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• Dedicated to the success of the Sixth Biennial Convention of Alpha Sigma Tau

CONTENTS Page "Why Go to the Convention? " ... .. . Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania .. . Hotel Schenley .. . .... . . . .

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Convention Bound . . ... . .. . .. .

From Prayer to Practice . ... . .

Taus and Peace

The Johnstown Flood of 1936 . ..... .. . . ... .

Reviews of Outstanding Books . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Value of Strong Alumn<e Groups . . . . . . .

Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Colorado State College of Education . . . . . . .

Traveling Through Texas . .. . . . ... ...... . . .

Shakespeare in the Movies ... . .. . . . .

What Val ue Sororities .. . .

A Challenge to the Alumn<e

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The New Detroit Marking System . . . . . . . . . .

A Campus Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Published twice yearly by the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Collegiate Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alumn <e Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Poet's Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL of ALPHA SIGMA TAU ann ounces th e SIXTH BI ENNIAL CONVENTION at the HOTEL SCHENLEY PITTSBURGH , PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 26 , 27 and 28 , 1936

THE ANCHOR OF ALPHA SIGMA TAU "Why Go to the Convention?"

ES, why go to the convent ion ? Frankly, and in a few wo rd s, for your own good and satisfaction, for the good of your own chapter, for the growth of Alpha Sigma Tau as a whole. Many girls might say, "Conventions are only a bore ! All you do is it and listen to people talk ." That is the narrow side. I 'm wondering if one ever stops to think of the good that comes from conventions. The word " convention" means a body of persons, met fo r a common purpose; agreement; covenant. That is what we, as isters of Alpha Sigma Tau, do- meet "for a common purpose"- to make a renewal of a covenant. Conventions are broadening. T hey are educational. We meet new people and form friendships which are a joy and bring us many blessings. In conventions we learn to think , gain new ideas, and learn to cooperate. All these things help us to "grow. " And again- "Why go to the conventi on ?" Simply because in thi s convention all collegi~ ate and alumnre chapters can have a chance Jllllll to meet together, present and work out probJOSEPH! TE PAUL lems which will make each a more stable organization . Each group presents new ideas Conv enti on Chairman whi ch wi ll be of benefit to all. The privilege of meeting, personally, all the national officers, and local chapter officers and members, must not be overlooked. These personal meetings have a tendency of bringing u nearer to each other and binding us together, giving a greater desire to wo rk for a better Alpha Sigma Tau sisterhood. Perhaps a member of one of the two youngest alumnre chap ters won't be taken seriously- especiall y when she or none of the members of the new alumnre or co11egiate chapter have ever had a chance to attend one of the national sorority conventions. Be that as it may, we have attended other conventions, and have learned what good can come from attending them. Thus it is fo r the good of Alpha Sigma Tau that the Little Rock alumnre Upsilon chapter, are planning on having about three or fo ur representative at the Alpha Sigma Tau convention in August. We reali ze that the growth

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of the national sorority depends entirely upon the continued growth of each individual member of each collegiate and alumnre chapter. May it not be said that we as " infants' of Alpha Sigma Tau have not yet "learned to walk. " We at least have taken our first step," and what we want most of all now is to learn how to grow faster. We must have strength to do this and so it is that we are going to the national convention to gain that strength. MARY SHARROCK , Little Rock Alumnce

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ISTORICALLY and industrially, the most important inland city in the United States, Pittsburgh has become a magnet for tourists and sightseers from all over the world. Since pre-Revolutionary days the site of the present great city, where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers unite to form the mighty Ohio, has been recognized as of tremendous military and economic importance. As early as 17 30 the first trading post was established here. In 17 53 George Washington, then a young surveyor, visited " the forks of the river" and recommended the site as an ideal spot for military stronaholds. The following year, an expedition of Virginia militia began the con truction of a fortress- Fort Duquesne- which was destined to become the prime objective of the French and Indian War. The British captured the fort and erected, in its place, Fort Pitt so named by General Forbes in honor of England's Prime Minister, William Pitt, the friend of the American colonists. Settlement of this region was halted, however, by the Pontiac insurrection in 1763. It was at this time the redoubt was built just outside the walls of Fort Pitt. This quaint blockhouse still stands at the junction of the two rivers and is the oldest building in the city. It is on the site of this old French trading post that Pittsburgh is built. This city is an industrial center of first rank, having the largest plants in the world for the manufacture of steel, electrical equipment, railway supplies, and glass. During the World War the city won the sobriquet "The Arsenal of America" because of the great output of war materials- it produced 55 per cent of the steel used by the allies during the war. Pittsburgh is a city of culture- of unusual grace and charm. It is a source of unfailing astonishment to those who know it only as an industrial giant to discover that it has become one of America' greate t cultural centers and a city preeminent in natural and architectural beauty. It is the home of three great universities : The University of Pittsburgh is housed in the unique and awe-inspiring " Cathedral of Learning," a fortytwo story spire of perfect Gothic design. Connected with this univer ity i the Pitt tadium, an immen e football arena which eats 62 000 pectator . It i the home of Carnegie Institute with its world-renowned mu eum who e magnificent exhibits (2,000,000 of them ) include the H . J. Heinz coil c-

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tion of ivories, the finest in the world; the Herbert DePuy collection of miniatures ; a marvelous collection of African mammals, and many others. The celebrated art galleries with its famous collection of modern painting_ holds the world's only international exhibits of modern paintings each fall.

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CATHED RAL OF LEARNING , PITTSBURGH

And it is the home of The Mellon Institute of Industrial Research which daily furnishes new ideas for new products for the people of America. Other places of interest to the visitor in Pittsburgh include: The world 's pioneer broadcasting station- KDKA. The modern zoo located in Highland Park. Landscaped gardens in Phipps Conservatory in Schenley Park- for the benefit of all garden lovers. Forbes Field, the home of the famous Pittsburgh Pirates. The most costly tribute to Washington in America- the Washin gton

CAMPUS SCE ES AT UNI\'ERSITY OF PITTSB RGH tep back of Mellon Institute; tep in rear H ei nz House; ta te H all , Admini t ration Buildina

I. Alumni H all (C lassroom ); 2.

COMMONS , HEART OF CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Above : Pennsylvania Dutch Room in Cathedral of Learning Right: Hungarian Room in Cathed ral of Learnin g

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Crossing Bridge- where Washington eros eel the Allegheny River on hi first trip to The Forks of the Ohio. Stephen Collins Foster Memorial, 3600 Penn avenue, with Foster relics. Liberty Tubes- world 's second large t vehicular tunnels. Cut through more than a mile of olid rock at a cost of $6,000,000. Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park on the North Side. Famous for astronomical discoveries made there. View of cloyvntown Pitt burah from Mt. Washington reached by the unique incline. And, of course, the trip would be incomplete without visitina the department stores. The magnificent building , the city's 1700 acres of well kept rolling park land, its many fine schools and churche all contribute toward making the Pittsburgh of today a city to be proud to visit. This is not everything about Pittsburgh but I hope it i enough to make you want to come to Pittsburgh. "Come to Pittsburgh and you 'll come back to Pittsburgh." FLORENCE STRAYER, Joltnstown Alumnce

Conrtesy Pittsb 11rgh Chamber of Commerce

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, PITTSBURGH

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Hotel Schenley

HE Hotel Schenley, at the entrance to Schenley Park, i situated in four acres of lawns, gardens, and shade tree - an environment whi ch has a distinct appeal to the permanent as well as the tran ient guest. It is in the very heart of Pittsburgh 's cultural center, which occupies an unique place in world-wide perspective. While so me cities have some of the things to be fo und here, no other one city in the world has all of the monuments to art, science, education, and culture radiating, like the spokes of a wheel, from the very doorsteps of this hotel. The various buildings in the group cost over $150,000,000- indeed , it is now rising toward $2 00 ,000 ,000. Within easy walking distance are the Carnegie Library, Museum Art Gallery, and Music Hall ; Carnegie Institute of Technology and University of Pittsburgh- the first skyscraper university building in the world; Syria Mosque, Knights of Columbus; Soldiers Memorial Hall ; Western Pennsylvania Hi sto ri cal Society; Phipps Conservatory; Pittsburgh Athletic Association , University Club, Twentieth Century Club, Concordia Club; Forbes Field Baseball Park, University of Pittsburgh Stadium; United States Bureau of Mines ; Schenley Park Public Golf Links; Mellon Institute and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Being only ten minu tes ride from all railroad terminals, the business, shopping, and theater di stricts, the Hotel Schenley provides exceptional accommodations for individuals and fami li es, business meetings and conventions. Every room in the hotel is bright and cheerful and each window looks out upon pleasant surroundings. The Schenley 's location is every assurance that all rooms are quiet and practically free from outside noises. The courteous treatment and hom elike ahmosphere make it popular with the discriminating traveler. Adjoining the Lobby is the Parlor, Library, and Writing Room where one may find a large and well selected collection of books by so me of the world 's most distinguished authors. On the top floor are located the studi os of Radio Station WWSW. Visitors and guests are welcome at all times.

PRI CES FOR ROOMS

Single r oom ... ..... 3.00 Double ro om . . . . . . . 5.00 3 in a room . . .. $2 .00 each -+in a room . . .. 1.75 each

HOTEL SCHE LEY

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Convention Bound EBSTER says, "A convention is a body of per on , as of delegate , members of an organization etc., met for a common purpose." Yes, it means that and a lot more to the Deltas of Indiana who are planning to attend the convention in Pittsburgh in August. There has been talk for months about who i go ing and what we are going to do while there. We are anticipating meeting our sister from other chapters, those " Taus" who have joined the great body of Delta' alumnre, our national officers, and of seeing Mrs. Staehle, our nati onal president, again. Everyone should be encouraged to attend the Alpha Sigma Tau convention: faculty advi er , honorary and active member , and isters in the alumnre chapters of the orority. At the convention plans are made for the next two years, officers are elected and installed , ideas are exchanged, and Alpha Sigma Tau is joined together by fraternal bonds. Meeting people from other states-thus getting a broader scope, strengthen ing the bonds of the organization by coming in closer contact with our sisters, seeing how other chapters perform their ceremonies, and meeting all national officers, are only a few of the benefits that a chapter gets from representation at the meetings. Alumnre as well as active chapter will profit by active participation as well as attendance at the convention. The interchanging of ideas, enthusia m, and spi rit are of great value to the success and growth of one 's chapter in the future and to the organization of new chapters. Plan to attend , What?- Alpha Sigma Tau Convention When?-August 26, 27, 28, 1936 Who?- All rr:embers of active and alumnre chapters of Alpha igma Tau. } EA McKEN Y, D elta

Go to the Convention For 1. An enjoyable way to spend your vacation in an intere ting city.

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A good chance for a summer reuni on with your chapter sisters. An opport unity to kn ow sisters from other chapters. Learning and exchanging new ideas for rushing, partie , dances, etc. H earing problems of natio nal and local organizations discu sed. Promoting yo ur interest in the national organization. R eviewing acq uain tances from previous conventions. L:1st, but not least, having a good time.

W e'll be seeing yo u in Pittsb urgh, August 26, 1936

R uTH

MERRICK,

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From Prayer to Practice

I ET all be like-minded, compassionate, loving as si ters, tenderhearted , L humble-minded, not rendering evil for evil, but, contrariwise, blessin g.

For he that would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile, let him turn away from evil and do good , let him seek peace and pursue it. " The worst kind of unhappiness, as well as the greatest amount of it, comes from our conduct to each other. If one's conduct, there fore, were under the control of kindness, it would be nearly the opposite of what it is and so the sta te of the world would be almost reversed . Kindness is the overflowing of self upon others. Putting others in our place, makes self-love take the shape of complacence in un selfishness and brings out the good points of character in others. Kindness has converted more men than either zeal or eloquence or learning for , while it is lifting us high it is also sweetly keeping us low, and the continual sense which a kind heart has of its own need of kindness, keeps us humble. A proud man is seldom a kind man . Humility makes us kind and kindness makes us humble. N ow, how do we acquire kindness ? First, by refraining from passing on that little " tid-bit" of news about our neighbor, which give us so much atisfaction and may do him irreparable harm. Secondly, by " kind interpretations"; withholding our judgment. It is impossible all at once to stop judging and , as it is al so impossible to go on judging uncharitably, we must pass through the intermediate stage of " kind interpretations." Actions of others are difficult to judge. Their real character depends in a great measure on the motives which prompt them and those motive are invisible to us. Appearances are often again st what we afterward discover to have been deed of virtue ; and what mistakes we make in our judging ! Have we not frequently found in our past experiences that our kind interpretations were on the whole truer than our harsh ones ? If we habitually have kind thoughts, kind words will follow , and kind words are the foundation of kind deeds. Kindness makes us happy in ourselves as well as in others. It soothes our irritation , charms our cares away, and rai ses the temperature of our love . It produces a sense of re tfuln es and peace within our hearts. I s it not wo rth trying? Lastly, we come to the consideration of peace . In seeking for quotati ons I came upon a se rmon by Augustine delivered at Carthage in the year 411 A.D . Strangely it seems still applicable to our day. He says " It is necessary now to exhort you to seek and work for peace with all the strength that God has given you, and to pray to the Lord continually for it. P eace is our mo t sincere and lovin g fri end , and we should greet it with pure affection embrace it as an honoured guest , and entertain it with endurin g compani onship. It is far more difficult to praise peace than to possess it. In order to extol it we have to exercise our powers, tax our brains, and carefully weigh the words we use. But to po ess it costs no effort at all . The true lover

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of peace deserve every praise. As for its enemies to convert them one should try mild reasoning and discreet silence rather than excite them still further by angry reproaches. "For the real friend of peace is also the friend of the enemies of peace. Love peace therefore and make it your own permanent possession; and as far as possible lead your fellow-men into your community of peace-lovers. Earthly dwellings can only accommodate a limited number of people; but peace grows and swells with the number of its possessors. The more there are to share it the wider it becomes. Whatever the station in life that you may wish to occupy, love peace; then you already have that which you desire, for it is a matter of the heart alone." VERO ICA WILI<I s, Buffalo Alumnce

Taus and Peace

HAT can Alpha Sigma Taus do to help promote peace in the world? During these days of strife and friction in Europe, Africa, and Asia, we hear and read everywhere about the threat of war and what another war would mean. Perhaps you are thinking: "That doesn 't concern us. What connection is there between that and sorority?" But if you stop to consider seriously, you know it does concern us. Most American youth today is dreading war and blaming the governments where trouble is brewing, but what are young people doing about it? It seems to me first of all that we should be well-informed on current news. Read a periodical regularly, newspapers, and listen to radio news. Being up-to-date on news is a sign of alertness and intelligence. Read, but read discriminately ; always be on the lookout for propaganda and exaggerated writeups. Secondly, talk peace. Every chance you get, spread propaganda for the cau e. You needn't become a fanatic, but in daily discussions with friends express your pacifist attitude and set them thinking. Third, join a group that is alive to current world problems and discuss with this group. It is inspi rational to its members, and gives opportunity for open expression of opinions. Many of your campuses probably have International Relations Clubs. How many Taus are represented in them? Fourth, be willing to participate in programs urging peace. Forums, assembly programs, and panels offer opportunities. We don't have to be stump speakers or run for the presidency in order to " do our part. " 路w ithin each so rority group there is a chance to practice in a small way the principles that underlie world peace. We must learn to give and take, to compromise- the same lessons that nation take so long to master. If we understand the other fellow's viewpoint and find out how he got that way, we see then the futility of argument. Every opportunity we have to create harmony is worth any effort we have to make. When you take inventory this spring, ask yourself and your group " What have we done to further world peace? " for certainly we mu t do omething if we are living up to our ideal of true womanliness. DoROTHY RoBERT

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The Johnstown Flood of 1936

AIN! Rain! Rain! Saturday! Sunday! Would it never stop? Monday! More rain! Tuesday! Still raining harder than ever (if such a thin g were possible). As I drove home from school at noon on Tuesday I noticed that if the water in our little Stonycreek River rose one foot more it would go over the street at a certain section of town. Thirty minutes later the street cars were unable to use that street on account of high water. When I arrived at school at 12 :45 路 P.M. I was told the water was up to the second step in the basement. Looking out of the window, we watched the muddy water cover the street, creep over the sidewalk, over the school ground (which is about sixteen inches higher than the sidewalk) and come close and closer to the steps that lead into the building. Up until this time we thought it would reach its level and start to recede. But now we decided it was time for action, so after a mad scramble for galoshes, umbrellas, coats, hats, gloves, etc., we made a dash for the rear door, ran through a few back alleys and once more were on dry land heading for home. A few more minutes and the children would have been unable to reach their homes. This was the experience of many, many people. The water rose so rapidly that before they realized it they couldn't leave their homes or places of business. Many who did leave were unable to save anything- they had to go so suddenly. People who were trapped in their homes were forced to the second floor and, as the water reached that floor , they crawled to the roof. The water began rising dangerously in the central part of the city about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon when it surged over the banks of the Stonycreek River. Within 路 a few hours the whole downtovvn section was inundated and, as the hours passed, the water rose higher and higher. People who had parked their automobiles in this section were unable to move them and they were abandoned to the waters of the rising tide. Damage to automobiles alone is estimated at over a million dollars. There were thousands of cars parked on the streets and most of them are either washed away or so badly damaged that they will not be fit for use . In one alley there were eight cars piled in a heap. 'Iany went down the raging rivers and will probably never be found. Persons who did not leave the stores, hotels, and other buildings were trapped. Some waded out but others remained there all of Tuesday night and most of Wednesday. Boats were brought here from other cities and a number of persons were rescued from the second stories of buildings. Four bridges, all main arteries of travel in our city, were washed out. As darkness descended that night the electric plant went out of commission and, as the telephone office was already under water, Johnstown was in total darkness and without any means of communication. Lanterns and candles were pressed into service. Every fifteen minutes I donned my " rainy weather apparel, " took my searchlight and walked down to the next street to see how rapidly the water was rising toward my home. We were croi ng

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to vacate when it reached a certain point. About this time a police crui er raced through our vicinity sounding an alarm that the ' Que" Dam * had broken. A general panic ensued. Men, women and children, everybody screaming, carrying what they could scrambled to the hills. Sometime between midnight and morning this report was found to be untrue and all returned to their homes weary and sleepy- the ones who had a home to which they could go. After a night of horror people awoke- those who had gone to bed at all- to find the skies clearing and by noon on Wedne clay the sun came out brilliantly. Alas ! too brilliantly to be permanent. As the flood waters subsided destruction and devastation in thi vast territory were beyond description . Muck and slime were everywhere. Everyone had to wade through " gooey" mud , ankle deep. Stocks and fixtures in every downtown business place were totally destroyed, as were house furnishings on first floors and many econcl floor throughout the flood area. Debris was everywhere and over everything was a heavy coating of silt. Costly baby grand pianos, electric refrigerators, stoves, washers, and almo t anything you could name were littering the street . Houses were upset, cars were lying any old place, huge steel tanks had toppled over, gasoline station plugs were cut from the ground, trees uprooted, even Father John , a statue of the founder of Johnstown , was decapitated. His head was found on the ground at the side of his body. By Wednesday noon most of the people who had been marooned were re-united with their families and went to ee the results of the deluge. Of course, schools, homes, fireball s, a dance pavilion , and churches that were on the hills were crowded with people who had lost their homes or who e homes were so flooded that it was impossible to enter them until they were cleaned out and thoroughly dried. But everyone seemed as cheerful as could be- the sun was shining and all tarted to shovel the mud from their homes which, to me, looked like an impossibility. Most furniture just fell apart when it was picked up- the glue refused to stand the rigors of our Stonycreek water. At about two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon a friend and I went in town to see the results of the " Flood. " We parked the car and were gingerly picking our way through this slimy mud , along 路with thou ands of others who had swarmed into the city for the same purpose, when the police yelled " Run to the hills, the dam is breaking." Immediately there started a human stampede that could not be stopped. The crowd of men. women , and childred fled for their lives. Up over the hill, slipping, tearing. clutching at bushes, small trees, and whatever would hold their weight, the horde dashed . Automobile horns, sirens, and whistle sounded, adding to the excitement. * N oTE: The Quema honing Da m is seven mile long, has a capacit of ten billion gallon of wa ter and is just eighteen mile fr om our cit y. Ever since it has b een built peo ple have sa id "The J ohnst own Flood was terrible but if the 'Que' Da m hould ever break it wo uld be the last of J ohn. t own .

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My friend and I had turned with the crowd and ran for the road whi ch leads from the main street of Johnstown to the top of a very steep hill. Pandemonium reigned. Everyone running, children screaming for their parents, adult crying over loss of their children, people half clothed, all dashing up the slippery, slimy hill , in the downpouring rain which sta rted to descend upon us about this time . Women and men were carried from sick beds and sat on the cold, clamp hill shivering and crying, baring themselves to the ravage of pneumonia and other diseases. Old people who had not ventured out of the house all winter, being helped along by some loved one. I saw men in their bare fee t, women in their stocking feet , a boy about ten years old wearing his mother's long black coat, leading his dog to safety, and, oh , such pitiful sights that words cannot describe. Blind , young and old- all going to the same place- the top of the hill . Everyone was terrified. In a comparatively short time every street in John stown was cleared . I am told everyone had left town but about ten or fifteen officers. Fortunately, it was another false alarm and, after several hours, people began returning to t heir homes once more. This was the last fal se report of the dam breaking but these "scares" were so nerve-wracking that it was two weeks before people could really feel at ease and apply themselves to the general routine. Daily we read of some one who had died of heart fa ilure caused by the alarm , or from exposure during the '路trek " to the hill s. ow, it is three weeks si nce this second great fl ood of J ohnstown . Thousands are working daily to rid the town of the mud and debri s and to get the streets open to traffic. The Red Cross has been " on the job" since the first day and are doing their best to feed and clothe all the sufferers. The street ligh ts were turned on last ni ght , we now receive our daily papers, the trolley cars have resumed operations as far as possible due to the Joss of bridges, we can buy stamp at the postoffice, and when we are able to use our telephones we will feel that we are really beginning to li ve once more even though no one is permitted to be on the streets after 9: 00 P.M . There are yet eleven schools to be opened and, of the forty churches that were flooded , not one was able to use their own church audi tori um for services last Sunday. So J ohn stown is clown but not out. Everywhere it is the same. Homes demolished, household goods ruined , loss running into millions, ankle deep in mud , but chin up. "A new Johnstown " is the byword on every tongue and it is the earnest hope and prayer of everyone who was in J ohnstown on March 17 that the " J ohnstown Flood of 1936" is the last flo od J ohnstown will ever have. FLORENCE STRAYER, Johnstown Alumnce NoTE: Everything in my school room is completely ruined. Nothing can be used arrai n, but my loss i nothing in comp<:Lrison to that of Edith and Jose phine Paul who , a~ far as I can learn , are the only Alpha Sigma Tau gi rls who su ffered a great lo . (J o is the convention chairma n for the l 936 convention in Pittsbur crh. ) These girls and their mother lived in a beautifully furnished home right in the heart of the flooded district. Everything in the basement and on the first floor of their home is a total lo .

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This includes the large library of Mr. Paul, who was a lawyer, including some fir t editions, a piano, radio, J osephine s violin, her art studies and pictures (She is an ardent art enthusiast), and their car. I might add that Edith was entertaining at a dinner party that evening for twelve of the faculty members of her school. Everything was in readiness for the event, complete to the last detail, when she had to wade through the water, get her mother, and run to the hill . The Pauls are not planning to return to their home. They have rented an apartment up on Westmont, where it i high and dry, and where they can dismiss all fear of high water from their minds.

Reviews of Outstanding Books

HE uneasy political and racial situa tion of Europe is reflected from different angles in two very interesting publications. The fo rmer head of the press department of the British Fo reign Office, Sir Arthur Willert, recently produced W !tat Next in Europe? In this book, from the events of the past year or two, ir rthur constructs a background for understanding the events of this year and the next. Austria he describes as peacefully inclined . Germany, however, he declares i 'discontented, already strong and growing stronger," preparing for future war. In conclusion, Sir Arthur reverts to the soothing line that so lon cr a mo t European peoples prefer to attend to their peacetime affairs, and a so long as England serves as international policeman, no one is likely to tart any路 thing serious. The power of these peoples to keep them elves out of war is questioned in John Gunther's I nside Europe. This " dean of American correspondents" wandered through Germany, Italy, Austria, Russia, and F rance. In the first four countrie (Mr. Gunther is decidely pro-French ), he was deeply impressed by the attitude of the men in power. Hitler, he say , would be capable of killing tens of thousands should they oppose hi armed rule, but so far has not found killing more than a few hundreds necessary. Mussolini and Stalin also come in the category of dangerou ego-maniacs wielding absolute power. So, it appears that if the dictators want war, no one at home is going to oppose them. Negley Farson also writes of European events (The Way of a Transgressor is an autobiography that turns out to be the best travel book in an age ). He just puts down what he has seen and heard in the past twenty years, and leaves most of the concluding to people whose minds run in that channel. There is a lot more about Egypt and India, and America during the Hokum Era before 1929. The way of a transgressor may be hard, but it is also exciting and covers a good deal of territory. MERWYN GATHRIGHT

''Coming together is the beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success." -MYRA EvAN .,

Altoona Alumnrr

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The Value of Strong Alumnae Groups WONDER how many of us fully realize the great value our alumnre are to us. Do we, when some members of our chapter have been graduated, tend to not love them any less, but perhaps by their being away forget what an important part they play in our sorority ? A strong body of alumnre is absolutely essential to every sorority just as it is to any other group. Having had the same problems we are having now and having experienced the same difficulties, they are better able to guide us and give us a helping hand when we need it or when we ponder over what others before us have done about similar problems. We should also consider seriously the recommendations for new girl sent in by any of our alumnae, for they are almost certain to recommend someone worthy since they have been with the so rority longer than we, and have found out the type of girl desirable. Of course, for our alumnre to give us this aid, they must be an interested and alive group, and it is our job as active members of our chapter to keep them interested and alive. Naturally, there are banquets and other social functions to which they are invited to return, and the news letter sent out to them keep them posted on chapter news, but we too must do our part when they do return to visit us not to overlook any courtesy due them and to learn to know each of them well. Think of how many grand sorority sisters we have a chance to know among our alumnre, whom we have not met, and think how we too will soon join their group and will be as interested as they are in knowing our new sisters and helping our chapter in any way we can. DoROTHY DEANS, Zeta Tau

Alumnae

E MAY well compare the alumnre of an organization to the foundation of a structure. Before it can grow, it must have something substantial upon which it may build. The alumnre are to a sorority what a blue print is to the architect. Each year, our alumnre add something to Iota in the form of a gift. This year they completed a long-hoped for set of dishes. Now we are able to serve forty persons with ease. There are many other important advantages to an alumnre chapter. Where do all of our A.S.T. girls disappear after they leave school? Do they ever have any happy memories of A.S.T., and how can they keep alive their memories? How can they show their never-ceasing love for old Alpha Sigma Tau? The answer to all of these questions may be found in the sorority' alumnre. It keeps the alumnre in closer touch with the active chapter. And so, it is with deep sincerity when we say, "long live the alumnre."

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Contact

HE favorite pastime in Wichita during the hot weather is for everyone to go to the municipal airport to watch the transport planes come in ; besides being the coolest place in town it is the most interestincr. Without a doubt everyone ha heard the man at the propeller say to the man at the cockpit " contact. ' Technically I cannot tell you what happens or what is done that makes the plane tart but by contact of different elements it is possible for the motor to start and the motor i responsible for the flight of an airplane. We may think we are elf- ufficient, but by contact with others we are able to broaden our outlook on life; become more tolerant of the feelings of our fellowmen and develop a les selfish di spo ition which will increa e our appreciation of the finer thing of life. The contacts and ideals we get from our associations with others are responsible for our advancement in art , literature, and social progre . It was when the early men first banded them elves in groups for protection that histo ry was fir t written. The reali t i in pired to suggest reform through his contact with others. We, in contact with those who have the background, tradition , and ideals of our sorority, have a contact that is unique. When we are in chool we more or less took our so rority and the advantages and enjoyment it offered as a matter of course. At the time of araduation we all felt that the breaking of these contacts had brought us to the end of thi pha e of our life. However these contacts have not been broken, they are being continued by the alumnre of Alpha igma Tau all over the country. H ELE ' PFA CHMIDT, Wichita Alumnce

Co lorado State College of Education

OW when I went to Teachers ... " Stop right there, alumna or any other uninformed person, and learn the name of our institution . Ju t as a few years ago we ceased being a " normal school" and became a " teachers college," so now Colorado State College of Education has taken the place of the archaic " teachers college." We have the School of Mines, College of Engineering, College of Aariculture where emphasis is placed on the process and not the product. The only ones still failing to recognize this difference are barber colleges and teachers colleges . This change in attitude , symbolized by the change in name, is a lo aical and progressive step which colleges of education should not have been so long in taking. We are proud of the fact that, as Greeley has taken the lead in o many policies regarding educa tion, we have also been one of the first in this. We hope that others will follow our good example.

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Traveling Through Texas

ROM mountains to the coast, from wooded hills to the bold prairie, from cities to ranches, this is the way I have traveled in the beautiful state of Texas. Can you picture a city where the li ttle burro goes side by ide with the modern automobile? Can you imagine a shrin e over two hundred years old surrounded by tall office buildings? Then you have an idea of San Antonio , the city of contrasts, where I spent several weeks. One of my fir st vists was to the Alamo, the cradle of Texas liberty . The Alamo, built in 1718, is locat.ed in the heart of downtown. Immediately upon entering one is overcome with a sense of awe and reverence for the brave men such as Bowie, Crockett, and Travis, who gave their lives fighting for Texas. Everyone talks in subdued tones and walks as though on hallowed ground. In the Alamo they have an interesting collection of historical papers, pictures, coins, gun s, and other things significant of the times. Six flags have flown over this historic shrine- French, Spanish, Mexican , Texas, Confederate, and American . I next made a tour of the missions. The e missions were built to convert the Indians and in time of war were used as forts. Some of them have religious paintings on the walls over three hundred years old. Servi ces are still held in these missions. The first, Concepcion, was built in 171 3. T he second is San Jose and was built in 1720. It is this mission which has the famous Rose Window. It was carved by Ped ro Huizar and he spent five years on it. It is said he carved into this window all his love for his sweetheart, whom he left in Spain. In 1904 it was removed and taken to the World 's Fair where it was acclaimed the most beautiful piece of sculpturing in the Uni ted States. The other two mi sions are San Juan and Espada, erected in 1731. One of the interesting beauty spots of this histo ric city is the San Antonio River which winds its way through the city. It ha over forty bridges crossing it within the city limits. Two other places of interest are Randolph F ield , " T he West Poin t of the Air," where all Army pilots are trai ned , and Fort Sam Houston, the largest fort in the United States. Little Mexico always interests me. They have brought much of the charm and quaintness of Old Mexico with them . Each ni ght the " chili queens" set up stands on the plaza and serve Mexican food. When anyone approaches the plaza he is greeted by singing troubadours, singing and playing Mexican music. A typical Mexican meal consists of tortillas, chili , frijoles, hot tamale and enchiladas. All of their food is highly seasoned and very hot. They also make delicious Mexican candy. On nearly every busy corner is a Mexican with his glass case filled with many varieties of candy. At night he balances this on his head and walks home. I had a very delightful trip to the coast and through the Rio Grande

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Valley where the tree were laden with oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes. The orchards were protected from the wind by rows of Athol tree which looked like beautiful plumes blowing in the breeze. The tall dignified palm trees added to the beauty of these towns. We went to Brownsville, the most southern city in the United State . Here we eros ed the " leepy Rio Grande" and went to Matamoras, Mexico. From here I went to the Panhandle of Texas. What a different picture this country presents. It is mostly plain country with very few trees. We could see towns fo r miles before we reached them. Most of thi country is ranch land and in every direction one could ee cattle roaming about. I spent quite a few days on a ranch and fo und it very enjoyable. I had the opportunity of seeing real cowboys dre sed in the boots, spur , jodphurs, and ten gallon hats ride out and round up cattle. ext we took a grand trip over through ew Mexico, the state noted for its many varieties of cactus, some of which grow almost a tall as trees. Our first stop was Carlsbad Caverns. With a party of about one hundred we started walking through at ten o'clock in the mornin g. At noon we had our lunch in the caverns 700 feet below the surface of the ground. We completed the trip at three o'clock in the afternoon. The caverns are so beautiful and are so unilke anything I have ever een that words cannot describe the splendor in them. It looked like a veritable fairyland . From there we went through the Lincoln National Forest and Me calero Apache Indian Re ervation. These are right in the mountain and all around us we could see the majestic snowcapped peaks against the blue of the sky. Then on to White Sands National Monument at Alamogo rda we went. Although it is called the White Sands it is actually 98 per cent gypsum. It looks like huge snowflakes on banks glistening in the un. Back to Texas, then to Palo Duro National Canyon. It is unusual to find as deep a canyon a this cut in an otherwise level country. It is very beautiful and interesting. As the sun shines on it all colors are reflected . One hasn 't seen Texas in all its glory till one has seen it in bluebonnet time. This is the state flower of Texas. They grow abundantly through the country and look like a beauti ful blue carpet or blanket spread over the ground . It is sometimes hard to believe they are real. "Texas is the grandest, T exas is t he biggest and the best. The Lone Star is the symbol of Everything that's better than the rest." D oROTHY FLETCHER

"It is the heaviest stone that Melancholy can throw at a man , to tell him he is at the end of his nature." - SIR THOMAS BROWN

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Shakespeare in the Movies

I ORD, what fools these mortals be! " and " Where the devil should this L Romeo be?" from Midsumme1' Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet show us that even in this twentieth century we have not found more suitable expressions than Shakespeare used. Among such statements as these the original speech of Joe E. Brown when he came out of the water after being chased by Puck in the form of fire and said , " I won't play anymore," did not seem out of place. I n one of our recent motion pictures, Rose Marie, who does not remember Shakespeare's quotation used by Jeanette McDonald when she said " Parting is such sweet sorrow that I hall say goodnight till it be morrow" ? The production of Midsununer N ight's Dream shows that the rhyme and speech of Shakespeare do not sound queer to our ears. In this clay and age of puns who cannot get humor out of the speech of Mercutio as he is talking of his wound and says, " 'tis enough, it will serve ; ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man. " To those people who continually remind us that Shakespeare did not use such elaborate stage settings as ours I can onl y say that now we are living in a clay when expensive clothing and backgrounds are used . Who can doubt that Shakespeare would have been the first to use these properties if he had had them? If we are better able to enj oy the plays because of this, there can be no harm in it. Then all the beauty in the lines of Shakespeare stands out as distinctly as real actors live the lines " The lunatic, the lover, and the poet are of imagination all compact," and " The best in these kinds are but shadows." The humor of the crude workmen with their continued employment of large words used incorrectly as when Bottom says, " I have an exposition of sleep come upon me," has appeal to audi ences today. Some say Midsummer Night's Dream was not a box office success. I wonder if those statistically-minded people considered the price of this picture in relation to these days of depression. When theaters are fil led when prices are so high, what will happen when admission becomes lower? Anyway many are eagerly waiting to see Rom,eo and Juliet and hope the movies will try more of Shakespeare' plays, especiall y the hi gh comedy.

LIFE When all is done, humane life is, at the greatest a nd the best , but like a fr oward child, that must be phyed with a nd humoured a little to keep it qu iet , till it fa lls asleep, a nd then the care is over. - SIR WILLIAM T EMPLE, Essay, "Of P oetry"

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What Value Sororities? HE opportunity to proclaim "what thing of value sororitie contribute to state teachers college " is indeed welcome. They are not social sororities but are fundamentally educational in nature. By the terms of agreement made between the National Panhellenic ongres of social sororities and the Association of Educational Sororitie , only educational sororities enter teachers college ! "There is a law that brings people toaether in group . It acts like the law of gravity and regardless of what is done to divert it, it holds true. Thus we have the college frate rnity. " Thi fo rce has brought people together since the world began and will continue long after state teachers colleges are dust. This same force thi conaeniality an interest in common, serves as a reason for the formation of our honor ocieties in cholarship, leadership, etc. The efficiency policy of the present day requires every organization, no matter what the type, to ju tify it survival on the basis of utility alone. The hi gh ideal of the orority today is a concentrated effort to prove of such value to the college that the college will frankly admit that it cannot get along without it. The mere fact that sororities have served at state teachers colleges for many years would seem that they have proved themselves a fundamental part of the in titutions. Material contributions which sororities make are easily cited. They maintain student scholarship loan , e tabli h libraries, ho pita! beds for crippled children, and local ocial service work may be added to the list. We feel that so rorities form a binding link between our alma maters and their alumnre and this connecting link stres e love and loyalty to our colleges first and foremost. This value alone offers one of the chief reason why sororities are of prime value to our colleges. In conclusion, the badge of the so rority, with its combination of Greek letters, is, with the education orority, a pledge to hi gh endeavor in scholarship and spo rts, schooi spirit and service, character and ambition. These standards and the significance of the pin are the same .

.YIERWY

GATHRIGHT

A Challenge to the Alumnae

URELY there is no greater disappointment to a college sorority girl than to leave her sisters when she is graduated from her alma mater. The tears that are shed, the promises that are made, and the pitiful farewells are uncountable in number. To combat this feeling of loss and to keep in close contact with the collegiate chapters, the alumnre chapters of Alpha Sigma Tau are beina organized. Each year find an increased number of the e organizations. When I attended the 1934 convention in Cleveland, only three alumnre chapter were represented. Now, however, Omicron chapter alone ha

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three chartered alumncc groups which hope to have at least three delegates at the 1936 convention . Sisters, if you live near several alumnre girls and you do not have an organized alumncc group, the Beckley Alumnre challenges you to get to work ; have a meeting ; talk over your college experiences; revel in your memories; invite other alumnre girls; organize a chapter ; and have some good old sorority fun- the kind you delighted in when you were an active in college. F E RNE S H UMATE

The New Detroit Marking System

N DETROIT elementary schools, a new marking system has been in tituted to take care of the difficulty arising from the old system of marking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Many people thought that the former system invited too much competition between the pupils, who worked only for report card grades. Now they are marked either satisfactory or unsati factory , and a mark of excellent may be given in a few cases. This last semester, quite a controversy has arisen as to whether or not this system would be good for Wayne University. Recently a un iversitywide vote was taken to find out which system or marking the students liked best: A, B , C, D , E ; or S (satis factory ), U (unsatisfactory), and E (excellent ) . The students were 10-1 in favor of the S, U, and E system. It remains to be seen whether or not this new method will prove to be the solution of our marking troubles, but already the elementary school teachers favor it as well as many of the college professors. R u TH RoLSTO

A Campus Problem

HIS year, the students of Kansas State Teachers College are presenting a signed petition to the board of regents, in which they are asking tha t Sunflo wer, the college annual , be placed on the student activity ticket, and be paid for along with enrollment fees. Up to this time, the annuals have been sold through the campus king and queen contests, in which the organization selling the most make their candidate king or queen . This has not been very successful because only a small number of students have purchased annuals, and it has been hard to finance the publication of them. It is believed that by compelling all students to purchase one a t the time of their enrollment, a greater number will want their pictures to appear in the publication, and the publication will be edited much more. profitabl y. Alpha Sigma Tau is wholeheartedly in favor of thi s movemen t and we are anxious to see it worked out successfull y.

DELTA AND ETA Top row: McFarland, Rymer, Eckels, R oberts, Weaver, Camp, Delta chapter; Dottie Roberts, Delta chapter president; McFarland, Rymer, Weaver, Camp, Delta chapter. Center: Mary Margaret Finnicum , Marjorie Keppler, Phyllis Baker, Marion He , Ruth Merrick, Ada Swan, all of Eta. Bottom row: Mary Margaret Finnicum, Eta, Mi s Kent tate of 1936; Zerlie, Weaver, Hoover, Delta chapter; Janet Knott, Eta, most popular woman at Kent tate 10 6.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS ALPHA CHAPTER On Saturday, January 18, Maxine and Eleanor Ackley entertained the actives and their pledges with a " kid party" at their home. The girls played "sardines," had peanut hunts, and relay races. After the prizes were given the group made popcorn and candy in the kitchen. On January 25, we had our second rushing party. Clara Walker, our president, acted as hostess in her own home. The evening was spent playing " hearts. " Refreshments of angel food cake and coffee were served afterwards. March 14, marked the date of the Panhellenic Ball on our campus. Two of our actives, Maxine and Eleanor Ackley, represented Alpha Sigma Tau at the Ball. On April 15 we entertained our pledges at a " Monopoly Party " at Starkweather Hall. At the close of an enjoyable evening in which we made and lost a great deal of money through monopoly transactions we were refreshed with ice cream and cake. Spring initiation was held on May 16. Mrs. Flint, our faculty adviser, is planning a "sugar stir" for the actives and pledges, as soon as it can be arranged .

DELTA CHAPTER SociAL SIFTINGS

February 1- Tau doin 's for the second semester started off with a bang! Our patronesses gave a theater party for us at the Rit z, after which we had tea at Walsh's. As for patronesses- we think ours are " the top. " February 7- 0n this memorable night the country club proved to be the scene of a Tau Bohemian party, our first and formal rush party. Without a doubt, 'twas a true Bohemian night club. " Rite" Yoos, one of our alumme, acted as mistress of ceremonies. Yes, we had a floor show, too featuring Miss Bowles in a gypsy dance, the Tau band, and the Tau vocal trio. The party was a grand success! February 1 5- High noon today found the Taus and their rushees on the third floor of the Ellis' home enjoying cocktails as they launched on a progressive luncheon , our informal rush party . The second course we had at Stewart's. (By the way, Sister Taus, Mrs. Stewart, one of our patronesses, is the mother of James Stewart, the motion picture star.) Then on to Rustic Lodge for dessert and dancing with Neil Buckley's orchestra. February 27- Today, the proud Deltas held ribbon pledging in the

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" Y" room for Marguerite Yates, Marion Weaver, Mary Rymer, Barbara Camp, Virginia McFarland, and Twila Hoover. March S- Pin pledging service. March 13- Black Friday! And the thirteenth! Snow! Wind! And below zero! But all the Taus were at the gym steps at 5:00 A.M. Sunrise breakfast and Rustic Lodge-bacon and waffles. Mmm! It was worth it ! March 14- In the afternoon we had formal initiation for Anne Davis, Twila Hoover, Geraldine Tweed, Marion Weaver, Mary Rymer, and \ irginia McFarland ; in the evening, our initiation banquet at the College Inn . Two of our alumnre were back , Frances Walsh and Gladys Momberger. Episodes of the history of A.S.T. fro m 1899, stre sin a the installation of Delta chapter, compri ed the entertainment. All members took part. '[any things were learned about lpha Sigma Tau . PALMA LUCENTE DELTAS

The pride of the campus, the pride of the Taus, Tall clark Dottie Roberts, we give her nine rahs. A straight all A student, leading all she essays, On her forever with honor we'll gaze ; Jean Eckles is going, we wail it with moans, Away to Johns Hopkins to study some bones. We 'll miss her and miss her each clay and each hour. Hail and farewell Joan , here' love, luck, and power. A is for Alpha, for Art, and for Ann. Popular, brilliant, outstanding, well dressed; Davis the last name, remember it well, She's one of those people whom all the gods bles eel. Our blonde Jean McKenny, a treat to the eyes, Is dainty and clever and bound with no ties. While Kay Jordan the smoothy (she's tall , slim, sweet too) Spends her days here on campus, With her heart in Purdue. Harriet Lamphere, musician of note, \ oice and piano, Tau Trio and more, You should hear her give " Dinah" a ri de into town, No wonder the parties the rushees adore. Tawny haired Edgie Hunter, our gal about town, Brilliant, adorable, so very well dressed, Panhellenic president, a credit to Taus, She makes all the young men fo rget to "go West. " Eleanor Green doe so many things, Actress, Y Cabinet, she hasn't a foe, rt student vice-president, chairman , and more, W"e're anxiously hopi ng she won 't "Steb " her toe. Of Evie Thornton a _enior, were so very proud he's a writer musician highl_ endowed.

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Zerbe is another, slim and dark eyed , Tau Trio, outstanding, her interests are v;ide. Tiny and clever is Bernie McKrell A Junior Art student, as sweet as 'they come. Blonde Louise Kantnor, efficient and brisk , Defies the old legend that blondes are all dumb. Mary and Mal are two sweet little Frosh . . ' Loyal to Taus to the end. Twila and Jerry are new members too , Music and brains do they lend. . . Eleanore Murphy is just our ideal Of the perfect secretary, lucky her boss, She knows all her pothooks and some sex appeal , ext year her absence will mean a Tau loss. Gladys Harvey is clever with paper and ink, She's Kappa Delta Pi which shows she can think. Her roomie, Ruth Johnson, is a golden voiced girl, And to blend with her voice she has a gold curl. Palma Lucente- we'll miss her next year With her beautiful name and her dear little drawl , Jane Gillespie's so clever, and oh you must hear, Of the night that she stayed in old Sutton Hall. Oh the Taus they are brilliant, good looking and fun, Always on campus they 're high in demand . So here's to our sisters, long may they rei gn, Hail all the sisters and strike up the band ! Signed by fraternally , Virginia McFarland.

ZETA CHAPTER IMPORT ANT DOINGS

February 7- Panhellenic tea for all new girls in the Blue Room. February 22- 0ur first rushin g party was " Georgie s Party." The decorations and games were in keeping with the day. February 2 7- 0ur last rushing party was " Scotch." It was held at the Dutch Inn. Guests received tiny lamps with Scotch plaid shades. March 2- Final bids went out this mornin g. We have fo urteen more swell girls. March 3- A tea in the Sorority room for all the new girls. March 9- Ribbon pledging. March 13- We gave " Living Advertisements" for Stunt Ni ght. March 18- Pin pledging wa postponed on accoun t of the fl ood here. March 21- The date se t for our Panhellenic dance. It was postponed on account of the flood also. Everything has been postponed, but you can 't be fus sy in time of flood. March 25- Pin pledging and initiation.

ZETA TAU AND N Top row : Zeta Tau pledge, left to right- Adelaide Dressler, France Thoma , 1ary Annis Harper, Frances Williams, Mary Ethel Barnes, Cassie Bo well, irainia mith, Dot Bagby, Mus e Moyer, Frankie Bryan, Boo Speake, Betsy Blanton, Le loir Hubbard Mable Burton; Zeta Tau chapter-Boo peake, Dot B:1ab , Mar Anni Harper, Ca 路e Boswell; Officers of Zeta Tau chapter. Center: Nu chapter. Bottom row : Zeta Tau . Francis Fari , Merwyn Gathright , 1ar!!:arct Pittard Bet y Blanton, Mabel Burton, Frankie Bryan, Boo pcakc, LeNoir Hubbard; Zeta Tau alumn,' back for Pledges' Banquet.

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HOME CO M I N G

The annual Alpha Sigma Tau gathering of Zeta chapter at the Lock Haven State Teachers College was held April 4. The alumnce greeted each other, the sorority members and pledges ove r tea in the sorority rooms on Saturday afternoon after wh'ich each went her own way to prepare for the gala event- the alumnre banquet, which was held at the Dutch Inn! As the saying goes, " a good time was had by all" talking with one another, singing old and new songs, meeting old and new people, and , best of all, hearing news of the different chapters. The tables were decorated in the sorority colors, emerald and gold, and each person received as a favor a bracelet with the Alpha Sigma Tau seal and each alumna received a rose at the end of the evening. Sunday morning pictures were taken and then all went to the Lutheran Church for Palm Sunday service. R U T H CO NN

ETA CHAPTER SOCIAL CALENDAR

December 20- Faculty Christmas Tea. This tea was our first of the year and it was a great success. The decorations were carried out in yellow and green . Our guests put aside their professional airs and we discarded our studious dignity. The result was a happy friend ship which reigned during the tea and continued long after. February 11- From seven 'til ten we were entertained in the Robin Hood by our faculty adviser, Laura Hill. The party proved, however, to be rather hectic, because the tables were turned on the actives and the pledges gave the orders for the evening. Just before refreshments were served , Miss Hill presented the sorority with two lovely sets of glassware. February 29- This night was a gala one for pledges as well as for actives. We went to the pledge dance at Tally-Ho Tavern , and danced to the excellent music of Harry Gilcrest, the campus maestro. We kept our dances straight on attractive red and gold programs. March 15- 0n this Sunday afternoon , the sorority again gave a tea this time for our mothers. During the course of the afternoon, plans were discussed for the formation of a mothers' club. April 3- This was the date of our annual Golddiggers dance. The girls assumed all responsibility for the evening. They sent their dates boutonnieres, called for them at the fraternity houses, and escorted them to the Kent Hotel where the dance was held. Afterwards they took them to the Captain Brady Restaurant for more than the usual coke, and at five 'til one they rushed them home to avoid being campused . During the evening the;e were many novelty dances to add to the fun , but the high-light of the dance was a beauty contest and style show given by the fellows . The decorations were in black and gold with dollar signs as the main theme. May 29- This Friday has been chosen for the bigge t ocial event of

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our year. Our spring formal will be held in the Sea Glades ballroom of the Lake Shore Hotel in Cleveland. The affair is to be a dinner dance. AoA SwA

THETA CHAPTER CHAPTER DoiNGs January 2- We started this quarter with a bang, holding a Leap Year dance at the Oriole Terrace. The men were called for an presented with boutonnieres. February 6- We held open house for all students of the university. The guests were very ably entertained by a young magician from the college. Ice cream, cookies, and tea were served, and each guest was requested to sign the guest book before leaving. February 2 7- It was Dads' ight at the university and we invited our fathers to the house for refreshments following their tour of inspection. March 3- After a series of very well carried out rush parties, ten girls were pledged at a fine ceremony performed at our apartment. March 5- We decided to become tap dancers, and the chapter as a body started lessons to attain this end. March 15- Seven pledges were formally initiated at the Women's City Club at an impressive ceremony. April 16- Skating party at our beautiful Belle Isle Park. Hot dogs were roasted over charcoal fires. May 10- Annual Mothers' Day banquet- program was given by our talented pledges and tap dancers. June (?) - Spring dinner dance- No plan made so far. The week-end following the closing of school, we are planning to go on a week-end party to one of the girl 's cottages. Several of the girls have offered us the use of their summer homes, and we have not yet decided which offer to accept. We are also planning to go to at least one Tiger game at avin Field this summer. "HO's vVHo IN OuR CHAPTER Ruth Heilman- a speedy swimmer, blonde and swell. Virginia Weber- our pretty, personality plus president. Hila Shaw- sophisticated, smooth , slick, and plenty of date (a very active January alum ) . Emma Dawkins- scrumptiously serious or screamingly funny. Willie Dawkins- very winningly vivacious. Romelda Lademacher- fa st, flirty , flippant. Evelyn Mettler- dainty. demure, petite. Martha Parrott-~ood , better, bestest. Lorraine Reithmiller- admirable , amiable, attractive. Kate Hungerford- nonsensical , knowing, and swellish . Ruth Sedestrom- fiery, red-headed flame.

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Rita Sauve-curly, cutie, brown-eyed beauty. Ruth Schilling- candid , clever, satisfying. Margaret Sherwood- smiling, pleasant, serene. Shirley Neinas- vim, wit, vigor. Katherine Myll- sweet, scrumptious, and swell. Genevieve Januzzi- tall, dark, and smart. Ruth Ralston- devastating, fascinating, charmin g. Betty Seuffert- small , dark, and handsome. WILLIE DAWKIN S

JOT A CHAPTER WHo's WHo I THE CHAPTER Our chapter is well represented in campus activities. Winifred Vigneron, Osage City, a junior, is captain of the varsity basketball team. She is al so a memb er of the Comm erce Club as well as our treasurer. Wilma Horton, Wayside, a senior and past president of our so rority, is secretary of Panhellenic this year. Delores Honer has the honor of being chosen candidate for campus queen and Homecoming queen. She is also a member of the Primary-Kindergarten Club. Evelyn Heintz and Melba Jenkins are both members of the college mixed chorus. Virginia Lois Briggs is a member of the women's glee club and of the mixed chorus. Myrel Yost is a member of Gilson Players and of the Rhythmic Circle. ANNIVERSARY DINNER On March 14 we honored Mother Finkbiner with a dinner celebrating her third anniversary as our housemother. Table decorations were carried out in green and white as it was near St. Patrick 's Day. Our centerpi ece was a bouquet of white sweetpeas, primroses, and maidenhair fern. Tall whi te tapers in crystal candelabra were at either end of the table. The placecard were in white with a shamrock in one corner. We had as a guest Helen Rose Garman , our faculty sponsor.

NU CHAPTER CHAPTER DOINGS Our quarter 's activities began with a rush party at the beautiful home of one of our patronesses. We were very fortunate at thi time in getting for a pledge Katharine Edwards, one of the pr.e ttiest, peppiest, and most active girls in the group. We aathered at Dorothy Baab's home one very cold Saturday and ha d a granltime making cakes for a tea which we gave the next day.

OMICRON Top row: Pledges. Third row: Ruth Biven , .N. enior; Lois Foy, . r. senior; Loui e Anderson A.B. senior. S econd row: Geraldine Fox, S.N. enior ; Romaine Kanode, A.B. senior; Iri Dudley A.B. enior. Bottom row: Madge Rasnake, A.B. senior; Theda Croll , . . enior 路 Elizab lh Thornton, A.B. senior.

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On February 3 we served tea at the Panhellenic Council. Gwendolyn Beck was hostess at a taffy pull where we were all quite "stuck up" for a while. We have been rather unsuccessful in our pledging because so many of the girls have NYA jobs, and because of the new Panhellenic rule limiting rushing and pledging to one week. We are planning several activities for the rest of the spring which will include a pot-luck supper, hike and wiener roast, a week-end in the mountains, and participation in the spring fete, an annual event on th e campus. WHo 's WHo Dorothy Baab is one of our musicians who is making great progres with her 'cello. She plays in the Greeley Philharmonic, the Collecre Lit tle Symphony Orchestra, and a string trio. Katharine Edwards has just been elected to membership in the dramatic club, and she has a part in the spring quarter play. Gwendolyn Beck is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Pi Lambda, honorary education fraternities, and Pi Omega Pi , national honorary commercial fraternity. Ruth Buzard received her bachelor of arts degree in March. She participated in the swimming carnival last quarter. Lillian Griffith is one of the " up and coming" members of Nu chapter in every respect. Lillian is to be commended on her helpful suggestions and ideas, and her readiness to help whenever needed . Zina Beck has shown her loyalty to us by repledging this quarter. Her sweet personality and willingness to cooperate are going to make her indispensable.

OMICRON CHAPTER WHo's WHo Louise Anderson , our prexy at this time Tall and lanky, but sweet and fine. Romaine Kanode, our Omicron scholar Keeps perfect account of our every dollar. Helen Bradley, small and blonde, An A.S.T. of whom we all are fond. Geraldine Fox, a devil may care, With big blue eyes and blonde curly hair. Ruth Bivens, happiness and fun , Charming and sweet and dignified as a nun . Clara Belle Honaker, and all her men Already has broken the hearts of more than ten. Madeline McNeill, taU and gay Cares little what she does, and naught what says.

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Eveline Brown, a picture of neatnes And even more, a tory book of sweetness. Theda Crotty, her crystal-like beauty Breaks their hearts and thinks it her duty. Mary Martha Poling, with character superior But of all A.S.T .s there is none the merrier. Virginia Cushman, smiling and quiet But if she doesn't approve, just expect a riot. Phylis Lilly, dark and demure One of the best of the A.S.T .s, you may be sure. Polly Williams, a pretty country maiden And, our little editor, so heavily laden. Madge Rasnake, quiet and dignified 'luch in love- as is definitely signified. Gladys Fox- no better do they come Grand in grades, a nd a spo rt in fun. Burnice Gunnoe, an actress of fame And a sense of humor that has won her a name. Mildred Johnston- as golden a the sun And better Alpha Sig, I know of none. Mary Brown Johnston, a smaller person, I know of none But she ' a world of help and as dignified as they come. GERALDINE Fox

I ITIATION The first initiation of new pledges this year was held Sunday morning, April 6, at 8:30. One of the large t groups to ever have been ini tiated was initiated at this time. The nine girls fo rmerly initiated are: Ruth Cruise, Josephine McCorkle, Kathleen McCorkle, Lellah Collier, Julia Dalton, Elizabeth Crotty, Mildred Whitehead, Mary Barta, and Doroth Klingensmith . After the service the actives, pledges, patrones e , and alumnee who were present attended church in a body a t the Baptist Church . FOR MAL

SE IOR Omicron chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau is proud of Romaine Kanode , who is one of the two highest ratin g seniors in the clas of 1936. She wa . the first one written about in Th e Concordian, our college paper in Who's Who in the Senior Class." Romaine graduated from the Athens High School in the class of 1932 completing her work in three years. While in hi ah school she wa an outstanding student participating in many activities. During her four years at Concord Romaine ha kept her good record and also been connected with a number of organization . orne of th e~ O uTSTA m ' G

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are: Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, vice-pre 路ident, '33-'34 ; secretary, '3 4-'3 5 ; and treasurer, '35-'36. Kappa Delta Pi , national hoonrary fraternity in education, president, '35- '36. Alpha Psi Omega, national fraternity in dramatics, secretary, '34-'35; historian, '3 5- '3 6. Gamma Phi Omicron , fraternity in journalism. Conc01'dian society editor, '3 5- '3 6 ; and the concord Players. H E LEN BR ADLE Y

PI CHAPTER PI's ALL-SoRORITY SING

Pi chapter tried a new experiment on the campus which was highly successful. This was an All-Sorority Sing, in which all the sororities participated, and to which the whole school was invited. Each sorority was asked to sing two of their songs, and the result was an interesting and varied program. We heard about the " Saucy little scull on Sigma's pin," the " Pi Kap blues," and we discovered how to recognize a Delta Sig and a Phi Gam (local) girl. Our own " Sisters Together" and " Gold and Emerald" were the Alpha Sig's contribution. After the singing, we served cookies and some of the delicious Bohemian tea for which our patroness, Mrs. Crouch, is justly famous. The favors were program booklets of green, written in gold and tied with gold ribbon. We had three aims in view in giving this tea, which we feel we have accomplished. First of all , we wished to make stronger the friendly feeling between the sororities, and between the sorority girls and the independent girls. Also we wished to identify the sororities and their members to the new freshmen we will rush next semester, and give them some idea of sorority life. Then too , there 's nothing like putting your best foot forward. JAN IC E WRAUSM ANN, Pi Active RUMMAGE SALE

With the treasury in a state of sad depletion followin g the September rush parties, Pi chapter decided to hold a Rummage Sale. A kindly real estate company donated an empty store (after seeing the nei ghborhood , we could see why he had it to donate ) and amused friend s and relatives presented us with the necessary stock. The alums were most gracious in their contributions, even though they refused to risk the neighborhood. The police force, however, supplied very handsome protection , and even a customer to start business. We do hope that lovely white hand-knit sweater that went at such a bargain fits the officer's " nephew in Montana." In spite of his assertions to the contrary, we are quite sure now that he took a slight advantage of us. Even the rainy weather and scheming policemen , however, failed to present our adding a small profit to the treasury with which our mercenary treasurer herself was satisfied. ELIZ AllETH WILSO

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S is for Sarah Our new president, Though the loss of Kathleen We greatly lament. We hail the new prexy With joy and song, Because new ideas She 's brought along.

is for Juanita The vice-president, And to her new office Much interest she 's lent. To fulfill this office She has made a vow, To properly do soThe chance is hers now.

K is for Kathleen Whom I 've mentioned before, And who now holds the office Of editor. And also a sec retary She's been elected, To equal the standing She has erected.

M is for Maggie And L is for Lee, The minutes she keeps And presents weekly. She's clever and accurate In every detail, And reports at each meetin g, Always- without fail.

H is for Helen Who is ever full of fun , And as a new member We're lucky to have won . This blonde lass comes With a broad, happy smile, To make every meeting Well worth its while.

H is for Helen M for Marie, Our chaplain conducts So devotedly. The service of worship At each weekly meeting, And is always prepared With a new scripture reading.

S is for Elizabeth - Her last name is Straughn And with her, Vitality has come along. She's another new member A very good one too; And to Alpha igma Tau We will ever be true.

is for Jo And E is for Ellen Our loyal historian Who's eager and willing. To keep an account Of the history, That will in the future Of value be. is for Jean On whom we depend, The robes and crowns To faithfully tencl. Our custodian Is of a rare kind , A better one We surely won't find. is for Jane Our pledge-mistress bright, Who takes charge of points Each Tuesday night. For which the pledges, Have worked hard to earn, And for enough They constantly yearn.

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ZETA TAU CHAPTER HOLLYWOOD PLE DGE P ARTY

The Alpha Sigma Tau pledges racked their brains for a " different" pledge party. Their thoughts soared and they thought of stars! Why no t a party for the stars at " Pickfair" ? Work began. Emerald and gold stars ann ounced the time and place of a Hollywood party- adding, " come dressed as your favorite star. " The chapter room became a spacious drawing-room at " Pickfair," and favors took the form of fiat suckers with a star's face pasted on it, with an emerald and gold tie or bow- to suit the sex. The guests began to arrive. " Graham McNamee" announced them as they entered. All of the favorite stars were present and , strange as it may seem, some of them were present in about three bodies. All the pledges had been perfectly grand sports about " dressing up"! Small prizes were given to the best made-up individual and to the chapter best representing the stars. Then, after a game or two, the Hollywood party came to an end , and the gorgeous " Pickfair" drawing room became a disheveled chapter room. FRAN CES THOMAS " WHo 's WHo " FOR THE ZETA T Au C HAPTE R

A senior, our president we love so dear She's sweet, she's kind , loyal and sincere To serve on government has been her lot She's none other than our well known "Dot. " A freshman , a new member in our sorority When it comes to spirit, she fits to a "T " With her in our midst, we feel happy and fine A "pal" we all love- " Frankie. " A freshman , a girl with lots of ability I'll say we're glad she's in our sorority. She is known to us as Mable Burton She'll be a great success we all are certain. A sophomore, she is with boy friends galore She will carry on the spirit that has gone before. If Faris gets married , we'll be out of luck But will be sure it's Roy or Buck. Maybe it's because of her dark brown eyes But she makes a hit with all the guys Innocence and purity describe our " Patty" Although at times she seems quite " batty." A senior chaperon always gets a treat When she rides (by force) she takes the back eat

THE ANCHOR To surpass her loyalty we can't Her name is a garment- ' Coates" not pants. Our treasurer, a senior, who takes charge of the money Dark hair, dark eyes, and she's a honey We think she is swell and love her just the same Even tho ' her name makes a "Payne." A member of Gamma Psi, a junior too To A.S.T. he will always be true To all " Jimmie's" her eyes are shinin g lights She is none other than Merwyn Gathright. A sophomore who i leaving u this year She's indifferent but full of good cheer She likes dramatics, poetry and lover's lane Three guesses- Who? our swell Jane . Pretty clothe she does wear A nice fi gure and pretty black hair An A.S.T. , o trim and neat Doris Isebell , cute and sweet. A junior in the clutche of romance Jimmy fell for her at the fir t glance We hope he will wait just one more year Cause we want " Pit " with us here. A fresh man who makes straight A's Facts about books, she knows we'll ay Her one characteristic is slamming the door Every one knows her ; her name is Le Noir. A freshman, calm and collected To be an A.S.T. she has been selected She's considerate and kind in every way She will always be " our" Adelaide. vVe never knew any girl could be so se rene No thoughts of hers are ever mean Silence is golden so they say Frances v\ illiams has made u ee that way. A freshman full of pep and glee To her chest of happiness we 'd like to find the key Mary Ethel , thi jolly new gi rl Always keeps our minds in a whirl. A senior who belongs to every honor so rority But we'll always claim her a a true A.S.T. Her sterling qualiites we all adore She reads our palms- he i Doris Moore.

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In a rt she cann ot be urpassed Our memori es of her will always last She's witty and talen ted, a t rue A ..T. We call her " Booty" but she's really Marjorie. A new girl who is very sweet To have her among us is a treat She'll make a big success an d keep her pro mise T o be sure, it's France T homas. Sweet and gen tle a new gi rl too To A.S .T. she'd never be un true A girl who we love to be with Any one can tell you , she's Virgini a Smith. A junior, q uiet and sweet P leasing to eve ryone she meets She lives in Ashl a nd , a college town Lois will ge t them when they co me 'roun d. Tall , full of life, and a junior too Our n ewly-elected presiden t so clear and true We 're leaving A.S.T. in her hands Margaret, we're trusting you to lead our band. A new girl with a svvell personali ty She has what it takes, vim , vigo r a nd vitali ty She loves A.S.T. and will always be true "Musse" is fri endly and joll y too. P.S. I should he too modest to wri te about myself B ut with holi day comi ng, I can 't expect too much help T here isn 't much to say; I'm chapter ed itor you know Seri ously I can say I'm an A.S.T. body and soul. LuCILLE DAvis

UPSILO N CHAPTER UPSILON CHAPTER ACTTVITIE Our chapter has been busy with social activities sin ce Chri stmas. Following the dan ce at Aileen Covington 's just befo re the holidays, we pla nned fo r our rush party, whi ch comes just a fte r the secon d semester begins. Fo r thi s we had a raviola supper at D r. H arvey 's home. T he members, serving as the crew and gui des of the Alpha Sigma T au Zeppelin , took the rushees on a crui se fo r a visit to all the chapters. The E merald a nd Gold color scheme was used fo r the place cards and decoration . We had six pledges at the end of the rush season. During Februa ry, the Upsi lon chapter en tertained with a dance. The date being February 21, the red , whi te an d blue predominated in the deco rations. Ball oon s were u eel effectively.

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In March, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Higgins entertained our sorority with a " Lion and Lamb" dance. Mrs. Higgins, a patroness, always gives the sorority a dance in March. Some of the dances were special favor dances with names such as March Wind, March Hare, Lion and Lamb, and others. At intermission refreshments were erved banquet style in the dining room. It was a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. In fact , we practically had to eat on the run, for every time the whistle blew everyone had to move with their food to the next place. On April 8, Mrs. Howard Terry and 1iss Ida Waldran, patrone ses, entertained the Alpha Sigs with a picnic at Cedar Park. The " eats" were the best ever for a picnic, e pecially the " Ring Tum Diddy. ' Do you want the recipe? Any Girl Scout can give it to you. Everyone had a good time. Our sorority wa invited to Anna Reeves' home for the week-end of April 17. We are all planning to have lots of fun. She lives in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. May 8 is the final formal affair for the Alpha igma Taus. Our plans have not been completed, but we expect to have a banquet and dance with all the alumnce present.

SOLITUDE But little do men perceive what Solitude is, and how far it extendeth . F or a crowd is not company, and faces are but a gall ery of pictures, and talk but a tinkling cymbal where there is no love. - FRANCIS BACON, Essays, "Of Friend hip" DOUBLE MEASURE Ha ppiness i individual, But it cannot be denied, That when we share it eagerly, It is always multiplied, We never did believe it, dear, Until we tried. - M YRA EvA ' , Altoona Alu mnre

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS ALTOONA ALUM NIE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

On Washington's Birthday, the Altoona Alumnre of Alpha Sigma Tau met at the Penn Alto Coffee Shop for lunch. After lunch in one of the hotel club rooms, we had a beautiful and impressive installation service. The president's table was colorfully decorated with candles and roses. Lois Patterson Loy, a Christmas bride, is living in Bellfonte, Pennsylvania. On March 29 Mary Agnes Long left for Pinehurst, North Carolina, where she will visit with her grandmother.

BECKLEY ALUMNIE BECKLEY'S PRESIDENTS

The Beckley Alumnre is a chapter composed of many past presidents of the Omicron active chapter. Jessie Worley was the first president of Omicron chapter as well as the first initiated Alpha Sigma Tau in West Virginia. Lillian Moses was president as well as the only active member on the campus. Alone she pledged and initiated fourteen girls into the so rority. She was, also, the first president of the Beckley Alumnre. Ina Ring was elected president for the year 193'2-33 . but secured a · · ·· · . teaching position and did not return to school. Ferne Shumate was president during the year 1934-35 ; was a delegate to the 1934 convention , and is current president of the Beckley Alumnre. She has for the three last years made the principal talk at the annual "Yellow Rose Dinner ," a rush party.

BUFFALO ALUMNIE CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

Decembe1'- 0ur annual Christmas bridge-breakfast and get-together. It was held at Newtons. We had waffles and sausage for breakfast and a Jack Horner pie for dessert. February- Our annual Valentine supper dance. We rented a private room at the Hotel Statler, had a grand orchestra, about sixty couples attending, and a lovely supper at 12 o'clock. Buffalo State Teachers College held a benefit card party to rai e money

ST. LO IS , GREELEY-DE J\ ' ER, A:-.!D WICHlTA .<\L JVIN.-E Top row: Audrey Fisher Lucke, Nu alumnre pre ident; Mildred Chamberlin, Hel n Pfanschmidt, Wichita· Robert a nd John Beu, v\ ichita; Willene Baab and Frank Andrew Back trum; Mary Bess Hanna , Wichita . Center: t. Louis alumnre chapter. Botto·m ro w: Leftfficer of Nu alumn::c, Burn1dine \\ omack, chapter editor: Paulinr II n, hi torian: E lsa Falberg, trea urer; Ruth fagneson Ewer, recording and orre1 onding ecretary; udre Fi her Lucke, pre i lent; and Edna R m, ns, dec president. enter- Edna Roman . who i a member of the Home v\ ood and ki Runners lub. Right boll m row : Burnadinc 'vVomack, pal Wilso n ish. Pauline Allen, Ruth • h gn on Ewer, Joanna El erhart, and udrcy Fi · her Lu kc : . ccond row: Beulah \\'illiam,; Backstrum, Ruth Buzza rd. Belly Keefer Godfrey, Ewlyn Rureht'icld l'hamhl't~. and Jo:l ~a Fn lilt'q..:; third row : 1 ibby 'a rrol lrclcsky and Esthn ~ hron ~twm Ba·, h.

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for an athletic field. Alpha Sigma Tau sold the largest nu mber of tickets of any so rori ty or fraternity. Adaline Hurley, one of the alumn re members, was in charge of the affair. Ap1'il- We had a bridge-luncheon at Lorna Cruickshank ' home. It was held especially for the benefit of the out-of-town girls who would be home for the holidays. We attended the Panhellenic supper meeting at the Buffa lo State Teachers College. Foll owing the supper the alumnre chapter held its affi liation service .

GREELEY-DENVER ALUMNIE WHAT

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December- Members and their husbands were entertained at Nora Hokum 's at a lovely Chri stmas party. Even San ta brought the children toys and gifts. Janum'y- New officers for the following year were elected at the delightful party at Ruth Ewer's. February- Pauline Allen was hostess at the lovely installation ervices of Opal Wilson Gish of Iota into the N u alumnre. March- J oanna Eberhart and Burnadine Womack entertained at a surprise stork shower for Esther Baab at her home in Greeley. Welcome, Betty Godfrey, Elizabeth Strelesky , and Beulah Backst rum , let 's see you out again . M arch- N u alumnre entertained ten tables at a benefit bridge party at the Electric Building clubrooms Saturday afternoon, March 14. It was a lovely party, table prizes and everythin g. Thanks to Ruth Ewer and her committee for the lovely refreshments; the Swedish cookies were delicious. Pauline Allen , acting chairman for the arrangemen t of the party, deserves honorable mention. P roceeds from the party were used to reimburse the treasury fo r the five dollars sent to the active chapter to help in its winter rushing. April- Lovely April showe rs brought us to Evelyn Chamber's little home. Twelve members were present, including Laura May Blake of Yuma , Colorado . Installation services were held for Dorothy Rhoades Atschel of Iota. . May- Audrey Lucke entertai ned members and their husbands and boy friends at her country home a few miles northeast of Denver. I still don 't know where she put all of us, but we did have a good time. June- It 's nice to include the men , because they reall y do get a chance to become better friend s. So we are making thi s an all-day picnic with Dibby Strelesky in Boulder. August- Our fourth annual house party in E stes Park has always been a success.

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WHo's WHo IN GREELEY-DENVER ALUMNA': ( Th eir professions and chief interests ) Audrey Lucke: teacher at Cactus Ridge, Henderson, Colorado- dancing, bridge. Joanna Eberhart: fifth and sixth grade teacher at Hudson, Coloradoviolin, writing poetry. Burnadine Womack: fifth grade teacher at Brigton, Colorado- choir, Business and Professional Club, cause and cure of war. Edna Romans: physical education teacher in the Denver public schools - skiing club, basketball, bicycling. Pauline Allen: teacher of the first and second grades at Petersburg, near Denver- dramatics, movies, dancing. Ruth Ewer: housewife and mother of two children ; wife of the mathematics teacher at East High School , Denver- movies, bridge, sewing. Evelyn Chambers: housewife and mother- piano, teaching Sunday School class of young women, gardening. Elsa Falberg: home economics- bowling, bicycling, Pi Gamma Denver sorority, sewing club. Opal Gish: housewife and mother of two children- bridge, movies. Laura Blake: mother of two children, wife of the principal of Luma (Colorado ) High School- woman's club. Dorothy Atschel: secretary of the Denver Joint Stock and Land Bankbicycling, dancing, bridge. Dibby Strelesky: housewife and mother of one child- Dames Club, Mountain Club. Marie Cosimi: principal of Cline School, Welby, Colorado- flower gardening, tennis, bicycling.

EMPORIA ALUMNIE PARTY CALENDAR Spirit of Goodfellowship- A sparkling Christmas tree, decorations and exchange of gifts, accentuated good will to all at the December party given by Mrs. Pearl Finlsbiner and Helen Garman. New Year's Resolutions- The excitement of starting the ew Year with a clean slate and unbreakable resolutions prevailed in the gaiety of the January party at Ethel Beck's home. Helen Graber was assistant hostess. Valentines- In spite of severe cold and snow Ida Wayman's and Inez Boy's cupid and heart decorations before an inviting fireplace soon captivated and melted all of the girls' hearts. Saint Patrick's Day- Neither Esther Shebilsky nor Perle Dall are Irish, but they displayed Irish hospitality and Irish colors in the '[arch party. Easter- When Esther Griffith and Madeline Gwinner entertained, "e all tried to stuff the Easter ' bunny" tall y cards with big fi gures in order t win the prizes.

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ALUMNA: WHo 's W Ho

As I look around our group for the Alumnre Who 's Who I find a lot of news, and I'll bring it on to you. Now if of this tale you soon begin to tire Just remember I'm the one who's digging in the mire. And listen faithfully, please, until my story has found its end Perhaps as years go on, my poetic ability will mend. Now in number, our alumnre reach an even twenty-six And in many social gatherings, we saunter forth and mix. In speaking of the girls in this tale of deeds and choosing I 'll begin with the president- Esther Griffith has been losing Twenty pounds- she has lost by her diet- oh so daring She 's pleasing to the eyes girls- but how 's her stomach fairin g? Now Jessie Zajic is weighing- but she says it's the other way She envies Esther's will- -but if you eat- you must pay. Pearl Dall is a busy one to whom cooking's a delight When she's not busy at it-she's working for Alpha Tau with all her might. Two sister teachers with us with lots of pep and fun Margaret and Lois Gilbert- we're afraid we might lost one. Margaret's hand is spoken for by a lawyer of great merit. If we thought that we would lose her, we simply couldn't bear it. Another Alpha Tau is teaching at La Crosse Anna Mae Carey is the one and they say she shows who 's boss. A cheery smile for everyone has little Jean McLean . She teaches Latin in the daytime- and has a new diamond so it seems. Our recording secretary- Mary K. Hines- ! must not forget to mention. Her sweet disposition must always be brought to attention. Magladene Young is as busy as ever Club and church work at Severy keep her fit as a feather. Maybelle Jones now is teaching at Fowler, Colorado She surely is a sweet one if I may say it's so. Education is a cure-all for wants and unfilled time Harriet Humphreys is in school- and they say she does right fine. Last year we found a new alumnre of whom we are so proud Madeline Gwinner of the West- she isn't very loud. Leta Swisher- you all know her- she's the very best. Diamonds, and marriage loom before her, and we 're sure she'll stand the test. Now if this tale of mine is really very dry Just stay right with me girls- for you know I only said I'd try. Ethel Partridge is an active one and not hard-up for looks Besides attending many clubs, she keeps the alumnre books. Inez Boy, our cute little redhead, is still up to par You couldn 't find another like her though you look near and far. Louise Gardner as you know is rearing the model child . She takes time out occasionally to visit our meeting- oh so wild.

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Mary Alice Seller teaches Latin in Roosevelt High She's a very active lady- and can she entertain? Oh my . Another girl I must mention is LeRoyce Downing so petite She entered her pupils in a mu ic festival and could not meet defeat. Our devotionals- as you know- by Ethel Beck are led . She's a dandy Alpha Tau when everything's been said. A collector of antiques that are really very fine Is Ida Wayman- girls her home i ri ght in line. Once a year we have to visit us an Alpha Tau from away. 'Ieredith Henshaw from St. Louis- stops with us for a day. Helen Graber, now an alumna, is teaching at Bu hong She's a very fine alumna, and we're for her good and strong. Margaret Mereness, another new one, is Jiving in the West. We're afraid her parents soon will lose her- the Hines boy knows the rest. Another blue-eyed blonde- so please your ear to lend Quiet, but ambitious is our own Ruth Townsend. Mabel Hammond edits a paper; she is quiet and full of fun And now my patient readers my tory is nearly clone. The trail is growing blurry and if you have a doubt Try writing serious reading when you've had your tonsils out. LE A GRACE GRIFFITH L EATHERBERRY

JOHNSTOWN ALUMNA: WHo's 路wHo Betty Defrehn, our new president, will be married this summer to William McClintock of Johnstown. The engagement was announced by her mother at the Green Kettle Tea Room. Ruth Henninger will be married in June to Myron Biddle of Williamsburg. Ruth expects to join the Altoona group after her marriage. Edith Paul is dramatics instructor in the Joseph Johns Junior High School of Johnstown. Some very fine plays were presented under her direction during the past several years. Josephine Paul. We are justly proud to have Jo Paul, a member of our group, chosen by the National Council as general chairman of the convention next August. However, we feel very sad that Edith's and Jo's home has been destroyed by the flood. We wish them God-speed in the recovery of their losses.

ST. LOUIS ALUMNA: CHAPTER DOINGS

December- First, a very clever tacky party given by the pledge in honor of both colJeaiate and a!umnce chapters. Minnie' was the belle of the party.

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Our annual Christmas dance given at the Chase Hotel for all t. Louis Alpha Sigma Taus was a huge success. There was "good food, grand music, and the best time ever." The alumnre Christmas tea given for Pi chapter was immensely enjoyed by both guests and hostesses. Lois Hoynck and Dorothy Jordon proved themselves very popular entertainers. February- The Valentine dance sponsored by Pi chapter proved a financial and social success. The alumnre and their gue ts enjoyed it tremendously and promise their loyal support again for the next one. May-Our annual Mothers' Day banquet. May 17- We intend to spend the day at Helen Chlancla's club near Pevely, Missouri. Hiking, swimming, and riclincr will be the order of the clay. June 12, 13, and 14- vVeek-end at Dorothea Schaberg's club near Belleville, Illinois. We have always had such a grand time there that we are again eagerly looking forward to the occasion.

WICHITA ALUMNIE Evelyn Allphin teaches Spanish in ewton, Kan as. Last summer she studied at Chicago University, but plans to play this summer. In fact she says she is going as far as 50 will take her but no farther for she is saving her dollars to buy a new car. Alma Ashley is stenographer for a milling concern so she must vacation early or late . She's on her way to ew Orleans. Claire Robertson Beu is one of our hew members. Until the first of February she had been living in Alva, Oklahoma. Her husband , who i employed by the Cities Service Gas Company, was tran sfered to Newton, Kansas , so we gained a member. Evelyn and she attend all our meetings. Claire has two boys, John and Robert, aged 6 and 7. Hildred Dungan is secretary-treasurer of the Dickey Oil and Refinin g Company. After she works herself to death she says 路we may write of her " Here lies a barrel of crude oil," but it won't be a very true epitaph. Mary Bess Hanna is our only member who isn 't an Iota alumna. Mary Bess is from Rho chapter at Durant, Oklahoma. She is employed by the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan unit of the Farm Credit Administration. Her sister, who is al so an Alpha Sigma Tau , is enrolled at Wichita U niversity but we hope to add her to our membership soon. Gwendolyn Killion teaches at Kingman. She is a little too far away to visit us as often as we would like to have her. Beulah Blankenship Lacey has two girls, Phyllis and Patricia. I have forgotten their ages, but one of them was a Christmas present. Eva Belle Mannion operates a dres shop in addition to keeping house, so she is busy. Helen Phillips Pfanschmidt is the driving force of our organization. A our president she keeps us going forward, and we do appreciate her efforts. Helen Logan Renfro spent last summer in Yellow tone but this sum-

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mer she plans remaining in Wichita; we are anxiously awaiting the tiny announcements which Helen will send us early in July. Helen Steel teaches the second grade at one of the chools here. After taking her class to the fire station for a unit lesson, one of her youngster set fire to a garage during his play period. Now Helen is wondering what kind of teacher that makes her. Nora Forrester was a delegate from Wichita High chool orth to the National Commercial Teacher Federation which met in Chicago during Christmas vacation. She was secretary of the accounting section which held its meetings at the Hotel herman. Wilda Woods has been doing some review work at Wichita University this winter in the dramatics department. Although he is a graduate student she finds need to review occasionally. She and her husband Paul are in the South for a short vacation at the present time. Mildred Chamberlin has been working on the Friend Univer ity Women's Board this winter. Outside of that I can't say much more about her since she is our editor. MILDRE D CHAMBERLIN

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POET 'S C O RNE R â&#x20AC;˘ BED IN SEASON (With Apologies to R.L.S. ) In winter I get up and say, " My word, this is an awful day. " In summer, quite as like as not, I sco rn because it's much too ho t. I have to lie in bed and wait Until I 'm sure I shall be late, And hear below me in the street More energetic people 's feet. And does it not seem hard to you When there is so much work to do And you should love in bed to tay To have to get up any clay? ALICE

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HOPE A D JOY The threshold is good cheer, The hearth is peace and love ; And all the windows look upon Bright views of gold and mauve. The house of hope and joy ; It is the heart's delight, Where the songs of happiness Are ringing clear and bright. The pathway to the gate Is soft with velvet moss; And at its sides forget-me-nots 'Midst ferns and larkspur toss. They bid you welcome there, With greeting fond and trueDear one, the house of hope and joy I s my deep love for you. VIRGINIA LYNN CHILDERS,

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SPRING IN THE ROCKIES Spring comes flinging Glorious gleams of gold On snowy mountain peaks, Her spattering rains Are little ghosts Tapping with nervous fingers On lonel y window panes. JOANNA EBERHART ,

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PERSONALS MARRIAGES Delta J ane Stombaugh to Dempsey now, December 1935. Nu E mily Gustafson to Clifton Ellis, December 25, 1935. Omicron J ami e Meadows to Levaton Stinson, December 24, 1935. Virgi ni a J obe to Charles Ellswo rth Miller, J anuary 4, 1936. R ho E lizabeth Armstrong to George Sneed, November 30, 1935. Juani ta Denison to Harold Jenkins, November 27, 1935. Melba Garrett to Newell E. Wright, December 28, 1935 . Wanda Wi llhoite to Ike McCoy, March 2 2, 1936. Altoona Alumnce Lois Patterson to J oseph Loy, Decembe r 1935. St . Louis Alumnce Alice Ju dd to ]. A. Hathorne. R ho A lumnce Louise Taylor to David Colbert. Ruth Stri ckland to Jeff Sparger, April 4, 1936. E NGAGEMENTS D elta F rances Lefev re to Paul Seton. Beckley Alumnce Belva Farley to Earl McVey BIRTHS Delta A son, born to Mr. and :Irs. James Ki rk (Betty Ricks ). A son, born to M r. and Mrs. Arthur Weaver (Betty turm). Nu A daughter, born to Mr. and M rs. William R. Baab (Esther hon- 路 strom), on Apri l 6, 1936. Beckley Alumnce To Mr. and fr . Mari on Bru ter (Marie Walker ), a dauohter, Jean , December 1935. Buffalo Alumnce Born to 'Ir. and i rs. Donald nole (Josephine Choate) a dauohter Jean .

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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Zahm (Dolores Carlin ), a so n. Empm'ia Alumnce To Mr. and Mrs . Eugene Schwartz (Bernice Grubb ) , a so n, Robert Eugene, December 21, 1935. To Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Colvin (Florence Lyons), a daughter, November 4, 1935. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calvert (Gladys Griffin) , a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Greeley-D enver Alumnce To Mr. and Mrs. Hans Waage (Laura Blake) , a daughter, Margie, February 17, 1936. Omicron Alumnce To Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Williams (Ilva Thornton) , a daughter, Tommy June, December 19, 1935 . To Mr. and Mrs. Harry McNut (Claudie Spangler), a daughter, Sarah Alexandria, January 26 , 1936. Rho Alumnce Charles, Jr. , to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis (Glyn na Faye Colwick), March 13 , 1936. A daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore (Charlene Shane), February 1, 1936 .

MEMORIAM

Alpha alumnce deeply mourn the passing away of Miss Abigail Pearce on December 24, 1935. She was 77 years old and a member of the faculty of the Ypsilanti State Normal College for the last SO years. Miss Pearce, together with Miss Ada Norton, were the first patronesses of Alpha chapter. " The Making of the Bible," a widely used text in Sunday schools, was written by Miss Pearce.

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Alumnre representatives send first news-letter. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Report from collegiate chapters to national president. Material sent to ritual committee. Founders' Day. Material for ANCHOR sent to national editor. Alumnre representatives send reports to national alumnre secretary. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. ANCHORS mailed by George Banta Publishing Company. Treasurer's report and national dues sent to national treasurer from those chapters having three terms in college year. National dues and semi-annual treasurer's report to national treasurer from alumnre chapters. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Annual report of alumnre chapters sent to national president and national alumnre secretary. Treasurer's semester report and national dues sent to national treasurer from those chapters having two semesters in college year. Alumnre representatives send reports to national alumnre secretary. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Report from collegiate chapters to national president. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Term report and national dues from collegiate chapters having three terms in college year. Contributions for the loan fund sent to chairman of fund. Material for ANCHOR sent to national editor. Alumnre representatives send second news-letter. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Send sorority examinations to chairman . Alumnre representatives send reports to national alumnre secretary. ANCHORS mailed by George Banta Publishing Company. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. New A.S.T. songs sent to chairman of song book committee. Treasurer's term or semester report and national dues sent to national treasurer. Faculty adviser checks treasurer's books. Semi-annual report and national dues sent by alumnre chapters to national treasurer. Scholarship grades sent to chairman of Awards. MISCELLANEOUS Collegiate chapters send national initiation fees to national treasurer路 ten days before initiation. Collegiate chapters send pledge examinations to chairman of examination ten days before initiation.

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