all sorts of readin e activities. A retarded child usually n eeds three tim es tit am ount of readin ess activ ities to compare to a

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normal chi ld . Actually it is seldom that you will find a retarded child reading (and fu lly comprehending his reading) on a first grade level before he is nine or even ten years old . Comprehension of concepts is very difficu lt for most retarded children. They need a concrete method of instruction as compared to the abstract. I don't mean to present too dark a picture. The retarded children can be helped . When these youngsten are placed in a correct program through psychological evaluation, and when th e teacher is conscientious and willing to sacrifice much time in preparing varied activities to meet their individual needs, it is gratifying to see how much can be accomplished. Other essentials of the teacher are a tremendous reserve of patience as well as firmn ess when the situation calls for it . The guiding philosophy for workers in special educa tion is that most of the children can be helped to be lih e others, and they too (with love, en couragement, guidance, and many other things) can be helped to take their place in their society. It is indeed a cha llenge to accomplish such a goal, but isn't it a stimulating challenge? My plans are to get my M.A. in Special Education with emphasis on the mentally retarded. Within the four years that I have been teaching special children, I have seen a great need for their development in recreation and physical education activities. Since my undergraduate study at Temple was in physical educa tion and 1路ec-reation (and as it is said, "once a phys. ed., always a phys. ed.") I want to step into a relatively new field, which is that of physical education and recreation for mentally handicapped children. It will be in this work, along with my role as a wife and mother of four children, God wi lling, that my future lies. Nancy L. Riti

FOR THIS WE AIM To train a child that he may go Into the world and learn and grow, That though some things will e'er be dim, He knows that God smi les down on him. To help him do the little things, So in his heart some laughter sings, To work with what we have at hand A nd not think "No one understands." We know there's hope for the little soul '1\!ith mind retarded but body that's whole. Au thor Un lmown WINTER 1965

AMY M. SWISHER FELLOWSHIP AWARD

MAlA CHRISTENSEN

For the first time since its beginning, more than ten years ago, the Amy Swisher Scholarship was opened to undergraduates as well as graduate students. The number of applicat ions from undergraduates indicated that there is a definite need. Maia Christensen, Beta Beta, has been awarded this scholarship for the present school year. She received the Highest Freshman Scholastic Award, is on the Sophomore Honors Program, the Dean's Honor List and in the upper 1% of her class with a scholastic rating of 4.94 (5 equalling an A) . Since her initiation into the Beta Beta chapter, she has been pledge class secretary and Panhellenic delegate. Currently she is serving as assistant rush chairman. The recommendations sent in her behalf described her as not only a fine scholar, but also a woman possessing the other qualities we expect in members of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Information about and applications for th e AMY M. SWISHER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (open to graduates and undergraduates) are obtainable from the NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN B . IEMEYER Box 54, R. 2 Loveland, Ohio 45140 Completed applica lions due by May 1, 1966 MRS. V\TILLIAM

\ here ha thi been voted in? Iainl in some Pertate universitie in the northern U. centage wi e the number of chool involved i not great. However, there i a trend in many place toward liberalizing hour . \'\7here libraries are open until midnight, uppercla women rna be allowed to stay out on week night until 12:30. orne weekend privilege extend to 3:00 a.m. Along with thi goes a generou arrangement for overnights. It is but a tep from this to " enior ke ," or whatever name the program i known b which allow senior girls to set their own hour . All such plans have a similar purpo e. It i rated that the purpose is not to encourage tudent to stay out later, but rather to recognize the maturity of the senior and her ability to assume responsibility for her own life. It i reiterated By Mary Margaret Garrard that the new hours are a privilege for her-not a right. By and large the impetu for the new hour can be said to come from the nppercla girl them elves, those involved in leader hip po itions in A WS or other campus government groups, although occasionally a faculty source has provided the spark. Usually every concei able campus entity that is concerned i brought Cinderella started it. She was possibly the into the discussion of liberalizing hours: the first-and certainly the most famous girl-who clean of women's office, the re idence hall gove er had a curfew. She had to leave the party by ernments and counselors, the local Panhellenic, sorority advisory boards, director of the inde12 midnight-or else. However, if Cinderella were a college student pendent house , alumnae and other . lternative today and lived on the right campus she would plans may be submitted. _ find that not even fairy godmother are perOf cour e, appro al mu t be given at orne mitted to et the curfew any more. Neither for point by the university itself, usually acting that matter, are college admini trations or stu- through the dean of women. AI o it is up to a dent. government . Today, on these campuses, committee to winnow through the result of any inderella would et her own hours. Of cour e, not ju t any Cinderella can do this. uthor's Note: Material for thi article Curfew are till extant, probably 100%, for was ecurecl from deans of women in colfre hmen college girls over the country. But leges both with and without the ke tern orne college are turning over to senior girl and from a ampling of student , alumnae, the re pon ibilit of returning home (rom elate , parent , hou emother , ororit advi or tucl e ion , or what-have-you at whatever board member and traveling ecretarie , hour of the night they hoo e, or not till mornand other clo el a ociated with campu ing, iÂŁ thi uit them better. Even a few peliving. iall ho en ophomore are being given the bout the author: Mar Iargaret arnew fre dom at orne place , while an increa ing rard , writing under her maiden name, numb r of junior are now "on their own." Iargaret Kern, ha had a long aM ar h en uing arti le endea or to pre ent in an reer a a free lance writer, publi hing arunbi a eel fa hion the hi tor of and the current ti le and fiction in uch magazine a new freedom, a well a it pro Better Hom es & Gardens, Parents', Today' H ealth and To uether. he i a former edith i tart? far a an be a certor of the Mortar Board Quarterly and the ta ined , about 1955, with a gr ea t! accelerated Int emational Altru an and i current! ediintere t in e. tended hour for ollege women in tor of the Kappa Alpha Th eta fa azine. the Ia t Lwo or three ear .

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votes taken, any debates engaged in and then to set up the program of extended hours. However, the way is often left open for an individual living group to operate on a plan stricter than the norm, if it so wishes.

Whal

lhe norm?

What is the norm? It would be nice to describe a hypothetical "average" representing all schools. This is not possible due to the highly individual approach employed by each. While some colleges have conducted surveys of what is going on elsewhere, final decisions are made on each campus according to local conditions. The plans vary. Some are implemented separately by housing units based on certain minimum standards. Some are highly elaborate and uniform plans of issuing house keys. The rules under which most systems operate are usually reviewed and possibly revised yearly. The participating girls must also attend at least one orientation meeting where these rules are spelled out. Various criteria determine who may take part. Just being a senior and/or over age 21 is enough on some campuses. (Graduate students usually have full freedom automatically.) Other colleges require one or more of the following: filing of a birth certificate; letter or permission from parents; a high grade-point average; approval of the dean of women. If the hours freedom extends into the lower classes, the requirements may (though not always) become tougher, with possibly only those juniors and sophomores with high standing, who are "recommended," being included. There are other limiting factors. A major headache is how to provide safety for a living unit with sen iors returning at all hours of the night. Where a front door is left unlocked, one solution is to hire a night proctor. In the senior keys system where each girl has a house key, keeping track of keys is regarded as a serious matter. When not in use, keys are kept in a central place; spot key checks are held regularly; keys are turned in to the dean of women at the end of the yea r. Seniors are subject to sign路outs for the use of keys in more or less detail-again depending on the school. Some schools want to know where a girl is going and the name of her escort, if any. Often a girl must indicate the hour when she expects to come back. On some campuses she must sign in by 7 the next morning, or it. may be by 9, or not until noon. WINTER 1965

There are various penalties for not using keys responsibly. The clean of women, a branch of the A WS, or the standards committee of an individual house may serve as judge and jury on violations. A whole living unit may lose privileges if the key system there is not conducted according to rules. Occasional removal of key privileges are reported which punish the individual girl who shares her key with someone else, falsifies information, repeatedly misplaces her key, does not report misuses of keys by others, or in general uses her key to reflect poorly on her reputation or that of her living group. Such a program places a good deal of responsibility both on the senior girls with keys and also on the officers and standards committee of a living unit. Generally speaking, housemothers are not supposed to be too involved. However, there is some feeling that an adult who is in personal touch with the girls, thus knowing what their habits are and where they spend their time, can help keep such a program on a high level. That there are mixed reactions to this relaxation of hours, no one denies. The girls themselves seem almost 100% in favor. Administrations on campuses where the programs are in effect seem generally pleased with the results and particularly pleased with the orderly and democratic approach used by students in petitioning for the changes. On the other hand, some administrations are dead set against the whole idea. In general, advisory boards and housemothers of sororities likewise have reservations. Some people think there are many girls who really don't care about it either, but rather than being labeled old-fashioned, keep quiet, get their keys and then don't use them. Actually, for various reasons, numbers of girls do make little use of the privileges. There is also a feeling that there is a great swell of parental opposition. This may be, but parents are not speaking out. Few have refused t.o give permission to their senior daughters for more liberal hours. At one school where a letter was sent asking for replies only if there were objections, not one parental objection came in. evertheless, individu al parents in small numbers have expressed themselves in letters to deans of women and in discussions with sorority advisory board members. Occasionally, there is also some change of opinion after experience with the new hours. For instance, housemothers who were skeptical or not in favor have been known to come to feel that they no longer should advise against the program. 13

ontro er y ontinue , not the lea t of the que tion rai eel i whether a univer it or ollege hirk its re pon ibility of serving in loco par en tis by allowing uch liberalization of rule . ctuall , orne chool do take their re ponibilitie eriou I . In uch institution adult keep close watch over the new hour program . The tudent them elves ometime al o make an effort to keep watch, checking on grade average of tho e with extended hours (where no gradepoint is required in the fir t place), on the dropout rate of uch people, even on their extra vi its to the infirmary (pre umably cau eel by too little leep!) .

W!r'l ... ? final ource of di -cu sion has to do with the why of thi movement for more freedom for ollege girls. To many it seem but a part of the larger restlessness on our campuses today. Other symptoms of thi are increased drinking, the drive for relaxation of parietal rules, the attitude toward premarital sex. orne feel a liberal minority is leading the more con ervative majority. There are other factor which contribute more or less directly to the hours question. In some large univer ities there is no longer room for all student to live in college- upervised housing. ks the upperclass girl who doe : '1\fhy must I have rule when tho e in apartments off-campus do not? Other girl · who have been gi en unlimited freedom in high chool by permis ive parents rna al o complain about curfews. till others, having tudied abroad, have brought back a whole new ·et of ideas ba ed on the fact that European students are almo t completely un·upervi ·ed . ' orne ·wdents ma al ·o tell ou that the need for great amount of free time ha become more important ' I the pre ure for grade and for making-good produ e ten ions and anxietie u h a have never before been known.

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one would be the wi er or be alerted to et up a earch for a girl until the next day' deadlineperhap a late a noon-\ hen it would be reealed he wa mi ing. Tho e for the new hour ay that in roo t ca e a earch would be tarted b early morning if a girl ha not come in; rare! would it be dela eel until noon. The do not feel that actuall • this type of danger is too great (communitie differ in thi regard) , but point out that there i danger of accident when car mu t peed home, trying to reach there before curfew. Particular] in school in or near a metropolitan area, it i afer to be able to proceed at a rea onable pace after a play or concert. They add that man girls do find the new hour u eful almo t olel for many uch short-time purpo e . As for scholarship, tho e who are again t the new freedom believe lower cholar hip i apt to re ult due to a girl's inabilit to handle her time wisely. Indeed, they remark, you ee few girl · u ing the uni ersity librar under the new, midnight hours! Those who approve the new freedom agree with the college pre ident who opined that students can't be doing all the wrong things the critics impute to them or their cholar hip wouldn't be so high. There are al o tho e who feel that by her junior year a girl knows where she is going, know what tudying it take to stay in school, and i n't about to throw it all away b ta ing out all night too often.

Moving on to the que tion of self-discipline, those who oppo e the new freedom worry about the immature girl who i not able to handle herelf or her problem . The al o think the more mature girl will benefit by ha ing rule , and the are concerned about the re pon ibilit adult hould take in etting high tandard and helping oung people to li e up to them. he believe (and orne am) u llldie onfirm thi ) that irl welcome rea onable re tri tion . few girl ha e expre ed them elve a appre iating the tand their parent ha e taken in refu ing to appro e enior ke for them. Beide , ha in rule make it imple to get home on time, thu pre enting argument with adult , who under an extended-hour plan , rna have other idea . 1 o, there are parent who leel that under liberaliLed hour temptation are created whi h need n t be. n arriving at olle e a girl rna THE PHOENIX

have standards which she thinks she believes in, Particularly in schools where supervlSlon is only to become more and more confused as she almost nil, all sorts of shenanigans turn up: is subjected to group pressure. Confronted with senior keys become in effect house keys; keys the opportunity to stay out all night, she may are lost, loaned or duplicated; underclassmen go begin to wonder what really is right and may on double dates with seniors and come in late find herself further away than ever from being with them. Although schools believe only a small able to exercise mature judgment. Such parents number of students abuse the privileges, opbelieve it is the university's responsibility to ponents believe that misuses are just not rekeep a firm hand on things as the young person ported so that actually there is no deterrent on struggles toward maturity. conduct at all. Those in favor of more freedom come back No deterrent, that is, except the girl's own with the thought that if young people are treated character, reply those on the other side of the as responsible adults they will act accordingly. fence, who believe that a girl's moral standards If they are trusted by parents and others, they will be set by the time she is a senior and if they will respond with trust. They feel that young are not, whether she has a house key or not isn't people m a ture and grow with privileges and that going to make any difference. Anyway, they say, the p urpose of college is to give impetus to grow- immoral acts can be (and are) committed being-up as well as to getting an education. They fore 1 or 2 a. m . as well as later. A girl without deplore what they consider a trend to prolong proper standards is the one who is probably aladolescence. They point out that extension of ready breaking rules in the schools with curfews. ho urs works both ways : once the novelty of They continue by saying that you can't legislate senior keys has worn off, m any girls set earlier morality, no matter how you try. h ours for themselves r ather than later, come in As for the universities, they suggest that under before they would h ave on regular university senior keys, with its check on violations, it is curfew. This they regard as self-discipline at its easier to spot the girls with problems who need guidance and help. This they do and then try best. Some living u n its say they notice tha t the new to help them. poli cy has helped develop responsibility in the leadership. Freedom with responsibility is the key word, and the tho ught is that the senior year is the time to in troduce this. When a girl jiJe ij graduates from college, she is on her own, and Finally a senior comments: N o hours does not the year before she gets o ut is the best trial time mean no morals. I use my key, but this does not for her to regulate her own hours without sacchange my standards. rificing the benefits of organized, supervised In all this, which side is right? The comments housing. But, as one stu dent n ewspaper editoriali zed, go on and on as the qu es tio n rem ains the same : what the opponents of more liberal hours are W as Cinderella lu cky to h ave a fairy godmother really worried about is sex, though no one wants to se t a curfew, or wo uld Cinderell a be better off, key in hand, today? to admit it. These opponents ask: W here ca n you go tha t's respectable in the wee hours of the night? They suspect th at m any who follow the letter of the This article was prepared for sorority maglaw regarding their se nior keys are at the sam e azines by "Operation Brass Tacks," a project time morally abusing the trust ex tended to them. of the National Panhellenic Editors' ConferFor this reason they believe tha t no m atter how ence. sincerely r ules are set up, they are just not effecPermission to reprint the article or any tive and actuall y, as time wears on, m ay be ig- portion the reof must be obtained from the nored, even by leadership in housing units, so committee. Members of the committee are that no-hours becomes exactly that, with no- Dorothy Davis Stuck , Pi Beta Phi, chairman; Margaret Knights Hultsch , Alpha Phi; Betty questions a ked. They also point o ut: Come the night of a big Luker Haverfield, Gamma Phi Beta; and dance-all senior keys are in u se. For any good Mary Margaret K e rn Garrard, Kappa Alpha purpose? They fear not. Even if the ori ginal Theta. purpose in staying ou t all night is innoce nt, the Address: National Panhellenic Editors' whole procedure ca n only open th e door to Confe rence, Box 4路90, Marked Tree, Arkansas, 72365. other problems.

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A LINE TO LIVE BY ''Give Full Measure'' By

SA DY LANG LAWRENCE

certainly i profe ionall done and he i in demand in much of lower, outhern 1\lichigan for cakes and catering. ' eddings are a pecialty and alread next ummer' calendar i beginning to fill. She often handle all the food arrangement for a wedding including rehear a! dinner with morga bord and the entire reception. Her careful, intere ted planning shows in the flawle reception he direct . She arranges the flower . he follow a color scheme picked by the bride o t.he whole wedding i co-ordinated. From imported coffee to decorated ugar cube to put in it, he ertainly gives full measure.

SYLVIA SUPERITS BACON

Give Full iea ure means more than one thing when poken at the Bacon re iden e in Kalamazoo, 1ichigan. There i , of course, the ororit meaning. ylvia Superits Bacon B\f' i an excellent example of the lph a Sig who knows what it truly mean to Give Full Mea ure. ylvia is beginning her eventh year a adviser to Beta Psi chapter at ' e tern Michigan Univer ity. She is a! o a member of the board of director of the alumnae builling corporation that is directing efforts towards a hou e for the Beta P i chapter. he erve a trea urer of the corporation and a1 a bl handle loan , inve tment , and other intri acie of high finan e required to make a hou e a realit '. But I ia, who graduated from \\ tern in 1957, ive a full mea ure in another wa '· From her home he cond u t a u ce ful cake de orati n bu ine . Four ear ago he fulfilled a longtime de ire and took a ake de orating cour e at the \ ·"' · .A. he ha followed that up with continuing in tru tion from a profe ional decorator wh ha been throu h t.he Ri hard ·nder chool 111 0 troit. ·!via now pend up t twent •-five hour a w k on what he prefer to all a reative outlet r ther than a job. reative outlet or job, it 16

Karen Wykstra Auer and hu sband Art cut their wedding cake, one of Sylvia 's masterpieces. Karen is an Alpha Sig from Beta Psi chapter.

In addition he gi e a per entage of cake profit from any order to an AL.A or that i AL.A referred, to the Beta P i hou e fund. Hu band Jack help in t.he ake deli er and bab - itting depanment . The little Ba on h ott, 4; and it ·with are Jeff, 7; L nn, 5; Kar I, 2, all of " hom take their momm · · de orating and aterin bu ine mu h in tride. "hat doe he do in her pare time? he· ub titute tea her for the Portage Public hool for one thing. Family bakin , knitting, and ewing round out her "ery full mea ured life. THE PHOENIX

MICHICAN INVITES YOU TO ... REMEMBER STATE DAY The closing moments of one State Day always mark the beginning of the next. So it was in Kalamazoo last spring. Detroit alumnae were designated hostess and Alice Bishop of Sigma Rho Chi was named chairman. The date has been selected, March 26, 1966, and the place named, The Jack Tar Hotel in Lansing, Michigan. This central location is less than two hours drive from most of the Alpha Sigs in Michigan and should encourage greater participation. "Getting To Know You" will be the general theme for State Day which will get under way with registration and coffee hour at 10 a.m. Alice Bishop has asked every organized group in the state to contribute talent and effort toward the success of this event. Individuals in locations where no chapter now exists have also been asked to help. The first letters have already gone into the m ail. Following decisions made last spring, it is hoped that this State Day will mark the beginning of an effect ive statewide organization. The

initial problem, of course, is to contact all Alpha Sigs in Michigan. The second problem is to stimulate them to come to Lansing. No one will be deliberately overlooked. We would ask that every woman · who has not received notice of State Day contact Alice Bishop even though the date is a long way off and your attendance problematical. Please assume you will come and get all of the information available. A State Day should be an opportunity for old friends to meet. College days are special days but graduation scatters us to the four winds. State Day should and could gather us together again for a short while. If you really can't come in person, compose a greeting to your friends which can be read at the meeting. May we expand on the invitation and include any Alpha Sigma Alpha woman who is visiting in the state at that time or any groups from outside Michigan who would like to partake of our hospitality. Again, Ali ce would like to hear from you.

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NATIONAL HONOR ROLL By A

PETREE NIEMEYER, National Scholarship Chairman

For the first time in recent years a National Honor Roll for Chapter Scholastic Achievement will result in an ann ual award. This will replace the award given at each National Convention. In addition, .an annual award will also be presented to the chapter showing the most improvement in scholarship. Judging will be based on campus rank among other sororities and the chapter aYerage for the year, starting in September and

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ending in June, and wi ll include both members and pledges. With the issuance of a H andbook for Chapter Scholarship, each chapter will have equal opportunity to plan and execute a .scholarship program that meets its needs. The following list is the National Honor Roll for 1964-1965; however, the competition for the award to be presented in 1966 h as just begun.

Alpha Gamma

Chi Chi

Beta Beta

Beta Eta

Nu Nu

Beta Nu

Rho Rho

Beta Epsilon

Phi Phi

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NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE BY HELEN HOOPER MALONE

Alpha Sigma Alpha D elegate

WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, SITE OF 39TH SESSION The thin -n inth es ion of the 1 at ion al Panhellenic onference was held OcLOber 27-31, 1965, in \'\ illiam burg Lodge in the beautifully re tored, hi tori v illiam burg, Virginia. Regi tration totaled 203, which included 26 official delegate and their alterna te, 82 visitors, 15 Dean of \ omen, and 28 Collegian . Mi Elizabeth Dyer, Chairman of the Executi\'e Committee, gave a warm welcome. ln her report for the biennium it wa stated that " \\ e have all been concerned about the anno ing agitation that have been exper ienced on severa l campu e and in man citie . From all repons I have had, there appear to be very few (raternit member parti ipating in thee demonstraI o, she reminded u th a t " many people tion ."

forget or do not under tand that a onference and not a legi lative bo I emp wered to dictate to the individual ororitie ." Mrs. Karl Mi ller, Executive ecretar , late l in her report that during the pa t biennium there wa a net increa e of 62 collegiate hapter and 199 alumnae chapter . Total ororit membership a of June I, 1965 wa 1,15 , 126. Repons were pre ented b all the tanding Committee and appreciation wa g iven for their devotion and out tanding work in the true pirit of Panhellenic. It was announced that i\Ir. Jo eph D. Grig by i pre ent ly er ing a e retary of the Interfraternity Re earch and \dvi ory Council. A revi ed lanua l of Information \ a preented by i\1 i i\Iaxine Blake hairman of the Manual Revi ion ommittee, and wa unanimously adopted.

Reunion in the state of their founding-these National Pan hell enic Conference delegates from Alpha Sigma Alpha, Kappa Delta , Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha pause to recall their found ing at Farmville, Virginia.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha 's delegat ion at Williamsburg, Virginia, included, from left to right, Carole Dawson, representing Alpha chapter at Farmville, Virg inia; Mrs. Harold C. Brown, National Ext ension Director; Mrs. Stewart W . Koenemann, National Editor; Miss Mary C . Goeke, N a t i o n a I President; Mrs. H a r r y G . Rowe , Central Office Executive; and Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr., National Vice President and NPC Delegate.

STRENGTHENING COLLEGE P ANHELLENICS

NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MRS. KARL MILLER, CHAIRMAN

With the success of the Undergraduate Day At the concl usion of the Conference, M iss at the 1963 Conference, it was held aga in this Dyer presented the new Execu tive Commi ttee, year. Two representatives of the College Pan- Mrs. Karl Miller, Chairman; Mrs. George K. hellenic Council and the Dean of Women were Roller, Secretary; and Mrs. Carl A. Frische, invited from colleges and/or un iversities within Treasurer, who wi ll serve for the 1965-1967 a radius of 250 miles from "\1\Tilli amsburg. A biennium. Mrs. Miller recommended five C's Panel, "Strengthening Coll ege Panhellenics," that wou ld greatly assist the Executive Commitwas presented Saturday afternoon, October 30. tee-Change, Communications, Coordination, Following the panel, workshops were held for Con fidence, and Cooperation. large and small college Panhell en ics. Chairma nships for the 1965-1967 b ienn iu m Alpha Omicron Pis were hostesses at a Co lon ial include Mrs. James W. Hofstead, Chairman of Dinner at which Mrs. J. Rodney Harris spoke on "Enter Tomorrow: Lights! Camera! Act ionl" the Awards Committee; Mrs. Robertson Page, The formal banquet, at which the Sigma Kappas Chairman of the City Panhellenics Committee; were hos'tesses, was magn ificent and was a lovely Mrs. Landon Freear, Chairman of .the College climax to the Conference. The presentation of Panhellen ics Committee; Mrs. LeRoy G. Shelton, the Panhellenic Awards was g iven by Mrs. v\T. Chairman of the Education-Citizenship ComG. Payne. The Fraternity Month award, do- mittee; Mrs. "\1\Till iam H. Mansfield, Chairman nated by the Leland Publ ishing Company, was of the Eligib il ity and National ization Commitpresented to the Ohio State Univers ity, and the t.ee; Mrs. "\1\T. C. Roberts, Chairman of the ExNational Panhellenic Conference award was tension Comm ittee; and Mrs. Robert H. Whitpresented to the University of M iam i. Mr. Tom field, Chairman of the Housing Committee. The Huston, President. of Young Americans for Chairman of the NPC-NA"\1\TDC Liaison ComFreedom, gave the banquet address which was a m ittee wi ll be Mrs. "\1\Tilliam Tash; Chairman of dynamic conclusion to this memorable even ing. the Research and Public Relations Committee, A lovely Colonial Hunt Breakfast was held at Mrs. Mary Love Collins; and the Chairman of ll :00 a.m. Sunday, October 31, after wh ich ou~he Survey and Projects Committee, Miss Ray collegiate guests said goodby. ~ner. )

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BETA THETA ~~A DOPTS "

INDIAN SISTERS

during tho e fir t month of getting to know Juanita. In the pring we "adopted" Juanita' · eleven ear old i ter, E ther, and her coun elor are Diane eleen and Dianne Reeder. Lee nne Harff and Beth Bi ett are Juanita' coun elor now and are involved in helping her through the ine itable "dirt Indian" da of junior high chool, when her fellow pupil an be ruel indeed. Ju anita i thirteen . he ha fre kle , hinn ' brown hair, brown e e , and a mile that apture the heart of everyone he meet . Juanita i a quiet, polite, hy girl. Her i ter i ju t th opposite in perso nalit . E ther i er open! affectionate, ver active, and talkative.

By Lee Ann Harff Central Michigan University

event percent of C 1lU 's graduate go into educational careers, but not until last year did tudent begin to alleviate a desperate educational problem here in ft. Plea ant. La t year Beta Theta chapter began coun ·eiing Juanita Chamberlain and her i ter Esther, as part of the new Chippewa Indian Big BrotherSister Proj e t. The goal of the program does not co ncern tutoring the children or helping them financiall , but, rather, the acce nt is on friendhip. r--Iount Plea ant i a it of on! 16,000 citizens. The Chippewa Indian Re ervation is outide of the city, and i a cene of povert . C I LUdent David :r-.ra nard, took a poll o[ fellow LUdem one day and found th a t on! fi e out of -100 knew Lhe locatio n. Beta Theta are bu y proving that we care about the educa tion al opportunitie of the Chippewa Indi an hildren, and that we are not afraid to be ome involved. Man cholar hip are available to you ng Indi an people if the will ra lu ate from high hool. That i a difficult ta k " hen the children get up at 5 a.m., feed the babie , fet h the water which i ometime a far awa • from the hou e a three mile , and at h a hoot bu two hour later. "hen we entered the program Ia t ear we began b • hoo ing Juanita from a written information heet about her. Dee Lorentz, Bonnie R '7eng • . and Lee \nn e Harff were oun elor 20

J uanita C ham b erlain an d Ryzenga .

o ne of her counselors,

Bonnie

Once every week we check with th eir tea her about their attendance at hool. \!Ve try to coordinate our efforts wit.h tho e of her teacher . Once a week, and never more than three time a week, we do omething with the girl . \ e e en bring them to ru h partie , and they eem to have a wonderful time. Juanita' tuden t teacher notked a change in Juanita Ia t ear after we began doing thing with her. he aid, "Juanita i much happier late! and o much more ociall ecure. \ e are having fun with the e girl and are taking ad\'antage of a on e-in-a-lifetime opportunit to real! give of our elve to help orneone el e. The da we ee them tanding in hig h hool graduation robe " ill be the end of our ta k, but we will ne er forget Ju an ita and E ther and our experien ce with them. 1 am ure that a tear will be in the eye of all Beta heta on tho e graduation da · , ju t a thou h we were proud parent . THE PHOE NIX

SEE THE USA! WORK FOR

ALA!

Traveling Secretary WHO?

Wanted

Mature, poised, well-groomed young woman. Must have been an active participant in her college chapter and in campus organizations. Must be able to work well with others, and must have enthusiasm, initiative and organizational ability. Must have graduated within the last five years.

WHERE? WHY?

Will travel extensively, visiting college chapters and representing Alpha Sigma Alpha.

To share knowledge and enthusiasm with sorority sisters; to give training in rush techniques; to inspire loyalty; to train officers; and to serve as a Good Will Ambassador from the National Officers to the college chapters.

WHEN?

Write NOW for Application Forms or further information to:

Miss Mary C. Goeke, Nationa.l President 1473 Oak Knoll Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 WINTER 1965

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GRADUATE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE RESIDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS WORK-STUDY PROGRAM IN STUDENT PERSONNEL WORK

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Do you want to be a dean of men or a dean of women? A head or director of residence? An adviser to international students? A director of TYPE I student activities? A counselor of college stuFor qualified students majoring in Student dents? A dean of students? A director of hous- Personnel Work in Higher Education . This is ing? A program director for a student union? an internship practicum coordinated with the IÂŁ so, you will be interested in Ohio State's academic work in this field, leading to masters' WORK-STUDY plan. or doctors' degrees. Each recipient of an assistantship must: (1) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredi ted colTYPE II lege, (2) present a B average in undergraduate For selected students in certain graduate macourses, (3) present the specific academic backjors other than Student Personnel Work, who deground needed for graduate study, and (4) be sire experience in group work, individual adqualified personally to live with students as and leadership. This is a work-study vising, group adviser and counselor. program, allowing students to undertake a maxRecipients will receive room, board, and $ 115 imum of 10 hours per semester toward a degree a month during the first year-the equivalent of as a member of the staff of the while serving a graduate assistantship. They will receive room, Dean of Women. board, and $150 a month during the second year -the equivalent of a teaching assistantship. Students pay in-state fees of $125 a quarter. Out-of- TYPE III state fees are waived. For further information, DOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS Two office staff positions are available anwrite: nually to students completing doctoral work in Dr. Maude A. Stewart the field of Student Personnel. Interns work Director of the Graduate Resident Program half-time as members of the Dean of Women's 333 Arps Hall staff and half-time on a doctoral program. ApThe Ohio State University plicants ordinarily should have professional ex1945 North High St., Columbus, Ohio 432 10 perience in the field and/or have completed a master's degree program. For further information write to : Dean Marjorie C. Smith Women's Building Syracuse University Syracuse, N. Y. 13210

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QUI IE lENS

JUDY PISTOTNIK HH Phi Sigma Epsilon Follies Queen Kan sas Stote College Pittsburg , Konsa s

JUDY SHULL ZZ Mi ss CEMO Theta Chi Sweetheart Central Mo. State College Warrensburg, Mi ssouri

DENISE G REGO RY AB Fun Festivol Queen Northea st Mo. Stote Teoc hers College Kirksville, Missou ri

CAROL WORKMAN <1><1> Miss Maryvi lle Runner-Up Northwest Mo. Stete College Maryville, Mi ssou ri

ROSANNE HUBBARD BA Most Beoutiful Greek on Compus Ar onses Stete Teechers College Conwey, Arkenses

YVONNE TROTIER BN A TQ Sweetheort AHendont Murroy Stote College Murroy, Kentucky

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KAY BAUMAN B<l> Sigma Tau Gamma Rose Queen Candidate Stout State University Menomonie, Wisconsin

BO NNI E RUDDELL BP Sigma Alpha Epsilo n Sweetheart Homecoming Queen Candidate Northern Illinois University DeKal b, Illinois SHARON KA RY BH Homecoming Princess Dickinso n State Col lege Di cki nson, North Dakota

SUSAN McCONKEY <!><!> Tower Queen Northwest Mo. State College Maryville, Missouri

KAREN STOCKLE IN ri Foil Weeke nd Queen Candidate Rochester In sti tute of Tech nology Rochester, New York

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JUDY JORDAN BP Th eta Chi Homecoming Candidate Northern Illin ois Uni ve rsity DeKalb , Il linois

DIANE SELEEN 89 Homecoming Queen Condidate Ce ntral Michigan Uni versity Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

LINDA HOMAN ff1 Panhellenic Pledge Queen Queens College Flu shing, New York

JANE ROUBIK BP Homecoming Queen Candidate Northern Il linois University DeKalb, Ill inois

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EVELYN CRANE Bl Moy Court Crown Beorer Rodford College

KATHLEEN PORTERFIELD B I Maid of Honor May Court Radford College

LINDA LANGFORD ZZ One of "Ten Best Dressed Girls" Centro! Mo. Stole College

ELLEN McCARRON XX Outstond ing Senior Boll Stele University

CONNIE RAYBUCK B I Moy Court Radford College

BOBBETI GRAUSAM B I Moy Court Rodford College

JUDY HEVNER HH Ponhellenic Council Foshion Boord Cheerleoder onses S o e College

ALMEDA GRAVES BM "Who's Who" Honorory Codet Colonel ROTC Heort ond Key Junior Closs Fovori e Seno e Representot ive Henderson Stole Teochers College

CHARLENE GRAUPMAN r I Heod Resident of Kele Gleoson Holl Roches er Ins i u e of Technology

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DOTTIE RAY <1><1> Vice President of Panhellenic Northwest Mo. State College

NANCY HICKMAN PP Exe cutive Secretary of Senate Marshall University

CAROL BENSON BP Homecoming Publicity Chairman Northern Illinoi s Uni ve rsity

ROBERTA ALLEN BP Majorette Northern Illinois Universi ty

FRAN WILSON B8 President of Kappa Ph i Central Michigan University

....... LINDA HIATT XX Lt. Governor of Association of Women's Residence Hall s Ball State University

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DOTIIE MAEDGE BK Vi ce President of University Union Board Member of Student Government Western Illinoi s University

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CAROLYN WHILEY BA President of Association of Childhood Education Internationa I Roy a I Rooters T-Steppers Arkansas State Teachers College

KAREN LARSON BA Student Senate T-Steppers Royal Rooters Arkansas State Teachers College

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA • louise Machen Byrd, an alumna at Glenville, West Virginia, has given freely of her service to the community. She lived in Oklahoma until her marriage to leland Byrd, who is chairman of the Physical Education Department at Glenville State College. They have a family of five girls. louise displays her personality and traits by giving a great deal of time to PTA. She has served as president and regional director of PTA. She is a patroness of Gamma Kappa chapter, is a member of the Education Commission of the Methodist Church, and enjoys bridge.

LOUISE MACHEN BYRD

• Dotty Hardyman <1><1> is a junior from Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Missouri, and has been chosen Tau Kappa Epsilon Sweetheart. She now serves as a counselor of upperclasswomen, is president of Daughters of Diana, and is a member of the Student Senate. Dotty has been on the Student Faculty Affairs committee, was vice president of the sophomore class, A WS council member, and chairman of the committee for Hanging of the Greens. DOITY HARDYMAN

• Carol Griggs B'f' is one of the outstanding students at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo , Michigan. She is majoring in elementary education with minors in English, science, and social science. Her over all grade average is 3.20. She has been on the A WS Executive Board, Activities Board, vice president of social affairs and representative of A WS to the lAWS Convention in Salt lake City, Utah. Carol is a member of Mortar Board, national senior women's honorary and Kappa Delta Pi, national education honorary.

CAROL G RIGGS

• Wandeana Borgard BM is a senior at Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, Arkansas, and was selected for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities . She has been a delegate to the Mid-west Model United Nations in St. louis for two years. She is serving as president of the Student National Education Association and was vice president last year. Wandeana is a member of Royal Rooters, T-steppers, the ASTC marching group, Alpha Psi Omega, the honor drama fraternity, and orientation leader for freshmen. She has been president of her chapter for two years.

WANDEANA BORGARD

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• Diane Krueger BP is already professionally successful on the campus of Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois. She is an art major and succeeded by her junior year in having a private showing on Northern's campus. She also had a showing with Northern teachers at the Hinsdale Gallery, which is quite an honor for an undergraduate. She has also used her talents to help her chapter in many nights' work as art chairman of the group. Her creative ability has been useful during rush, homecoming, and showtime.

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• Sue Owings BT, a junior at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, was elected treasurer and assistant chorale director of Sigma Alpha Iota, music honorary fraternity for women. She has been active in the residence halls as a member of the communications committee and has served as an adviser to new students. Sue is solo clarinetist with the University Orchestra and has also been a member of the University Woodwind Choir, College Band, and Chorale Union. She has been magazine chairman and song director for her chapter.

SUE OWINGS

• Diana Brown !I>$ of Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Missouri, has been elected president of Roberta Hall Dormitory Council. She is a member of the executive council and serves as secretary of the Student Union Board, vice president of the Book Club, charter member and treasurer of Daughters of Diana, and president of Campus Young Democrats Club. Diana is a member of SNEA, the homecoming committee, Religious Emphasis Week committee, and is a freshman orientation leader.

DIANE BROWN

SALLY GRAN T

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• Sally Grant Bl' is a junior at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, was elected president of the Women's Residence Hall Association. She has been a member of the Picker! Hall Council, Student Government Association, Student Education Association, and Who's Who. Sally has served as Panhellenic Crystal Ball representative, chairman of the Big-Little Sister program in Picker! Hall, and has served as corresponding secretary, reporter, and historian of Alpha Beta Alpha. She was pledge class chaplain, assistant pledge trainer, and chairman of numerous committees for her chapter. 29

• • • • NEWS LETTERS COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Longwood Colle ge Farmville, Virg inia After an enjoyable summer vacation during which lpha chapter enjoyed a week of fun at Virginia Beach, the Alphas returned to the Longwood campus to the tune of orientation as they helped with the arrival of freshmen. The upper classmen served as orientation group leaders while the sophomores were sophomores assistants. ancy I ken berry was selected as a Colleague, or sophomore big sister to the freshman class, which is quite an honor. It was a g rand way to get to know the freshmen and helped us with our plans for fall rush. With the beginning of classes came the capping of seniors as eight A~A seniors were capped by their little sisters. This also began the continuation of last spring's plans for rush, wh ich begins ovember 12. We had an Alpha day when all the A~As wore their red and white dresses so the new students would know who we were. This was climaxed by a spaghetti dinner in the chapter room where we practiced ou r songs for rush. lpha Sigs are also quite busy these days as they make ready for Circus, Longwood's homecoming. The Alphas will be singing, dancing, performi ng, and clowning as well as writing script, making props, and selling tickets. Pat Perefoy is serving as Circus chairman for the junior Ia s. The Junior class is busily making plans for th eir ring dance which is headed by co-chairman Gay Rice with th e as istance of the class treasurer, Mary irginia Manson. lpha's are also busy leading in other aspects of campus life, Sarah Wohlford was elected as vice president of the Spanish Club, Carol Rex serves as secretary of th Y.W.C.A., an d Judy Cundiff is vice president of lpha K appa Gamma, the national honorary leadership fraternity. n additional "tid-bit" of ex itement is the building of the new sorority dormitory here on the Longwood ampus. !though it will not be completed until next fall , its onstruction brings on excitement and plans for the oming year. lpha chapter is looking forward to an enjoyable and rewarding school year and wishes the same to you.p T P EREGOY

Alpha Alpha

period parties are now in the form of teas and the new fourth period parties are our theme parties. As in the past, our theme was "Fashions By A~A ." As entertainment, some of the sisters modeled the latest styles which left all of us dreaming of shopping sprees. Pink and white sodas were served and the rushees received pink and white curler bags as favors. Rush was a huge success and we have a fantastic new pledge class. The pledges are so fired-up that we can never guess what they are up to. Ever since pledging it has been a flurry of coke and study dates between the pledges and members and very soon the hunt for "big sisters" will start, adding much to the fun and mystery of it all. Following activation of last spring's pledges, we held our fall scholarship banquet. The scholarship trophy went to Karen Filoso, and the bracelet for the pledge with the highest grades went to newly activated Judy Brumley. Sherrie Hewitt received our circle pin for all of her outstanding activities on campus which include Delta Omicron, the music honorary. Our dog award went to ancy Ware for her outstanding contribution to our chapter, especially during rush . A new type of award was added this year. Scrolls were awarded to those sisters who achieved a 3. or above last semester. Greek Week went modern this year with the theme "Greeks Alive in '65." Replacing the tricycle race this year was Delta Chi Derby Day. Derby Day onsisted of races and games in which the pledges participated . It was a fun-filled and exhausting day for all, even for those just doing the cheering. Susie Waldron was our candidate in the beauty contest and did a wonderful job. Greek Week was terminated with the -IFC Ball which also went casual this year. Skirts and sweaters replaced cock tail dresses to fit the atmosphere provided by the Four Seasons who entertained. Homecoming is right around the corner. The theme is " Skin Flicks" and all decorations will be represe nting movies. The Alpha Alphas have chosen the theme "How the Game Was Won" for their float this year. With a title like that how can we help but win? Our candidate for queen is Pat Seese, whom we wish th e best of luck. Sammy Kaye and his orchestra will provide the music fo~ the homecoming dance which is titled "Saturday 1ght at the Movies." It sure looks like there are good times ahead. With the new tri-mester system we are busier than ever, but we are all looking forward to a wond rful year in A~A .- LI ND WITZK E

Miami University O xfo rd , O hio \' ith fading tans, happy memories and high hopes for the oncoming year, the lpha Alphas returned to Miami . and fall rush. R ush was extended this year. To our series of parties we ha e added fourth period partie . few changes have also been made in the parties themselves. First period parties are the same, but second period parties have g ne casual- bermudas, shifts, andals, etc. Third

Alpha Beta Northeast Missou ri State Teache rs Colleg e Kirksville, Missouri Fall is here again, and lpha Beta is busy getting ba k into the "swing" of things and renewing old friendships. This year the sororities on campus have decided to have deferred ru h. This is a new experiment, and we are

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excitingly awaiting the outcome. Although rush will not begin until December, Alpha Beta is already making plans for formal rush parties. Homecoming is now the center of interest for us. We have been working on our float, "Key to Victory," and campaigning for our queen candidate, Kay Richard. Everyone is glad to be back at school again, and we all hope this will be another great year in the lives of all Alpha Sigs.- BECKY TAYLOR

sisters' mothers will part1c1pate in the Mother Patroness Ceremony that we are planning to have before the tea. We are as proud as ever to announce that for the fifth semester Alpha Sigma Alpha has been awarded the scholarship cup at Indiana. This semester is off to a great start, and we're looking forward to a wonderful year.-MAUREEN CoNROY

Alpha Gamma

Colorado State College Greeley, Colorad路o

Beta Beta Indiana State College Indiana, Pennsylvania Alpha Gamma began the year officially with a dinner at our favorite restaurant, Bruno's. We had a lot to discuss with fall rush and homecoming on the agenda. Our rush this year consisted of three informal parties in the sorority room. Ten girls were invited to the first two parties and nine to the last party.

The Mad Hatter, Lynn Fisher, is busy entertaining at Alpha Gamma's "Alice in Wonderland" party.

Everyone went on a cruise at the first party. There was a social director on the boat who kept everyone busy with games and songs. "Like Enter" was the welcome sign over the A""2.A door for the路 second party. Only beatniks attended this party held in "Grubich Village." We were all entertained with a new song by the "Cans" from "Rubbish England." The rushees really seemed to enjoy the setting and theme of this party. . "Alice in Wonderland" was the theme of our last party. The wall decorations were large, red and white flowers with faces and the rushees' names on them. September 30 is pledging night for us, and we are looking forward to a wonderful fall pledge class. . Homecoming preparations have begun. Homecommg is October 9 and that doesn't leave much time for anything but w~rk. The general theme for floats this year is "Twentieth Century Headlines." Our own theme IS "Fashions." We will have our annual homecoming tea in the sorority room, and open house all day. Some of the

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Wow! We're at it again! Fall quarter has the Beta Betas in an endless autumn array of activities. Following Orientation Week we began detailed plans for fall rush which occurred two weeks later. We added a new party this year, "Storybook Land." We all dressed up as storybook characters, including our housemother, who was Gretel. After all the parties were over, we were really excited when our new pledges came running across the street to their new home on the corner. We put our pledges to work immediately, for homecoming was but a week away. With the overall theme "New Dimensions," we worked frantically to complete the house decorations for our theme "Depth of the Future." Adding to the week's excitement was our anticipation of having our sister, Jan Phelps, become the new Homecoming Queen. Our week ended as we saw the Queen's crown and robe placed on Jan and as we saw our homecoming chairman rush across the football field at halftime to receive the first place trophy for house decorations. Right after homecoming the Beta Beta house was no longer filled with activities from dawn to dusk. Instead, the house was quiet and still. We were all catching up on our school work to prepare for mid-term exams. We decided we wanted to keep the Panhellenic Scholarship Trophy for another year. However, the awesome sound of silence lasted only for a week, for upcoming events were IK Carnival and Sigma Chi Derby Days. Jeanne Carlson was our candidate for Derby Days Queen. We practiced all week for the games and events, and although we didn't win first place, we have the bruises, scratches, and battle scars to prove that we tried. Nominated for Intercollegiate

Characters of all kinds were found at the Beta Beta "Storybook Land" rush party.

Knights weetheart were ayle Fiala, 1ary Adams, and Judy Heit. Mary was selected a the new IK weetheart. Our gly Man candidate wa Barry Zawacki. Completing the major event for fall quarter will. be ur annual adie Hawkins Dance, the proceeds of wh1ch go to the ampus Chest. On thi night we w~ll lay aside our books, so ial grace , and hoes and p1ck up our gunny sa ks, corn ob pipes, and our dates in the back of a hay wag n and head for D gpatch Land. -Pat Haug

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teach ers Coll eg e Emporia , Kansas Epsilon Ep ilon is in the wing of another school year which we think promises to be one of our m t uccessful ones. Preparation for this year began in the summer when "e met in Emporia for Summer Reunion on July 10. . Iter a dinner and a meeting together, we spent the night at the hou e. " outhern plendor" was our theme for formal rush. . fter a busy week of preparation, rush began on ugust 31. Our front yard was decorated with a large fountain and a walkway decorated with golden lanterns and a trelli covered with large pink, blue, and white magn lia. The lower level of the h use was decorated as the " lpha River Queen," the festive ballroom of a riverboat. Portholes, with swimming fish on the outside, completed the cne . The first day of rush , as our rushees entered the house, th y were greeted by two of our southern ladies and precnted fans with small magnolias on them. The second day we all wore floor-length colonial dre ses, and for another of our parties, the Good Morning Breakfast, we all wore pink checked shifts. t th end of rush week, ' e pledged a group of wonderful girls of whom we are mo t proud . The new girls were ribbon-pledged on September 5. Panhellcnic Council and Interfraternity Coun il planned a joint "Yell-In" to introduce the new pledges of all the sororities and fraternities. Of cour e, the A"'l:.A pi dge were the be t! Delore Duffield was le ted to the Student Council a frc hman representative in the recent fall elections. lpha ig who were elected to he joins th o ther ampu offi es Ia t spring. Tw of ur girl , icky Kind and Claudia mith, have been ch n as m mber of Treble Clef which is the

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Zeta Zeta C entral Missouri State College Warrensburg , Missouri Panhellenic Hall is the residence of memb r and pledges of Zeta Zeta chapter this fall. lpha ig hare this new home with six sororities and a wing of independdent student . Our chapter room, furni h d in burnt gold, turquoi e and white gi es a d me ti quality to our home away from home. djoining it is a pa iou nroom for studying and meeting . Thi ar a als tains kitchen facilities and tiding glas d r "hi h open onto a balcony. Our bedrooms ar arranged in a suite system and furnished in mahogany with burnt g ld !though much organization has yet t tak curtains. place, we can tell that togetherness is helping to promote clo eness .. Leadership i a familiar trait of lpha Sigma lpha at CMS. Judy Shull, who was elected most popular girl and Theta Chi Sweetheart last year, is busy fulfilling her duties as president of the ssociation of Woman tuancy Watts is head cheerleader and Car lyn dents. ontesano is a! o a member of this year's squad. Carol Bargfrede was elected vice president f Panhellenic Hall and Judy Coonrod is orresponding ecretary of our Panhellenic Council. Cheri J ncs was elected Purple Pit Queen at the annual Sigma igma Sigma dance. For three straight years we've aptured t_his honor. Cindy Quigley if a member of the College m n Cabinet. Kit Lankford, Sheryl Scott, Chris Roose, Linda Lang拢 rd, Linda Butler, Karen Tufte, Darlene Pel ter Marilyn Siler, Nancy Watts and Faith Lundblad ar active members of nion committees. Kit Lankford, our pre ident, has recently been pledged to Kappa De.lta Pi, national college honor society. ancy Watt IS our 路andidate for homecoming queen. International Holiday is the theme this year, and we hope to take honors with our ideas on " lphas Salute msterdam." Scholarship will be emphasized in a- different manner this year. There will be a s holarship party after ach term to honor those who had a grade point f 2.5 or better. Those below that mark will provide the entertainment. To promote port manship and publicity we ar pa ing out copies of the cheer and s hoot song at ur n xt home gam . Dances and bak sales are also s h duled for this term. - Cl DY UIOLEY

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Eta Eta

Nu Nu

Kansas State College of Pittsburg Pittsburg, Kansas

Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Eta Etas began to plan their activities for this fall at a summer retreat held the weekend of July 16. This was the first year for the retreat and it proved to be quite successful for the planning of formal rush and homecoming preparations. With the beginning of the fall term, we began to work on formal rush. We started the year with wonderful hardworking pledges. This concludes the activities of our chapter for the present fall term. Our next report will be filled with many exciting events, with homecoming in the spotlight. -jUDY PISTOT NIK

With the advent of fall weather, one's thoughts jump ahead to the coming even ts and holidays such as homecoming and Thanksgiving. We Nu Nus have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. On Founders' Day, November 15, we will be celebrating our fortieth anniversary on Drexel's Campus. There will be an afternoon tea to which our National Officers, Drexel's former and present D eans of Women, Nu Nu alumnae and neighboring college chapters, and Drexel's other sororities have been invited. That evening we will entertain our Alpha sisters at a dinner, with National President Miss Mary C. Goeke and National Convention Chairman Miss Helen Corey as speakers. We are very busy building what we hope will be the winning homecoming float for our homecoming theme of "Fanta-sea." It depicts the triumphant Drexel Dragon "washing over" the defeated Wagner Sea Hawk and is entitled "Wash O ver Wagner." Our girls are also very busy working on our rush party an d on their grades. Last spring we won the Panhellenic Scholarship Cup, and we are hoping to retain it this year. We hope you a ll will have a good year and as much fun as we are having. May your Thanksgiving be as happy as ours.-CAROL HoDGES

Theta Theta Boston University Boston, Massachusetts Theta Theta opened the school year with a visit from our National Scholarship Chairman, Mrs. William B. Niemeyer. This was her first trip to the New England states, and we tried to show her some of the sights in the spare moments of her busy schedule. The alumnae joined the members, pledges, and our advisers in a fabulous dinner at Pier 4, a restaurant overlooking Boston harbor where several foreign cargo ships and a battleship were docked. We all had a busy and exciting three days. Fran J anovetz, a graduate of Western Illinois University, and a member of Beta Kappa chapter, is doing graduate work in the School of Public R elations and Communications at Boston U. Fran is helping us with rush and has brought many new ideas with her from Illinois, along with her great enthusiasm and willingness to work. Theta Theta has moved into a new home this fall. We now have a room in the Panhellenic Sorority House located at 13 1 Commonwealth Avenue. We are busy working at cleaning and redecorating, hoping to move in completely in a very short time.-BEvERLY EvANS

Rho Rho Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia It was like a dream come true, when the Rho Rhos came back to school in September. We had finally moved into our beautiful house. Work, work, work was the main objective for the girls in getting ready for rush week. We began the new year with a very successful r ush. A Spanish theme was used in the decora tions and favors for our second party and a more senous theme,

Kappa Kappa Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Three afternoon coke parties, a dessert, and a costume party were the rush activities of Kappa Kappa this fall. The theme of the first was "Mary Poppins." The party, held near Halloween, was a real "Mardi Gras. " Among those present were: Wanda the Witch, Morticia and her husband, the Blooming Idiot, and a few sailors and flappers to li ven up the party. Three sisters were candidates for this year's Homecoming Queen. They were Peggy Woerner, Mary Ann Pino, and Carla Tolomeo. Other sisters decorated cars and our beautiful first place float. The float featured a worn-out blue hen, the mascot for D elaware University, our oppone nts in the game, lying on a hospital cart being pushed by the Temple owl. The theme of the float was "Dela-wore-out." Fortunately, the blue hen did fall victim to the Temple owl and the d ay finished m a blaze of glory for old Temple U.- Susan Egner

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The smiling pledges of Rho Rho are, sea路ted left to right: Susie Jones, Pressie King, Sandy McCoy, Diane Muth, Sharon Hayhurst, Claudia Millison, Kaye Stevens, and Barbara Bickel. Standing are: Gloria Lucas, Regenia Jeffers, Doris Cable, Sharyn Williamson, Jane Meisel, Judy McCieland, Judy Nelson, Portia Murphy, Tia Harrison, Pat Janney, and Sally Browning.

followed by the \ i hing \ ell Ceremony which emed t " tar and Crow n of A'2.A," was u d f r our third party. impress all of the rushees. As soon as rush was over we For this party, a fountain was used in th eremony and began w rking hard on homecoming and won econd ea h rushee r ceived her very own p arl and red roses. place in Mountain Dewins. Preparing both a ftoat and a S reams and yells of joy could be heard all over farskit gave the new pledge a hance to show us h w they shall's campus when we received our list of new pledges. ft r rush we had an open hou e to present our new could work . But now school is back t n rmal and we arc all studying hard for our mid-t rm te t . pledge class and show off our new home to alumnae and friends. t th Panhellenic Tea, we were announced to be in se ond place scholasti ally among the sororities. ext year, the scholarship trophy will be in the Rho Rho house to stay. As a result of our helping one of the fraternities with nited Fund Drive, we received a little tatuettc the that is now on display in our chapter room. Our fir t informal was a hayride. We sang songs and had a wiener roast. The pledges presented skits and sang nur cry rhymes to the actives and their dates. Everyone had a great time and went home with straw in their hair and clothes. Ghosts and goblins entered Rho Rho's home with a Halloween Party. The members had a Big and L ittle Sis Party for all of the pledges. We made a train and took each pledge one at a time, into the chapter room, where she was presented a bracelet and charm from her big sis. eedless to say, all of the pledges were sur- Sigma Sigma 's Randy Florea , Beth Wigger, Jewell Jones , Pam Peay, Judy Swanson, Gayle Andrewt, Aria Crymbl e, Lin pri d and all of the active were plea ed with the party. Lee , and Zona Zahradka show off their new Alpha suits. J lly reen Giants, White Tornados, and washing machines that grow ten feet tall invaded the campus, as homecoming came to Marshall. The theme for homeThrough our philanthropic project of last year we cnt oming was " dvertise Marshall," based on te levision a menta ll y retarded ch ild to two weeks of summer camp. commercials. The R ho R hos he lped Mar ha ll by putting The a lumnae he lped out by remaking clothes for her. the Falc ns on the line, based on a soap commercial. All J ust to see her sh ining face was more than enough of our m mbers spent many long hours and lots of hard reward for us. I t made us fee l so good that we plan t work in rdcr to get our house decorated up for the big use the same project again this year and hope to mak day. We were all pleased and proud of the way the another chil d extremely happy. house deco ration looked and we an not wait unti l Last spring quarter we took an overnight sn ak to lso, for homecoming Crested Butte and had a wonderfu l time. J ust as th n xt year to begin another one. ral of our members decorated a I cal jewelry store members were going to sleep for the night the pi dgcs to adverti e homecoming and A'2.A . pu lled them out of their beds and_ taught them a few Three of ou r members have achieved fame on ampu . . new party games. We were all tired the next day but it Our presid nt, ancy Hickman, wa cle ted executive was well worth it. se r tary f the tudent overnment ; our rush chairman, The annua l Mothers D ay banquet pro ed to be fun a D onna Broom, was ele ted r cording secretary of Pan- we presented a skit covering se era] f our activiti from helleni Council ; and Brook Hartzell is vi e president last year.- PAM PE Y of meri an Childhood Education. thought turn t Christmas, the Rh o Rh os can be heard prac ti ing their Christma arols. We are to ing in ne of the downtown department stor in December. ur wint r f rmal is also to be h ld in Dece mber, and Northwest Missouri State everyone i trying to find a theme for the great night. Maryville, Missouri Our future plans include a money making project and th Mu cu lar D ystrophy Drive with one of the fraternities. lpha Sigma lpha rushees w re gr ted by Phi Phi F unders' D ay i to be celebrated thi month and all of gond liers at the informal ru h party entitled •· n tian plan to go ou t to dinner together. We th Rho Rh Paradise." The chapter room wa transformed into a ar a ll r ady for an even better year than ever before, enetian s ene and Italian grinders, pretz I , and g rap and \\C hop v ryone ha a very happy and ucces ful punch were ser ed. Phylis Bowman, chief gondolier, •ear. fargaret 1c inley conducted a tour of the canal. Fav rs r ived by all ru hee wer large, brightly olor d r 11 r bag . Th result of our successful rush were attra ds who add a gr at deal to our chapter. D tty Hardyman will r pr nt all r k rganization on campus in the H omecoming uee n omp lltl n. Sigma Sigma "That Wonderful Year" i the theme around which Phi W estern State College Phi ha plann d a skit entitled "Babyface B arcat-1925," Gunnison , Colorado depic ting a batt! between Babyface Bearcat and Rolla i rna igma ha started out in full wing thi year. Dice. Our beauty float will illustrate Betsy R cr atin the Rag in 1776, and our house decoration, " nited R u h was a great ucce . This year it wa h ld for the for \1 ictory-1965," expre s our home orning enthusiasm. first time, before ch I tarted. Our f rmal party wa

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Our Founders' Day will be October 23. Several of our members have received camp us honors. Diana Brown was recently elected president of the dorm cou ncil of R oberta Hall, Ginny Yates was chosen treasurer of the dorm council, Susan McConkey was appointed Cardinal Key Coed of the Month, D otty Hardyman serves on the Student Senate, a nd Darlene Guest is historian of Kappa Delta Pi . Just for fun, before work on homecoming really gets underway, Phi Phi planned a hayride. Everyone had all the hot dogs and marshmallows they co uld possibly eat, and Phi Phi is off to another year of good times and lasting friendships.-CAROL WORKMA N

Chi Chi Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Fall quarter for the Alpha Sigma Alphas at Ball State has been fill ed with wonderful days. We began ou r school year with a fall retreat to one of the local camps in Muncie. We planned some events for the coming year, discussed philanthropic projects, and spent most of the time singing and talking about our summer activities. Homecoming was very early in the year, so we found ourselves quite busy. Our float was a papier-mache sewing machine approximately fourteen feet tall. The float theme was "Victory! HOWE? Needle 'Em!" and the over a ll campus theme was "Famous Firsts." A pin cushion, a pair of scissors, and some "material," made of chicken wire with crepe paper, added color and style to our float. Keeping with the tradition of Ball State we selected a heather blue three-piece suit for our homecoming outfits. After the game we entertained friends, visitors, and alumnae at a tea in our suite. We began our annual philanthropic project, with our chairman working very hard to get the project organized. Chi Chi sisters will be visiting the Muncie Children's Home once a week for the entire year. Each night we visit we will help them with their studies, read them stories, and help them in any way possible. Soon we wi ll be planning a party for them in our suite. The members of Chi Chi chapter have been very active not only in sorority but in many outside activities. We had six sisters selected for Kappa D elta Pi , education honorary. We are very active in Student Center Governing Board. Soon all of the Greeks will be gathering together for the annual Greek week festivities. The Alpha Sigma Alphas will be working with the Theta Chis in various activities throughout the week. Some of the plans for the week include an a ll-Greek dance, a Hootenanny, and a picnic with children from the Boy's Club as guests. Alpha Sigs are looking forward to making this the best Greek week of its history. Sorority rush parties, pledging, hanging of the greens, and many more activities are on the agenda for next quarter. Once again the Alpha Sigs will bt: having an other exciting year.- Judy Mikesell

located in Kisatchie National Forest, was a lovely setting that we thoroughly enjoyed while we worked on decorati ons and favors for rush. Our house was relocated this summer. and last minute repairs kept us constantly busy. We cleaned and fixed, making everything " just right" so that our little house on the hill would be a real Alpha Sig home. Things were completed just in time to welcome the girls participating in rush . Activities began this year on September 12. The first week was open visiting, and the second week consisted of an informal party, a theme party, and a preferential tea. Our theme this year was "Christmas in September," chosen because we feel that Alpha Sigs have the Christmas spirit through out the year. Our house was gaily decorated for the yule nite, complete with glittering tree and paper snowflakes on the win dows. The eve ning was climaxed with the arrival of Santa Claus, our man of the year in disguise. We found this party very easy to plan. D ecorations were readily available, and we a dapted Clement Moor's poem "The Night Before Christmas" for en tertainmen t. The gi rls seemed to love the idea of two Christmases this year! For the preferential tea, we were dressed in matching brocade formals. We held our traditional Wishing Well Ceremony, and sang "Scarlet Ribbons." Each rushee was given a miniature doll dressed in red for a remembrance. We were happy to have Mrs. J ohn H . Allen, National Fellowship and Philanthropic chairman, attend our rush week. H er assistance and new ideas were a great help to us. We are proud to announce that we now have new pledges. They were entertained at a luncheon given by our adviser, Mrs. R osemary Easley, on their pledging day, September 26 . A reception is planned for October 16, when Northwestern State College holds its annual Mom and D ad 's D ay. Parents, a lums, and friends wi ll all gather for coffee before the football game.

Psi Psi Northwestern State College Natchitoches, Louisiana In August Psi Psi met at the camp of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Creighton for our summer workshop. The camp,

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Winona Gallager, Barbara Russell, Jeanne Russell, Deeann Pittman, and Sandie Goldstein are dressed in Psi Psis new outfits.

Our new sorority outfits were shown to best advantage when we wore them for the first time at our theme party. We have red blazers and pleated skirts, worn with a white blouse. We proudly display the crest on the left pocket. Two Psi Psi members have had honors bestowed on them this semester. Winona Gallager, our vice president, is serving as Panhellenic President, and Patricia Simon has been elected to the Purple Jackets, an honorary service organization here on campus. Football season will soon be coming to an end, and things will slow down to normal pace. We will be very busy training our pledges, and daydreaming about our formal in the spring. -SANDRA RovER

Beta Gamma Northeastern State College Tahlequah , Oklahoma "Alphas Away!" is the theme chosen by the members of Beta amma for the fall informal rush party this year. Members plan to wear sailor costumes, and decorations will carry out the nautical theme. A skit, based on the aims and achievements of the sorority, will be presented by the members. Chapter meetings have become more impressive with the addition of a candlelight service preceeding each meeting, and plans have been made to have a guest speaker at various times throughout the year. Beta Gamma chapter is proud of its float which won third place in float competition in the homecoming parade. The theme used was "Somewhere Over the R ainbow" and the characters from The Wizard of Oz appeared on the float. Beta Gammas have already collected a number of honors on campus this year. Imogene Anderson received her Mi s ortheastem crown from her sorority sister, Karen Gunter the reigning Miss ortheastern. Other lpha in the royalty spotlight were Judy Starr and Janet Baird ' ho served as homecoming princesses and Barbara Price, Tsa La Gi ( yearbook) Queen. Marty dair was elected Alpha Phi Omega "girl of the year. " Barbara Price and Ann Cottrill were listed in "Who's Who ', and Pat Rampp was elected president of Loeser Center. lphas also scored in extra-curricular activities. Shirley Liptack and Karen Gunter are ser ing again as he rleaders, Karen being head cheerleader. Beta arnrnas are in the process of planning the annual philantrophic proje t which will be a Christmas party for the exceptional children. Each member will d nat a t y to be given as a gift.- CHARLOTTE P RKER

Here at Southern rush on ists of five days. The first two days we show the rushees our trophic , scrapbook, and jewelry. The last three days ar ur them party, formal, and preferential coffee. Our theme party was a "Chez Alpha Party." This is presented in a French atmo phcre with the members dre ed in Frcn h costumes. With rush week o cr the girls turn to th ir studic but not for long. Campus election and home oming are here. Jclinda Blackwell was elected Student Body 1aid and Diane Delmas was chosen senior class treasurer. Pep rallies bring Beta Deltas cnmass with banner poms poms, horns, and hopes of receiving the spirit award again this year. Our congratulations went to Susan Tarver wh n she was chosen District Cotton Maid. Susan is also a Dixie Darling here at Southern. Beta Deltas chapter room has always been the prettie t in our Panhellenic Dormitory, but this year we have outdone ourselves. We have completely redone the room with the blending of blues and lavenders. Last weekend was our big sister-little sister slumber party. Lots of food, fun, and sisterhood for all. Now Beta Delta will eagerly look to homecoming and Song Fest activities. Of course the month of 0 tober could not end without the Beta Deltas and their dates enjoying their annual halloween dance. We extend our hellos to our sisters a ro s the nation and wish them a happy and successful year.Yvo ' NE HABEEB

Beta Epsilon Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia Warm September breezes welcomed A~As back to Madison College, and as swift as the winds we set to work on our fall rush. Our theme of Club A~A was repeated, only this time our decorations looked more glamorous, as our honored rushees dined to the splendid entertainment provided by our talented members. On September 25 we anxiously anticipated the arrival of our new members as they walked to A~A. With a gust of enthusiasm we welcomed each new member, then

Beta Delta Un ive rsity of Southe rn M ississi ppi H a ttiesburg , M ississippi The Beta D ltas returned to campus the last week of ugu t to prepare for ru h and to initiat our pledges. The Beta D ltas were full of enthu iasm and r ady for a great ru h and a great ru h it was! ur ru h chairman, D orothy Mcnnell, was full of many rewarding ideas. Ru h week was a busy and hectic one with each member ready t do her hare. The w rk and t it proved u ce ful for the Beta Deltas now have a pledge etas of wonderful girls.

New ple d ges of Beta Epsilon.

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whirled them on to our a nnua l buffe t banq uet. With the warm contentment that followed, we drifted out to the College Camp, located on the Shenandoah River. A glowing fi re provided the a tmosphere for a n evening of singing and talking, which ended in a slu mbe r party for our tired sisters. A crisp cold evening, p rovided an excellent setting for M adison's a n nua l " Panhellenic Sing ." All sorori ties gather at this func tion to award th e Scholarship Cu p to the sorority with the highest academic average of the past year. M a ny tensions were released through exuberant exclamations when we heard A~A ' s name. With determina ti on, we have set ou r goal to keep the cup in the fo llowing years. The fu ture looks bright fo r Beta E psilon chapte'r. A trip to Western State M en tal H ospital, Staunton, Virginia, has been plann'e d to further our philanthropic p roject. Another big date for A~A sisters in Be ta Epsilon is O ctober 30. This eve ning will be filled with the sweet music of the Bob Powell C ombo, a t our fi rst dinner dance. T his is a new and exciting event to which we look forward . T he dance will be held at the Belle M eade R estaurant, H arrisonbu rg, V irgin ia. We and our guest a lumnae members will dine and d ance u ntil 1 :00 a.m. P lans for November are also being made. A fash ion show entitled "Winter-Go-Rou nd of F ashion" wi ll feature cost umes for all occasions . November 15 will find us again gath ered toge ther to celebrate ou r sixty-fourth anni ve rsary. Our F ounders' D ay celebra ti on will take p la ce a t Bear T rap Farm, amidst rustic earl y American atmosphere.- KATH Y W ELKE NER

Beta Zeta University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana Fa ll se mes ter reall y started off with a bang a nd not one of the Beta Zetas have stopped since th ey heard th e word "Go !" We had two summer workshops to prepare for rush a nd one more th e week before ru sh. During the last workshop we moved into ou r new room in the Angcs Ed wards H ouse. We are just bursting with pride ove r our new room wit h its new furnitu re and piano. It comes co mpl ete with a kitchen and p lenty of storage space . The oth er six nati onal sororities have rooms here a lso. Rush wa s rea ll y exciting this year since we were rush ing in ou r room instead of one of the women's do rmi tories. T o help fill our new room, we got tremend ous new pledges. Pa rties were th e thing after ru sh . The a lumn ae a nd M other's Club gave parties in th eir honor. Hurrica ne Betsy rudely interrupted the parties a nd two of th em h ad to be postponed . Ou r pledges have not been idle. They have reall y gone to work and d one a lot for the sorority. They ma de a new box to be p laced in the Student Center and th ey a re giving a tea for the pledges of the other sororities in Nove mber. M embers aren' t a ll owed to help them a t a ll. We are reall y lucky to ha ve such a great p ledge class. Our a nnu a l "H awaiia n H oliday" was a real success. We raised two hund red d ollars for the menta lly reta rded. D elta Sigma Phi received top honors in the hu la co ntest a nd received a trophy. Eve ryone had a lot of fun a nd th e hu la co ntes t ga ve a ll a big laugh .

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Office rs of Be ta Zeta are: sea ted Nunie Rogue, president. Standing from left to right, Claud ette Colomb, vice pre sident; Kay Roane , corresponding secretary; Kathy Barnes, t reasure r; and Pat Buford , recording secretary.

H omecoming is j ust a round the co rner, and Be ta Zeta ha s high hopes of capturing the " School Spirit" award. We won th is award in 1963 but lost to the band in 1964. We are going all out to win it this year. We hung letters a bove the stadi um on ca ble spelling out, " A~A SAYS BACK THE BULLD OGS ." The sorority plans excursi ons for the out of town games. Signs are eve rywhere and everybody we ars a na metag. Our fl ag is rea ll y trave ling this year. It goes to a ll the ga mes a nd pep ra llies. We have just sta rted to deco ra te for homecoming. Beta Zetas a re making this a n Alp ha Sigma Alpha year. We plan to do a lot to furth er our sorority and let people kn ow wh o we are.- J o HNN IE WAT SON

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota With th e start of fall qua rter our Alpha Sigs were al ready in swing during Freshman Orienta tion Week. All G reek organ iza tions sponsored the ori entation pa rty on September 11 . We a ll wrapped our shee ts around us, Gree k style, of course !, a nd trotted off to th e pa rty. T he following day we went out to North D akota's scemc ba dlands for our annu al retreat a nd cookout. Whi le there, we started m aking pla ns fo r the coming year. Next came tha t fun-fi lled , foo t-dragging, a rm-aching pop bottle drive. It d oes have its m erits, but m onetary ones only. We set th e scene for our open fa ll rush with a minstrel show. We ha d the larges t turnout at a rush party that we have ever ha d. We can see severa l prospective leaders for next year. Our p ledges were initiated on September 30. At this time we also initiated Mrs. 0 . A. De L ong as our patroness. Mrs . D e L ong is the wife of th e President of

Dickinson State College. We are very honored and happy to have her in A -:i.A. Homecoming is upon us, and it seems our Alpha Sigs are on aU committees. We are very proud of our Sharon Kary, who this year is Homecoming P rincess. Sharon has chosen thirteen of her sorority sisters to be maidens in DSC's traditional Indian Ceremonial Dance. Our float is rapid ly rising, and we hope to take it to the top!-VJROJNlA G. BAILLOD

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan CMU, "The F riendly Campus," is beautiful in the fall as only Michigan elm, maple and pine in fall dress can be. Fall is the favorite time of year for J uanita Chamberlain our Chippewa Indian foster child. J uanita is now in /unior high school. She and her eleven-year-old sister, Esther, are both counseled by Beta Theta chapter. We are helping the girls through a psychologically difficult time in their lives. J unior high is socially frustrating to nearly every girl, but for a Chippewa Indian girl in prejudice-haunted Mount Pleasant, it can seem to be a better idea to just quit. Theta Chis dressed in bright red flannel pajamas pushed an Alpha Sig in Central's first IFC sponsored bed race this fall. Our rider looked lovely in her long A-:i.A flannel nightshirt, crash helmet, goggles and huge stuffed dog, but since the bed collapsed before the race even began, we did not do too well. Such an event made us all look pretty ridiculous, but new students surely got some idea of CMU's spirit of Greek fun. We are very proud of our new pledges. Homecoming queen campaign and rush were at the same time this year. We ran from coke date to song practice and back to coke dates again. Diane Seleen, is our candidate, and we are very proud of her. Our Panhellenic Workshop was a great success this fall. Representatives from all campus sororities got together to talk over Greek ethics and ideas. ur Dad's Weekend is in November, and we are all looking forward to playing pool, bowling, banqueting and, of course, a football game! Diane Reeder is social chairman for our Sloan Panhellenic House. Sandra Potter's sister, Sally, is visiting us thi weekend for the dorm's little sister weekend which Diane instigated . We are happy to have Wilma Hook with us from Beta u hapter at Murray State College, Kentucky. Miss Hook is a graduate assistant here in the English department.- LEE NNE HARFF

Beta Iota Radford College Radford , Virginia \ elc m back, lphas! We hope the n w language of Beta Iota will bring us many new and exciting people. The theme for our fina.l rush party is "The Tea H ouse of the lpha M oon. ' hinese food will be served with h p tick whi ch the rushee will ke p as fa ors. We ar anti ipati ng this event with much enthusiasm becaus , from thi party, we will grow in sisterhood. The first rush part will be entitled " afe L' lpha." Everyone attending "ill dre in hemian attire. Our Have t Bowl

Princess, Lynn S hwier and our rush chairman, heryl Clemente, will do a unique stripper dance. Tibby Copenhaver and Ann Norris will be the roving artists. ll of the rushees will have an original Alpha Sigma lpha sketch themselves to keep. Even though Beta Iota did not officially fun tion during the summer, we were very busy Alphas either working on rush plans, vacationing, attending summer school, or receiving honors. The Alphas in summer school were working with the scenery for the rush parties. Vacationing in Europe was J udy Kasdorf, who was affiliated with her church. Bobette Grausam won a Smile Contest sponsored by !lilner and R hodes Department Store, and her picture appeared in many newspapers. And as previously mentioned, our own Lynn Schwier represented R adford College in the Harvest Bowl in R oanoke. The future looks very bright for the Beta Iotas. In the primaries for Who Who's our chapter is well represented. Best of luck to all of you, and we will be "talking" to you again in the spring Phoenix.- SHARO SCHLO ER

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Beta Kappas have returned to school this fa ll with high hopes for the corning year. Dr. occi Parker, an English professor from the University of South Florida at Tampa, was a guest at the Alpha Sigma Alpha house. He came over to our house one evening and showed us a 1916 Douglas Fairbanks silent movie and played the piano music to go with the action. He collects silent movies as a hobby. He was a dinner guest at the house the following night. As a little present for his entertainment, we gave him all of our piano rolls, which we had stored in our attic. He already has a collection of over 6000 piano rolls. We are very happy to \ elcome our new hous mother, Mrs. Johnston, who is a great help to all of us. Francine Stamburski was chairman of Welcome Week for the freshmen. A -:i.A's Pat Benes, Elizabeth Felt, Jo Ellen Smith, Dottie Maedge, Lynne Guritz, ail Benes, Francine Stamburski, and J anice Berry were busy during Welcome Week working as Freshman Counselors. Shortly after this our energies were dire ted toward Informal Rush , which was held on eptember 26. This is a very small party much like a Round Robin. The rushees were entertained with a skit about " lice in A-:i.A Land ." It depicted the friendship and togethern s f sorority life. We felt that the rush es enjoyed the kit and really felt the message we were trying to put across. We are very proud to welcome our new fall pledg class. Several of our member on niversity nion B ard are Jo Ellen, Pat Benes, Francine Stamburske, Jan Peterson, Janice Berry, pledge Jan Rosbach, and pledge Carol Lauffer. Dottie Maedge is vice president of nion Board and is on the directory board for the expansion of the union. Dottie Maedge is also a member of student go emment. Here at Western we have a Ho t and H spitality Board. The people on this act as u hers and guid for special events on campus. Jan Peterson, Francine tamburski, and pledge Jan Ro bach are hoste s on this board .

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At the WIU football .and basketball games this year, one can see Carol Boykm on the Porn Porn squad and cheerleader Barbara Brown yelling herself hoarse. Lynne Guritz is representing Alpha Sigma Alpha on the college board of " The Roost," a dress shop here in Macomb, Illinois. Other members of our sorority are taking active part in

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Kappas enjoy themselves at a summer picnic.

campus life. Elizabeth Felt is vice president of Kappa D elta Pi, national honorary fraternity, and is the acting president this quarter. Emily Macbe had one of the leading roles in Macbeth. She is very active in the theater and a member of the theater group here on campus . Valorie Clawson is corresponding secretary of Panhellenic Council. Right now we are in the middle of getting ready for our rummage sale next weekend. This is one of our money-making projec ts for this year, and we have high hopes for its success. Everyone is getting excited about h omecoming, which is O ctobe r 30. The theme will be " Indian Summer. " Chairman, Sue Staats, and committee have de cided to have a large Indian smoking a pipe. There will be football players in the pipe, and ou r front lawn will bear the title "We'll Smok'm Out." W e are working hard to win first place in the house decora tion again this year as we did last year. Valorie Clawson a nd Suzanne Sterett are candida tes for H omecoming Queen, and we have our fin gers crossed . We know that all members an d pledges will con tinue to work within the sorority a nd in other activities. In this way we will strive to fulfill th e ai ms and ideas of Alpha Sigma Alpha.- JA NICE BERRY

Beta Lambda Arkansas State Teachers College Conway, Arkansas Last spring the Beta L amb da chapter a long with th e other sororities on campus entered the Pi Kappa Alpha Follies, where we competed in sack races, tug-of-war an d ther events. We won first place in th e Follies, and received a trophy in a general assembly of the st ud en t body. This fall our members ret urned to school with many

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plans ~nder way. We all had an interesting summer, some with summer jobs and others vacationing. In July we held our summer workshop on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas. We had meetings and in our free time many girls went boating and water skiing. Saturday night we were all invited to a supper at the lakeside cottage of Ellen Funk and her parents. During our meetings we made plans for our homecoming float, new winter outfits and rush parties. We are now in the middle of homecoming week, and we hope our float with the theme "Trap'em, Bears," made of a huge movable mouse and mousetrap, will do as well as our float last year. The theme last year was "Lick'em, Bears," with an enormous clown licking a sucker, which won second place in orginality for us. Several of our girls received honors last spring and this fall. Rosanne Hubbard was announced Most Beautiful Greek in the 1965 Scroll. Wandeana Borgard was chosen for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and this fall was initiated into Alpha Psi Omega, the honor drama fraternity. Karen Larson was tapped for Royal Rooters, the club that promotes participation in school activities, and along with Jan Austin was selected for T-steppers, the A.S.T.C. marching group . Jane Newbery was initiated into Alpha Chi, the honor scholastic fraternity. We had a wonderful year, and we hope everyone else did too. Good luck to all this year in rushing and in any project that is attempted.-SusAN REID

Beta Mu Henderson State Teachers College Arkadelphia, Arkansas Beta Mus are again ready for another wonderful year of sisterhood and achievement. The second week of school all the sororities had a party for th e freshmen rushees. Our theme was "Fairy Tales. " Beta Mu put a darling skit entitled " Cinderella." We had lots of fun practicing and hope it made a las ting impression on the girls about H.S.T.C. Our winter outfits should be in any day ! They are red wool jumpers and white blouses with a big round collar. Everyone on campus should be able to recognize the Alpha Sigs! We'll wear them with pride once a week. W e are already planning money making projec ts. We pla n to have rummage sales, bake sales, and many other projects. Beta Mu is very proud of our own Sarah O 'K elley. She was selected Arkansas F orest Queen this summer. She will speak during th e next year to civic clubs an d make other appearances in behalf of the forest industry. Rush is coming up soon and we' ll have to hurry to be ready in time. Our informal rush party will be soon after nine weeks. We'll serve refreshments at this party a nd get to kn ow the rushees even better. We plan to use the trad itional Rainbow Ceremony at our formal rush party. W e are looki ng forward to this year and wish every Alpha Sig chap ter across the nation a very happy a nd prosperous year !- L oUANNE LEAK E

Beta Nu Murray State College Murray, Kentucky Beta Nus returned to campus just before the leaves

Beta Pi Concord College Athens, West Virginia

Beta Nu 's presi d e nt Carolyn Fre se n, right , pre pares to pour a t a t ea gi ve n to honor visiting Nat ional office rs . From the left are Miss Ma ry Goe ke , National Pre si d e nt ; Miss Eve lyn linn, c hapte r adviser, and Mrs . Donald D. Olson , National Ritua l Chai rman .

began to turn. The first week of school was very hectic as ' e made final preparations for our Back-to-School Dance. It was held following the days of registration and was a big success. After the dance, we began thinking of fall rush. As a result of careful planning by our rush chairman, much of the work was accomplished this summer. The theme of ur party was "A'l:. A's Cinderella Ball. " Our skit was based on a very liberal interpretation of the fairy ta le of Cinderella. The party was held in the sorority room which was de orated as the interior of a castle ballroom. The theme was further carried out by our favors. We preented the rushees \ ith red velveteen pillows, trimmed with white lace, which had tiny glass slippers attached We pledged wonderful girls, of which we are extremely proud. Folio' ing the days of rush, Beta us awaited the arri al of our National President, Miss Mary C . Goe ke, and our ational Ritual Chairman, Mrs. D onald D . Olson. We were ve ry honored to meet them, and we fe el that our chapter will benefit from their visit. ur th oughts next turned to homecoming. Our float theme this year is "Staim•ay to the Stars." The fl oat fea tures a spiral staircase from which a huge star extends. Plans are also underway for our formal dance, the Christmas Mistletoe Ball, which will be held in December. Beta u arc very proud of Yvonne Trotter who has been named lpha Tau Omega Swee theart ttendant. H an rs were also in store for Francis rmstrong, who was cle ted pre ident of Panhellen ic and was appointed chairman of the tudent Amba adors. Jennifer Steigner wa ele ted pr ident of Kappa Delta Pi , education honorary, while B bbie L e Boyd wa elected treasurer of igma . lpha I ta women's professional music fraternity, pre id nt f tudent ational Education Association and cr tary of the Religiou oncil. Glenda J a ne wa lect d to serve as sec retary of the math club. Th cwman lub, an organ ization for Cath lie tu· dents cle ted D onna rm rsheim as recording secretary and aria reenwell a treasurer. Patty H orn wa ele t d trea urer of Delta Lambda lpha, freshmen w men honorary fraternity, and Yvonne Trotter "a app inted to erve a po t on th tudent rganiza ti on. W ith veral i ters serving in the fraternity openand o many of our own plan t carry ut, Beta hou u have a bu y erne ter ahead. - fARILY:-: LovETT

fter a summer of various activities the Beta Pi returned to Concord College full of excitement and enthusiasm. Fall rush and homecoming are the main topics of conversation on our campus at this time. Fall rush which is fo r upperclassmen, begins O ctober 13. We are planning two parties for the rushees. O ur final party will consist of a program entitled "The Wishing \ ell. ' Concord's homecoming will be held October 30. Barbara Miller is Beta Pi's candidate for H omecoming Queen. In the homecoming parade will be the maj or officers, our candidate and finally our float, "Surfin' to Victory." Our float ' ill feature a large mountain li n (Concord's mascot ) riding a surf board among rollin waves toward a goal post, signifying victory for oncord. We are very proud to announce that Mr . Harry R owe, Central O ffice Executive, wi ll be visiting u October 24-26 for our chapter inspection . For her visit we are p lan ning a recep tion. W e are very anxious to meet Mrs . R owe and know that she wi ll be he lpful to our chapter. Beverley Mooney, who spent last year in en ga l, frica, at the University of D akar, has returned to Concord College and has recently been installed as our chapter's chaplain. She is presently serving as the president of A WS and vice president of Cardinal Key. Other campus leaders from our chapter are Judy Rule, president of Cardinal Key and lpha Beta Alpha honor fraternities ; Sara Woodrum, secretary of the pper-class Women's D orm and Colleg Center Boa rd ; Barbara Harrah , secretary of Alpha Beta lpha · and And ora L il ly, vice president of the pperclass Wowen s Dorm . s usual the Beta Pis have had a very busy opening month. We hope our whole year will be as successful a eptember has been and that all of the ther chapters will also have a ve ry nice ye:u.-MtCKEY BALL

Beta Rho Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois

r n keeping with the theme for homecom ing on rthcrn Illinois niver ity's campus, which is " rth ern

Beta Rho's new home at Northern Illin o is University.

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Lights the Way," the Alpha Sigs are planning to light the way as the sorority to watch and aspire for. A most successful rush this fall filled our quota and gave the sorority new blood and enthusiasm. As a group of closely knit individuals we anticipate fulfilling those goals which we have set for ourselves. Our new house inspires us as we look forward to the many good times being there together will bring. Thus far, we have had a buffet for our new pledges and a Father's Day Tea. Father's Day is an annual affair held in October. The sisters have their dads join them for dinner, a football game, and then a tea at the house. The pledges' fathers are also invited to join us to better orient them to the sorority to which their daughters are pledged. Also in our new house, we had an exchange dinner with the Alpha Xi Deltas to better promote Greek unity on campus. As homecoming approaches, we think of the queen contest and the float building. We have two sisters who have been nominated to be in the Homecoming Queen Court, and possibly one will be elected queen. The Sigma Alpha Epsilons have nominated Bonnie Ruddell as their candidate for queen, and the Sigma Tau Sigmas have nominated Jane Roubik as their candidate for queen. We will be entering the double entry float competition with Alpha Chi Epsilon social fraternity. The Alpha Sigs are looking forward to parties with Alpha Chi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Theta, Sigma Epsilon Pi, and Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternities. The year has gotten off to a fast start, and we hope for all of our Alpha Sig sisters that it will bring them fulfillment of their expectations on campus and within sorority.- MARY ALICE ER NS T

anie Shuck is on the Judiciary Board of SGA; Eileen Reed and Lesley Fleenor are varsity cheerleaders. We are now in the midst of preparing for homecoming activities. Our candidate for H omecoming Queen is Priscilla Thomas. Our outlook is bright and eventful for the rest of the school year.-MARY WicKs

Beta Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana As the first weekend of the new school year began, Beta Upsilon participated in Campus Carnival. Our booth was a western corral, in which three Alpha Sig cowgirls rode wooden horses. The challenge was to "Rope Yourself a Gal." At this time we introduced our homecoming queen candidate, Carol Pratt. For the chapter's effort, we received the trophy for the best over-all booth .

Beta Sigma Southwest Missouri State College Springfield, Missouri Beta Sigma chapter held a summer meeting to plan rush activities at the time the Miss Missouri Pageant was being held here in Springfield. We are extremely proud of our own Lesley Fleenor who was crowned at this time and is now reigning as Miss Missouri. We started the school year off properly with rush parties. To get in the swing of things, we first held open house for all prospective rushees. Our first rush party was our traditional "Safari Party." We held this party in our garage, which had the appearance of an A2.A African jungle, comp lete with natives painted on the walls and an authentic witch doctor and hut. Our second rush party was held at the Sycamore Inn which contained the perfect atmosphere for our Las Vegas Party. As the rushees arrived to this party, they were given play money and escorted to the various gambling tables which were run by fraternity men. Later we gave a skit, Las V egas style, com plete with our own Phyllis Diller as mistress of ceremonies, to chorus girls, Carol Channing, and so on. As a concluding rush event, we gave preferential teas. As a result of rush activities, we initiated wonderful new pledges. Beta Sigs are girls that are active in various campus organizations. Jane McMurtry, is president of Delta Psi Kappa, honorary physical education organization and an officer in PEM, physical education majors ; Candy Ca~p足 bell is president of the Library C lub ; Connie Lemons 1s a member of the Student Government Association; Steph-

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Three Beta Upsilon girls are proud of their cowgirl outfits.

At the tricycle derby, we had four daring competitors . Despite all their practice and efforts, they did not qualify for the final. After the officers of our chapter represented us in the homecoming parade, a luncheon was held welcoming many returning alums. That afternoon we were also fortunate in welcoming four new mother patronesses. Debbie H opkins is our rush chairman for this year. She has been busy the past months organizing what we hope to be our best rush season ever. Barb McPherson is Beta Upsilon's rush counsellor and will serve as a Panhellenic adviser to und erclass women participating in formal rush. Beta Upsilon wishes all of our sisters best of luck in all of their activities. -Su s AN PARKS

Beta Phi Stout State University Menomonie, Wisconsin September 20 marked the day when bids for Beta Phi were given to excited and even tearful girls, who four d ays later became the fall pledge class of 1965 . A special serenade was held, at which time we were formally introdu ced as Alpha Sigma Alpha pledges to

Beta Phi p led ges see m rea d y fo r anyt hing .

our school and sang ou r pi dgc song . H omecoming brought a number of activities and as pledge we campaigned especiaJly hard for our pledgema ter, Verna Lange, who represented our sorority on the homecoming court. !so in accordance with home oming festivities ur pledge class attended the Sorority Breakfast, at which time we met many alumnae and learned of their experiences since graduation. Our pledge period has included lea rning, work, and just plain enjoyment. To ignify that we are Alpha Sigma Alpha pledges we carry wooden pledge paddles with the Greek letters of our sorority printed in red. This is new to our chapter, and we are very proud to carry it and aJI other Alpha Sigma lpha symbols. We earnestly hope that our pledge period will be successful, in that it prepares u to lead succes ful lives as actives tn lpha Sigma lpha. BARBARA DICKMANN

Beta Psi W estern Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan Fall, always a hectic, exciting time of year for Beta P i was made even more busy and fun-filled by th e fact that s hool re umed in late ugu t on the new trimester y tern, three weeks earlier th an usual. T o t a t the new hool and to help tighten our bonds of si terho d and dedication t the orority, a fall retreat was held at amp \ arren in t. J o ph 'fi ch igan. Besides the u ual frolic and hijinks, the r rity brainstormed on some plans for ru h and pi dging and some ongwriting. made for th annual lpha ig Fall Plans w re al l\!ixer whi h i a lway a big event on ampu ! It success thi year wa no x eption, with a good-sized heck b ing depo ited toward the new orority hou . fore g d n " ab ut our hou e came in the form of n tification that lpha ig who ha third choice of lot in Fraternity iJlage, could begin the w I om task of lecting its t! rep rt fr m Panhellenic at \\'e t rn we h Jar hip with n ''earin

ial \'ent , Beta P i hav their warm weath r utfit "ith a lit-

tle addition- white blouses with bright red monogram on the collars! Good news, too, is the fact that at the National W convention to be held this y ar at Houghton, l ichigan, will be our own Carol rigg pre ident f WM ' A W and Mary Harmens, L W contact. lary a junior ha also been named ssistant Director of Davis Hall. During the early fall, we were represented at a very successful Panhellenic tea for all girls interested in g ing through formal rush next semester. We wore our di tincti e navy suits with the crest on the ja ket pocket and displaying some sorority crapbook pins paddle and trophies the sorority made a strong impre ion! We are going to be actively working on a rather interesting Panhellenic project this y ar also. Girls fr m B ta Psi will take turns reading a fe, hours a ' eek to a blind tudent on campus. Fall informal rush , of course, occupied a go d shar time, with the resu lt of a good pledge class who hav shown themselves to be enthusiastic energetic lpha igs all the way! Homecoming was one of the biggest acti iti s of th fall , with everyone working very hard in many areas to contribute to its success. J oyce :Moulthrop was B ta P i's candidate for Homecoming Queen. One of our pledg , Barbara Bowes, was nominated by D Ita Chi fraternity and made a lovely addition to the Homecoming Court! We' re all very proud of her! The lumnae Tea, held after the WMU-Kent State football game, resulted in an enjoyable afternoon of getting to know older Jpha Sig who returned for the weekend, as well as some of the ~is颅 ters who had just recently graduated! Our homecoming float, with the Alice in Wonderland theme of " Off With Their Heads," in keeping with the homecoming's salute to the "Wonderful World of Walt Disney," re ult d in the capture of second prize in the sorority division! Beta Psi's representatives in the Mud Bowl were part f th sorority team who defeated the dormitory girls in an exciting game of touch football. This fall , we have two bowling teams ompcting tn a sorority league . At the pre ent time, "one of the t ams is in first place! Just before Hallowee n we arc planning to g to the Lakeside Boys and Girls H ome to give a party. Plan are haping up beautifully for it, with some traditional Jlall ow~c n games being planned as well as a mask-making proJect and a parade of th fini hed produ t ! r doubt the Beta Psis will ha e as mu h fun as the hildren. Looking ahead to oth er ev nts r veal that th ad' D ay activities and the lpha ig I d dinn r dan ar fa t approaching! There are a lso s me plans f r parties with frat shaping up, u h as th tr e-trimming party with D elta (colony of igma hi). T IF party, held thi year ' ith the D elta his, proved very uc ful a! o! Th enthu ia m ,,hich Beta Psi is displaying thi fall, a we ll a the su c s s it ha met, points t a ' ry r warding, exciting year ahead !- ELLE . 路 L XA . 路uER R KEL

Gamma Alpha C rei ghton University O maha, Nebraska What a ummer! But till amma lpha wer lad to be on reight n's ampu . n w innovation, a summ r new letter, kept all f the member in the ,.,.,ing of

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sorority and campus news and recent happenings. This also facilitated rush preparations. Rush week activities began on September 16, with an all Greek Pepsi party. This was our first meeting with new rushees. Arrangements were made for the Ice Water teas. Members donned their red sling jumpers, our new summer uniforms, and entertained the rushees with various sorority songs. This tea gave us an opportunity to display our sorority jewelry, various sorority favors, our scrapbook and other sorority material. Another new innovation this year-a Greek Sing. Rushees and members were entertained by the Northumberland Singers, a campus folk singing group. The evening ended in a sing-along fashion with the singers leading the group through various favorite songs. Pink was the color at the Pink Chrysanthemum tea. The tea was held in the Student Union Parlor. Rushees were presented with a pink velvet silhouette of AZ.A with their names suspended on a bar of velvet and parchment. Alums took this opportunity to get acquainted with many of the rushees. From formal attire to western attire-Gamma Alphas held their preferential party at Hill Haven. The converted barn provided a perfect atmosphere for our "AZ.A Roundup." Handkerchief scarves and tin AZ.A mugs were chosen as favors. Cowboy hats boasted the rushees' names as they watched the riotous melodrama performed by the members. A short musical, "You Can't Get a Rushee With a Gun," was added for a change of pace. New pledges were formally accepted October 2. The beauty of the pledge ceremony was soon over, however, since they were immediately initiated into our campaign for Fall Frolic "Miss Cutie." P at Rice, Alpha Gamma's vice president, is our cutie candidate. Enthusiasm rages, as is typical with the Alphas.- ANDREA Novo-GRADAC

carnival, and pep rally. To raise money during Greek week we will be sponsoring a brownie sale. Another event in the near future will be the annual "Harvest Festival" dance. We are all looking forward to these events and the ones to come in hopes of making this year a memorable one for AZ.A . -MARY jANE LEARY

Gamma Delta Queens College Flushing, New York The Inter-Fraternity Council and Panhellenic Council are planning a joint newspaper this term, and we are all hoping that this wi ll bring the two groups closer together. Our hopes are high, too, for our I.F.C. Queen candidate, Fran Virzi, and our Coronation Ball Queen candidate, Linda Homan . Our rush season was the largest we have had in a fall class. We used the National suggestion for different committees, and it worked beautifully. Our new pledges, as well as our members, are looking forward to our visit from Mrs. J oe Brewer. We are honored that she will be present at the installat ion of one of our pledges. The Pledge Cotillion and Greek Letter Day are Panhellenic functi ons centered around the pledges of the twelve campus sororities. These, as well as our intersession ski trip to Jug End, are just around the corner. The travel bug has hit the sorority. Some are planning a spring vacation trip to Bermuda. But scattered as we wi ll be during vacations, we all look forward to the new term when we will a ll work togeth er under the banner of Alpha Sigma Alpha.-Diane Bardia

Gamma Beta Wisconsin State University Stevens Point, Wisconsin Gamma Beta chapter returned from summer vacation with many ideas which promise to make this year quite enjoyable. The first main event of the year was th e Pointer J ubilee at which the Gamma Betas set up a booth to inform students of our activities and accomplishments. An early homecoming found Gamma Betas busy at the beginning of the fall semester. There was much publicity for our queen candidate, Paula Allen, the TKE Sweetheart, including a torch light parade, picketing, a d ance, and a united front at the Queen's Assembly. We also entered a float in the parade entitled "Farewell to Arms." Closed fall rushing for upperclass women brought us the larges t sorority pledge class on campus. They began their pledge duties after formal initiation, O ctober 10. As a new experiment this year, Panhell eni c Council set up a Junior Panhellenic which consists of two representatives from each pledge class. The president of our pledge class was elec ted vice president of this new gro up. Prese ntly, we are work ing on preparations for Greek Week which will include a Prince and Princess contest. Our candidates are Sue Schmiedlin and Jim Fitzgerald representing Phi Sigma Epsilon fra ternity. Also we wi ll be presenting a skit with the Phi Sigs during the middle of the week. Concluding th e week will be a Greek dance,

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The Gamma Delta "Eggheads" in their first place skit costumes are: top, left to right, Linda Homan, Nora Nolan , Carole Rubinich, Fran Viezi, and Mary Verzyl. Bottom row are Rita Czinke, Doris Lodato, and Cathy Jackson .

Gamma De lta s Judy Rissmeyer, Beverly Kruk, and Carolyn Munk show off the Pledge Scholarsh ip Award , they hel ped win, a ft er the first annual Panh ellenic Awards Dinner. Th e award is given to the pledge class with t he highest cumula tive grad e average on the Qu !Hlns College campus.

Gamma Epsilon University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin Throughout the summer, amma Epsilon was busy planning our fall activities. We are presently bui lding a home oming float with Phi Sigma Kappa frat erni ty. Our th me is ' Panthers Pot of ictory' in honor of ou r new school mascot. Cheryl Anastasio and Ellen Grigg are co-chairmen for a ll homecoming activities on campus. Marci Chyb wski and Cheryl Anastasio have been nominated to run for sophomore and senior court respectively. Rush this fall semester has been very satisfying. We hope to add many new pledges to our roster. After homecoming we are planning for U-Sing and f r the annual hristmas Tree Trimming Contest. The lpha igma lphas on the W-M campus are I oking forward to a very re\ arding year. We wish the arne good luck to all our ister chapter throughout the nited tat s.- R EN ROH LEDER

Gamma Zeta Arkansas A&M Colle ge College H eig hts, Arkansas it was announced that amma Z ta had won the campus cholarship award for th pa t car. It is given to the reek organization with maintained a 3.85 average this year, Alpha Sigs imharlotte mediately b gan plans f r the fall rush season. Fitzgerald, fall rush chairman, announ ed the theme for ur inf rmal party will be â&#x20AC;˘ Fun on lpha Beach ." Our f rmal party ''ill again be " carlet R ibbon ," which was made the tandard them for every formal rush party. lpha ig a well repr nted in organizations on .\ Âˇ I campus thi year. Fonda Johnson of amma Zeta , i a member of the unt e , a w men' hon r Prl!' nizati n on campus. ur \'ic pr ident, Karen

Trotter also a member of the Counte ses, had the di tinctio; of being elected president of her dormitory this year. larilyn Turner, recording s creta ry, i a member of the A&M Student Senate and the Countesses. Corresponding secretary and song leader, J odie Stuckey i a member of the steering committee of the Student enate and was recently elected secretary of her dormitory. nn Ellington is an acti e member of the Student enate. nn Gaddy and J oan Frizzell are members of the ountesses. Charlotte Fitzgerald is a member of the ountesses, was Phi Lambda Chi Sweetheart, Campus Favorite and Homecoming Maid . Charlotte wa also a finalist in the Miss Poultry Contest this year. Carolyn Harris is a majorette in the ggie band this year. Carolyn Tucker, also a majorette this year was Miss Gong niality in the Miss Arkansas A&M Contest last yea r. Kay Barrett and Lynn May served as president and vice president of their fre hman dormitory last year. Martha Sue H enry, als a member of the Countessses, was a cheerleader last year and is captain of the A&M cheerleaders this year. an y Herring is also a cheerleader and Sharon Williams is a member of the Student Senate. Alpha Sigs of &M ar very proud of their honors recei ed thi year.SA ORA MINICH

Gamma Eta Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Enhancing the sparkling personalities and r ady smiles of th e Gamma Etas during fall rush was the beauty of our brand new suite. Its m odern decor was friendly and warm with decorations contributed by the sisters. J ann Gotwals sang folk songs and accompanied herself on the gui tar during part of the rush sessions. The rushees lat r visited the members' rooms. Within these surrounding , it is little wonder the Gamma Etas experien ed their m st success[ ul rush! With rush terminated, the memb rs, as well a the new pledges, plunged headlong into homecomi ng plan . This year, 'e joined the Phi Kappa Taus and built around the theme, " .. . and then there wa the tim ... " Included in the festi ities were a poster and bann r co ntest, car parade, display contest, and a newly added soap box derby. lso in the making are plans for winter's reek Week. The Gamma Etas hope to continue their past success and are all working hard toward this goal. amma Eta was honored as member were el ct d pos1t1ons on WS with Pen ny J ones t serve as presid nt of our dormitory council. Running for a seat on tud nt overnment is Sue Connor and it is m st ertain that she has quite a political following! For the first time since it was chart red f ur year ag has amma Eta had the hance to ex t nd it hand f traditional lpha Sigma lpha friendship. Two lpha igma lphas from other chapters were recently affiliat d. amma Etas welcome Betsy tuart and Jr ne Meinhart. ampus acti ities are high on the list of amma Eta' als this year. !ready, outstanding amma Etas ar seen on campu : Hie Bi hop is editor of the re k \ eek Booklet, Ellen altri is ditor of the Panh lleni R ush Booklet, and Kathy Hart is Penn tate heerleader. chievement in cholar hip and activitie ar goal for which th Gamma Etas are triving in th ir building and growing proce on the Penn tate ampu . -T ERR I LEE FALCK

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Gamma Theta Syracuse University Syracuse, New York For the first two weeks following their arrival on campus, the Gamma Thetas could have been taken for the campus maintenance crew. Visitors to the chapter house were greeted by the odor of paint and varnish, the sound of scraping and sanding, and a group of girls attired in paint spattered jeans and sweatshirts, busily rejuvenating the house's interior. N ever before has a group of girls been taken with such enthusiasm and desire for improvement. Floors, doorways, stairs, desks, and chairs, were sanded and varnished, often requiring the removal of multiple layers of paint to reach the natural wood. Every room was given a look of freshness and personal charm. Wallpaper was taken off numerous walls and nearly every room was painted or improved in some way. New curtains, rugs, and lamps were added for the finishing touches. Several of the girls' dates found themselves painting a section of the fron t hall or sanding d own a doorway before leaving on their scheduled date. No task was left undone and no one escaped his share of work before the entire project was completed. The effort was well worthwhi le, h owever, for when freshman rush began on October 2, the d oor was opened to a house of which the girls were extremely proud. The brightness of th e newly painted walls was equaled by the brightness on the faces of the Gamma Thetas. A new system of rush is being used this year in which houses are opened to the freshmen for two consecutive weekends. The girls are required to visit six houses in three hours, spending anywhere from ten to fifty minutes in each house. They are allowed to divide their time as they wish. Next semester they will rush eighteen of the twenty-five houses that they visited. Both the girls and the rushees seemed to feel that the new system was working very well. We are all looking forward to upperclass rush and formal freshman rush with enthusiasm and optimism. All we need to complete our lovely "new" house are many lovely new faces.-VALERIE WHALEN

Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York Charlie, Linus, Lucy-three famous Pean ut characters have become the symbol of Gamma Iota at R .I.T. They precede us 路whenever we have a bake sale, a buffet dinner, or any other activities we have. This year, we have initiated a new program hoping to further our relations with Sigma Pi, our brother fraternity. Each day, three sisters go to the fraternity house and stay for the evening meal. In addition, we hope to plan a buffet meal at the house for a ll the brothers followed by a brother-sister party. Sunday, O ctober 17, is the Panhellenic T ea for a ll future rushees. The sororities have gotten together and formed a singing group for entertainment. Following the tea, we are looking forward to our Coke Party and Formal T ea to entertain and meet all women interested in sororities. On November 17 Greek Week starts. All the Greeks are planning a progressive dinner from h ouse to house with all rushees. In addition, there will be a Greek-

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Faculty Tea to improve relations between the two . Finally, a concert is planned for the whole student body. T wo of our sisters, Barbara Popp and Carol Parker, have been nominated as Homecoming Queen. Karen Stocklein has been nominated as Fall Weekend Queen. Gamma Iota wishes you loads of fun in the snow during the winter.- CHERYL 0GBOR NE

Gamma Kappa Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia Gamma Kappa has begun what promises to be a very successful year. The year began with a weekend retreat attended by the girls on our first weekend back at school. At this retreat, we made plans concerning rush and other activities coming up during the year. During the second weekend was a very successful mix. The Autumn L eaves Dance was held on September 18 . The band contracted for the dance did not appear, so all the money had to be returned. H owever, everyone attending was very understanding. The Glenville alumnae chapter had given us a breakfast the Saturday morning before we decorated for the dance. This was really a treat for all of us. Another big event for us was the homecoming parade. Our fl oat won second prize in the float contest. We were all especially proud since the competition was very keen this year. Our theme was "D on' t let your spirit be Concord." We thought this was a very appropriate theme since we played Concord College in Athens, West Virginia. A project for the whole year is the adoption of 15 little boys at the St. Marys Home for R etarded Children in St. Marys, West Virginia. We all feel that this will not only be a very challenging but also a very reward ing experience .-SALLY NELSON

Gamma Lambda Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Gamma Lambdas are on the go-go with the opening of a new fall semester at Loyola. Our first Panhellenic rush workshop was co-ordinated by sister Gail Grodoski and proved to be a great success. Loyola's new plan of open rush was discussed avidly, and we have started in with true AL.A vigor and spirit. We had a swinging p.j. party for the rushees, with good turn out and a lot of fun. Laurels are to go to senior sisters and both past presidents, Barbara Juszkeiwicz, and Mary Corr for making Who's Who. And, congratul ations to president Ginger Meares for receiving our chapter's Frost Fidelity Award . Our summer fun included a beach party at Pell Lake, and a dad 's and daughter baseball game. This semester we have high hopes of winning the IFC Sing trophy. All of the sisters are getting their voices in tune. Wish us luck, we may need it. Preparations for our Pow Wow Week fl oat have begun, and we think it's going to be a good one. We have a lso planned a fraternity party, and a closed formal party. Our computer dance should prove to be a novelty, and we all hope it will be a big success. Our Greek Week is coming up soon, and we intend to get someplace in the

tricycle races. The sisters of Gamma Lambda extend a warm welcome to our new chapter adviser, Mrs. Montforti, with hope for a wonderful and exciting year.V ALEJUE

HACKERT

CONGRATULATIONS Gamma Mu Adrian Colleg e Adrian, Michigan The acti ities for the members of Gamma Mu begin with rush and end with rush. In between our other activities include a spring formal, picnic, "happy hours', and initiation. Early in May we held a formal rush party which was a success, thanks to the support of National officers, Mrs. Harold Brown and Miss Mary C. Goeke. Many new and talented sisters were added to our chapter. The following weekend was our spring formal. Our " Younger than Springtime" dance was held in a ski lodge among the decor of a spring garden. Between these festivities, we enjoyed a picnic with our pledges at a local park. "Happy hours," a traditional program which includes some special pledge activities, was held early one Saturday morning. Following the pledge activities we received girls into membership. Homecoming and rush , the major campus conversation topi s, are our present projects. Each member is busy doing her share, so that the Adrian A'LAs can have their best season ever.- LIN ATIO

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ALUMNAE CHAPTERS AKRON , OH IO

Never was anyone more thrilled than Helen Frame Snyder 0 0 this summer when she received the word that she was to receive the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award for 1965. She says that winning this award is the greatest honor that has ever come to her. To all Alpha Sigma Alphas everywhere Helen wishes to express her sincere appreciation for being chosen the recipient of this much coveted award. The presentation will be made in April at Ohio State Day. Akron alums are very happy for the honor that has come to them through the winning of the award by one of their members. Helen was also honored by being presented with a Life Membership and pin by her PTA organization. Helen entertained us for the September meeting in her home. Our new president, Ann Sullivan Bajc BP, presided at her first regular meeting. Ann was very happy as she had recently given birth to a little daughter who will be a lovely little sister to the three older brothers. We are all so happy for her and husband Victor. The girls presented a beautiful little dress to little Jane Marie, who we hope some day will be an Alpha Sig. After the business session Helen's husband, L eonard , showed slides of interesting things they had seen on their visit to the World's Fair this summer. There were also pictures of Helen's vacation trip to Florida. They were very beautiful pictures and we all enjoyed them very much. On M onday, O ctober 11 , a benefit bridge will be held at the home of Sue Gardner M cLemore BN to help the Akron Panhellenic Association with their philanthropic project, the allowance fund for the Summit County Children's H ome. The regular O ctober meeti ng will be held at the home of D orothy Hollinger Scott /::i/1. She spent this summer's vacation traveling in Europe where she took pictures which will be shown after the business session. Our Founders' Day observance will recognize Helen's award and the founders. It will be held at Iacomini's Restaurant in Akron on November 13. It has been a very pleasant summer for us all in many ways. We were all eager to be together again to help give Akron alumnae chapter a very pleasant and successful year.-RHEA FETZER YoDER

ANDERSON, INDIANA The Anderson alums were happy to start a new year after a busy summer. Many of our families have taken up camping and what better way can one enjoy the beauty and natural splendor of this country of ours (of course we won't mention the bugs, flies, mosquitoes, snakes, poison ivy, etc.). We have tried p!anning .a sorority camp-out in th e past-so far we haven t made It - but doesn't it sound like fun! " I t's R oun d-up Time in Anderson" was the monthly theme of our initial meeting for this coming year. ·And

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we did a good job of rounding up with an attendance of eleven members out of thirteen. This meeting was held at the home of Phyllis Weir Norris BT. We regret we lost one of our most active members, Nancy Gallipo Grove XX. Nan had been our treasurer the past two years; Martha Stuckey Glentzer XX will replace her. Good luck and best wishes are out for the Grove family who have moved to Indianapolis where Earl, Nan' s hubby, has accepted a new position. But one loss was one gain, as Jean Anne Ketner Huffman XX has moved back into the Anderson area from Greenfield, Indiana, so welcome back, Jean Anne. The program planning committee, Lola Erne Sparks BT, Gloria McDermott Nipple BT, and Nora Fuller Hanson XX met this summer, and it looks like we have a good and busy year coming up. Our yearly theme "Through the Year in Song with OUR FAIR LADIES" and individual monthly themes are expressed in song titles. "Anderson, the Beautiful" in October will be a showing of slides of our own fair city and some of the beauty spots probably some of us aren' t aware of in our own locality. In Nove mber what could be more ap prop riate than "Memories" -dining out in obse rvance of Founders' Day. "0 Come, All Ye Faithful" will ring the bell for our Christmas party with husbands as guests. An educational program " Teach M e Tonight" is on the slate for January. The February senior dinner for Chi Chis at Muncie offers the thought for this month, "The Sweethea rts of A"'2.A ." Making preparations for State Day in March signifies we can " Whistle While You Work." A talent auction in April or " Hi Ho! Come to the Sale" will be followed by installation of Officers in "Maytime." Our big climax is our family picnic on one of the "Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer. " A couple of rummage sales are in the planning and our efforts to help the Special Education School in Middletown, Indiana, has not ceased, along with the El D orado School, which is also a school of special education in Anderson. - NORA HA NSON

BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA It's been a long hot summer, but we Bartlesville Alpha Sigs were not ones to surrender to the temptation of lying lazily in the shade (of the air conditioner). and let the rest of the world go by. Instead we were m there carrying on A"'2.A business as usual and held monthly meetings with many good ideas and plans and lots of warm fell owship resulting from our efforts. In the absence of our newly elected president, Barbara Sloan Swabb Br, our vice president, Ida Keefer Br, put on a really good show of her execu tive abilities and deserves all our thanks for the many hours she devoted in keeping sorority affairs running smoothly. A tip of our hats to Ida! J ea n Amos Mattox Br was hostess for ~ur meeti~g held in the Jane Phillips sorority clubrooms m the Phillips Petroleum Company's Adams Building on J~n e 14. Mrs. D oro thy Overton was our guest for the evemng and

The Black Rock Youth choir with Irene Boron, director, entertains for Buffalo alumnae.

she entertained with a beautiful presentation of slides taken on her recent European trip. Scenes of London, R ome Salzburg and points of West Germany both quaint , and pretty danced before ':'u r eyes. E urope anyon~.~ Yes! I think we all felt as If we were shanng her tnp and felt considerably disappointed when Mrs. O ve rton de cribed the last lovely castle on the Rhine and turned ff her magic projector. What better way to spend a lovely g reen summer e ening than to enjoy the cool breezes and the grassy fragrances of pi nicking in the park? Ida ~ eefer Br thought it a splendid idea, and with her acting as our hostess we did just that on July 12. The place-Bartlesvi lle's new pride and joy-Sooner Park ; the food-a Potlucker's Dream Come True ; the fun and fellowshipjust the mo t- in true A'LA spirit. <?h yes_-the lit~l e Juni or Mi lpha igs who a compamed their mommtes had lots of fun t o! August 9 found us sitting in L ois Beer's l ov~ l y airconditioned living room with her, as usual playmg the part of the gra ious h stes . The meeting sort of broug?t the summer's relaxed laziness to an end and wa one tn which the serious bu ine s of yearbooks, programs, moneymaking and philanthropic projects was discu sed and utlined. Isn' t it amazing how many good . . . concrete ... 0 T T DI G idea can come from the meeting f a few lpha ig mind ? Suppose the wou ld like t b rrow some of our ser ice ? pt mber 10 was a day which greatly saddened our lives. Thi wa the day B ryl L uise Fi her Br was taken fr m u . \i e m urn th I of our friend and sister- and y t we feel thankful to thankful for the love and fell ~vhip " shar d with h r. Our hapter shall truly rrus th qui tne ... th pea cfulnes ... the sweetness that wa Beryl- alway . Irs. R . E. R u e r wa guest peaker at our eptember 2 meeting in the home of hirley Loyd eal Br. Irs. Rcu r i amo ng a r up "ho devote their time and ffo rt to peration lutual and peration Dig, a i ling th e in our community "ho ned a helping hand al on th e line of f rmal education as well as in If impr \'em nt kill . H er talk I ft u with a I w of in pirati n that a ures that each sm all thing \\e do for our fell w man might in truth , b a very large thing in th life of ne le fortunat than \\e, L i H ollop ter Ballard Br, Panh r po rted that h mee tin g n in rd er- 11; recipe the A'L

Well Yearbooks are distributed-programs are plann d and th~ many-splendored days of fall and winter lie ju t ahead. Let's make this a great year for lpha igma lpha- th e greatest.1- ] E N MATTOX

BUFFALO, NEW YORK Once again we came the full ir le back to fall, and once again the Buffalo lpha Sigs embarked on a year of enjoyable and useful projects. At ou r ki k- ff b. ard meeting in September we set in motion the plan de tded on las t spring. Our favorite a tivity an annual Supp r m rga b rd meeting, was held on O ctober 14. The contribu ti ~s ranged from Italian dishes to fan y desserts. On tht one night we threw caution and calories to the wind and en joyed ourse lves. Following the meeting, th Bla k R ock Youth Choir from the All Saints Poli h ational Catholic Church entertained for us. This group, led by I rene Boron, former editor, presented a charmin medl y und f of Polish folk songs and se lections from " The Music" and " Iary Poppins." During this supper meeting \ e borrowed a bit fr m another season- Christmas! long with our pumpkins and fall decor went displays of Christmas d corations as we laid the g round-work for our crafts work h p whi h II through th warm will take place in December. eptember days, Lois McDonald, Claudia i ard and Barbara Eddy had been a king surpri ed librarian f r Christma idea book . Befor th first I aves had fall n, many items were ready for our s le tion at th upp r M eeting. Iitt! Chri tmas came early for th on lu k)' "inn r of our fall raffle. The ti ket for a color portable t I vi i n set were di tribut d at that me ting. Th dra\\ing was held at our F under ' Day Luncheon. Founders' D ar anoth r fav rite " at and meet" ent, wa held at the ld Post R ad I nn. Th program, planned by R alie M . kur ki and D nna f. ilbert, ngfest. ' t this lunche n wa entitled ' n lpha ig we paid tribute to all the happy m ment and liv ly day that sorority song comm morate. Whil \\e ang drive the winter hill away, \\ all looked fomard a winter of heart-warming activity.- C ROL Eut>\'

CALUMET REGION, INDIANA 路we of lpha igma lpha alum t R gi n alumna p nt a m t nj rable summ r. v raJ of our m mbers returned t campu t work on further de r

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Others spent their summer with their families and friends here in Indiana. Now fall is here and we are once again engrossed in our sorority's work. Our first meeting in September was held in the home of Mrs. James Dye in Griffith, Indiana. We planned our calendar of meetings and our philanthropic project for the year. In October our meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Jack Yerkes in Munster, Indiana. We had a local florist as our guest speaker for the evening. She gave a demonstration on floral arrangements for fall and winter. In November we are planning a Founders' Day potluck dinner for our members. We are looking forward to a year full of interesting and worthwhile activities for our alumnae group.-PATRICIA WILLIAMS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Chicago alums opened the 1965-66 year with their first luncheon meeting at Betty Hall's home in Park Ridge. The piece de resistance at the luncheon was one that Betty had supplied to the A"2.A Gourmet's Guide, and we can all recommend it for use at one of your gettogethers-delicious tuna burgers. As usual, at the first meeting of the year most of the conversation was a series of flash backs as members caught up with each other's summer vacation activities. Evidently President Johnson's advice about traveling in the U.S.A. had been heeded as there were tales of fami ly trips which ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Eastern travelers were Bess Wallwork Peterson, BN and her husband, Ray, with their three children. They spent ten days seeing the New York World's Fair with stops at West Point and the battlefield of Gettysburg. Betty Phillips Hall AB had recently returned from a visit with Mary Emerson Blackstone AI and Lawson in their new home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia was also the des tination of Mary Sue Palmer Parvin A and her husband Tom. They left their son, Corky, at Virginia Military Academy where he will be a freshman this year before going on to visit Mary Sue's parents in Chester, Virginia. Mary Sue's sister, Julia Palmer B I, accompanied them on the trip.

Earlier in the spring southern travelers were Frances Nelson Weegar PP and Ralph, who combined a business trip and a visit with Eleanore Smith Thomas KK and her family in Orlando, Florida. Dorothy Masters BB had also gone as far south as the Smoky Mountains and had returned via the New York World's Fair. J anice Hinrichs Haydel BZ and Wayne took their usual summer vacation in the south where they visited with family and friends in Memphis, Tennessee, Mendenhall, Mississippi, and New Orleans. Their two oldest children did not accompany them this year as their daughter, Amy Beth, was married in the spring and Randy, who entered the University of Illinois as a freshman, was working on a summer job. D orothy T ownsend rE was busy as the mother of the bride when her daughter, Susan, was married in June. Soon after the wedding festivities were over, D orothy and a friend took a vacation in California and Las Vegas. J eanne Willett Ramsey AB had also recently returned from a trip to Missouri to see her two sisters. Another summer remembrance was the potluck picnic supper held in August at the home of Ed and Rosemary Northam J ohnson XX in M ount Prospect for all the Alpha Sig alums and their husbands. A happy coincidence occurred in October when Mary Blackstone was able to attend our luncheon and meeting at the home of Jeanne Willett Ramsey AB. Mary was visiting her son, Paul, who is a staff worker for the Salvation Army here in Chicago, and we were all delighted to see her again.-DOROTHY MASTERS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS-NORTH How pleasant it was to gather at the home of president Mary Uecker BP , Evanston, Illinois, for our first fall meeting. After thoroughly discussing our summer fun , our meeting began with flying colors. After president Mary called the meeting to order, chaplain Delores Bauer Puchi BP gave an inspiring spiritual blessing with special focus on the current world situation. Followed by the other regular committee reports, program committee chairman Sonnie Lubinetz Swanson BP reported the curren t status of the 1965-66

Chicago - North Suburban alumnae c h a pte r prepare colorful placemats for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Left to right: Delores Bauer Puc hi BP, Terse Norgaard BP, Shari Gruits BP, and Rosejean Gulino Felcan BP.

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meeting and Founders' Day- for which we ar the Illinois hostesses. Our two interesting guest speaker were lice Pirelli and Maggie Hippler who wer a compained by Mary nn Bro ks. Th se three young ladies are lpha Sigma lphas in one of our mo t recent chapters amma Lambda at L yola niver ity, Chicag . They gave us all the latest facts oncerning L yola niversity and sorority life of the amma Lambdas on this campus. We certainly appreciated all the information the girls discussed , and we hope we can be of assi tance in helping them olve their present problems. This oportunity gave all the alumnae time to reminisce about their college days and their Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority life. Helga Winker BP has returned from her years teaching in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, with many wonderful and thrilling experiences. Our philanthropic chairman Terse orgaard BP was on a candanavian tour from September 8 to ovember I . She , too, returned with many fond memories and experiences- again! We were thrilled to ha e Barbara Cook Zurawski B<l> from tout Institute at our first 1965-66 meeting. Barbara and her husband live at 3506 Warren venue m Bellwood , Illinois. We plan to have another exciting, fun-filled year! Let us know if you are now in our area. We would love to have y u join our alumnae group. -FRAN CHUEY

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS-SOUTH SUBURBAN The hicago-South Suburban alums began the summ r season with a gala "Night on the Town" at the Kungsholm restaurant . Members and escorts enjoyed an elegant smorgasbord and were entertained by the wellknown puppets in a production of Broadway hits. Th r mainder of the summer proved to be vacation tim for most members. Mary Beth Cooley BK visited \ i nsin and Mary Tod Brown BE spent some time in anada. Betty Hilton Daniel BE re-a quainted herself with the state of irginia stopped to vi it her alma mater, Madison College in Harrisonburg, and dr ve past her former A"'i.A sorority h u e. p tlu ck upper in September was held in honor of \ arr n and Kathy Jamison NN who were leaving for Ohio. Warr n will be working on his D torate. During 0 t ber several of ur m mber plan to attend ight at the Race " pon red by the uth uburban Panhellcni gr up. \ c ar al o planning to sell Christrna paper and ribb n which will pr vid a d nati n f r our Philanthropi r ipient The Calumet City ch I for Ex pti nal hildr n. -M RY BROWN

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An exciting program f r 0 t ber ha been planned. suburban art teacher will dem nstrate Chri tma and gift ideas that we all can make and use in ur homes f r th corning holidays. Becau e f in reased memb r hip in ur r up, We t Suburban alumnae meetings will be held in the meetin room of the Reserve aving and L an s cmll n on York and Butterfield R oads in Elmhur t b ginning in October. We hope that the e larger facilitic and thi entralized locati n will enable ev n more \ t uburban people to join our growing group. - 1ARILY KANWI CHER

CINCINNATI, OHIO The Cincinnati alumna enjoyed a couple party on February I 3 at the home of Ruth Mus er J ohn ton AA . Highlights of the evening in luded indoor swimming and a covered-dish supp r. The Panh llenic card party was held far 路h 6 at th Cincinnati Club. The proceed are used for th Panhellenic Scholarship fund. Many of ur m mb rs attended . On March 26 a business meeting was held at the hom of Shirley Sledz Wakefield AA. The pr gram was an enjoyable book review given by Ann P tr e m yer AA. Ohio State Day was pril I 7 in Columbus. everal iemey r AA was of our members attended. Anne hosen as chairman for the I 966 Ohio tat Day. ancy Co n Anderson rB was our hostess for a business and social meeting on May 7. W enjoyed d licious refreshments and pleasant conversati n. We also wei omed two new members, Marion Jm bery C lgan BK and Judy Yo urn BK. Our annual family pi ni was on Jun I 3 at the hom of Bertha Ru nnyon McFarlan AA . The beautiful w ath r gave us a zesty appetite for the wonderful p tluck m al. nother big feature was the husband-wif baseball gam . The Cincinnati Panhelleni informati n tea which introduces pr spe tive college girls t th ncept of ugu t I 9. everal of our s rority life was held n members had an acti e role in this function . Our officers met in ugust t finaliz th pr gram f r the coming year. It pr mi s t be interesting and a ti\路 . .ail Wagner Kaufman AA ' as th h st for ur ugust 27 meeting. ev raJ members signed up t help with rush at Miami niversity in Oxford . W di usscd the status of our philanthropic proj t. Our m mb r me of the pr bl m who are nati nal officer told f ke AA, ational fa ed on th national le el. Mary Pr sident, that her job is truly a timensuming, exa Ling job. hirl y Pallatto Bone AA told of s me of th problems of bringing A"'i.A" history uph al o administered the pedg te t to u , and w re ur fa ces r d wh n ''e realiz d how mu h w had f rg tt n! Our annual fund-rai ing card party and fashion how wa on tob r 9. Our hairman wa hirley \ akefi ld, and she did a marv I us job. \ e had a good att ndancc, the evening proc eded \'Cry w II and the sna k tab) wa delightful. Evelyn F tter L ng AA and Ruth R mle Lake AA onduct d th raffle of \'ariou attractiv it m donated by I a) m r hants for the ben fit of our philanthr pi proje t. lany hu band attend d and emed nj oy them ),路e a much a the ladic did. - ELLY PETER 1 RDNER

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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA June Smith KK and Jerry Smith KK were the hostesses for our fall luncheon meeting held at J erry's quaint little colonial home tucked snugly between two other brick homes in the heart of downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fourteen were present, including Peg Brenholtz Gohn KK from Williamsport. Peg was Mary Wilson Aungs t's KK house guest for the weekend. Two new members Cheryl Bond of York, Pennsylvania, and Sue Rothma~ of Harrisburg, both Penn State graduates were a lso with us. Our chapter voted to give ten dollars annually to the "Don Aungst Memorial Fund ." The first award in honor of the late Air Force captain who was killed last June in a training mishap was given to Tom Buskey of Harrisburg. Friends and classmates of the former Harrisburg athlete started the fund shortly after D on's death. He was the younger son of our own Mary Wilson Aungst. Our d iscussions at our meeting were lively, food delicious, and our own individual fortunes were baked in our pie-clever girls!-AucE HART BEAVER

Davies. The efficient committee consisted of Irene H olland, Helen Hay, and Dorothy Johnson. Forty-two guests arrived laden with savory dishes to make a very successful evening. The evening was perfect-so balmy out ~hat we re~ained outside the entire time, eati ng, visitmg, conductmg the business meeting, and collecting dues. D eparting guests proclaimed a most enjoyable time. In August we were delightfully entertained by Irene H olland in the elegant Kappa D elta house on the D enver University campus, A delicious brunch was prepared and served by the efficient committee made up of Polly Schlosser, Za Brownyard, Madelyn Troutman, Shirley Alaux and Grace Davies. We changed tables at the end of each course so that we could visit with everyone. Plans for the year's activities were disclosed. Our member-manned rummage sale has netted us around $100 so far. It will continue next Saturday. We hope to add some more dollars to our fund. -GRACE D AVIE S

DAYTON, OHIO

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Dayton alumnae held their first meeting of the new year at the Engineers' Club on Saturday, O ctober 2. Plans for the November meeting in Oxford were discussed. We will serve as co-hostess with the Cincinnati alums. This will be our commemoration of Founders' Day with Alp ha Alpha chapter. A report on Panhellenic activities was given by Thelma Brown. Dayton alums cooperated in the presentation of a lecture by Tom Ewell. Ruth Snouffer will open her home for the annual Christmas party in D ecember. The Ways and Means committee has some interesting plans which they promise to divulge at that time. Ginny Black is returning to the classroom this year. Yes, you're right, as a teacher. Ruth Snouffer was the chairman for wives' activities when the Jaycees held their state convention in D ayton early in the summer. Our private spies have told us that all eve nts were most skillfully p lanned. - MARTHA SMELKER

We opened our fall season at the Birminham home of Bernice Leonard Street KK on O ctober 2 with Sara D odge Bumgardner serving as co-hostess. Sixteen members were seated at the luncheon table centered by a large bouquet of marigolds culled by F lorence Fagan Boening from her garden. Table conversation was sparked by incidents of vacation-travel relayed by our seasoned globe-trotters. H eading the list of those who will appear on our educational programs is Sara D odge Bumgardner who accompanied husband, Harvey, to the World Power Conference held at H a ifa, Israel. She will not only share her experiences verbally but will show slides of her journey into Lebanon, Damascus, Bethlehem, through the D ead Sea area, and on into the H oly City of J erusalem where she had the opportunity of seeing the D ead Sea Scrolls. In the business meeting which followed, Isabel Sparling Butterfield, secretary, announced that Sta te D ay is to be held on March 26, in Lansing, Michigan, at the J ack Tar Hotel. Also, November 17 has been selected as the date observing Founders' D ay. We adjourned on the happy note that our hostess, Bernice Leonard Street, had started to study painting at the Bloomfield Art Center. She received our congratulations and best wishes for success. -ESTHER BRYANT SPRAGUE

DELAWARE VALLEY The first meeting of the year for the D elaware Valley a lumnae c h~pter was a buffet luncheon on Saturday, September 25, at the Wild Goose Inn, Wawa, Pennsylvania. Helen L. Corey KK again brought us up -to-date on Alpha Sigma Alpha affairs. Members of the alumnae chapter plan to attend Founders' Day ceremonies at Drexel Institute on November 15, when Miss Goeke, National President, wi ll speak. Other activities planned for the year will include a philanthropic workshop, a couple of eve ning meetings at which time members of our group wi ll talk on their collections and a Potluck Dinner" with husbands attending.- DORIS RowAN FALIN

DENVER, COLORADO The Denver alums began their fall act1v11ies with their annual Potluck Patio Party at the home of Grace

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN-DELTA RHO Members and families of Delta Rh o enjoyed a family picnic on Sunday, September 12. We enjoyed renewing acquaintan ces with each others families and sharing anecdotes of summer vacation activities. On Monday, September 13, our first fall meeting was preceded by a dinner at Holiday Inn. We then had our meeting at Helen Rahmann Cain's home. Our October meeting was followed by cards at th e home of Laura Hardy Kolb. -LAURA STONER

DETROIT, MICHIGAN-SIGMA RHO CHI Ruth Maw on Hudie PX was hoste s to the annual eptember "and where did you vacati n ?" meeting. Jan rundman Charvat PX and family went to Colorado, Ruth went to Florida, lice Bishop PX traveled 10,400 miles west into fifteen states and h o provinces of Canada, and Betty Jones PX luxuriated in ntigua. everal members of our group have cottages in our Water Wonde rland of fi chigan and were out of the city for m st of the summer. The oming State Day was the prime subject of conver ation. Sigma Rho Chi is esp cially interested in seeing the Wayne niversity women who have moved ther parts of the state. Please orne-long time no t ee! Th "regu lars" of our group were o glad to welcome back Betty Jones whose duties have kept her away from m eting for too long. The welcome mat is always out t th members whose other activities have lessened so that they can again come to meetings- even occasionally. - MARY ELLEN Bu CH

DICKINSON , NORTH DAKOTA Di kinson alums of Alpha Sigma Alpha have been bu y making nut cups and enterpieces for the Homeoming banquet which will be held October 16. We were sorry to have to say goodbye to president Marian Brown, but she left knowing that her job was pia cd in the capable hands of Kathyrn Lundberg. We are planning to have a Christmas tea in honor of the gi rls of Beta Eta chapter at Dickinson State College. ERRY SCHILL

ELKHART-GOSHEN , INDIANA May 22, 1965 Delores Janeczek Watson BK was the host s when the Elkhart- oshen hapter entertained the uth Bend chapter at a lun heon in her home. The aftern n ' as oncJ ud ed with a so ial hour. W began ou r year on ept mber 22, 1965 at the h me ally Weyler Constantinau XX. We were very happy to re eive J oyce Hardebe k BT, Sharon Lank r XX and Jud y ck ley Morr XX as new members. This mak our memb rship a total of nine. Each f us had a busy fruitful summer and are ready to have a pro perou ne\ year. ur n \ ffi ers had th ir pi tur s taken and publi h d in the I a1 newspaper. OLDIE jOHN ON BE:-! • ETT -

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Our first meeting of the fall sea on was on September 20 at the chapter house. Jo Ellen Elliot Blayl k EE and J Markley Taylor EE were h ste e . irginia Smith Pennington EE reported n the land caping plan for the house. Part of the planting will be done this fall. During the ummer, irginia and everal alumnae arranged a schedule and watered the lawn daily. We ha e a new housem ther for the c liege chapter this year. Mrs. Paul C . J ne is m t harming and efficient and the girls are enj ying her very much . he wa at the niversity of ebraska last year and has als been a housemother at Kansas State ni er ity Manhattan, and the niversity of rizona. The College chapter will have a homecoming supper for alumnae on October 30. We are happy to have Helen Bri kelt Barr EE living in Emporia again and expect her to b an active alumna after the first of the year. mong out-of-town EE alumnae who visit d at th house this summer were Esther McEvoy Farmdale, w York ; Marie Santee, Kansas City, Missouri · Carolyn Ray Cary, Arlington , Virginia · Marian Perry · lary Jean ladfelter H ogg; Joan Calhoun Litchfield Tucuma ari ew Mexico ; Frances Tholen Priest, Torrance, California, and Delores Tholen Buser, uburn, Washington. - Eo N McCuLLOUGH

GREELEY, COLORADO The Greeley alums just finished ne f the ni e t chapter dineve nts of the year-the annual alum-acti ner with Beta Beta chapter! We met in the orth rn Room of orthern Colorado Savings and L an for the chapter house wouldn't begin to hold us. The alum provi ded the dinner and the college hapt r pr vided the program. Over dinner new friend hips wer form d and old ones were renewed. We alums were impr ss d all over again with the attra tive charm of th olleg group. The new president of the reel y alumna a iation is nn Ogan Jessen BB 1227 9 e. pt. 5, reel y, Colorado, telephone 352-5761. nn· teaches third grade at Brentwood S hool, one of our dramati ally new el mentary schools. ny A"2.A alumnae in the r ley area are invited to conta t nn in tim t come to our Christmas Party in December. -FRA NCE Loo oo. \> ILKIN o .

HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA Our Ma y meeting was held at the hom f the pr sident Mr . Frances Bell, at whi h time we entertained th twenty-five senior of the B ta Ep il n hapt r f Madi on liege with a picni dinn r. In May, Mr . Raym nd P ind xt r, advi er f Beta Ep ilon hapter, entertained the oil g and alumna hapters with a barbecue at her h m . During the summer, the annual picni with hu bands was held at Rawleigh prings. Bridge was enj yed at th h m H opkin in ptember. t th bu in m ting it \\as decid d t i t the chapter with its philanth pic pr je t at \ estern tate H pital at taunt n. \1 \\el om two new alumna , Mrs. ra e rendall Ri c and Mrs. Barbara Tucker Wheatl y. - R TH R CKER

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HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI The Hattiesburg a lumnae chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha helped the Beta D elta chapter in their rush week activities. We assisted with refreshments and with the rush parties during the week. Everyone enjoyed the dinner meeting held at the R ound Table in Hattiesburg on O ctober 5. Those attending were Mrs. J ohn Allen, Mrs. William Haralson, Mrs. Paul Bailey, Mrs. Z . B. Graves, Mrs. H omer Peden, Mrs. W. E. Phelps, Jr., Mrs. W. R . Taylor, Mrs. H. L . Thomse n, Mrs. Alexander Currie, J r., Mrs. R obert Gates, and Mrs. Joe McElhaney M other Patroness. Plans were made for the F ounders' Day luncheon which will be held on November 13, at the h ome of Mrs. Z. B. Graves. The Jackson chapter of A'LA will be guests at the luncheon.-MRs. WILLIAM HARALSO N

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA We held an Open House at our new chapter home on Sunday, September 26, 1965. We are very proud of our new home, and the time and hard work the girls put into it was appreciated by everyone. They had many rewarding compliments which they, without a doubt, deserved. Founders' Day will be observed with 路a dinner and program at the Gateway Motel, Sunday, November 14. Since last fall we have been busy sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc., for our bazaar to be held Saturday, December 4, at our house. We are hoping this wi ll be a big success as we ll as a lot of fun and hard work . On Monday, D ecember 13, we will have our Christmas dinner and party at the Frederick H otel for all Rho Rho members, pledges, and alums.-KARLENE SPOHN BLANKENSHIP

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA As the leaves begin to fall and the temperature drops, Indianapolis alumnae are looking forward to a prosperous season. A short summer, filled with activities, has zoomed by. We look back on our summer and remember the nice buffet dinner at J ean King's XX home in June. A visit to the King home is such a joy for one always find s new and exciting articles from around the world. J ean greeted each of us at the door in h er red kimono and recited an authentic Japanese greeting. R emember the cookout in July at the home of our alumnae pr'e sident, Mrs. Charles Castor BT. Zelma Piner was guest of honor. She entered Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for hip surgery the first of August. As of this writing she is d oing fine and is at home: 606 East 37th Street, Indianapolis. I know cards from her sisters across the country woul d please her very much. We were all saddened by the death of L etha Gaskins' husband, Orville, September 4, 1965. Now that fall is upon us the beginning of our '65-66 season found us again in Catherine Castor's home. We had a delightful trip to Japan through the medium of colored slides and a very charming guide, Jane McDavitt XX . She and her husband made the trip this summer, and they had a very nice time. We're looking forward to homecomings, D ean's luncheon, Panhellenic T eas, etc., and we know the

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year will be a full one. We all have a part to play in it. So with God's help and guidance, we'll make this year the best ever.-MONA MONTGOMERY MILLER

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Plans for adopting a child for Christmas were made by the Jackson alums at their first fall dinner meeting at the Jade Pagota restaurant. French Camp, a Presbyterian boarding school, has several children who could use the emotional and monetary support of an organization such as ours. Alpha Sigs in Jackson opened their eighth year with a business meeting in the home of Mary T om Bradley. A record number of fourteen attended. T wo more names were added at the dinner meeting. A goal of twenty active members by the first of the year has been set. An invitation from the Hattiesburg alums to a Founders' Day luncheon in Hattiesburg has initiated a rush of arrangements for baby-sitters on November 13. Alpha Sig husbands and mothers will be called into active duty on this day. A Christmas party with boyfriend or husband as gues t is being planned in the home of Marge Pugh. A local restaurant wi ll ca ter the party.- MARY ToM BRADLEY

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN A rainy July d ay fai led to dampen the spmts of the Kalamazoo club plus husbands who gathered at the summer home of Barb Born Glendening B\jl at Lake Michigan. We all enjoyed boat rides, an evening beach hike, and a welcome fire in the fireplace. New board members met in August at Pat Friedl y Hogarth's B\jl for a planning session using suggestions gathered at last June's meeting. The small board session was so fruitful we intend to hold more this year, especially when the business meeting looks ext ra heavy. September's first regular meeting was at J oan Ryan Webber's B\jl. An inspirational moment was begun as a regular meeting opener. New members were welcomed and a white elep hant auction was held. Dotty Cook H ook ZZ was hostess for our O ctober meeting. Our special guest was a speaker from The League of Women Voters. O ctober found many old Westernites attending homecoming at Western Michigan University, especiall y enjoying the coffee given by Beta Psi chapter after the football game. Nancy Dalrymple Klesert B\jl entertained us in Novembe r. H er colonial decor was a perfect background for an Antiques Evening. Serving for us on the board of city Panhellenic is Barb Born Glendening. Continuing in capacity as president of our building corporation is J oyce Moog Schrader B\jl. Sylvia Superits Bacon B\jl is a lso continuing as adviser to Beta Psi chapter at Western Michigan University. With ground being pushed around on the future site of Fraternity Vi llage and houses closer and closer, we especially appreciate the service of these people. We'll miss L enore Falvey Wilson B\jl, who wi ll at least not wan der beyond the state line, and Jane Lesnick Trapp B\jl who moves to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lenore was a charter member a nd has served as president, historian, and magazine chairman . J ane has been our chief book balancer for several years.- SANDY LANG LAWRENCE

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK Our Ia t fficial pre-vacation meeting held at the home of Madeline Jennings 0 C onnell n n in June was a busy night. We planned our annual July theatre party and decided to see "Music Man" at Westbury Music Fair. In addition we planned our August family picnic. With summer behind us, we met in September at the h me of Mary Chase brams n n to review happily the play and our get-together at Bethpage State Park- a huge success. M ore impo rtant though, we planned our f rthcoming projects for the year, the most imminent one being our annual card and game night so graciously hostessed by Barbara Hodgkins Smith B.Q on ovember I 0. Our chairman for this event will be Mary Chase brams n n. Thi fund raising project is held each year f r the benefit of the Christmas family we adopt and all proceeds go towa rds en uring a happy Christmas day for them. t our Oct ber meeting in the home of Virginia Dobbin Hess rCii o, we will coordinate our preparations and prepare th e prizes and favors for our card night. Thi year, once again, promises to be a fruitful and en joyable one and we all extend to those Alpha Sigs wh might like to join us a hearty welcome. Please conta t our preside nt Lois Price Banta r Ciio, 1204 Eastview Avenue, Wantagh , Long lsland. -MARY BR M

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA The L os ngeles hapter began its fall meeting with members and husbands invited to a " R ound-up Barbecue' in Sep tember at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kawalewsky in En ino. D elicious steaks were enjoyed by all. Our philanthropic project for the coming year will be to assist th e American Field Service. We plan to actively part1c1pat in this projec t by having members host foreign exchange stud nts in their homes and escorting ORM them to loca l ve nts of interest in their area.M R H LL

MADISON, WISCONSIN The Madi on alum ha e planned a ne' type of pr ram f r this year, and we are very excited about it. In tead f regular meeting night, we will b ·• tepping out" one a month . Each month a different hos tess will plan wh n and wh re w will m et and arrange th e ram. Then h will all all th e member and "in-

w had our third anniver ry dinn r "h re ur new fficer " r in tailed. Pr ident Mary u Bloczyn ki H n n rB was pre nted with a n w it· m p.

summer tea was held in june. Mary Lou ,,;u ho te and her son, D oug, 7, helped by enter taining ur children. rlyce Hamann Hawkes Bel> ha moved to Lake Mill , Wisconsin, where she and her husband n w own th newspaper. We were rry t I e one of our harter members and hope he an commute 1 ladi n t j in us sometime. -MlTZl KOE TLER T RK

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI Initiation of new offi e rs highlighted th bu ine meeting of the Maryville alums September 28 at th Country Club. During the busine s meeting memb r discussed philanthropic proje ts. K ate Bel h r h wed slides of Mexico for the pr gram. Miss Car I represented the college chapt r at the meeting. elson, rm rly A new member, Paula H rrmann of the Kirksville hapter, attended the meeting. She i teaching in the music department at rthwe 1 Mis ouri State College . Others attending the meeting were Lynn F It n and Ruth J ean Price, patronesses · rma Long Bram · Sarah Espey Fisher : Belva Goff C ist · J oy g ler Martin ; Harriet Lasell Ray· Marian King R ecrans; Marilyn H ouse Scott ; Elinor Crater Simerly ; Mary Lyl Whan ; unger · Milli Sue McCraw White ; Bernetta Cushman Cockrill Loch· Kathryn Krause Belcher · Sybil Sims Higgenbotham and Helen Marie Davis Wells. - K THRY BELC HER

GREATER MIAMI, FLORIDA Alpha Sigma lpha wa repres nt d at thr Panlpha hellenic Day Luncheons at national onventions. Epsilon Phi's was held n June 16, 1965 at th mericana H otel, Miami B ach, Florida ; _lpha Delta Phi' n June 19, 1965, at the D oral H tel, Miami Bah ; and a lso Phi Sigma Sigmas on June 25 1965, at the arillon H otel Miami Beach. The e lun h n art' glori u affairs-meeting sorority sist rs from all ver th r enjoyed them very much . On October 9, 1965, I will also repr sent A'2.A at the Miami Women s Panhellenic s iation's nnual cholarship Benefit Fashi n Show and dessert f whi h LLACHER I am a member. -M RY T RNER

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN The Milwaukee alums and the ollege chapt r from is o n in-Milwauke were h st s ed at the ni er ity of their annual pi nic in ugust, at the lov ly hom f Myrtle Swette O 'R eilly rE at Bea er Lak \ i on in . It wa a wonderful day f r r laxing and getting bctt r a quainted with each other. Our first fall m cting was held at the h me of Elizabeth J on Lee rE . Plans f r the rning y ar " r ntinuation f ur Bi and Little f rmulated. The ister Pr gram was h artily appr ed by all , and H elen ave ordon rE was appoint d hairman to dcsignat to the alums the nam s and "vital' statistics of our Little i ter from th c lleg hapter. \ e were happy to ha with us two pr pective m mbers, Elaine Stalin and Bunny Smith, alums fr m tout C liege and Kansas tate College respe tiv ly.

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We have again decided to sell strawberry jam, the proceeds of which will go to the retarded children at Southern Colony. At our October meeting we look forward to hearing two fin e speakers, Dr. George C ollentine and Dr. Norvan Gordon, stating the American Medical Association's views on Medicare. Arrangements for our Founders' D ay Dinner are m the hands of Muriel Goulet T reutelaar rE . December brings happiness and joy and our annual Christmas Party. This year it will be at the h ome of Frances Parry Dorworth KK. We bring gifts to exchange but auction them off instead with the proceeds going toward our philanthropic project. It looks like a busy season ahead for the Milwaukee alums.-LORAINE NIENOW HE NTSCHEL

MUNCIE, INDIANA Muncie alums opened the year with installation of officers at the home of the new president Marlene Lipman Colvin XX. The installing offi cer was Carmen Cree Alvey XX, the service was exceptionally effective in that it was Carmen's last meeting in Muncie. The group owes much to her efforts and abilities for the organization and success of the group. Carmen's husband, Charles, has left private practice and has entered the field of industrial medicine with Ford Motor Co. They are building a h ouse in Birmingham, Michigan. Congratulation wen t to Virginia R oney R eber XX for her hard work and success as chairman of the Panhellenic style show held in July for the girls of this area who wi ll be entering college this fall. We met with D ona Pierce Beavers XX on O ctober 6. Fifteen members tried their skill at making Christmas decorations under the able direction of Judy Heuman XX and Ann Burgess XX. Everyone enjoyed the activity and several members planned to adapt it to the ir classrooms. Everyone is looking forward to observance of Founders' Day with the college chapter-it's a lways refreshing to see the college girls. Our own group is looking forward to a most successful year because we have so many enthusiastic recent graduates.-BARBARA STOUT CARTER

NORTHERN VIRGINIA Northern Virginia alums started the year's activities with a covered dish dinner at the home of Molly Kennette Cosby BE in Springfield, Virginia. Our president, Nancy Talmon Potts BE, distributed directions to each chapter member ; and we discussed the many interesting activities and philanthropic projects ahead for 1965-66. A special welcome was extended to Judy Kuhl Zink Ar who is returning to our chapter. Some of the activities on our calendar for the coming year are a film on "Pennsylvania Country Cooking" at the home of Ginger Blair Ralph BE, and a special Christmas workshop at which time we prepare for the Christmas party given annually for the children of "Holly Hall. " Hostess for the workshop will be Patricia McDaniel Walochik AX, 406 Upham Place, Vienna, Virginia. On October 18 we will meet at the home of our president, Nancy Talmon Potts BE, in Falls Church. This is a special meeting for the purpose of mending clothing and making visual aids for "Holly Hall" children. Founders' Day in November is one of our favorite occasions since it is the time that we get-together with our sisters from the Washington alumnae chapter. This ' year we will all meet together at the home of our past president, Martha Duke Britt BE in Annandale, Virginia. -GINGER BLAIR RALPH

OMAHA, NEBRASKA The Omaha Alphas are announcing this season's features: PAST PRODUCTIONS: A dinner in May for our National Inspecting Officer, Miss Mary K . R eiff, at the Blackstone and an August steak fry for the bridge club. In addition, two wonderfu l luncheons were held at Kenny's in May and September honoring our new members. SPECIAL FEATURES: Monthly meetings will be held for our bridge group, knitting group and reading group. PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTIONS: A getacquainted party for the college chapter's pledges will be held on November 7 and our upcoming Founders' Day Dinner with the college chapter.- JoANNE KoLENDA

PHOENIX, ARIZONA NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Thick juicy steaks, delicious salads and drinks were the menu for the cookout held at the home of Mary Emerson Blackstone, past president of Alpha Sigma Alpha and husband Lawson on August 21. A coffee was given at the home of Ann Ireland Gerkin to officially welcome Mary Blackstone to the area. All A'2.A and city Panhellenic officers were invited to this August event. In late August the Norfolk Panhellenic Association held its annual tea for college girls. A'2.A was represented by J eraldine Morris Tate BE, chapter president and Winnie Shields BE, local Panhellenic president. Our fall meeting was held on O ctober 9 at the Holiday Inn. Our next meeting will be November 20 and our Founders' Day program will be given at this time.VIRGINIA VAN DE RIET GARDNER

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Valley of the Sun a lums cooled off with a dip in the pool at the home of Nicki Grever Morrison .n n in Jul y. An August card party was enjoyed at Margaret Angelck Neff's HH home. The first formal meeting in September was a Saturday morning coffee at the home of Phyllis Hill BX. Loretta Padilla Pacheco BX was co-hostess. Our president, Margaret Neff, read the membership ritual as we repeated it in our friendship circle to close the meeting. The renewal of these vows with sisters from several chapters is a very touching ceremony. Evelyn McGregor Fett <P<P opened her home for the October meeting. A representative from Arizona Public Service displayed and showed how to make clever inexpensive Christmas decorations. We are looking ahead to a productive fun-filled A'2.A year under the leadership of fine officers.- MYRNA LoNG BERTOLINO

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The Richmond alums kept A'2.A a tivities in mind a " mad plan f r the summer with our farnilie . We voluntc red our ervice at amp Baker, the I al camp for retarded children, in addition t donating materials "hi h we had b en ollecting f r the raft program at amp Baker. lthough we were not needed as coun1 r, we r joice with the Ri hmond iation f r R tarded hildren in a m st u ce

The t. L oui alumnae hapter started the fall ea n with a tea at the home f J ean [ r \ eav r BN. he wa a i ted by Maril yn Ia er ollins AB and Fran e P inter rew BT. The yearb ks ompiled by Diane M rgan Wilks B'2. and Phylli P llitt rb rger AB wer di tributed and drew favorable omment for their attra tive appearan e and for the intere ting program planned f r the oming year. Our 0 t ber get-together, li t d a " Hon st, I Onl y Play For Fun!! ' will be a bridge party for th b nefit f the Panhellenic cholar hip Fund. This will be h ld at th home of Mildred Brenner Bell AB. Co-ho te will be D onna Iucke Brewer B'2. and Ruth Black Mach AB. The vember meeting, entitled ing, ing Gone!! ', will be our annual au tion of hand-mad articles and home-cooked delica ies. Th pr e d of the auction always are used for our philanthropi proje t so iaof providing finan cial support f r the t. Louis tion for R etarded Children. Founders Day also will be ob r d at thi meeting with a ceremony und r th dire tion f Jun Lor n n Londeen EE. J ean Batts Sykes B'2. and rn al !ley r ewhouse B'2. will be co-h stes e . Jud y D eMasters Winter ZZ, as del ga te, and Marje Moreland Worth alternate delegat , attend d th fir t so iation at Washingfall meeting of the Panhell ni ton niversity. Judy is in charge of publicity f r thi gr up.- M RJ E MoREL ND WoRTH

Our one get-t gether was in Jul y at the h me of Sue Harper humann A f r an evening of bridge. Plan for fall and winter a tivities were discussed at our meeting at the h me of Phyllis Thomas Manning EE in ptember. Thee include our annual buffet upper t which we invite our husbands and dates, our F under ' Day banquet and a hri tmas party. -FRANCE joB ON FR NCI

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ware that with ea h pas ing

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA San Diego alums began their fall seri s of m tings with a dinner meeting in the beautiful Cuyama e Club atop the . S. ationa l Bank Building iu d wntown an Diego. D orothea J ohn M Cright BK wa h t to fifteen memb rs. Our gue t speaKer wa Mrs. ra tult , who told about her h m for lderly people in Poway, California, ' here for se eral year the s r rity has donated a Thanksgi ing turkey. Tho e present at the dinner m eting enj yed vi iting with Pearl teele Reynard QQ of La M a . Barbara Tripp Friend A ha moved t a I ely n w tob r m eting wh n home. he will be host ss to ur rati ns ( r Panh llcni . we will work on Christma d - C ROLYN MIXON

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alumnae member rece ntly graduated from Ball State, Linda Layman Anderson XX and J osephine Gilliland Ware AB who has recently returned to our city. We were so happy to have them with us. September also found us busy for two weeks working at the Parade of H omes. Our alumnae chapter sold admissions and distributed books to the people going through. This successful and interesting money-making project was directed by Marie Scanlon Brown Btl, our Ways and Means Chairman and National Extension Director. In October we met at the home of Janice Hays Schrader XX. Mrs. Alfred Cave from Kay's Knit Shop d em onstrated hooking an heirloom rug without a frame and discussed making some hand-knitted garments. This was a most enjoyable evening.- CAROLY N F YFE W ELCH

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI The alumnae chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in Springfield began th eir fall season with an autumn luncheon. The attendan ce was particularly good , and we we re happy to welcome members that had not been to previous meetings. The m ost important news to Springfield A2.As was the selection of Alpha Sig L esley Flee nor B2. as " Miss Missouri. " L esley entered the competition a t the insistence of her older sister, Linda Fleenor Marlin B2.. Miss Missouri was honored by the A2.A alums a nd the college chapter with an afternoon coffee at the home of Mrs. Arthur Mallory, M other Patroness. L esley was prese nted with a gift fr om th e alums and a gift fr om the college chapter.- j EAN jOH NS ON

TOLEDO, OHIO On Sunday, June 13, our G race Fultz Hawor th t.t. was insta lled as vice-p resident of the T oledo P a nh el-

leni c Council. She and H elen Bennett Pauly AA represented us at the pre-college tea of the C ouncil for high school girl graduates. In June we were enterta ined a t an evening mee ting at H elen Pauly' s and in July Harriet Eckel Harper XX of Napoleon, ha d a wonderful showing of her painting and other crafts ( along with the photography of her husband, Ray ) at the Student Union Building in Bowling Green. D orothy Smelker Stockton AA invited us to have a potluck at her h ome in that city, and we ve ry proudly enj oyed viewing Harriet's lovely work. We are always so happy to have D orothy's sister M artha Smelker of Dayton, with us when she comes up for a meeting. Eve ry mee ting was used in preparing the booklets this year for the T oledo City Panhellenic Coun cil. H elen R obinson Cook AA designed the attracti ve "op" covers of burlap in vivid colors with "modern" designs of bits of gay felt. Everyone pitched in to make the job an easier one, and we go t th em finish ed long before the deadline. Our meeting in August at H arriet Harper's may be ou r last in her exotic h ome for they m ay soon move to Ca lifornia. ( We hope not! ) We were delighted to have with us Beverly Hunter Ashbaugh BE from Bowling Green. Mary Stoltenberg and Cheryl Hansen are now in our midst a nd keep us in tune with younge r ge nera tion. They a re both of Alph a Alpha. Mary is worki ng with the Girl Scouts, and Cheryl is ha ndling that " filth y" lucre at a bank. Mary is also our a ltern a te delega te to Pa nhellenic. Ou r fa ll mee tings have bee n enlivened by G race H a wo rth and M a ry Stoltenbe rg compa ri ng notes on their trips abroad this summer, with H elen Coo k's account of a restful stay at a co ttage in Ca nad a a nd the fast a nd furious pace of a trip to New York by D orothy Brewste r C ummins AA and H elen Klag O smun '짜'짜. D oro thy a nd H elen Pauly also spent a week a t L akeside, Ohio, with their husbands. C la ra Kuney /}/} had a nice trip to Florida to visit her da d.

Miss Missouri 1965, Lesley Fleenor, is honored with a tea by Springfield alumnae . Pictured here they are, from left to right, Mrs. Arthur Mallory, Beta Sigma patroness; Lesl e y; Joyce Bonahm, alumnae president; and JoKay Wilkerson, Beta Sigma chapter president.

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TULSA, OKLAHOMA .r etings, one and all from Tul a alum . H w ex iting it is to ge t back int the ' wing of thing " in the fall! H owever, our group got I nesome f r one another so we had a hu band' party in J uly. On Friday 13 in J uly, thirteen oupl had a hilari u time at the home of Dawna Knight hurtleff Br playing dub bridge and p rforming some " ide- plitting" vaudevill act . Tho e of us who wer out- f-t own mi ed a rare tr at. Pat Redding Bronson AB, Doris John son Gill Br. Regina Brooks Sharp Br , and Cathy Biana Sconie rs B6 , e njoy Tulsa 's Friday 13 party.

ing our attra tive new rearbo ks ready. gr at year ahead for u and we hop it f y u. \> e were happy to wei me D Br a a n w member. nd n w, in I an slip off to Ph mx, rizona, for a p TT ER o;.; IPE

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Mrs. W. B. Carper (Louise Cox), 4000 52nd

St., Bladenburg, Md. Mrs. H. E. Gilliam (Juliette Hundley), Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va. Miss Mary Williamson Hundley, Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va , Mrs. John Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd), (deceased) Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Calva Hamlet Watson), (deceased)

NATIONAL COUNCIL Pres ident Emerita-Mrs . Fred M. Sharp (Wilma Wilson), 1405 Hardy, Independence, Mo. 64052 President-Miss Mary C. Goeke, 1473 Oak Knoll Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Vice President- Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. (Helen Hooper), 2614 S. Vandalia, Tulsa, Okla. 74114 Secretary-Mrs. Joe H. Brewer (Viola Caraway) , 6214 E. Murdock, Wichita, Kan. 67208 Treasurer-Miss Rose Marie Fellin, 1001 E. Harrison, Springfield, Mo. 65804. Extension Director-Mrs. Harold C. Brown (Marie Scanlan) , 3105 Rexford Dr., South Bend, Ind. 46615 Membership Director- Mrs. Fred J. Trowell , Jr. (Judy Matthews), 1818 Magnolia, North Little Rock , Ark. 72 11 4

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Alumnae Director-Mrs. Alex 0. Mathisen (Nancy Gibson), 2453 W. Theresa, Anaheim, Calif. 92804. Editor-Mrs. Stewart W . Koenemann (Bonnie Payne), 1230 Hoyt Or., St. Louis, Mo. 63137 Officer in Charge of Central Office-Mrs. Harry G. Rowe, (Juanita Roberts), Wil· hoi! Bldg., 314-C E. Pershing, Springfield, Mo. 65806 NATIONAL CHAIRMEN A'E.A Store Chairman-Mrs. A. Howard Hall (Betty Phillips), 342-D Higgins Rd ., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068 Alumnae Editor-Mrs. Gary Hendren (Lonna McComas) , 92 Eileen Lane, Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 Alumnae Organizer and Chapter Alumnae Secretar y-Miss Mary K. Reiff, 219 East 46th St., Apt. 2W, Kansas City, Mo. 64112 Art-Mrs. Robert J. Wolf (Edith Gaupp) , R. R. #1, Rexford, N. Y. 12148 Awards-Mrs. Louis E. Fletcher (Ruth New· comb), 141 Marked Tree Rd., Needham, Mass. 02192 College Editor-Mrs. Lewis J. Maddex (Barbara Kerls), 28 S. Dellwood, St. Louis, Mo. 63135 Cons ti:ution-Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine (Lynn Peters), 234 Broad St ., Sewickley , Pa. 15143

Convention-Miss Helen L. Corey, 6310 Sherwood Rd ., Philadelphia, Penna. 19151 Fellowship and Philanthropic-Mrs. John H. Allen (Sidney Gremillion) , 1206 Carter Or., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401 Historian-Mrs. Kendall F. Bone (Shirley Pallato), 3263 Vittmer Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 Housing-Miss Mary C. Goeke, 1473 Oak Knoll Or., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Magazine-Mrs. Allan E. King (Sue Ann Henderson), 3109 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, Ill . 60402

Music-Mrs .· Arthur L. Hell rich (Shirley Ainsworth), 27 Abbington Terrace, Glen Rock, N. J. 07452 Ritual-Mrs . Donald D. Olson (Pauline Smith), 8632 Pringle Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 Rush-Mrs. Robert F. Redmond III (Jeannie Roetto) , 6408 Nail Ave., Mission, Kan. 66222 Scholarship- Mrs . William B. Niemeyer (Anne Petree) , Box 54, R. 2, Loveland, Ohio 45140

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Alpha Sigma Alpha Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. (Helen Hooper), 2614 S. Vandalia, Tulsa, Okla. , 74114

CHAPTER ALUMNAE SECRETARIES Alpha-Mrs. J. Elam Holland, 2103 T arleton Dr., Charlottesvi lle, Va. Alpha Alpha-Mrs. 0 . G. Brown, 241 2 Acorn Or ., Dayton, Ohio 454 19 Alpha Beta- Mrs. Ralph E. Valentiue, 401 E. Pierce, Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Ga mma-Mrs . Berwyn H . Russell , 11 2 Clymer Ave. , Indiana, Penna . Beta Beta-Mrs. Roland K. McKinley, 2708 Meadowbrook, Greeley, Colo. Gamma Gamma-Miss Aurice Hu ~u l ey, Northwestern State College, Alva , Okla. Delta Del:a- Mrs. Helen M. Miller, 77 Eldon Ave. , Columbus, 0 . Epsilon Epsilon- Mrs . James D. Adam, 1236 Highland, Emporia, Kan . Zeta Zeta-Mrs. Charles Palmer, 6649 Agnes, Kansas City, Mo. 64 132 Eta Eta-Miss Mary K. Reiff, 219 E. 46th St. , Apt. 2W, Kansas City, Mo. Th eta Theta-Mrs . Edward Phelan, 1061 Broadway, Somerville, Mass.

Iota Iota-Mrs . Earl N. Jaco bson, 740 Cherokee St., Des Moines, Iowa Kappa Kappa-Mrs. George E. Shideman, 14 Barbara Rd., H atboro, Penna. Lambda Lambda-Mrs. Charles Cummings, 63 Arden Rd ., Columbus, 0 . Mu Mu- Mrs. W . Clark Butterfield, 14426 Greenview Rd ., Detroi t, Mich.

Nu Nu-Mrs. George W . Baker, 1505 Woodland , Folcroft , Penna. X i Xi- Mrs . John H. Titley, 720 1 Arizona Ave., Los Angeles , Cali f. Omicron Omicron-

Pi Pi- Mrs. Harry P. Nelson, 167 Cleveland Dr., Kenmore, N.Y.

Rho Rho-Mrs. Willi am J. Plyburn, 1717 Woodward Terrace, H untington, W . Va. Sigma Sigma-Mrs. Charles Sweitzer, 512 N. Colorado , Gunnison, Colo.

T au Tau-Miss Mary Mae Paul , Apt. 4, Lewis Field , Hays, Kan. Upsilon Upsilon-Mrs. Arthur C. Herbert, 151 Ashford Or., Dayton, 0 . Ph i Phi- Mrs. L. Robert Geist, 403 W. 3rd, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Ball State-Mrs. Everett Thresher, 1402 E. Main St., Muncie, Ind. Chi Chi. India napolis-Mrs. Howard J. McDav itt, 655 N. Ri tter, Indianapolis, Ind . Psi Psi- Mrs. Lavelle Langston , Home Demonstration Agent, Courthouse, Win n-

field , La. Beta Gamma-Mrs. Joseph Bass, 2500 NW 41 St. , Oklahoma C ity, Okla. Beta Delta-Mrs. Robert L. Gates, 504 Ronie St., Hattiesburg, Miss, Beta Epsilorv-Mrs. James T. Francis, 106 N. C renshaw Ave. , Richmond, Va . Beta Zeta-Mrs. Leonard B. Hebert, Jr ., 5519 Charlotte Or., New Orleans, La . Beta Eta-Mrs. Gerald Tusler, T erry, Mont. Beta Theta-Mrs. James Beckham Hamilton, 9385 Tecumseh, Detroit, Mich. Beta Iota-Mrs. Charles D. Hall , c/o W .S. Courtney, 4764 Clifton Rd., S.E. Washington, D.C. Beta Kappa-Mrs. Henry Hohe, 429 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange, Ill. Beta Lambda-Mi ss Dorothy L. Hudgens, 610 N. Lake Shore 0 ., Lake Village, Ark.

Beta Mu-Miss Lela Fisher, Apt. 206, 57 N. Somerville, Memphis, T ennessee

Gamma Clio-Mi ss Joyce T . Cavanagh, 1120 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. Beta Nu- Mrs. Charles H. Hamilton, c/o Rhodes, 512 S. Sixth St., Murray, Ky. Beta Xi-Mrs. John D. Kennedy, 143 Pitts· ford Way, New Providence, N.J. Rho Chi-Mrs. Vincent H udie, 9121 Riverv iew, Detroit, Mich.

Beta Pi- Mrs. W. Guy W iles, Jr., 504 22nd St., Dun bar, W. Va. Beta RhoBeta Sigma-Miss Rose Marie Fellin, 100 1 E. Harrison, Springfield, Mo. B'eta T au-Mrs. Walter Cooper, R.R . No. I, Mys tic, Conn, Beta UpsilonBeta Phi- Mrs. Herbert Breitzman, 609 Ethel St., Wausau, Wis.

Beta Chi-Mrs . Robert E. Santee, 44 14 E. Clarendon, Phoenix, Ari z.

Beta Psi- Mrs. Wendell Boone, 1219 Seymour, Grand Ledge, Mich. Bota Omega,-Mrs. Melvin J. Klein , 707 Palmer Court, Mamaroneck, N .Y.

Gamma Alpha-Mrs. Joseph M. Lechner, 8306 Arbor St. , Omaha, Neb. Gamma Beta,-Mrs. James C. Schuh , 615 Helena St. , W. DePere, Wisconsin

Gamma Delta-Mrs . Donald Rafferty, 324 Ross Rd. , Paramus, N .J . Gamma Epsilon-Mrs. Chester Gordon, 199 E. Fai rmount Ave ., Mil wa ukee, Wis. Gamma Iota-Mrs. Glenn Poyner, 15 Apollo Or., Rochester, New York 14626

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAG EMENT, AND CIRCU LATION The Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha is published quarterly. Printed by Eden Publishing House, 1724 Chouteau Avenue, St Louas, Mo. 63103, its general business office is 314-C Pershing, Spri~ gfield , Mo. 65806. The publisher is Alpha Sigma Alpha, 314-C Pers h1n~, Sprmgfi eld , Mo. 65806, editor Mrs. Bonnie Koenemann , 1230 Hoy t, St.

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Louis, Mo. 63 137. Ownership is vested in Al pha Sigma Al pha. There are no bondholders. The average press run IS 8375. Mail subscn pt1ons are 7559, and free distribution is 786, with 30 copies for office use, making a total number of 8375. It is not sold through agents or news dealers.

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