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President-Theron A. Houser, St. Mnt+ h c~ ..·s S C Treasurer-Ra lph W . Noreen, 75 Baylawn Ave., Copiague, L. 1. , N. Y. Secretary-Wayn e R. Moore, 327 Russell, Ames, Iowa.

Historian-Wal ter R. Jones, 4534 St rohm Ave., N. Hollywood, Calif.

Chance llor-Karl M. G;bbon, 713-718 Rio Grande Bldg ., Harlingen, Texas

Executive Sc cretary-W. Bernard Jones Jr Virgini a Buildin9 R1chmond . Va. ' ., .

Editor-in-Chief, STAR AND LAMP-W. Bernard Jones, Jr., Virgin 10 .

Bulld1ng, R1chmond, Va. Managing Editor, STAR AND LAMP-El izabeth H. Smith Virgin 10 Building, Richmond, Va . ' Traveli.n!,J Counselor-Ramon Sanchez, Virginia Building, Richmond Vlrg lniO .

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NATIONAL COMMITTEES Finance-Franc is H. Boland, Jr., Chairman, C/o Adams Express Co., 40 W all St., New York 5, N. Y.; 0. Forrest McGill, South ern Blvd ., Chatham Township, Chatham, N. J.

Theron A. Houser, St. Matthews, S. C.; W. Bernard Jones, Jr. Sec retary, Virginia Bldg., Richmond, Va. .

Scholarship-Or . W ill E. Edington, Cha irman i)ePauw Unive rSit Y

Devereux D. Rice Memorial Fund-John D. Carroll, Chairmnn .

Lexi ngton, S. C.; 0 . Forrest McGil l, Treasu rer, South e rn Blvd., Chatham Township, Chatham, N. J. ; J. A I Head, 590 Vista Ave., Salem, Ore.; George D. Driver, 309 Bu rns St., Ida Grove, Iowa;

Ritual and In signia-John W. Deimler, Chairman, 333 Righters Ferry Rd., Bola Cynw yd, Pa. Architecture-James A. St rip lin g, Chairman, Centennial Bld9· Tallahassee, Flo.

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DISTRICT ARCHONS Dist. 1-Fre·d Krupp, Room 1 11 8 , 225 W. 34th St., New York, N . Y. Dlst. 11-Hugh F. Hill, Jr., Rocky Mount, Vo. Dist. Ill -William Brink ley, Box 4416, Duk e Station, Durham , N . C. Dist. IV-J omes M. Wilson, Suite 7 10, Liberty Life Building, Colum bia, S. C. Dist. V-Walte r F. Doyle, P. 0. Box 158, Macon, Ga. Dist. VI-Charles T. He nde rson , Asst. Attorney Ge ne ral , Statutory Revis ion Dept., Tallahassee, Fla .

Dlst. IX-N elson White, Champion Spark Plug Co ., Toledo 1, Ohio Dlst. X-Kenneth A. Bellinger, 538 N. Franklin, Dearborn, Mich .

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Dist . XI-E. J. Spe rr, 317 E. Eighth St ., Jaspe r, Ind .

Dist. XII-Kenneth W. Kuhl , 436 Woodlawn, St. Paul 5, Minn .

Dist. XIII-Adrion C. Taylor, 23 1 Ave. "C" West, Bismarck, N. 0 Dist. XIV-Harald A. Cowles, 327 N. Russell, Ames, Iowa .

Dist. XVIII-Paul M. Hupp, 3781 E. 31st St., Denver 5, Colo.

Dist. XIX-Ralph M. Snider, 4210 N. 25 th St., Tacoma 7, Was 11 Dist. XX-Roy J. Heffner, 1091 Brown Ave., Lafayette, Calif. . e Dist. XXI-T. Glenwood Stoudt, Wyomissi ng Polytechnic lnst1tut · Wyomissing, Penna.

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Alabama Polytechnic Institute-Alpha Iota, 255 College St., Auburn , Ala .

Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute-Alpha Xi, 33 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, N . Y. College of Charleston-Alpha, 67 Society St., Charleston, S. C. Cornell University-Ps i, 722 Uni ve rs ity Ave ., Ithaca, N. Y.

Davidson College-Epsi lon, Box 473, Davidson, N.C. Drake University-Beta De lta, 3303 Uni ve rsity Ave., Des Moines II, Iowa .

Drexel Institute of Technolo~y-A ipha Upsilon, 3405 Pawelton Ave., Philadelphia Penna .

Duke Universlty-Mu, Box 4682, Duke Station, Durham, N. C.

Emory University-Eta, Box 273, Emory Uni· versity, Ga. ld9 Florida Southern College-B eta Beta , B d' 1-A, Florida Southern College, Lakelon ' 51 Flo. Florida State University-Beta Eta . Box 4 9flO' Florida State University, Tallahassee, C · Furman University-De lta , Greenville, S. ·

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Go~f?t~ 1nstltute of Technology-Iota, 128 Ill; I t., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. ~~ Institute of Technology-Alpha Phi, lowo 20SS. MichiQan Ave.( Chicago, Ill. Wei htoAte College-A pha Omicron, 407 Mer c ve., Ames Iowa M•:r University-Alpha Alpha, Box 524, Michl rcer University, Mocon Ga. E ~an State College-Alpha Theta, 507 New rond River, East Lansing, Mich. cirk College of Engineering-Beta Alpha, E 0 • 5tudent Mail, Newark College of Nor ngoneering, 367 High St., Newark 2, N. J . ~h CRarolfna State College-Tau, 407 Horne Or.,5 ., oleogh, N. C. H9a"n · State College-Alpha Zeta, 21st and Pen rnson, Corvallis, Ore. sh;t State College-Alpha Mu, Box 380, ,ild on9 Presb e College, Penna .

Purd Yterlan College-Beta, Clinton , S. C. 'irginio etre-o mega, 330 N. Grant St., w. LafayRen e, 1nd. 'irginio 49""!aer Polytechnic Institute-Alpha Tau, Roo k nd St., Troy, N. Y. 1mond Stet~: e College-Xi, 327 High St., Salem, Va. A n University-Ch i, 165 E. Minnesota Uni ve., DeLand, Fla. b~ersltt of Alabama-Omicron, 804 HackUni rry one, Tusca loosa, Alq. ~s . Jr. F~~r~l~ys of Arlzono-~eta Theta, 445 East Uni t., Tucson, Anz. 1 e rsit Y c;~t;ltWy of California-Gamma, 2634 Banighters Uni . ay, Berkeley, Calif.

27•rsoty of Florida-Alpha Epsilon, Box Univ 5 6( University Station, Gainesville, Fla. Bld9· A:rs tyA of Georgia-Lambda, 599 Prince UnJ e., thens, Ga. Uvrbslty of Illinois-Upsilon, 801 Illinois St., Uni ana, Ill. K;•kslty of Indiana-Alpha Psi, 504 E. Unrv' wood Ave., Bloomington, Ind .

Coer~lty of Louisville-Beta Gamma, 2216 Uni n ~derate Place, Louisville, Ky. Je.rsoty of Miami-Alpha Chi , Box 97, Univ'"v~rslty of Miami Branch, Miami, Fla. Mers ty of Missouri-Beta Epsilon, 704 Uni ory 1and, Columbia, Mo. Llersl •v of Nebraska-Nu, 229 N. 17th St., Uni nco 1n, Nebr. w••~ty of North Carolina-Kappa, 317 Unt · osemarv St., Chapel Hill, N. C. IS~hslty of Oregon-Alpha Omega, 740 East Un· . St., Eugene, Ore. :;•r~oty of South Carolina-Si~maJ TeneUni en. 7, Univ. of S. C., Columboa, ~. C. w•rsoty of Tennessee-Alpha Sigma, 1505 Univest Clinch Ave., Knoxville, Tenn.

•rs1ty of Toledo-Beta Iota, 1702 W. Uni80 ncroft St., Toledo, Ohio ~~~hslty of Washington-Alpha Delta, 4504 Wa h' N.E., Seattle, Wash. ~ •ngton & Loe University-Rho, Lock Wo/awer 903, Lexington Va. ford College-Zeta, Spartanburg, S. C.

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4 "ft.•s, Iowa-Harold A. Cowles, 327 N. Russell, A mes, 1ow a. t~~ta, Ga.-Wolter E. Crawford, 493 Willard e., S. W., Atlanta, Ga. 81 r_3'11ngham, Alabama-Henry Smith, 820 N. C st St., Birmingham, Ala. hRrl~ston, s. c.-e. A. Weinheimer, 115-A Ch u edge St., Charleston, S. C. ~~~anooga, Tennessee-Lee L. Ryerson, Jr., Ch Guild Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. ~cofo, Illinois-William H. O'Donnell, 1952 C · 2nd Pl., Chicago, Ill. o~u"'bi~ South Carolina-Frederick E. Quinn, C 1 03, Columbia, S. C. 01 c~"'bus-Ft. Benning, Georgia-Joe Freeman, D 0 Strickland Motor Co., Columbus, Ga. e~roit 1 Mlch.-Jerry Martin, 70 Mowark Rd., Fl ontoac, Mich.

0 0 ; ')Che, South Carolina-Mitchell ArrowG mot , 419 W. Cheves St., Florence, S. C. r~envllle, S. C. -Cooper White, 103 Elm St., lth reenville, S. C. ~~~a, New York-H. M. Riggs, 701 Seneca J g., Ithaca, N. Y. 0 ~.sonvllle, Pia. Myron Sonlson, 3689 l 'masa Drive, Jacksonville, Flo. 0 ~7'21·East Lansing, Mlch.-Loren C. Ferley, ll V2 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Mich. ~t~n, Nebraska-Winfield M. Elmen, 602 l e eral Securities Bldg., Lincoln, Neb. 0 h~ngele1, California-Rene Koelblen, 328 M St., Manhattan Beach, Calif. ~on, Georgia-Fay A. Byrd, 108 Carlisle Mi ve., Macon, Ga. ~j"l. Florida-William A. Papy, Ill, 315 M seayo Ave .. Coral Gables, Florida.

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Contents Page Letters from Our Readers .................................................................................... 2 Editorial: How to Own a Home.................................................................... 3 Ace James F. Low Sets Record in Korean War ... ................................ 4 T. Glenwood Stoudt Ascends to Presidency of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute............................................................ 5 Beta Iota, University of Toledo, Makes First Bow to Founders, by Nonnan McClurg ............................................................. 6 Colonel Recalls Days When Fraternities Were "Sub Rosa" ...... 8 Pi Kapp Becomes Youngest Head of Georgia Baptists................. 9 In Our Chapter Eternal... ...................................................................................... l2 Society ............................................................................................................................... 15 What a Show! by Russ Chaney and W. Bernard Jones, Jr....... 16 Alumni Corner.. ........................... ..............................................................................20 Calling the Roll ... ...................... .................................................................. 22

COVER This 26-year-old "Sabre" jet pilot is 1st Lt. James F. Low, Gamma '47, University of California. He has completed about 60 missions and is credited with nine MIG's. He shot down his first MIG May 8, 1952, the next day after he entered combat. (See story on Page 4.)

Entered as second class matter at the post office at Charlotte, North Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in the Act of February 28, 1925, embodied in paragraph 4, section 412, P. L. and R., authorized January 7, 1932.

The Star and Lamp is published quarterly at Charlotte, North Carolina, under the direction of the National Council of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity in the months of February. May, Au!!ust and November.

The Life Subscription is $15.00 and is the only form of subscription. Single copies are SO cents.

Changes in address should be reported promptly to National Office, Virginia Bldg., Richmond 19, Va. All material intended for publication should be in the hands of the Manae:in~t Editor, Virginia Bldg., Richmond 19, Va., 50 days preceding the month of issue.

W. BERNARD JoNES, ]R., Edit<Jr-in-Cllief ELIZABETH

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1009 First National Bonk Bldg., Montgomery, Aio. Now York, N. Y.-James Larrouse, 89-54 211 th St., Queens Village, N. Y. North Jersoy-AI Taboada, 123 Dewey St., Newark 8, N. J. Oklalioma City, Okla.-Wflliam A. Rigg, 304 N. W. 1st St., Oklahoma City, Okla.

Orlando, Florida-A. T. Corter, Jr., 12 South Main St .. Orlando. Florida.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Roy E. Krober, 56 West Essex Ave., Lansdowne, Po. Pittsburgh, PeMsylvanla-R. Delmar George, 627 Vermont, Mt. Lebanon, Penna.

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Portland, Ore. (Cascadel-0. A. Hilllsan, 8427 S. W. 58th St. Portland, Ore. Roanoke, Virgin 1a-Jesse M. Ramsey, 33 Harshbarge r Rd., Roanoke, Vo. Seattle, Washington-David Peszneeker, 1605Al 26th, N.E., Seattle 55, Wash.

St. ouls, Missouri-Estill E. Ezell, 701 Olive St., St. Louis I, Missouri.

St. Matthews, South Carollnq--Jahn L. Woodside, St. Matthews, South Carolina.

Toledo, Ohio-Richard B. Perry, 2337 Caledonia St., Toledo, Ohio.

Washington, D. C.-Edward L. Tolson, 315 Glenwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland.

Letters from Our Readers Alumnus Likes "Socialistic Influence" Editorial Dear Editors: I hasten to congratulate you on your article in the August, '52 issue of The Star and Lamp on college-age men of feeling socialistic influence. I think that your article is particularly well thought out and well phrased, and I wish that everyone cou ld read this and realize just how true the conditions arc which you have described.

• Someone at Headquarters deserves a great deal of praise because The Star and Lamp is a much better publication now than it has ever been before, and I always enjoy receiving it.

Alumni Entertain High School Graduates Bernie, this is no time I suppose to be bringing up criticism inasmuch as the Fraternity has made so many strides under your guidance; however, there arc things that just irk me to no end, and I can't help but relate them to you.

Last September our Pi Kappa Phi Alumni organization de cidcd to try to entertain some of the high school graduates that were going off to coll ege, and we had one or two periods of entertainment, ending with a dinner and a water skiing party. We found that we had men going off to six colleges, and I took it on myself to write those six chapters at thesr six schools, recommending the men who were going up, an'.! asking that they follow through on them and also advise us if we cou ld help them further.

C hapters Do Not Answer Recommendations One of the things that was most discouraging is the fact that one of the finest young men who was entertained is the son of a minister and does not have sufficient funds to join a fraternity; therefore, ,three of us pledged to pay his initiation fcc and so advised the school to wh ich he was to attend, but we have never heard a word from anyone of the six schools.

Bernie, I have been on both si<:les of the fence, and if anything is more discouraging than for an undergraduate to make an appeal to a brother alumnus who has been out of school a few years, it is for the alumnus who has been out a few years to make recommendations and even offer to pay initiation fees and not even have a reply from the chapters in questi9n.

It seems like to me that this is our weakest point in our o rganization, and if there could be a closer association or alliance between the active chapters and the graduates, irrespective of from which school, that we would be on the right road in the future.

I hope that this criticism will be accepted in the spirit in , whi ch it is offered. Fraternally,

INTERESTED ALUMNUS

Historian Finds "Fireside Chats" Enlightening Clinto11, S. C. Dear Editors: We received your "Fireside Chat." It is swell I now see that we don't have all the troubles we could. I will say, however, that we have our share of them. Fraternally yours,

GREG ELAM, Historian Beta Chapter, Presbyterian College 2

Lieutenant Disagrees with "Socialistic" Editorial Tt1je, N. Korea Dear Editors: Just want to express my warmest regards for each copy of The Star a11d Lamp that I receive. I am constantly running into fellow brothers over here, a nd theY always enjoy reading my stock of our fraternity magazine. In fact, I ha\·c considered ha\·ing our houseboy pledged. By the way, his American name is Pi Kap; his Korean, Chae Sang Ui.

I particularly enjoyed the editorial in the August Star and Lamp entitle<:! "College-Age Men Arc Feeling Socialistic In fluence." I disagree with you though, especially on one point -men fighting for their country don't expect the GI Bili.

It's given to them, and they take advantage of it to continue their education. Personally, I used the GI Bill to pay my waY through college as it was the only means I had of attending same. But I have seen many men die in this "police action" a nd our last war who were of college-age and college graduates whose thoughts were only for giving all for democracy, not socialism.

A Merry Christmas to all Pi Kapps and to you of The Star nud Lamp staff a commendation for a wonderfu l job.

Fraternally, HARRY HANSEN, Alpha Iota '46 Lt., Infantry

Convention Contributes to Chapter Strength Durham, N. C. Dea1· Editors: First of all I want to tell you how much I enjoyed the National Convention this year. Everything seemed to go lik e clockwork, and I know it must have taken a great deal of planning on the part of Mr. Jones, Mr. Roman, and the whole committee. Mu chapter and I cannot express our great appreciation enough for the fine job you did and the amount of help we received from it. I know these suggestions will help make us a stronger and better chapter, and we are looking forward to a fine year.

RICI-IARD F. BEDELL, Secretary Mu Chapter, Duke University

Suspension System "Brings Results" Philadelphia, Peuna.

Dear Editors: Thank you for all your efforts in aiding us in coll ecting our overdue accounts. I can truthfully sa)' that our system of suspension brings results. Fraternally,

EDMUND J. CODY, JR .. Treasurer Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Drexel

Mu Member Compliments The Star and Lamp Charlotte, N. C. Dear Editors: Your whole staff shou ld be congratulated for work that has been done on The Star and Lamp. It is certainly the brst fraternity magazine that I have read. yourP..,

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JAMES E. RITCH, JR., Mu '50 THE STAR AND LAMP

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42ND STREET, in downtown Troy, N. Y. , stands one of the most magnificent homes I have ever entered. 1 believe that I have been told that it was ?uil.t by a carriage manufacturer in the late 1880's. It Ibs hve stories high. It has a ballroom, complete with . alcony, fit for a king. Most of the rooms are done In different type woods. Extravagant and expensive rnurals adorn the ceilings of many of the rooms. There ar~ so many rooms that it takes an escort about 30 rnmutes to give you a quick look at each. It would be a guess that it would take a million dollars to reproduce that home even if the materials were available.

Modest Home Paid for in 1946 Today, that home is the abode of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. How did it happen? Many years ago, this group bought a modest home in about the $15,000 bracket, making a reasonable down payment thereupon.

The home was paid for by about 1946.

In 1949, stable and enterprising alumni heard that the mansion on 42nd Street could be bad at a reasonable figure since it was too much house for a private horne. A transaction was made in which the old home Was traded on the mansion with the result that th e 42nd Street mansion is now a Pi Kappa Phi home for a figure of somewhere in the neighborhood of $30,000.

1929 Building Spree ..In 1929, the national Pi -Kappa Phi Fraternity JOined the SO-odd other social fraternities in going on a spree of building grandiose homes which had even ~ore grandiose mortgages. Ninety per cent of those ornes were never paid for by the builders. Today, second owners have them at reasonable figures and are paying for them.

Since World War II, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has not built one new house. It is interesting to note , however, that she has paid for and come into complete ownership of several. The Alpha Tau Chapter is just one good example of the wisdom of this approach. ~hapters at Roanoke, Drexel. N. C. State, Louisville, oledo, Washington and Lee, Michigan State, and ~regan State are among those which have substantial b0 rnes with mortgages small enough that they can e paid off, come what may.

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It is our hope that every chapter which does not yet a home to its liking will: 1. Accumulate a couple of thousand dollars through systematic chapter collections.

2. Put this money in the hands of loyal and businesslike alumni.

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4. Keep alert and looking for a house to its liking.

5. Be prepared to close a deal within 48 hours when it does see what it wants.

Remember that subsequent owners always make more out of real estate than the man who put up the money to build it in the first place.

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Houser Malres "Who s Who" Theron Adelbert Houser, St. Matthews, S. C., president of Pi Kappa Phi and former chancellor of the fraternity, is listed in the 1950-52 edition of "Who's Who in the South and Southwest."

The biographical sketch states that Mr. Houser was born near St. Matthews May 8, 1904, the son of Adelbert J. and Carrie E. Ott Houser. He received his A. B. Degree from Wofford College in 1924 and his LL.B. from the University of South Carolina in 1928.

He married Miss Hattie M. Ford May 8, 1929. They have one daughter, Miss Myra Kennerly Houser.

Mr. Houser was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1928, and since that time he has been engaged in private law practice in St. Matthews. He was town attorney from 1945 until 1949 and mayor from 194 7 until 1949. He was chancellor of Pi Kappa Phi from 1934 to 1940 and president since 1950. He is an Elk and is president of the St. Matthews Exchange Club.

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Maaslre Is Called To Turlrey Dr. Roben J. Maaske, Nu '24, University of Nebraska. who is president of Oregon College of Education, has accepted a four-months assignment requested by the Turkish Ministry of Education through the Department of State in Washington, D. C., to undertake a project in Turkey.

Dr. Maaske's assignment will involve making a general survey of teacher education in Turkey, both in-service and pre-service, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, He will headquarter at Ankara, the capitol of Turkey, where he will spend some time in conducting lectures and seminars at Gazi Teachers College. _ He left for Turkey in December and will return early in April.

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Rutledge Heads Seattle Alumni Ass n.

The Seattle Alumni Association has elected C. E. Rutledge, president; David Pesznecker, secretary, and Deane Parker, treasurer.

The association holds Wednesday luncheon meetings at the Persian Room of the Northern Life Bldg., Seattle.

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Ace James F. Low Sets Record In Korean War pi KAPPA PHI boasts the first second lieutenant to

achieve "Ace" status in the air war in. Korea. It is James F. Low. Gamma '47, University路 of California, a former archon of his chapter. On Fathers' Day, June 15, 1952, he bagged his fifth MIG in six weeks, thereby becoming America's 17th jet ace. The same day he damaged another MIG over "MIG Alley" in northwest Korea. (See cover for picture of Lt. Low.)

Gets Fifth MIG Lt. Low, who is now a first lieutenant in the Fifth Air Force, had been out of flying school barely six months when he shot down the MIG near the Manchurian border. It was his 43rd combat mission since arriving in Korea a little over a month before.

"I spotted one of the MIG's breaking away from the main formation, so I rolled over and dived down on him," Low said in an interview.

"I was right on him and closed up to about 700 feet. I don't think the pilot ever saw me. Anyhow, I gave him a long burst from my fifties that almost tore his wing off. I gave him another long burst. The MIG pilot bailed out."

Never a Daredevil At her home in Sausalito, Calif., Low's mother, Mrs. Paul Hanson, said that her son was never a daredevil and that he never .went out for sports, though he always was an outdoor boy and liked to go fishing and hunting."

The flyer's father, Paul Low. of Sausalito, said reflectively, "He can see to spot them; I trained him on that. I got him a beebee gun when he was 3 years old, still a bit of a kid who could hardly walk. I'd hunted all my life, had hounds and bird dogs. We used to go deer and duck hunting together, and he's a very good shot."

Low's mother said they walked all over the Sausalito hills hunting quail, rabbits, and hawks.

Low first got the idea of being a pilot while he was in the Navy during World War II, but after the war he studied business administration at the University of California.

"Then all of a sudden he got the bug again when this Korea business started," his father related.

During his service as an F -86 pilot with the Fourth Fighter Interceptor Wing in Korea from April to July, 1952. Lt. Low flew 56 combat missions, shot down six MIG's, and damaged two. He returned to the United States on temporary duty July 24 to participate in conferences on the armament system of the F-86 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and USAF headquarters, Washington, D. C. 4

In an interview for This Week magazine, Lt. LoW said that he had always considered himself a failure.

Now he feels that the Air Force is where he belongs.

Lt. Low was born in Sausalito September 10 1925.

He served with the U. S. Navy from 1943 t~ May, 1946, one year of which he was a radar technician in the South Pacific area. He then attended the University of California for three and a half years studying business administration, and in Novembe:, 1950, became an aviation cadet. He took his basic training at Perrin Air Force Base, Texas, and his advanced single engine training at Craig AFB Alabama frorn which he was graduated and commi~sioned a ~econd lieutenant in the Air Force in December 1951 one of 12 of his class of 250 to receive Regul~r Air Force commissions. At that time. he acquired his nickname of "Dad," he being one of the oldest members of his cadet class.

Receives DFC, Air Medal After three weeks of F-80 transition training at Williams AFB, Arizona, and two months of F-86 combat and aerial gunnery training at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Lt. Low was transferred to Korea. He has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.

The young Ace has now completed around 60 missions and is credited with nine MIG's-that makes three since his return to Korea.

Lt. Low plans to make the Air Force his career.

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Eclits W&L Humor Magazine Glenn A. Scott, Smithfield, Va., Rho '51, a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, is this year's editor of the Southern Collegian, the university's humor magazine.

Mr. Scott has written a novel of college life which is now being considered by publishers, and his short story, "Dry Wind of Autumn," published in the Winter issue of Shenandoah, university literary quarterly, last year won a prize at the ninth annual arts forurn at the Women's College of North Carolina, Greensboro.

He is the holder of the Mahan award for creative writing. He has written several feature articles for the Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Mr. Scott went to Europe last Summer to study news media and communication. The trip was a tour for students of journalism and political and current affairs.

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ELEVATION OF T. GLENWOOD STOUDT to the presidency of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute J.uly 1, 1952, climaxed a career of 27 years of connecwith the institute for this alumnus of Alpha Mu, phon enn State.

Mr. Stoudt, who is District Archon of District XXI, serve.d a 4-year apprenticeship in drafting at the Texttle Machine Works before entering Penn State College in 1929 on a scholarship from TMW. He was g~aduated from Boys' High School in 192 5, received ~IS bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from enn State in 1933 and his master's degree in 1934.

B:e was mechanical engineer at the Textile Machine W.orks from 1943 to 194 7, and from 194 7 until the rnJddle of 1952 he was dean at WPI. He is now a rnernber of the institute's executive and apprentice cornrnittees and of its board of trustees.

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With its facilities now serving employees of the ~Yornissing Industries and apprentices of neighborIng companies, the school in 1933, adopted a name ~at was in accord with it! broader scope, the Yomissing Polytechnic Institute.

Stoudt Is Member of Engineering Frats p· Wyomissing's new president holds membership in 1 Tau Sigma, honorary mechanical engineering f~aternity; Sigma Tau. honorary engineering fraterntty; Pi Mu Epsilon, honorary mathematics fraternity; the American Society for Engineering Education, and the American Society of Mechanical

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Beta Iota, University of Toledo, Makes First Bow to Founders

By NORMAN McCLURG, Historian Beta Iota Chapter

Dean Parks Addresses Celebrants BETA IOTA CHAPTER, University of Toledo, held its first annual Founder's Day Banquet Saturday evening, December 13, 1952 , at the Northwood Inn in the same room in which the chapter was initiated about one year ago.

Dean D. S. Parks, dean of men and adviser to the I.F.C. at the University of Toledo was the principal speaker. His talk was on the differences between fraternities of now and of ancient times. Before Dean Parks' address, Harold Fink introduced W. Bernard Jones, Jr ., Pi Kappa Phi's executive secretary, and J. Eugene Dunaway, former national secretary. Mr. Jones made an award on behalf of the Supreme Chapter to Mr. Dunaway. for distinguished service to Pi Kappa Phi. The chapter was proud to have these distinguished gentlemen present at the banquet and also for the privilege of seeing .this award made to truly one of Pi Kappa Phi 's greatest assets, Gene Dunaway. The chapter also heard from Mr. Jones several wise words on what a fraternity should mean to a man.

Seven Awards Are Made Other awards presented were to Jack Guinall, senior award; Harold Fink, athletic award; Bob Kuhlman and Wendall Dorf, pledge award; Harold Fink, Jim Grubbs, and Dick Harper, scholarship awards.

The banquet was well attended with 55 men present Special guests were the new pledges. Other guests included John Gass, alumni chapter president ; Nelson White, district archon; and Richard Perry, chapter advisor. The chapter was happy to see many Alumni in attendance. Much credit goes to Tom Murawa anci his committee for the planning and organizati<:m of this fine banquet. Before the banquet a punch bowl was at the house, and afterwards a party was held at the house.

Chapter Enters Two Contests Beta 路rota made its presence felt in both major Homecoming competitions at the university October 2 5-the Homecoming Queen Contest and the Float Contest.

The Pi Kapps sponsored l\liss ancy Rogers for Homecoming Queen and put on a tremendous cam6

paign. Nancy lost the election by a very small margin unofficially. The Queen selected has won almost every queen title on campus. Our campaign included a barrage of gayly colored signs, signs on our cars, a huge 3 x 5-foot photograph on a large backdrop, a personal letter to all freshman men. and cigarette pass-outs in the halls.

Float Places First In the Float Contest we won first among the fraternities and second in the overall competition, being only two points away from top among all contestants.

Our float had a paper mache cow on it with a barn in the rear. Our slogans were " Hand em udder defeat" and "Moo-ve over B. G. " We also had a farmer riding on the float to milk the cow.

Rushing Brings 29 Pledges Beta Iota pledged 29 men December 6, 1952 The Pi Kapps entertained 180 freshman men November 5 at their first Rush Party at the Top of the Marks.

This affair was in the form of a "Monte Carlo" party.

The second Rush Party was a dinner party at the same place. The Pi Kapps served a ham dinner to 100 guests. Many Alumni attended both parties, and the chapter was well satisfied with the results.

Beta Iota stood third on the university campus in number pledged. Alpha Phi Omega (local) had 36 and Sigma Phi Epsilon had 30 to be first and second, respectively. We believe we had a very high class pledge class that wiJI carry the Pi Kapp colors far in the future .

Pledges Are Named The following men were pledged: Gerald Adler.

William Bell, Russ Bower, Duane Boyer, Fred Boysen, Kevin Brubaker, Jim Case, Gary Elmer, James Fritsch, Myron Gerberich, Irvin Higgins, Lee Kiser .

William Kroncke, Robert Lindner, Wi11is Long, Robert Mattison, Jack Mielke, Thomas Miller, Neil Montagino, Marvin Mulford, Larry Palmer, Gene Peterman, Robert Petersen, James Ritzenthaler, Roger Schiller. Richard Smalley, David Sweeney, Thomas Woods, and Philip Yarick.

On December 7 the chapter held a reception for the parents of the new pledges.

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Dr. Owings is professor of English at Clemson College.

Providing an insight into the Medieval World, its ~Ustoms and modes of living, its architecture and its

~lterature, this volume is the result of four years of Intensive research by Dr. Owings. In it he undertakes to prove that, though the narrative of the medieval tales about knighthood, chivalry, and courtly love is Unrealistic and sometimes fantastic, the details of the Way of life and the fine and applied arts of the period described therein are highly realistic. This 204-page OF

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book includes details of medieval arts from the massiveness of the castles and churches to the intricacies of tableware and decorations.

In addition to the research, done mostly in the library of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Owings traveled extensively in Western Europe. studying the existing art forms and architecture.

A native of South Carolina, Dr. Owings did graduate work at Vanderbilt University, receiving his M.A. in 1932 and his Ph.D. in 1943. During World War II he served five years in the Army, including 18 months as a lieutenant colonel with the Fourteenth Armored Division in the European Theater. Upon his release from active duty he joined the English faculty of the School of Arts and Science at Clemson as an associate professor. He was elevated to the rank of full professor in 1950. During the Summer months each year he acts as executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Pediatric Seminar at Saluda, N. C. 7

Colonel Recalls Days When Fraternities Were ''Sub Rosa'' BACK 40 YEARS to the Spring of 1912, L OOKING when he was initiated into Sigma Chapter at the University of South Carolina, Col. Edward Perry ("Dutch") Passailaigue recalled in an interview that in those days "fraternities were strictly sub rosa.

"We of Sigma Chapter met in a couple of rented rooms in town, Columbia. The ritualistic work and meetings were serious and formally conducted. Good fellowship prevailed and life long friendships firmly established. Only two other fraternities had chapters at Carolina then-Kappa Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Chapter memberships averaged 12 to 18 men."

Retires in 1951 Colonel Passailaigue, who was retired from the U. S. Army in 1951, was born November 2, 1891 , in Charleston. S. C., the second of eight children of Theodore W. and Kate M. Passailaigue. He attended public and high schools of Charleston. !'fte~ two years at The Citadel he went to the Umver~1ty of South Carolina the Fall of 1911. He was Vars1ty full back at The Citadel in 1909 and 1910 and at the University of South Carolina during the next four years. He was field captain in 1_912 .. H~ graduated with the LL B. degree from the umvers1ty m 1915 and became the first head coach in football at Wofford College. Following the 1915 season he returned home to Charleston and took up the practice of law.

When in June, 1916, a call came for vol'-!nt~ers for service on the Mexican Border, young PassaJla1gue enlisted as a private in the Charleston Light Dragoons (Troop "A", South Carolina Cavalry). He had already become a candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives and was elected during his absence in Texas and New Mexico. He was honorably discharged as a corporal December 27, 1916, so that he might take office January 2, 191 7.

Waives Exemption in World War I In World War I he was called in the first draft, July, 1917 . Since he was a state legislator he was granted an "Absolute Exemption" from military service. He waived the exemption and entered the Officers Training Camp, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., in August, 1917, and graduated therefrom as a captain of Infantry November 27. 1917. By April, 1918, he was in France with the Third Regular Division and fought through five major campaigns- Toul Defensive Sector, Champagne-Marne Defense, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse Argonne Offensives. He was with the Army of Occupation in Germany and returned with the Division August, 1919, to Camp Pike, Ark., 8

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Again he took up the practice of law in Charleston.

In May, 1920, he stood examination for the Regular Army and on July 1, 1920, was appointed first lieutenant in the Infantry, serving continuously through the grades to his present rank until retirement September 30, 1951.

Colonel Passailaigue related that he has seen service in the Philippines and Japan and at the various posts in the United States, such as Ft. Benning, Ga., Camp Chi~as, El Paso, Texas; Camp Little, Arizona; Ft. Jackson, S. C ; Ft. McClellan, Ala., assistant PMS&T, and North Carolina State where for four years he was faculty adviser t-0 Tau Chapter. He served also at Ft. Douglas, Utah. He was Adjutant General of the Third Military Area (Reserve assignment), with headquarters at Salt Lake City; PMS&T, Tennessee Military Inst., and reactivated First Bn. 349th Inf., 88th Div. at Camp Gruber, Okla. In April, 1943, he was assigned to Ft. Benning where he successively commanded the Second Student Training Regt .. the Academic Regt., then School Troops.

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Pi Kapp Becomes Youngest Head Of Georgia Baptists WREN DR. SEARCY S. GARRISON, Alpha Alpha '31. Mercer University, was elected president of the Georgia Baptist Convention last November, he became the youngest president of this century-and P<lssibly of all time, J. J. H. pointed out in the Christian Index of November 20, 1952. Dr. Garrison is Pastor of the Bull Street Baptist Church, Savannah, Ga. Dr. Garrison is a native of Georgia, educated in Georgia, and has served all his years as pastor in Georgia. Although he is only 40 years of age, he is not new to the Georgia Baptist leadership, the article in the Christian Index stated.

"He is a former vice-president of the convention, has been a trustee . of Mercer University since 1942 With the exception of the year he was off under the Plan of rotation and has for several years been a member of the Christian Index board of directors," the story continued.

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"The first son of J. Gorham and Vessie Smith Garrison. Dr. Garrison was born at Coolidge in Thomas County, Ga. His father is a teacher-preacher, now serving the Ochlochnee and Midway churches in Thomas County and also serving as area supervisor of schools in Southwest Georgia for the State Department of Education.

Called to Ministry While at Mercer "Dr. Garrison was a student at Mercer University When he surrendered to God's call that he preach. He Was ordained September 15, 1933."

He received the A. B. Degree from Mercer in 1934, studied in the law school for a year, attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for the 193 6-3 7 session and did further study in the Candler School of Religion at Emory University during 1938 and 1939.

"Few student honors escaped Dr. Garrison during hi~ days at Mercer," the story in the Christian Index sa1d. "He was president of the student body in 1934, Was president of his sophomore class, president of the Ciceronian Literary Society, a member of the debating team for four years, of the glee club for a year, a OF PI

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member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, and president of the Baptist Student Union in 1934.

"His denominational leadership may be dated back to 1935, for it was in that year that he served as president of the Georgia Baptist Student Union.

Mercer Confers Doctorate "Then, probably the climax of all his honors. until the presidency of the convention, came in 193 7 when Mercer conferred the Doctor of Divinity Degree路.

"Dr. Garrison's first pastorates were in his native Thomas County where in 1934-3 5 he served the Barnett's Creek and Metcalf churches and also the New Hope and Colomokee churches in Early County.

Then he was pastor of the Arlington Baptist church in 1935-36.

"He was supply pastor of the First Baptist Church at Thomasville in 193 7, and for four years was pastor of Norman Park Church and teacher of Bible in Norman College.

"Dr. Garrison was pastor of the First Baptist Church at Barnesvi1le in 1941-43 when he went to Bull Street as associate pastor, and in a few weeks be was called as pastor upon the resignation of the late Dr. W. A. Taliaferro.

"Dr. Garrison has always been one of the most loyal of Mercer's alumni. He is quick to express his (Continued on Page 19) 9

Kerr Goes on USC Boarcl.o l Trustees A. Evins, is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

December 26, 1931, Mr. Kerr married Miss Victoria Howie of Abbeville.

Member of Legal Org-anizations Mr. Kerr is a member of the American Judicature Society; Seventh Judicial Circuit Bar Association; Spartanburg County Bar Association (President.

1949) ; South Carolina State Bar Associatiol), Executive Committeeman, 1949-51), and American Bar Association. He has been admitted to practice in all courts in the state of South Carolina, the District Court of the United States for the Western District of South Carolina, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court of the United States. and admitted to practice before the Treasury Department. He has served as special presiding judge of Common Pleas Court under appointment by the governor.

The new trustee is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, and a member of the Elks Club and other social clubs. He tries to find time once a week to indulge in golf. He shoots in the low 80's.

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Firm Promotes Eustice JOHN DAVIS KERR, Rho '2 1, Washington and Lee, is one of three alumni of the University of South Carolina named recently by Governor James F. Byrnes to the university's board of trustees.

Now a Spartanburg, S. C, attorney. Mr. Kerr will represent the Seventh Judicial Circuit, filling the unexpired term of Donald Russell who resigned as trustee to become president of the university.

Law Deg-ree from University of S. C. Mr. Kerr was born in Abbeville, S. C., April 24.

1903, the son of the late John Davis and Corrie McClung Kerr. He attended public schools in Abbeville, Bailey Military Institute in Greenwood, S. C., and Washington and Lee University. He studied law at the University of South Carolina from which institution he received the LL B. degree in 1925. While attending the university he was secretary of the Judiciary Committee of the South Carolina Senate from 1923 through 1925.

He then practiced law in Abbeville for approximately a year and in 1926 moved to Spartanburg where he has been engaged in the general practice of law ever since. He is the senior member of the law firm of Kerr & Evins. Mr. Kerr's partner, Thomas 10

Burdette C. Eustice, Chi '25, who has been with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company since he was graduated from Stetson University in 1929, was trans路 ferred in March to the firm 's home office in Chicago where he is located in the Commercial Personnel De路 partment in a supervisory capacity.

From 1938 to March of this year Mr. Eustice was in the Downstate area, first as assistant manager of the Rockford office and then as manager at the Ottawa, Kankakee, and Peoria offices.

Mr. and Mrs. Eustice, who were married in 1929. live at 335 Walnut Street, in Elmhurst, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. They have one son, James, a junior at the University of Illinois.

"I did a poor job of rushing," Mr. Eustice confided to this reporter, "because Jim is a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity at Illinois. But they are a fine group of boys, and Jim has been chairman of their rushing activities this past Summer. He is also senior ad路 vertising manager of the Daily Illini, campus daily paper, and active in other campus functions."

While he was in the Downstate area Mr. Eustice was a member of Rotary in three of the towns and took part in various civic clubs and activities. He claims he is a "dub" golfer, compared with his son who shoots in the low 70's. Mr. and Mrs. Eustice's hobby is taking automobile trips.

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Mr. Poteet, who assumed his duties July 1, went to this post from the Virginia State Department of ~ducation where he had served in several capacities Since August 1, 1946.

A native of Franklin County, Mr. Poteet holds an ~- B. Degree from Roanoke College and an M. A. egree from the University of Virginia. . Mr. Poteet began his public school career as prinCipal of Axton High School in Henry County in 1925. Later he served as teacher and principal in Roanoke, Buckingham. and Fairfax Counties. From 1935 until 1938 he was elementary supervisor of schools in Giles County and in 1938 he was appointed superintendent of Fl~yd County Schools, which Position he held for seven years.

Besides his membership in Pi Kappa Phi, Mr. Poteet holds membership also in Phi Delta Kappa, honorary edMcation fraternity, and is an active member o_f several professional, civic, and religious organizations.

Mr. Poteet's wife is the former Miss Elizabeth liardy of Danville, Va. The couple has two children, Beth and Jimmie.

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Ahnderson, Rho 'SO, Washington and Lee. In December e was elected editor-in-chief of the \V&L student newspaper, the Ring-tum Phi. He is a former secretary and rush chairman of Rho Chapter.

A member of the senior class of Washington and Lee and currently in his first year of the School of Law there, Anderson was named to head the traditional s~rni-weekly publication by the Student Body Publicalions Board. He will commence his duties this month.

For a period of three years prior to his election, the new editor served as a reporter, copy editor, news ed~tor, and last year retired from the staff as managing editor preparatory to commencing his work in the School of Law. Anderson was recalled to the staff af~er the resignation of Leo Barrington . of Mohican Ii11ls, Md., as editor was announced recently.

In addition to his work on the newspaper, Anderson served as a freshman dormitory counselor last year.

A graduate of McDonagh School, Baltimore, Anderson is the holder of an Alfred I. duPont Memorial scholarship. At McDonagh he served as editor-in-chief of the school paper.

Once again, on December 9, 1952, New York area Pi Kapps gathered together to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the founding of the fraternity. Approximately 45 brothers met at the Prince George Hotel for cocktails, dinner, and an evening of fellowship. The proceedings were highlighted by brief talks

by National Treasurer Ralph Noreen, District I Archon Fred Krupp, Alpha Xi Archon Paul Schwanenflugel, and by the presentation of the Pi Kappa Phi Scholarship Key to Edward Burke of Alpha Xi. The presentation was made by Brother Noreen.

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Charles Fox, Psi; vice-president, Alfred Seewaldt, Alpha Xi; secretary, James Larrouse, Alpha Xi, and treasurer, Ralph Channell, Alpha Xi. 11

IN OUR CHAPTER ETERNAL .

Wilbur D. White

W. S. Cunningham

By W. Bernard Janes, Jr.

At the head table of practically every Pi Kappa Phi National Convention for the past 25 years has been the spot occupied by Brother Wilbur D . White of Greenville, S. C. At that spot he pulled himself up to a little box known as a stenotype machine.

There Brother White recorded every word spoken at the Pi Kappa Phi Convention.

Practically everywhere we stopped someone asked about Brother White who made every convention and took down the minutes. His health would not permit his coming. Since then he has passed away.

Though he will be replaced by a competent professional, the beloved spirit and interest he lent to the occasion cannot be replaced. Pi Kappa Phi mourns the passing of one of its most familiar and popular figures.

Brother White, Zeta '19, Wofford College. clerk of Federal Court for the Western District of South Carolina for the past 20 years, died at his home November 13, 1952, after an illness of three months.

Brother White was a native of Georgetown County, South Carolina, where he was born December 11, 1899. He received a B. A. Degree from Wofford College in 1919, and an LL.B . Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1921. While a student at Wofford, Brother White took training for World War I. Following his graduation he opened law offices in Walhalla, S. C., where he practiced until June, 1922, when he was appointed secretary and law clerk to Federal Judge H. H. Watkins of Anderson, S. C. He served in this capacity until 193 2 when he was appointed district clerk of court.

Brother White was a member of the Buncombe Street Methodist Church, Pi Kappa, Phi. and the B. P. 0. E., Greenville Lodge 858.

The deceased is survived by his wife, the former Florence Hetrick White, Walhalla, whom he married in 1922; two daughters, Mrs. Laddie T. Rhodes, Washington, D. C., and Miss Carolyn White, Greenville; one 12

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sister, Mrs. Robert Barnwell, Warner Robins, Ga.; two brothers, J. Elmer White. Atlanta, and Robert H. White, Jacksonville, Fla., and three grandchildren.

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William A. Hartz William A. Hartz, Alpha '09, College of Charleston, died unexpectedly December 20 at his home in Charleston, S. C. Mr. Hartz, who practiced law in Charleston, received his A. B. Degree from the College of Charleston. He held an LL.B. from the University of South Carolina.

He was a former member of the board of county commissioners of Charleston County and a member of the Charleston County Democratic Executive Committee.

An ensign with the Navy in World War I, Mr. Hartz was a member of the Survivors Club, group of 13 Charleston veterans who meet annually on Armistice Day. His death marked the third in the group.

He belonged to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Pythagorean Lodge No. 21 of the Masons, the Elks, the Friendly Society. and the American Legion.

Mr. Hartz is survived by three sisters, the Misses Ella, Edna, and Mae Hartz.

William Smith Cunningham, Epsi· ion '13, Davidson College, died November 10, 1952, after an illness of ten days at a hospital in hiS home city of Charlotte. N. C. 1\Ir. Cunningham was born MaY 30, 1893, in Mecklenburg Count)'· Norlh Carolina. Upon leaving David· son College, he became associated with his uncle, the late Erskine R· Smith, in the furniture business.

Twenty-five years ago he became af· filiated with the Equitable Life Insurance Co. and for a number of years was district manager.

The deceased was a member and elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Masonic Order, of the Oasis Temple of the Shrine, and a member of the Executives Club.

One of his major interests was the Presbyterian Hospital where be served as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Cunningham is survived bY his wife, the former Miss Nora Bell Wilson; a brother, T. E. Cunning· ham, Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs. Boyce Brown, Sr., and Mrs. T. lf.

McKenzie, both of Charlotte. A son· William S. Cunningham, Jr., died in 1935.

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Dr. Davis was chief of thoracic diseases at the institution and asso· ciate professor of medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles. He was a retired colonel of the Army Medical Corps.

The deceased leaves his widoW, Mrs. Jean Davis; his father, Dr· Homer Davis. Genoa, Nebr.; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Bush, Chart· retts, France; two sons, Howard, San Francisco, and John, Long Beach, and a brother, Dr. Kenneth Davis, Beverly Hills.

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Shown here are, standing, left to right, Henry U. ("Cockey") Mullens, C~i, '22; ~· Dougl?s King, Chi '~~, a. succe~sful lawyer at Newnan, Ga.; Charles B. Bossert (deceased), Chi '24; Edward B. Hende.rson, Ch1 24, h1gh - rankmg sch~oJ off1c1al '". Flonda; Sledge T. iatum, Chi '22 an executive of the Veterans Administration, Jacksonville, Fla.; T. Meade Baker, Ch1 23, an off1cer of the Federal La~d, Bank of Cofumb ia, S. C., for the past 28 years; Roger F. Ford, ~hi '23, a store manager in For.t Meyers, Fla.; Glenn B. Sundy, Ch1 24; Frank P. Mclain, Chi '22; Charles T. Henderson, Chi '22, Assistant Attorney General ~f, Flonda, Tallahassee, Fla.; ~·,Lloyd Layton, Chi '22, a successful la wyer in Jacksonville, Fla .; George Kerfoot Bryant (deceased), Ch1 21; Charles B. Costar, Ch1 21, a successful CPA in Miami, Fla., and Edward W. Clark (deceased), Chi '22. , The ladies are, reft to right, Miss Grace Smith, Miss Sara Monstella, and Miss Lucille Newby.

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Stickel, Alpha Nu '28; Edwin R. Stickel, Alpha Nu '27; C. Sumner Strout, Alpha Nu '27; Kenneth D. Weber, Alpha Nu '27 ; Nelson P. White '28 , and Mr. Powell , who served as toastmaster.

Alumni of Alpha N u Chapter, Ohio State University, staged a get-together and banquet after the Ohio StatePu:due football game in Columbus, Ohio, last October.

1'hts reunion climaxed several months of work on the Part of Marcy Powell, Alpha Nu '28. who is now head of the Department of Romanic Languages at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Mr. Powell made contacts throughout the United States in an effort to locate all alumni of the chapter and to arrange this reunion.

Special guest of honor was Miss Mellie Steinhour who for a number of years served as housemother and cook at 118 Fourteenth Avenue, Columbus. " We all had a gay time, talking over old times," l\1r. Powell said in discussing the meeting. "Each Pi Kapp arose and described his past and present activities. We discussed in some detail the possibility of re-activating Alpha Nu Chapter and voted the formation of a committee to study the matter further.

Everyone had such a good time that it was voted that we hold another reunion next Fall."

. About 40 persons were at the banquet, including Wtves and guests. The Pi Kapps present included ~erton Alvord, Alpha Nu '3 0: G. E ugene Baker, Alpha Nu '27, first man initiated into Alpha Nu; ~ichard P. Fenstermaker, '3 4; John H . Haas, Alpha u '27; Corwin D. Hablitzel , Alpha N u '30; Walter C. Insley, Alpha Nu '29; Alfred E . Newhouse, Alpha Nu '32; Albert J. Phipps, Jr. , Alpha Nu '34; William ~ Planson, Alpha Nu '2 7; Eugene F. Poling, Alpha J. u '2.8; Edgaf L Routzong, Alpha N u '2 9; Carl A. OF

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Alumni Group to Meet May 14 The Spring dinner meeting of the Alumni Corporation of Alpha Upsilori Chapter will be held at 6:30 P.M., May 14, 1953, at the Chapter House, 3405 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia, Penna. Secretary of · this corporation is Walter R . Maxwell.

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The Air Force files at the United Nations Camp at :vrunson, Korea, are presided over by A/ 1c George A. Wood , AF-17305871, l'NC. Advance Hq., APO 72, Cj o PM, San Francisco, Calif. Many of these papers are top secret. The shelves behind Airman Wood contain the daily transcripts.

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Wood, who was initiated into Beta Delta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at Drake in 19 SO, attended Drake's College of Commerce for two and a half yllars before entering the Air Force in January, 1951. He has been in Korea since May.

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Brick Laws, Gamma '2 1, University of California, president and co-owner of the Oakland (Calif.)

Acorns. came into the limelight again when on November 6 he welcomed back to Oakland two of his former employees, New York Manager Casey Stengel and Brooklyn field boss, Charlie Dressen .

Approximately 400 admirers turned out for the special testimonial dinner sponsored bY' the Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce.

The account of the evening as recorded in the San Francisco Chronicle Sporting Green said that the admirers "cheered long and loud as Casey and Chuck traded good natured quips anent World Series strategy and tactics."

Laws, who "hauled Stengel and Dressen off the managerial scrap heap and gave b0th their big starts toward fame and glory. sat between Charlie and Casey at the banquet table. The rest of the speakers' bench entourage included such notables as Cookie Lavagetto, Augie Galan, Jackie Jensen , Johnny Vergez, Mel Duezabou, Clint Evans, Bud Foster (Voice of the Oaks and master of ceremonies), Del Webb, vicepresident of the New York Yankees; Joe Blumenfeld, co-owner of the Oaks, and Billy Martin."

Laws is the man who, two years ago, was named Minor League Executive of 1950 by the St. Louis Sporting News, baseball 's famed "bible." The award was made for Mr. Laws' "industry, imagination . perception, and success," according to an article in the Sporting Green December 30, 1950.

"A former theater owner who rose from usher to magnate of a chain of cinema houses in the East Bay. the effervescent Laws has been ruling the roost in the Emeryville baseball empire since the Fall of 1944, and has enjoyed spectacular success," the story stated.

"When he and his movie partner, Joe Blumenfeld, bought controlling interest in the Oaks, the 'laughing boy' of Piedmont brought the same dynamic, undeniable enthusiasm into baseball that he had on the celluloid circuit."

James A. Tyson, Alpha Iota '33, of 3506 Wilmington Rd ., Montgomery. Ala., recently arrived on Okinawa as a Department of the Army civilian employee.

He is a materials engineer with the Okinawa Engineer District. Okinawa, known as the "Gibraltar 0f the Pacific," is fast becoming an island fortress of American military might.

A graduate of Auburn University and a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, Tyson was a civil defense engineer with the Alabama Highway Department before arriving on Okinawa. 路 His wife, Alice, and their four children will join him on the island in the near future.

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Engineering, Purdue, and M. S. Aero. Engineering, California Institute of Technology· Thomas Charles Adamson, III, age '19 months; Mrs. ~· L. Knuth (nee Patricia Bormuth) , KUrdue, Home Economics; Eldon L. nuth, Omega '46, B. S. Aero.

E_ngineering and M. S. Aero. Engineering Purdue· Deborah Lynn }ohnson, 'age 20 m~nths; Howard E. Eoh~son, Omega '47, B. S. Chemical n~tneering; Mrs. H. E. Johnson , o~IO State University; Melvin R. ~lllner, Omega '45, Electrical Engineering, and Mrs. M. R. Skinner ~nee Nancy Haynes), Pharmacy, rurdue.

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The Knuths live at Apt. 7, 93 7 E. ~alifornia St., Pasadena. Mr. Knuth ts also employed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. investigating cooling Problems of rocket motors. He exfects to obtain his Ph.D. from Caliornia Tech in June, 1953.

N·The Johnson's reside at 2615 1Pomo, Long Beach, Calif.

Mr. Johnson is lubrication plant superin~ndent for the Macmillan Oil Co. in ong Beach.

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Absent from Party Roland C. Sutton, Omega, B. S. Aero. Engineering, Purdue, and Mrs. Sutton, who reside at 233 S. San Antonio, Pamona, and Dale Kaiser, Omega, Science. Purdue, who resides at 1211 San Pasqua!, Pasadena, were unable to attend the party. Mr. Sutton is employed by the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, while Mr. Kaiser is working on his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at California Tech.

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MARRIAGES ALPHA DELTA '43-Merlin D. Giles, Kennewick, Wash ., and Miss Ruth Evgan were married July 31, 1952.

ALPHA DELTA '43-Douglas K. Jones, Kennewick, Wash ., and Miss Delores St. Claire were married June 15, 1952.

ALPHA UPSILON '47~C. Robert Crede and Mi.ss Adrienne Grill were married September 20 at the Valley Forge Chapel.

ALPHA UPSILON '48-Robert P. Cornelssen and Miss Nancy L. Munyan were married September 20, 1952.

ALPHA UPSILON '48-Donald R. Williams and Miss Helen L. Lodge were married October 25, 1952.

ALPHA UPSILON '49-Jack Marshall and Miss Carrie L. Jones were married October 10, 1952.

ALPHA OMEGA 'SO-Warren Wo~druff and Miss Tatia Williams, Delta Zeta, were married August 2, 1952. Mr. Woodruff received his LL. B. from the Orego n Law School during the Summer and now resides in Roseburg, Ore., where he is assistant district attorney for Douglas County. He placed twelfth in the state on his bar examination.

BETA ZETA '50-James Alan J ervis and Miss Letha Faye Ellsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ellsworth, were married December 24, 1952, in Pleasantville, Iowa.

BETA ZETA '51-John Wesley Allen Parsons, son of Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen Parso ns, Chicago, and Miss Margaret Helen Auner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sturgis Auner, were married November 15, 1952, in the chapel of the 320th General Hospital, Landstuhl, Germany. Mr. Parsons is stationed with the Army and is serving as laboratory technician in the hospital at Landstubl.

He and his bride arc living at Kisers Lautern, Germany.

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Presentation of Alpha Upsilon's "Rose" is a feature of these annual events. Miss Nancy Sherer, this year's Rose, has just received her bouquet of red roses.

WHATSJJ Big Oaks from Little Acorns- at Drexel

By RUSS CHANEY, Historian Alpha Upsilon

BACK IN THE EARLY THIRTIES, a fraternity at Drexel, now known as the Pi Kappa Phi Fratern· ity, got together and decided to put on a minstrel show. The first show was a big success and for the next year or so the chapter continued to present minstrel shows. After a few years, the minstrel lost its originality. and so the Pi Kapp Show has evolved over the years until today it is an original musical comedY· composed by the brothers. The members write the script, compose the music and the lyrics, and direct the dance routines themselves.

This year, 1952, the Pi Kapp Show was entitled " Without Reservation." As far back as June, commit· tees were being formed, script was written, and scenes formulated for the big production which was presented in November. The Pi Kapp Show always calls on the services of every single brother, and it is because of this concerted effort that the show has always been a big success. There is more than enough work to do with script to write, music and lyrics to compose, dance routines to plan, scenery to make, props to obtain, a program to print, tickets to sell. and manY· many rehearsals to attend for two to three months.

Election Theme Since 1952 was an election year, the show ap· propriately had a political plot. " Without Reservation'' was the story of Worthington Dark-Horse, a politiciall who just couldn't win an election, and his campaign (Continued on Pag e 18)

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oy at ''TIIE GOOD OLE DAYS" is a state of mind that :ern· 1\t't defies dating or definition. It is synonymous strel d'~h some time in the past when an identifiable group the something together. What makes " Good Ole :sent beays?" We, in the fraternity system, need to know t itS d cause we know that continuity and progress are 0 ver u~Pendent upon the qualities which go to make them edY· of We thought we knew the source of the strength the a ~ne of our groups in this connection so we caught irecl at PDne and went to see our Alpha Upsilon Chapter I{ rexel put on the musical comedy, "Without itled eservation," an original production by members. mit· co~he plane into Philadelphia was late. The night was enes Pok as your wife's morning smile after last night 's nted dr· er game, and it was rainy enough for the taxi the \V •v~r to be snarling at us, and he was. Already late, e of ste topped soggy topcoat and hat into the arms of a )een thartJed and coed enamored Pi Kapp gate keeper at ? dO lhe Drexel Tech 1000-seat auditorium and eased into 1ose, e theatre 20 minutes late.

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lr So~eone whispered that Gene Kraber, former So Pi~Vehng counselor, was at the piano in the orchestra of We knew that Gene was barely on the sunny side ap· fr 30 winters. We knew that he had had his feet on h~ze~ in the front lines in Europe. We knew that he cian it~ JUst finished a stint in Korea. We wondered how igJl appened that he was here at the keys for "The

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A "Teke Sneaks" up on Alpha Upsilon's "Rase." The camerama whistled to these two only to learn that a "Teke" was "in th know."

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manager, Harry Bugle, a man with slightly crooked ideas concerning politics. The show opened with Worthy and Harry in their headquarters just as the final election returns came in, revealing that Worthy had lost another election. Worthy and his manager were just about ready to give up politics when they learned that the Wanalockee Indians, who had discovered oil on their reservation, were about to choose a senator to represent them in Congress. Worthy leaped at this chance to get in on an election which seemed like a pretty sure shot for him, and his campaign manager became interested too-not for the Indians' sake but for what he might gain from the oil interests.

On their way to the reservation they stopped in a night club where they met the owner of the club, Pete Hat-in-Ring a racketeer who was always looking for a new angle to work. Pete learned of the intentions of Worthy and Harry, and decided to go to the reservation and see if he could beat Worthy in the election and therefore get his hands in the oil business and swindle the red men out of expected profits.

Annual Pi Kapp Show." We wondered what his under· graduate group had offered him that was strong enough to keep him coming back for more. We decided that "The Good Ole Days" for Gene were in the making because his group had a long-range project which would always hold interest for him because the chapter's Annual Pi Kapp Show would be about the same in 1970 as it was in 1950.

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Naturally a show such as this wouldn't be complete without a love story to It. So we found during the course of the show that both campaigners make a play for the Indian princess, Lotita. The result was that Pete, the racketeer. got the cold shoulder and a hard time while the beautiful princess fell in love with Worthy. Worthy became the hero of the show by beating the Indians' champion wrestler, capturing the affection of their princess, and in the end revealing to the Indians the crooked motives of his opponent.

And in the final scene, Worthy won the election.

This type of plot provided a good base for dances, songs and comedy. The costuming for the show was probably more colorful than any Pi Kapp show had ever beert. Extravagant Indian costumes were obtained from one of the Mummer String Bands in Philadelphia which march in the famous New Year's Day parade. .

The dances for "Without Reservation" were said to be the best ever produced on the Drexel stage. To give the show that important feminine touch, the Pi Kapps chose about 20 girls from the student body, the majority being freshmen, to take part in the dances, singing, and script.

"The Good Ole Days" We watched the Indian Maiden dance to the tune of "A Dying Calf in a Hailstorm." It did not take anY crystal ball nor anything stronger than our bifocals to understand why the girls in the chorus would retain a fond place in the making of "The Good Ole Days." " Just buttermilk in a dirty glass" was the line of the supposedly teetotaling (wonder who played that part?)

Pi Kapp in the 30 & 2 bar which we concluded was named for a muchly frequented local library.

It would not surprise us if in 1970 the thin haired, shortwinded. lensed, marriage ridden version of today's Drexel chapter members met at Homecoming, slapped each other on the back, and said, "Don, ole boy, re· member our show and that 'Buttermilk in the dirtY glass' line? That was pretty good, wasn't it?"

Venture Has No Peer in Pi Kappa Phi Yes, they've been manufacturing "Good Ole Days" . at Alpha Upsilon since 1933 when The Annual Pi Kapp Show first began as a simple Black Faced Minstrel. Since that time it has grown steadily until today's productions, all originals, are in two acts and run two hours. The 1000 seats in the auditorium are filled for each of the two annual performances. In terms of dollars and cents, the venture is profitable.

In terms of manufacturing the stuff of which "The Good Ole Days" are made, it has no peer in Pi Kappa Phi.

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Japah where he was assigned as Metropolitan Provost Marshal of Yokahama. In October, 1948, he became senior infantry instructor to the Tennessee National Guard, with station at Jackson until retirement.

Colonel Passailaigue's service covered nearly 35 years.

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"Without Reservation" was presented on Friday and Saturday evenings, November 21 and 22. On Friday night there was a bad rain storm in Philadelphia, but the house was still a half to three-quarters full (a good crowd for a Friday night show). On Saturday though the auditorium was filled, people were standing, and a number of persons were turned away at the door.

With the smell of the footlights still in their nostrils and the glare of the footlights still in their eyes, the Pi Kapps at Drexel are looking forward to producing another famous Pi Kapp Show next year.

"An avid hunter and fisherman all my life-in order of preference, quail, duck, deer-! keep busy in off season with a good size vegetable garden back of mY house where I find sanctuary, for all retired colonels are regarded as cantankerous, sour-gutted, dissatisfied, old soldiers. It is difficult to break away from long years of active duty with troops in garrison or in the field."

As a widower, he married Miss Helen Lamar of Atlanta September 8, 193 7. He credits this marriage with causing him to settle in Atlanta. The Passailaigues live at 11 Brookhaven Drive.

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In closing the interview Colonel Passailaigue said, ' in the Army all over Would like to be starting again, just like my boy."

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gratitude for Mercer having made possible his study there and also to Dr. Spright Dowell, its president, who took a special interest in his career. " 'Mercer is very dear to me, and Dr. Dowell has been an abiding influence on my life,' " Dr. Garrison said recently. It was Dr. Garrison who nominated Dr. Dowell for president of the Georgia Convention when he was elected in 1948.

"If the introduction of the new president needs something of the Bull Street Church record," t~e story continued, "it follows for last year: a membership of 3 632 with 110 baptisms; Sunday School enrollment ' ' and Training Union of 309; total contn'b uof 2,398 tions of $93,564 of which $2 1,000 was through the Georgia Baptist Convention."

Mrs. Garrison, the former Antoinette Jackson of McDonough, Ga., is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Before her marriage in 193 7 she taught in the Gainesville High School. The Garrisons have three children, Searcy, Jr., 12 ; Warren Baker, 9, and Robert Gorham, 3. 'lrKcj>---

Rev. W. A. Pottenger, Jr., Is Ordained The Reverend William Albert Pottenger, Jr., Alpha Phi '43, was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. George's Church, Holbrook, Ariz., December 14, 1952, by The Right Reverend Arthur B. Kinsolving, II. D.D., Bishop of Arizona.

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Wife of Alumnus Writes Book Gladys Bibee Price, wife of Perry H. Price, Alpha Zeta '27, Oregon State College, is the author of "Tune on an Aspen Leaf," a book published several months ago by the Vantage Press, Inc. The Prices live in Polson (West Shore), Montana.

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ALUMNI CORNER Ohio State HARRY R. SEVERNS, Alpha Nu '27, is manager of the Indianapolis Branch, Cooper Tire and Rubber Company. He and his family Jive at RFD 12, Box 242-B, Indianapolis, Ind. MARCUS E. SHOUP, Alpha Nu '27, is owner-operator of the Springfield Trailer Sales and Shoup's Modern Trailer Court, 2730 E. Main St., Springfield, Ohio. He and his family live at 1845 N. Fountain Boulevard.

DR. GERALD W. SIBLEY, Alpha Nu '33, is a dentist.

He and Mrs. Sibley live at 213 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. IVAN L. SMITH, Alpha Nu '34, is an attorney in Akron , Ohio. Also, he is a real estate broker, insurance agent, president of the Security Realty Company, and secretary-treasurer of the Security Insurance Agency, Inc. He was attorney general of Ohio 1949-50. He was a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy Volunteer Reserves on active duty 1943-46. Mr. Smith and his family live in Copley, Ohio .

EDWIN R. STICKEL, Alpha Nu '27, is credit analyst for the Winters National Bank, Dayton, Ohio. He is financial secretary of his church. He and Mrs. Stickel live at 304 Wil!owwood Drive, Dayton 5, Ohio .

CARROLL SUMNER STROUT, Alpha Nu '27, is employed by the National Tube Company. He and Mrs. Strout live at 228 Lake Place, Lorain, Ohio .

7rKcp Penn State DAVID N. BACK, Alpha Mu '40, is living at 15 Evergreen Terrace, Southwick, Mass.

ROBERT T . STRUCK, Alpha Mu '40, is working for the Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company in the research and development division. Mr. and Mrs. Struck and their sons, Paul and Jimmy, live at 538 Sunset Drive, Pittsburgh 34, Penna.

EDGAR BARNETT, Alpha Mu '42, is a salesman for Philco in its New Jersey territory. He lives at 23 City Ave., Apt. 3, BaJa, Penna .

RAYMOND PL YMYER, Alpha Mu '46, who was an honor student at Penn State, is a member of the Smith-Reed-Russell Honor Society at the George Washington University School of Medicine where he is a senior.

LEWIS E. SHEMERY, Alpha Mu '28, is employed by the James Lees and Sons Company, Bridgeport, Penna.

ALBERT BOWERS, Alpha Mu '38, js chief agronomist in the plant foods ,division of Swift and Company. He has two children, Martha and John .

ALAN G. MciLVAINE, Alpha Mu '42, is in charge of production and material control for Philco. Four years ago Mr. Mcilvaine married Miss Barbara Brooks, l1is college sweetheart. They have a 2-year-old son, Alan, Jr. They live at 1019 Pheasant Lane, Oreland, Penna.

BRUCE E. GEDDES, Alpha Mu '40, and CHESTER L .

CHRISTENSEN, Alpha Mu '48, are working at the Sylvania Electric Company in Warren, Penna .

ROBERT GABRIEL, Alpha Mu '45, is living in Belle View Apartments in Alexandria, Va. EDWARD F. JONES, Alpha Mu '41, is a student in the ..

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Eastern Baptist Seminary, Philadelphia, Penna. He was graduated in 1944 from Penn State. He was archon of Alpha Mu in his senior year.

RAYMOND E. ZIMMERMAN, Alpha Mu '27, is chief preparation engineer, Coal Division, United States Steel Corn· pany, Room 3320, William Penn Place Bldg., Pittsburgh 30, Penna.

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SPENCER 0. GULLICKSEN, Omega '43, is a wood pro· ducts engineer for the Churchill Cabinet Company, 211 q Churchill St., Chicago 47, Ill. Mr. and Mrs . Gullicksen and their 2-year-old daughter, Ingrid, live at 1620 Pros!Ject Ave., Des Plaines, Ill. · ROBERT E. HORNE, Omega '40, is in the patent law department of the Bailey Meter Company, Cleveland, Ohio, having received his LL.B. from Indiana University in June, 1951. His home address is 450-D Kenwood Drive, Cleveland 23.

JOHN B. PUTT, Omega '49, is employed in the engineering department of the Bailey Meter Company, 1050 Ivanhoe Road, Cleveland 10, Ohio.

A. W. GINTHER, Omega '27, is district manager of the Harnischfeger Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. He and Mrs. Ginther and their sons, Clifford W. and Thomas A., live at 329 E. Greystone, Monrovia, Calif.

V. J . PEASE, Omega '30, represents Goshen Rubber Corn· pany, Inc., in Ohio . The firm sells precision rubber parts for aircraft, automobiles, pressure cookers, etc. Mr. Pease's son, Gordy, entered Purdue this Fall.

F. 0. GRIEWANK, Omega '30, is a representative of the Burroughs Company, business machines, in Akron, Ohio. A daughter was born to the Griewanks last Summer. The farn · i ly lives at 834 Roslyn St. R. J. GOLLMAR, Omega '30, is plant manager of Elyria Foundry Division, the Brownhoist Corporation, Elyria, Ohio.

He lives at 204 Stanford Ave. R. W. CLINE, Omega '27, is design engineer for Durakool, Elkhart, Ind., and lives on RFD 5, Goshen, Ind. H . R. JOHNSON, JR., Omega '31, is with Studebaker's engine laboratory in South Bend, Ind. He lives at 318 Tonti St. WILLIAM J . THOMPSON, Omega '47, is employed at the Chicago plant of the Procter and Gamble Company. He lives at 427 Campbell St., Geneva, Ill .

LT. ROBERT F. SWANTZ, Omega '45, is in his second and final year at the Graduate Aeronautical Engineering School of the University of Michigan for study in a special Air Force Guided Missiles Program. After leaving Purdue in 1945, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., and wa commissioned into the Air Force June 3, 1949.

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GEORGE D . JOHNSON, JR., Alpha Epsilon '47, is audit manager of the Coral Gables branch of the Sherwin-Williams ~in~ Company. Early last Summer he married Miss Rose ane Ekleberry. Their address is 2280 S. W. Third St., Apt. 5, Miami, Fla. JAMES E. FLEISHER, Alpha Epsilon '47, is employed by the Calvert Fire Insurance Company. His home address is 302 Oglethorpe Road, Jacksonville, Fla. He has one son, James E. Fleisher, Jr., born February 5. _JOHN D. CARPENTER, Alpha Epsilon '41, is connected Wtth the General Electric Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a mechanical engineer. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter reside at 5818 Robison Road, Cincinnati 13, Ohio.

MILAS THEODORE WYNNE, JR., Alpha Epsilon '36, is store manager for D. D . Fitzgerald, Inc., Clifton Forge, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Wynne live at 301 Howard St.

HARRY B. HENRY, Alpha Sigma '45, is in charge of instrumentation at the TVA's Shawnee Steam Plant near Paducah, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have a daughter E. Marie, three years old, and a son, Ronald Macklyn, 10 months.

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D. N. HELMUTH, Upsilon '49, is with ·the Standard Oil Company of California, Exploration Department, P. 0. Box l076, Salt Lake City, Utah . Mr. Helmuth spent most of 19 51 in Venezuela as a geologist for Gulf Oil Corporation.

7rKcp University of Miami R. H. DOUGHERTY, Alpha Chi '47, a charter member of Alpha Chi, is practicing optometry in Panama City, Fla., in association with Dr. G. T. Newberry. Mr. Dougherty resides at 1021 Lapaloma Terrace.

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with offices in Roseburg. Last Summer Mr. Woodruff was married to Miss Tatia Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Stille Williams of Salem, Ore. Mrs. Woodruff is a member of Omega Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority.

J . DAVID HAYDEN, Alpha Kappa '30, is employed by the R. P. Scherer Corporation in New York City. He lives at 41 0 Fairview Ave., Fort Lee, N. J .

VERNON G. HAWKINS, Alpha Kappa '29, is in the lumber ~nd hardware business in Oscoda, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Hawktns have a son and a daughter.

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JOHN HALE YOKLEY, Kappa 31, is now a furniture ~anufacturer and salesman and lives on Harvard Street,

ount Airy, N. C. ROBERT K . DAVIS, Kappa '33, is now employed a5 a salesman. His address is 509 Craven Street, New Bern, N. C.

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---7rKcp--Washington and Lee 0. Forrest McGill, Rho '21, visited National Office August 28. Mr. McGill is now general manager of the Mortgage Loan and Real Estate Investment Department of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, with headquarters in Newark, N. J. His daughter, Miss Lelia McGiJI, made Phi Beta Kappa at Duke University last year, while she was still a junior. She is a Kappa Alpha Theta. During the past Summer Miss McGill toured Europe for seven weeks.

JAMES W. H. STEWART, Rho '51, has enrolled at Harvard University for graduate work in Jaw. Last February he graduated with high honors from the W&L Law School and taught as a lecturer at W&L in the undergraduate school during the second semester. During the past Summer he worked at the International Court in Hague.

W. H. FIELDS, JR., Rho '27, is business manager of the Control Systems Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. He lives at 710 W. Illinois. His son, Bill, is a freshman at the university; his son, Jack, is a junior in the University High School. The other children are in Urbana schools.

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GUY S. WRIGHT, Alpha Delta 125, is a merchant in Springfield, Ore. The Wrights, who have a daughter, Sandra Jean, 13, and a son, Robert Bruce, 5, Jive at 367 City View Boulevard.

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CALLING THE ROLL Cornell Universit·y

Psi

For the first time, Psi Chapter is operating this year without the guidance of the chapter reactivators, the last of whom graduated last June . Doing a bang-up job of guiding the house through this critical, experience-gaining period arc Archon Chuck Dodson, Treasurer Jim Storey, and Secretary Dave Dietzen, all juniors here at Cornell University.

After an intensive two-week rushing period, Psi came up with a small but excellent pledge class of nine men. They have been given pledge training throughout the term by Pledgemaster Bob Steinfeldt, and will be read y for initiation early in the second term.

Preliminary negotiations are being made for obtaining a larger house. Our present dwelling, which we rent from th e University is undeniably quaint and homey, but is inadequate for our 45-member group in that only 19 are able to Jive in. These negotiations, if successful, shouJrJ do much to change our status from that of a big little house lo that of a big house here al Cornell.

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Davidson

Soon after returning to Davidson, last minute Rush Week plans were completed. During the Summer Don Baucom, Farmville, N. C.; Chuck Babcock, Winston-Salem, N. C., and Jesse Fisher, Concord, N. C., had redecorated the fraternity house and put it into first-class condition. Under the able leadership of Rush Chairman Mitchell Patton, excellent rush parties were held, highlighted by Bob Southwell's jokes and Jinks J ervey's "sermons." Following the week of parties a fine group of men pledged Pi Kappa Phi. They are Addison Poole, Hickory, ~- C.; Dennis King, Shelby, N. C.; Clifford Deal, Warsaw, N. C.; Don White, Charlie Robinson, and George Urwick, Charlotte, N. C.; Phil Hicks, Memphis, Tenn.; Bili · Bard, Gastonia, N. C.; Bob Wolfe, Spencer, N. C.; Carl Jackson, Gastonia, N. C.; Tom McAfee, and Jack Williamson, Greenville, S.C.; Ed Price, and AI Moreau, Charlotte, N. C.; Dickie McCain, Monroe, N. C.; and Henry Higgins, Shelby, N. C. They are now taking their pledge training under Pledge Master Mitchell Patton, Greenville.

Members Get High Honors Both Mitchell Patton and Lawrence Erwin, Morganton, N. C., have been chosen for membership in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities" and for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary leadership fraternity . Brother Erwin is president of the Interfraternity Council while Brother Patton is editor-in-chief of the college yearbook. Arnold Whisnant, Morganton, standout on the Wildcat football team, was elected captain of the team for 1952. Lewis Barnes, Bassett, Va., was chosen by his teammates as captain of the Golf Team. Jesse Fisher is a member of the "Y" Cabinet and is forum chairman for the "Y." Leading cheers for the Wildcats this year was Jinks Jervey, Greenville. During the past Summer Don Baucom traveled in Europe. It seems that Brother Baucom spent most of his time "misbehaving" in Paris.

The Red Fez Club in Charlotte was the scene of one of the most enjoyable Founder's Day Balls Epsilon has ever had.

At the Dance it was announced that Miss Betty J o Banks had been chosen Rose of Pi Kappa Phi. She is engaged to

Lawrence Erwin and calls Morganton home. During the evening the pledges entertained the brothers and dates with music and jokes from their string hand. A dozen red roses were pre· sented to Miss Betty Bradley, Bristol, Tenn., in honor of her engagement to Jim Purcell, Xi, professor of English on the Davidson Faculty.

Before leaving for the Christmas holidays we gave a pa~ty for a group of children from Barium Springs Orphanage.

Brothers as well as the boys and girls participated in games, after which Santa Claus gave out presents, and refreshments were served.

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Our new chapter house has been a great inspiration to the brothers and pledges-no more squeaky boards or "cardboard" walls and our heating system here really works!

The afore-mentioned neophytes include Paul Gilman, Charles Gowing, Edward Lawrence, Keith Miller, Jerry Smith, Donald Stephens, and John. Thompson. By tbe time this letter goes to press, we will have another group of future Pi Kapps from Winter rush .

Our basketball team shows great promise this year. We started out the year right by defeating Theta Chi 24-16.

Chapter Leaders Are Named Leading the chapter during the Fall Semester is Archon Har· ry Whitmore of Logan, Iowa. Other officers are treasurer, Theodore Kowalchuk of North Bellmore, New York; secrc· tary, Gordon Loy of Dubuque, Iowa; warden-pledgemaster, Chet Howell of Ames, Iowa; historian, Charles Radke of Denver, Col., and chaplain, Joseph Weber of Prospect Heights, Ill. Other brothers giving their services in the chapter arc athletic chairman, Eugene Young; etiquette and social chairman, Albin Alexander; house manager, Lantz Mackey; publicity chairman, Theodore Kowalchuk; Joe Weber has the double duty of rush chairman and scholarship chairman; sonS chairman is Gordon Loy, and undergraduate alumni secretarY is Larry Daniels.

We all welcome Paul Basart who was initiated into the fold last October.

Our house decorations for Homecoming were timely, with the inscription, "It's in the Book." However, a historY book, rather than "Grandma's Lye Soap" was the theme, considering that our opponents were the Denver "Pioneers."

Campus Wheels "Three pounds" for some more of the brethren. Albin Alexander is vice-president of the International Relations Club, a member-at-large of the Young Republicans, and has pledged Kappa Bela Kappa, education fraternity. David Dailey is president of the Student Christian Association, and has pledged Kappa Mu Epsilon, mathematics fraternity. Larry Daniels is vice-president of the English Club, and Pledge Paul Gilman is treasurer of the Candlelighters (Congregational Church)· Charles Radke is secretary of Phi Mu Alpha, music fraternity, and Jack Starr won high honors recently at a debate contest at Wayne College. Two brothers are on committees of the

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Br'er Cupid has been working hard since the last Star a11d Lamp letter. Albin Alexander pinned Miss Marilyn McBride, ~~i Omega; A.rthur Griswold, now serving with Uncle Sam's d lr Force, pinned Miss Patricia Noel, Delta Zeta, and Theaore Kowalchuk pinned Miss Alice Harvey of Des Moines.

Beta Delta is working well toward its goa l to come out on lop at Drake, with several alumni returning from the service, and having thrown orne house parties that have done more than enough to promote old Pi Kappa Phi. -Charles Radke, Historian

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The Pi Kapps captuted the Little Brown Jus during Homecoming week end. The "Jug" is awarded to the fraternity at ?rexel which presents the finest and most original display on It~ front lawn. This year Alpha Upsilcn came U!) with a Willner. The three frame figures, an elephant (the GOP), a football player (Western Mary and, Drexel foe that day), and a. donkey (the Democrats), were set up on the lawn of the Pt Kapp House. The football player was between the two animals. A hose was attached to the moving head of the elePhant and as the head raised the elephant would squirt the P~ay~r in the face . The donkey's hind legs moved up and down ktckmg the player in the rear. As the legs raised, a red light 1110 Uld light up bqck of the player's rear. A sign in front of the display said, "We'll both endorse this."

In addition to this, on the Saturday night of Homecoming, ~l the fraternities on campus held open house, and the Pi Kapps had a full house to hear the hot music played by the Pi Kapp Dixieland Band.

"Without Reservation" The biggest event of the term was rthe 18th Annual Pi Kapp Show, "Without Reservation." Friday night, November 21 • found the Drexel Auditorium partly filled, but on the fol lowing evening, every seat was taken, people were standing, and even some had to be turned away. It was said by many lhat this show was onCI of the greatest ever staged by Alpha Upsilon.

Moving along through the term, the next event of imPortance to the boys at 3405 Powelton was the I -F football championship and then the All-Drexel Championship.

Undefeated In Football The Pi Kapp football team copped first place in the I-F League this year (touch football) and so added another trophy lo their collection. In a league of eight fraternities, the Pi Kapps won seven and lost none. The roughest game of the Yea r was with Theta Chi, the fin a1 score being 10-6. This game, though, was protested by Theta Chi because of an official's decision which had a direct bearing on the score. The game was replayed, and this time the Pi Kapps thumped the Protestors 24-6. In league play this season, the Pi Kapps scored 162 points to the opposition 18 points. On December 15 lhe All-Drexel Championship game was held . This game is 0 mething new at DIT this year. The Independent League Champions met the I-F League Champs for the Drexel !rophy. This game, too, was won by the Pi Kapps 18-0. GivIng them an undefeated season, plus two championships.

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The McKelcan Award, which is awarded to the outstanding alumnus of the year, this year was presented to W. Ralph Wa~ensel!er, former comptroller and rlreasurcr of Drexel, for his long years of service and devoted interest in the fraternity.

The Tucker Award for the outstanding pledge of the year was awarded to Russ Chaney . Ed Cody presented Norm Grede with the archon's gold recognition gavel.

Russell Bintzer of the Drexel Alumni Development program delivered the address, the emphasis being placed upon fraternitieS-and the DIT expansion program. Mr. Bintzer followed his address with an informal discussion with his audience.

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Feb. 14-15, 1953

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Emory

Jan. 10-11, 1953

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Dec. 12-13, 1953

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Duke

The fall of '52 has been a busy one for the members of Mu. This year, for the first time, the fraternities at Duke initiated first semester rushing. A hard-working rush committee was appointed, and extra copies of M1t Mttses were printed for distribution to the freshmen in order to give them an idea of what kind of fraternity we are. When the ordeal was over, the count gave us a pledge class of 32 neophytes. Immediately after pleding the brothers and new prospects adjourned to the Saddle Club for a big dinner and party.

The usual series of open houses after the football games was sparked this year by the North Carolina game and Georgia Tech Homecoming. A big turn -out of chapter alumni saw Mu win honorable mention for a first class Homecoming display.

After the Carolina game, a tremendous "blow-out" took place at the Pi Kapp house in Chapel Hill. Some of our new pledges enjoyed the party so much that they failed to return until the next day.

Honors for Two Pi Kapps To date, the Pi Kapps seem to be getting more than their share of the campus honors. Two men were elected to ODK, the campus honorary for leadership, three made Phi Beta Kappa, and three made the college "Who's Who." We were proud of Bob Spivey and Jim Ritch who earned all three of these honors.

The first Friday in December found the members of Mu Chapter holding their annual Rose Ball at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. The Rose this year was Grace Sale, a Duke coed pinned to Walt Wilson. She and her court were serenaded at intermission by our talented pledge class. After this, Pledges Packy Jervy and Don Smith sang a mournful hillbilly tune they bad composed just for the occasion, pledging that they were willing to be "thrown in jail for Gracie Sale."

The officers for this semester are George Hussey, archon; Dick Bedell, secretary; Jim Ritch, treasurer; Harry Bernard, warden; AI Erwin, historian, and George Porter, chaplain.

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After weathering many a crisis during the past year, Iota has regained its place on the Georgia Tech campus. The chapter did not have a house during the whole 1951-1952 school year, a handicap which would have destroyed the group, bad it not been for the cooperation and fraternity spirit displayed by the whole membership. Our efforts were finally successful, and we obtained a house during the Summer Quarter.

The men immediately undertook to make the property into a suitable fraternity house, a task which involved a tremendous amount of work. Walls were tom down, partitions were erected, the whole interior was papered and painted, and the main floor was completely altered. Also, new furniture was purchased for the whole house, with special attention placed on furnishing the sleeping rooms. Thus, Pi Kapps can boast of having the most comfortable and spacious living quarters of any fraternity on the campus.

After the completion of rush season, our pledge roster includes the following men: Ronald Billib, Sarasota, Fla.; Gerald Blocker, Savannah, Ga.; Charles Canty, Brookline, Mass.; Edward Dwyer, South Ozone Park, N. Y.; Theodore Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; James Propst, Charlotte, N. C., and Keith Warden, Olney, Ill.

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Although not as spectacular as some of the other decorations that were seen on the campus, ours won wide acclaim for its cleverness and originality. Our 30-0 victory over Vanderbilt gave our alumni plenty to cheer about.

In keeping with our plans for improving and enlarging the fraternity house, we have tackled the job of adding two rooms to our basement. It was a tremendous task, as all the debris had to be cleared out, and th~ ground leveled by excavatinS on some places and fillin~ on the others. Four inches of con· crete was then poured on the entire surface. The chapter is greatly indebted to Bob McDougal, one of our alumni, foT generously supplying all the concrete necessary, and for hiS valuable advice and guidance in the execution of the project· Nevertheless, the remainder of the job, which includes the instaliation of tile flooring, wali board, and ceilin~, will be in· definitely delayed by lack of funds. When completed, the rooms will be used for recreation and dancing, making it pos· sible to convert part of the recreation area on the first floor into sleeping quarters for two men.

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Before the close of the semester last June we had our electio!l of officers for the Fall Term. John DiFrancesco was elected archon; Vince Beck, treasurer; Le~ard Janowski, secretarY; Jay Foster, historian; George Velella, house manager; Mila!l Ivaska, chaplain, and Dick Szostak, warden.

Things looked bright for the Fall term, with our newlY elected officers, but things didn't go quite as planned. Brothers DiFrancesco and Milan Ivaska were unable to come back to school tbis year. Brother Beck left school to enlist in the Air Force. At the beginning of this term we had another election, and the officers are now: Lenard Janowski, archon; Richard Allen, treasurer; Jay Foster, secretary; Ed Donovan, historiani George Velella, house manager; Dick Szostak, warden, and Bill Kolacki, chaplain.

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Social events have been somewhat hampered by the heavy class schedu les this semester, but a Stag Party was held October 25. This was followed by a Hallowe'en Party November 1.

The two other big parties this semester were the Christm:~s and the New Year parties.

If any of you fellows happen to be passing through Chica!(o don't rorget to look us up. Everyone is welcome.

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Membership in th e Beta Alpha Chapter at the present time is satisfactory. Early in the Fall Semester the chapter initiated six men, Roland Hanson, Jack Lyons, RicharrJ Mascis, Harry Novick, Charles Scaturo, and Joseph Roberti. Since initiations the new brothers have been active on committees and in fraternity and college affairs. A successful rushing party directed by Walter Stalowski influenced a good group of men to pledge to Pi Kappa Phi. The new pledges are John Urban, Richard Walsh, Ronald Pollard, Albert Kapiscenski, Vincent Finaldi, George Mihalik, Donald Linsle, Robert Robinson, Robert Moran, Wally Geaslen, Thomas Daly, and Cosirno Pedicini .

Beta Alpha. has harJ a successful social season thus far, with most of the brothers and their friends enjoying the week ly parties after the college's horne basketball games. Brothers and pledges with their dates and friends attended a costume party at the Pi Kapp house on Hallowe'en night. Another highlight of the social season was a square dance held November 21$, 1952, in Washington Hall, Paterson .

Our basketball team, wh ich won a trophy last year for being the top team in intrafraternity competition, is waiting impatiently for the start of this season's play.

Congratulations are in order to John Blazier who was initiated into three honor societies this semester. The societies are Pi Tau Sigma, honorary mechanical engineering society; Pi Delta Epsilon, honorary journalism fraternity, and Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary leadership fraternity .

-Philip C. Baumann, Historian

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Omicron

Alpha Omicron is off to a fine start this Fall. Rush week netted us 11 new pledges and this is only t he beginning.

October 10 an impromptu fireside was held to test the ~ledges' ability to get: dates. They were told at S P.M. to be ack at the house at 7:30 with dates for the fireside. All the Pledges carne through.

We had a Farmers Party and Hayride October 24. So many turned out that the two hayracks had to make two trips. liornecoming brought double honors to the Pi Kapps here at Iowa State. Gilbert Stanek was chosen the first Homecorning King on the Iowa State Campus. Gib, along with the QUeen, reigned at the Homecoming dances, Pep Bar-B-Q, and &arne. 路 After hours of awing, nailing, stuffing, and cutting out paPer rabbits, our decoration was finished. A huge "Bugs Bunny type" momma rabbit (as high as the house) and 16 little ~bbits, with the slogan "Watch Our Score Multiply in a are Raising Game," made up the decoration. When the final Platings were released at the dance, the Pi Kapps came out Second in the fraternity divi sion. Twenty-nine fraternities competed. lh One man gave a diamond and four men lost their pins to e fairer sex this Fall.

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A. huge twenty-foot, crimson rocket emerging from the state of w路1sconsm, . was the theme of our Homecoming disPlay this Fall.

A.t our Homecoming meeting with the alumni, a housing committee, consisting of an undergraduate representative, an alumni representative, and our faculty adviser, was tempo ra~ily set up. The first major task to be handled by the committee is the incorporation of our chapter so that we may be free to build, purchase, or rent a new house in the near future.

warden; Phillip Baumann, historian, and Albert King, chaplain.

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Tau

Tau is enjoying one of its most S\jccessful years in a long time. We started t he year out with a bang, and we haven't let up since, we are continually working toward the goal of making the best year in the books, this year. Since the beginning of the year, we have pledged 20 men, and with a hold-

CHAPTER CALENDAR Each Month Secretary submits GREEN REPORT (Form No. 2) to National Office on first day of the month.

Quarterly Chapter Historian submits chapter letter and Star and Lamp copy to National Office not later than: June 15th for August issue (no chapter letters this issue) .

September 15th for November issue (no chapter letters this issue).

December 15th for February issue.

March 15th for May issue.

Annually May 15th-Secretary supplies National Office with Summer addresses of their chapters and adclres!es of graduating brothers.

Always Secretary submits Membership Record Card (Form No. 9A) and initiation fee to National Office within three days following day of initiation.

Treasurer submits a bond application form to National Office immediately upon being sworn into office.

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Here is the pledge class at Tau, N. C. State: First row, left to right, Merriman Staton Sholar, Lynn Massey, W. Roy Newsome, Jr., James F. Howelf, Hugh Thomas McDaniel, Jr.; second row, William W. Redman, Jr., Harry D. Youman, Jr., Robert William Sloane, William Kemp Harris, Ill, John Raymond Andersen, Reggie Newbon; third row, John W. Kearn, William M. Barnett, Jr., William G. Gaither, Jr., Archie Glen Andrews, Jr., Robert Redding Julian; fourth row, Douglas Thomas Julian, Troy Alvin Doby, James R. Austin, Jr., and Wilfiam Franklin Bell.

over of two from last year, we have a grand total of 22 pledges. All of these fine pledges are the result of hard work by all the brothers of Tau, especially Edward White Avent, III, of Raleigh, N. C., who is our rush chairman.

Chapter Sponsors Miss Wolfpack Rush Week was hardly o'::er before it was Homecoming time. Pi Kappa Phi sponsored the winning contestant for "Miss Wolfpack ." Her name is Miss Mary Walton of Raleigh. As usual, we were up all 1\ightJ, working on our float for the parade.

On November 22, 1952, neophyte Douglas Thomas Julian was· initiated into Pi Kappa Phi. Brother Julian is a senior in Mechanical Engineering from Statesville, . C. Tau bas been pleased by vi:.its of many recent alumni brothers this year. We have either heard from or seen aU of our 1952 graduates except Clarence A. Wingate of Charlotte, N. C. We do know that he is working for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wash. ("Skee," if you read this, please send us your address.) Maurice Deal AtweiJ, Jr., has been around so much that we caiJ him the Fort Bragg day student. William Fred Morrison has just graduated from advanced twin engine flying school, and is home on leave. We have seen quite a bit of him lately. Other brothers whom we've seen arc: Edwin B. Chapman, who is working for Factory Mutual Insurance Co. ; Paul J. Johnson, Jr., Hendersonville, N. C., who was married to Miss Edith Bradley of Scotland Neck, N. C., on December 28, 1952; William Baxter Cope, who is now working for Uncle Sam at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S. C.; James W. Muse, Jr., Durham, N. C., who was married to Miss Jean Trevathan on December 26, 1952; John Lawson Story, Raleigh, N. C., who has visited us twice all the way from Florida; Robert L. Ammons, Raleigh, N. C., who is also working for Uncle Sam at Fort Jackson, S. C. Other alumni, too numerous to mention, have visited us at various times this year.

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Our archon, Ira D. Hefner, Jr., of Statesville, N. C., re -elect· cd, has been an inspiration and shining light to us. He is n steadfast, hard working person who has been responsible for most of the gains that have been made aro und here this year.

Our new officers are: Brother Hefner, re-elected archon ; John T. Fisher, Kannapolis, N. C., treasurer; Alexander Eddie Anthony, Jr., Laurinburg, N. C., assistant treasurer; Ronald D. MacLain, Dumont, N. J ., secretary; Stephen David Sey· more, Sanford, N. C., warden; William M. Williams, Char· lotte, N. C., re-elected historian, and Robert Eugene HardY· La Grange, N. C., chaplain.

Attention all alumni! Our Rose Banquet is scheduled for February 28.

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The new year began in a bustle of activity, extending over a two-week period in which more than a hllfldred prospective rushees were visitors. This was the result iJif a new rushing program established by 0 . S. C. and designed to give ne\V students a better opportunity to become acquainted with the fraternities before pledging. When the tide subsided, we chose 15 men as our pledges for the Fall term. Rus~ing continueS on, however, in view of the inevitable loss of seniors in the Spring and the change of status possible at any time for most of the newer men as a result of Uncle Sugar's policies. So fat our loss has been limited to Brother Ralph Denney, who sur· rendered to marriage November 25. The membership-pledge ratio, unbalanced in favor of the pledges at the beginning, was upset by the initiation of Bob Bogue, Charlie Guess, and Her· man Cavelti in the middle of the term. The pledges, under the leadership of Bob Harris, show great promise of becoming future members.

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One of the most ambitious projects of the season was th e construction of the Homecoming sign. Designed and constructed Under the supervision of Norris Adkins, the sign was a maze of electric wires and mechanical parts, which produced a num ber of antics visible to the passing spectators. The theme pertained to the mashing of the Idaho 'Taters, the literal sense of Which was cleverly displayed by a number of Oregon Beavers, working as a team, occupied with the project of ~lllashing, mutila·ting, crushing, grin':ling, and pulverizing the 'I'ater until he was fit to. fry on a sizzling hotplate. Although IVo rk began early in the week, th e construction team worked Up to th e last moment to put the finishing touches on the P.roject. In conformity with an old custo m, th e pledges were given the fun of tearing down the sign the next morning.

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In intramural sports, we took second place during the footban season, losing only to Sigma Nu. We are looking forward to the basketball season in which we can utilize some of the tan talent available this year.

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Alpha Mu

Penn State

Alumni Week End was a rousing success in October; the Junior Prom in November was a house party, so 'nuff said i and our Pledge Dinner and Dance, held jointly with Delta Delta Delta Sorority was December's high spot.

Pledge-brother relations are being cemented solidly, and mu ch credit is du e the pledge-brother spo rts competition, und er th e direction of Carlton Corson, athl etic chairman. The brothers vanquished th e pledges, 8-0, in a bruisin g football co ntest held on Beaver Field. Meanwhile, darts and ping pong have a start, and basketball , volleyball, softb ai l, an d perhaps another football game are on tap for the futu re.

Dr. C. L. Fergus has taken over the facu lty adviser's role, as Prof. Gilbert Thomas has decided to step down after many years of near-indispensable service. "Tommy's" health and the fact that he is retiring in a few years have ca used him to mak~ this decision. On December 10, the chapter held a din ner in his honor, and presented him with a rad io in token of its appreciation.

It won't be long now before anoth er successful school term will be ended. Wh en it ends, the chapter will lose two fine men, Walter Gruver and Howard Froberg, through the medi um of graduation. Uncle Sam called on two others, Donald Drake and William Greenlease, during the semester.

- J ames Spangler, Historian

7rKcp Presbyterian College

Beta

There has been more go ing on at Beta thi s year than thi s writer ca n recall. We sta rted off by crea ting a new chapteralumni newspaper, the Beta Barker, which has received its share of compliments.

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and friends came. The men of Epsilon Chapter were also our guests because Presbyterian College played Davidson in foot ball the same night.

We followed Homecoming with a big open social that brought out a large crowd.

Zeta, at Wofford, was our host on two occasions at which time we discussed mutual problems.

One of our brothers, Leslie Hamner Patterson of Columbia, S. C., last year brought home the trophy which is awarded annually by Beta Chapter to the Freshman at Presbyterian with the highest scholastic average.

Brother Patterson and Pledge Clarence Drayton Cooper of Sumter, S. C., led the troops to capture first prize for the best stunt at the annual S. C. A. Christmas party. Besides a cash award and possession of a loving cup for one year, we gained five points toward the capture of the intermural trophy, which is awarded at the end of the year.

Rush season will be the first event of the second semester, followed by our Rose Ball.

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- - - - 7rKcp - - Purdue University

Omega

Omega Chapter house at last is full , and full to the brim.

In fact, we pledged so many men that two members had to move out; at the first of the semester we had 24 pledges and 28 members in the house, and four members out of the house.

The ranks of the pledges have been depleted, though, by the recent initiation, so we now have them well under control.

The 12 men initiated arc : AI Kirchner, Leo Powers, Bill SandC"S, Tom Graffis, John Timmons, Jim McNe ~ly, Ski:-> Rie~ e· .

Tom Sanders, Larry Hines, Dick Bartels, Tom Weakley, and Chris Ziogas, in order of initiation, from numbers 520 to 531, inclusive. The nine new pledges are: Bob Beiter, Hal Smith, Tom Dougdale, Jack Silvius, Eldon Marks, Gene Vosicky, Gordy Pe1se, Phil McArthy, and Ro~, Kirkdorffer.

During the Summer a considerable amount of work was done on the house. The first floor was painted and the bum rooin was completely redone, paneled in pine, and refurnished .

The basement and study rooms have been painted by the men in the house.

Our new officers for the rest of this and next semester are : Dick Smith, archon; Chuck Wise, treasurer; John Backus, secretary; Tom Sanders, historian; Larry Hines, chaplain; Joe Masters, warden; Tom Graffis, steward; AI Russell, house manager, and Duncan Smith, alumni secretary.

Duncan Smith is our import from Davidson College, Davidson, N. C., where he was a Pi Kapp for two years. He is a fine member and a real go -getter, and Omega is happy to ha,·e him . He instituted the office of alumni secretary here, for better relations with our alumni, and was unopposed in the elections for the' office. Duncan is now enrolled in the school of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue.

Miss Ann Godshalk bas been chosen our Pi Kappa Phi Rose of 1952. She is pinned to Earl Congdon, a senior at Purdue.

Our Founder's Day celebration was held December 14, in the form of a formal meal at the house, with alumni and fac ulty members present.

Tom SanrJers, junior in chemical engineering, was chosen at the Fathers' Day Banquet as the outstanding sophomore of last year. Bill Sander. , sophomore in chemical engineering, was chosen at the Founders' Day Banquet as the outstanding fresh man of last year.

- Tom Sanders, Historian

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Xi

Roanoke College

With Christmas and New Year fresh in all our mind~· Xi wishes to say thanks for ali the many cards which we re ceived, and to all of our brotherhood across the nation wr sincerely wish prosperity and happiness for the coming year.

May I take this opportunity to commend all the undergrad· uate historians and their staffs on the fine work they have done on publications this year. Let's keep it up and build the unity of Pi Kappa Phi with more news and activities. YoU can't like a person unless you know something about him.

Mrs. L. E . Lindsey, formerly of Hillsville, Va., and more recently of Roanoke, Va., is the new housemother of ){i.

I express the sentiments of all the brothers when I say we are proud and happy to make this announcement. Since "Mom" has been here now long enough to settle down and feel at home, we feel that she has been here a long time, and she has won the affection of each of us. We look forward to a long and successful association. Mrs . Lindsey is a fine hostesi and enjoys the society of Roanoke College.

Re cently the chapter held a Christmas party and informal groups gathered around the fireplace for some good old fashion ed singing. On December 17 the annual Egg Nog partY brought many cheers and good wishes as we parted for th~ homeward holiday journey.

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Bill Doyle is a member of the Phi Society (Roanoke's equiva· lent of Phi Beta Kappa). Dick Hite is president of the sue· cessful Republican Party and a member of Tau Kappa Alpha• national forensic society. Macon Couk is a member of thC Pan-Hellenic Council. These are the men who make up :Xi Chapter.

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Macon Couk, archon of Xi Chapter, presented a bouquet of red roses to our lovely Ann and to Mrs. L. E. Lindsey, house· mother .

Approximately 130 brotJ;!ers, pledges, rushees, and their date; attended the event. The Rockledge Inn was colorfully decor· ated in the traditional sweetheart motif by the Rush Commit· tee, headed by Richard Hite.

Mrs. Lindsey is beginning her first year with Xi Chapter· She is a congenial and friendly asset to the chapter. "Mom" McCracken retired last year after six years of faithful and kindly service.

Rushing this year has been exceptionally vigorous, and our pledge goal is twelve new men. The chapter has planned to in· stall a television set to provide an added rushing attraction· Three new initiates were recently added to the roll: JohP THE

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birankly, it was uncertain whether Beta Zeta was going to be ~ e to start the current school year as an active chapter; but :nks to the cooperation of those few members and pledges ~ 0 returned, to the National Council, and to a few of Beta ~ta's alumni for their financial help, the chapter has a good ~· ance to continue and thrive. Special thanks go to Alumni 1 Jervis, Earl Dunagan, and George Whitworth. It is they : w 0 gave the financial aid E Jim is living at home ~t 3101 Guthrie, Des Moines, Iowa. ~ arl is in real cold country. His address is Seismograph Service trporation, Watford City, N. D. George is in his hometown 0 Macksburg, Iowa. (}ledge Jack Siefkas was initiated this Fall into the "S" Club S" for Simpson). Both Jack and Pledge Walt Simpson took Part in the Fall campus production of "Stage Door."

Even under the circumstances, Beta Zeta pledged three good ~en in Fall rushing: Keith Nichols, Adair, Iowa; Warren Urtb, a Wisconsin man, and Jack Haugh, Carlisle, Iowa. th To Prepare the house for the rushing we did, we ripped up the tattered old grey carpeting, sanded, varnished, and waxed .e floors; re-painted the living rooms in a shade of dark red Wtth ]'tg ht grey wood work; put several dark green shaggy r ugs on the living room floors; painted the downstairs and ~::Stairs halls light blue with light grey wood work, and cleaneverything in sight until it sparkled. The place really looks good th'IS year, though we realize that we have a long way t 0 go to be the chapter that we would like to be.

S ~n. December 1 we started eating in the house. Mrs. Pearle fa 1 IS our housemother and is doing a great job of cooking 0 .r us. We think she is great and hope that she can stay ~~lth us for a long time. Her vegetable soup is terrific, even tee days in a row.

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Stetson

Chi

Fl Officers for the Fall Semester are Tom Mahaffey, DeLand, F1a., archon; Donald ("Buzz") Johnson, Green Cove Springs, 11 .~·· treasurer; Ted Reisig, White Plains, N. Y., secretary; ~ 1 Wren, DeLand, historian; Jim Carlin, Daytona Beach, a., warden, and Jack Morgan, Clinton, N. C., chaplain.

Chi Pledges 26 Men Our Fall rushing program was extremely successful, and 26 ~ceUent men have been added to our pledge class. They are: F~nuny Dixon, Daytona Beach ; Jesse Barrett, Jacksonville, b a.; Mark Hollis and Bill Young, Lakeland, Fla.; Earl ZieWrtb, Pierson, Fla.; Franklin Sturdivant, Sparta, N. C.; Hugh c·~tson, Crestview, Fla.; Bob Hall, Asheville, N. C.; Jack li1 son, Richard Hogle, and Randall Langston, DeLand; c:rry Bell, Bradenton, Fla.; Britt Whitaker, Tampa, Fla.; N Uck Cook, St. Augustine, Fla. ; J obn lmgrund, West Orange, 1'1. J.; Bob Young, Lake Worth, Fla.; Bob Huffstetler, Eustis, a.; Ralph Chandler, Pensacola, Fla.; Jim Rodgers, Winter

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Haven, Fla.; Ray Coffee, Madison, Fla.; Carter Cain, Larchmont, N.Y.; John Bertzel, Miami, Fla.; Don Williams, Brazil, Ind.; Jack Smith, Hallandale, Fla., and Gene Holbrook and Roger Ericson, Chicago, Ill. Seven men braved the unknown terrors of the "gyrack" this emester to be initiated. The new members are Frank Creech, Atlanta, Ga.; J obn Howell and Jim Bryant, Jacksonville; Bill Hester, LaGrange, Ga.; Walter Norden, Winter Haven; Frank Warren, Daytona Beach, and Walter Hawkins, DeLand.

Pi Kapps swamped the campus elections this Fall, with eight of the nine Pi Kapps running for office being elected. Jack Morgan is president of the College of Liberal Arts, and Ted Reisig is president of the School of Business. Bill Holley, Dave Early, and John Lauer are president, vice-president, and treasurer, respectively, of the School of Music. Jim Carlin is president of the Junior Class and Pledges Ralph Chandler and Ray Coffee are president and treasurer, respectively, of the Freshman Class.

Basketball Champions Four Years In the field of sports Pi Kapps romped through an un defeated season to carry off the intra-mural basketball crown for the fourth straight year. Pi Kapps again predominate in the Stetson varsity cage squad. Jim Taveniere and Pledge John lmgrund are co-captains of this year's team. Also on the team are Jim Carlin and Pledge Jack Smith. On the "B" squad, Pi Kappa Phi is represented by Pledges Harry Bell, John Bertzel, and Roger Eric!On. Chi Chapter welcomed back many alumni during Stetson's homecoming, entertaining them with a party and a buffet supper. Jack Coldiron was elected Homecoming Mayor, and Chi's lawn decorations won •third prize.

Our Founder's Day Banquet was held at the College Arms Golf Club in DeLand. Over 50 members, pledges, alumni, and faculty members gathered to eat barbecued chicken, sing fra ternity songs, and hear an inspiring talk on the fraternity's history by Alun'mus Ernest W. "Pop" Machen. Highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Pi Kappa Phi Scholarship Award to Jack Morgan.

Pi Kapps Are Featured in Glee Club A number of Pi Kapps are featured in the Stetson Glee Club's annual presentation of Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah." Among the featured soloists are Jack Coldiron, Dave Early, Ron Clonts, Bill Holley, and Ernie Murphy. Twelve other members and pledges are included in the chorus and orchestra. Prof. Harold Giffin, director of the Glee Clubs, is a Pi Kapp alumnus.

Jack Coldiron and Tom Mahaffey have been chosen to appear in "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities." Jack Morgan and Bill Holley were recently tapped for membership in Ye Mystio Krewe, men's honorary leadership fraternity.

If any of you Chi alumni are not receiving youl.'l copies of our chapter paper, "The Chizette," please send us your correct address and we'll see that you receive them from now on .

- William S. Wren, Historian

---7T'Krp University of Alabama

Omicron

The following members of Omicron were recently initiated into the University of Alabama chapter of Scabbard and Blade, national honorary military fraternity: John W. Clegg, Birmingham, Ala.; Garland C. Hall, Gadsden, Ala.; E. Bruce Harrison, Lanett, Ala., and Bobby C. Moses, Oneonta, Ala.

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Billy Ray Self, Huntsville; Ala ., ha s been elected vice-president of the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama. Paul Crow, Lanett, also of Omicron, was chosen ~resi ­ dent of th e School of Chemistry, at the same campus-wide elections.

This year's Omicron officers arc: Archon, Ted C. Meadows, Birmingham; treasUler, Ja ck H . j arrell , Lanett ; secretary , Albert E . Ritchey, Birmin ~ h a m , Ala.; warden, McCarty H .

Oliver, Montgomery, Ala.; histori an, Brother H arriso n, and chaplain, Brother Crow.

Omicron and Alpha I ota of Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn held its annu:tl !cint dan ce follcwing the Alabama API football ga me in Birmingham recenlly.

Joe Sewell, Tuscaloosa, Ala., has been re-elected president of the Omicron Clu b at Alabama .

During the Summer of 1952, Omicron's chapter house at the University received a complete face-lifting in the form of an extensive $11,000 renovation program .

Omicron pledges joined 500 other University fraternity and sorority pledges in a campus-wide, city-wide "Help Week" recently. The project, aimed at improving Tuscaloosa-University relationship, consisted of a clean-up, paint-up campaign.

The 500 odd pledges also aided in the local blood drive, as well as in the opening of the new Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa .

Omicron pledged 25 men during the Fall rush program at the University of Alabama-one of the largest pledge classes on ca mpus.

- Bruce Harrison, Historian '

- - - -rrKcp University of Arizona.

Beta Theta

Improvement on the new house is going on constantly, with a beautiful lawn being seeded with Winter grass. A Christmas party is planned that will take the chapter members to a mountain covered with snow right in the middle of the desert.

Af<ter a dance in the mountain-top lodge, the members can return to the sunbasked valley.

Archon Tom Gilmour was recently elected secretary of the Arizona Interfraternity Council.

Beta Theta Chapter has moved forward, against many ob stacles, since its founding a few years ago, and the present membership is dedicated to the task of perpetuating the improvement with an eye towards making the Beta Theta Chapter tops on the University of Arizona campus and in the na tional organization.

-Richard K. Pooler, Historian

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Gamma

The end of the rushing season saw us with eight pledges.

"Eric" Erickson did a really fine job as rushing chairman.

That rough job was even harder this year because of the paucity of rushees coming through .

The Big Game between Cal and Stanford brought with it, as usual, the traditional Homecoming Parade, toward which the fraternities and sororities all contribute by constructing floats. We got together with Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority and, through our joint efforts, we managed to put together a float which was good enough to win First Place in Beauty. A lot of hard work was required from everyone, but most of the credit can go to "Eric" Erickson, Roger Campbell, and Pledge Hugh Lashus. These men did the planning and directed most of the work. Suffice it to say that our efforts were amply re-

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warded on the night of the Big Game Rally, when the win· ning float s were announced . The week end was made com· plete the next day when we trimmed Stanford .

The old Pi Kapp house once again is in the thick of a sue cessful socia l season. On lop of the usual rushing activities, '' 1 have had several successful dances, including a Barn Dance, 1 Hobo Dance (thrown for us by the Pledge Class). Bob Wit· beck, our social chairman, has in the offing for us a Trade Winds Dance, a date dinner, an exchange with Delta SigJll) Epsilon, and several other minor function s. One event we all ' took forward to is the party we give for underprivileged chil· dren at Christmas. Naturally, our dances are always open to alumni and members from other chapters.

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Budget Is Being Met Financially, we are lucky at Gamma to have a very efficient treasurer in Jim Carlo, who is aided by an exceptionally ef· fective accounting system. In these days of a depleted mem· bership, a very rigid budget is necessary. Thanks to the aboV1 mentioned efficiency, we are succeeding in meeting this budget.

One of the big social events of the season was held when Ron Segel went to the altar with Barbara Haydon of Hanford· The wedding was held in Ron's home town of San MateO· Harry Harlan got his pin back by becoming engaged; tht lucky girl is Carol Robertson of San Francisco. Also on tht list are Bob Witbeck and Maurice Wood, who lost their pin~ to Ariel McEathron and Evelyn Salvi, respectively.

After a comparatively unsuccessful scholastic season last seJ11· ester, Gamma is once again on the road to a high grade point average. As an indication of this improvement, two Pi KappS· Paul 'Peterson and Nick Nicolai, were initiated into the Fra· lernity Scholastic Honor Society, an organization of fraternitY men who have maintained high grades and have participated irt campus and fraternity activities to the utmost. We are especial· ly proud of Brother Peterson, who is the chairman of tbe Activities Coordinating Board, one of the highest appointed offices on this large campus.

-Adolph 0. Nico lai, Historian

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Last Summer saw a number of changes take place in our house. We repainted inside and out, repaired the furniture. hung new draperies, installed a new piano, put new equipment in the kitchen, and completely renovated the patio . The laW 11 has not been neglected either. Its condition was so excell ent that the "city fathers" saw fit to commend us for it.

This year we had 40 members return to schoo L In addition• we have the following transfer students: Bo Allen and Die~ Redman from Beta Beta Chapter at Florida Southern, paul Game from Mu Chapter at Duke, and John McCloy froJll Alpha Chi Chapter at Miami.

Chapter Pledges 25 Men As the result of a successful Rush Week, conducted by Rusb Chairman Don York, Jacksonville, Fla ., we have 25 fine pledges.

Our new pledges are: Pete Aiello, Palm Beach, Fla.; Die~ Armentrout, Delray Beach, Fla.; George Barnett, J acksoll' ville, Fla. ; Lou Camerino, Fort Lauderdale, Fla .; Rc~ Crowder, Leesburg, Fla.; Willy Guillermo Davila, La Paz, Bo· Iivia; Windell Dixon, Jr., and Frank Duguid, Jr., Jacksonville; William Ea rman, Vero Beach, Fla.; Jim Fitzgerald, Alachun•

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Officers this past semester were: Luke Oberwise, Harvard,

~chon i Alfred Dietrich, Chicago, treasurer; John Lignell, J ockford, secretary; Roger Blake, Kankakee, warden; James ohnson, Maywoo-:1, historian, and Ralph Sanders, Stoninl!ton, chaplain.

Our proudest moment during the semester came durinA" liomecoming meeting 1 for it was then that Prof. William ~utnam '23, was presented the Citation of Merit for outstandIng ~ervice to our chapter. Wayne R. Moore, National Secre~~ry, made the presentation. J. Eugene Dunaway, Jr., past ·-~ a t'tonal Secretary, was to have been presented the Citation of Merit at that time, but he could not attend.

Scholarship is on the upgrade here at Upsilon. Last Sprinp: our Pledge class took the second place Interfraternity Scholarship Trophy. There are 57 iraternities competinp: for IF awards.

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As tradition goes, Fall Quarter at Kappa was well filled with social events all of which were well attended by alumni.

Homecoming Week End was highlighted with the German Dance on Friday, the Party afterwards, Saturday celebration. and Sunday hours of recuperation.

One of our biggest social events of the Fall was a Buffet Supper and Party with Mu Chapter held after the Duke-Carolina football game. The night was successful in strengthening relations between our chapters. It was well attended as our housemother, Mrs. Grogan , said 137 people were served dinner After a successful week of social meetings, Rush Week came to an end with 18 boys pledging Pi Kappa Phi. At the first pledge meeting, officers were elected. They are: Kermit Veach, president; Vonni Smith, treasurer ; Bud Amburn, secretary; Mack Creech, warden; David Spencer, chaplain, and Rudy Paquette, parliamentarian.

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The 26 alumni present for the festivities were Dudley Thompson, 2955 Ryons St., Lincoln, Nebr.; William L. Simp~n, Marysville, Kan.; Earl W. Dunning, 3225 Holdredge, tncoln, Nebr.; Warren Anderson, 4445 South Street, Lincoln, ebr. i Oscar Koch, 3038 Jackson Drive, Lincoln, Nebr.; Ken~eth Randall, 544 S. 25th Ave., Apt. 107, Omaha, Nebr.; Curt I enell, Lincoln, Nebr.; Herbert Henderson, c/o Midwest Life rnsurance Co., Lincoln, Nebr.; Charles Reed, 905 First Na~onal Bank Bldg., Omaha, Nebr.; Charles Johnson, 2738 rown Point Road, Omaha, Nebr.; Britt Clapham, 3514 N. ~rd St., Omaha, Nebr.; E. W. Kiffin, 2020 N. 50th, Omaha, T ebr.; Carl Lessenhop, 730 S. 21st St. Omaha, Nebr.; Joseph hhornas, 4 709 Wakely St., Omaha, Nebr. ; Gene Norton, Or~ arct, Nebr.; Charles Adams, Aurora, Nebr.; Carroll hompson, Fullerton, Nebr.; Jack Devoe, 1505 Scharp, Lin~oln, ebr.; Dich Lieurance, 4033 Cleveland, Lincoln, Nebr. i L~an Hedge, Filley, Nebr.; Oscar Mortensen, 1140 S. 14th, J tncoln, Nebr.; Willis Romjue, 1030 N. 48tb Lincoln, Nebr.; L~ck Steven, Loup City, Nebr.; Paul Lessenhop, 735 0 St., \~~lcoln, Nebr.; Clyde Demster, Box 365, Beatrice, Nebr., and 111 Elmen, 1427 S. 21st, Lincoln, Nebr.

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Marvin Stromer, a pledge at Nu, has been playing one of the leading roles in a recent production of the University of Nebraska theater. Marvin was chosen the outstanding freshman actor last year.

"Big Husmann" was selected to play in the Shrine EastWest Game December 27.

Nu Chapter's bowling team were winners in their Jeat; ue and now will participate in the All-University play-offs. The basketball team has been rated fifth in the Fraternify "A" League and as ninth in the All-University sta ndings.

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University of Nebraska

dropped in for a visit. He had a gift for each youngster. Santa was exhausted by the end of the evening, but his Nu Chapter helpers were having as much fun as the youngsters.

The new pledges are: Arnold A. Culbreth, Jr., Greensboro, C.; Tommy Gardner, Chapel Hill, N. C.; Rudolph G. Pa quette, Elkhart, Ind .; Frederick L . Thurstone, Chapel Hill, N. C.; David M. Spencer, Charlotte, N. C.; Bobby D. Sessoms, Lillington, N. C. ; Robert Ferrell, Charlotte, N. C; Lynn S. Mann, Lillington, N. C.; L. F. Amburn, Jr., Boonville, N. C.; William W. Rapp, Thomasville, N. C.; William Randall Roberson , Clinton, N. C.; Sam Hawley Poole, West EnrJ, N. C.; Winfred Taylor, and John Charles Huggins, Lumberton, N. C.; Nicholas Peter Marcopulos, Rye, N. Y.; William J. Everhart, Lexington, N. C.; Doug Dodson, Lumberton, N. C., and Dewey Pate, Bayboro, N. C. Our Rose Ball this year will be held at the Carolina Inn on April 25. We are announcing this date early with hopes that all alumni, undergraduate members, and pledges will attend.

The newest members of our b rotherhood are Jerry Campbell, Jim McCallum, and Cliff Young.

Brother McCallum recently pinned Miss Arlene Morgan.

--AI Cole, Historian ).l',

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Pi Kappa Phi at Oregon has picked itself up and moved from last year's old and inadequate house to a newer, bigger, nicer, hou se located right in the heart of the campus Jiving organizations. Words cannot express the satisfaction experienced at this five-year-old chapter which now owns its own home.

Pi II is the official mascot. A golden cocker spaniel, he thoroughly enjoyed our recent initiation in which five men

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became members of Pi Kappa Phi. They are: William Batterton, Willis Johnson, Lloyd Kendrick, Dean Linder, and David Stewart.

Election of officers produced the following results: Archon, John Crim; treasurer, Paul Surprenant; secretary, Dwaine Stoddard; historian, James Toner; chaplain, Robert Duffy, and warden, James Wooden.

-Dwaine Stoddard, Historian - - - 7T'K<j>

University of Tennessee

Alpha Sigma

Along with classes and frequent swimming parties last Summer, much work was done on the interior of the house. The bedrooms now shine gloriously with newly painted walls and woodwork. The living room is changed from canary yellow to sunset ro ~e, with minor alterations elsewhere.

Congratulations are now in order to Bill Ford and Bob Brock. These lucky men found two lovely maids to call their own.

We extend a hand of welcome and hospitality to Bill Hampson, Beta Delta, who is now representing Rand, McNally Publishing Co . in the South .

Woody Kinnamon is reported to have had a pleasant and good baseball season with the Charleston Baseball Club.

Dana Tunmire, archon, reports an enjoyable and successful week in Miami, Fla., during the Twenty-Fourth Supreme Chapter Meeting of Pi Kappa Phi.

Alumni Visit Chapter Past archon of Alpha Sigma, Ed Hoskins, and his lovely wife came by the house this Summer to pay their respects.

Cpl. Hoskins, we wish you good health and success overseas.

Past archon, James P. Gracy, who is now in the Counter Intelligence Corps, spent a week end with us this Summer. We always welcome Jim, because he gives us good ideas concerning the chapter operations-others too. Glenn Reeder, who is now serving in the Armed Forces, stopped by for a visit with us this Summer. Congratulations on your promotion, Lieutenant Reeder.

We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to James A. Owens, Omicron, and Frank N. Bratton, Class of 1932 at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. These fine brothers were the only two men to send recommendations to Alpha Sigma Chapter on prospective pledges. We would like to stress the need of such recommendations at Alpha Sigma. We would like to hear from some of the other Alpha Sigma alumni.

Thanks to James R. Muir of Oak Ridge, Tenn., for being the first to respond to the letter sent out to the Alpha Sigma alumni. We greatly appreciate the contribution.

-Historian ---7T'K<j>---

University of Toledo

Beta Iota

At the end of its first year as a chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Beta Iota feels it has lived up to the traditions of Pi Kappa Phi. We have continually gone forward in everything we undertook. This Fall we put on the best over-all show at Homecoming. We took first among the fraternities and second in over-all competition in the Float Contest and an unofficial second with our Queen, Miss Nancy Rogers, in the Queen Contest. We surprised everybody with our successful Rushing Season, <taking 29 pledges, only surpassed by two very strong fraternities on the campus. They receiving 36 and 30 men, respectively. Perhaps the biggest news and the most welcome addition to the chapter is the purchase of a fraternity

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house. The Pi Kapps scooped everyone in obtaining the closest fraternity house to campus, approximately a third of the dis· tance to the other houses. All of our activities so far haVt suffered from the problem of a central meeting place where we ~ould coordinate activities. This problem now solved, we are going to be a definite power to be reckoned with on campus. The chapter is looking forward to a wonderful Found· er's Day Banquet with Bernard Jones and J. Eugene Dttn' away to be present.

-Norman McClurg, Historian ---7T'K<j>

University of Washington

Alpha Oelto

Fall Quarter brought 22 brothers b~ck to Washington, the)' have high expectations under the leadership of the followin1 officers: Bob Johnson, archon; Duane Kinkade, treasurer; Ron Konopaski, secretary; Ray Colby, historian; John DaileY• warden, and Doug Pike, chaplain.

We have pledged four excellent men: Dick Lammerson, transfer from Kansas University; Lanny Dibbern, Salem, Ore.; Dale Kinkade, Wenatchee, Wash., and John Hopkins, Seattle· We also have with us Sam Fitz, a transfer student from Drake· Same is doing technical research in our Health Science Depart· ment.

The wheels got up speed this year with the Homecoming Banquet and Sign. Our Homecoming Sign was "Rube Hunskt berg's Stuck-Duck Machine" (Oregon Duck) . It employed Jive actors, was definitely three dimensional, and commanded more attention than the rest of the signs put together.

Our Social events this Fall have been lively, and spontaneous participation bas predominated. The most outstanding event was the "Hard Times" party. Old and ragged clothes were in order and the house furniture was replaced by boxes and logs. A Christmas Dinner-Dance was held December 6. Gifts were exchanged around a Christmas tree. The Founder's DaY Banquet was held December 10.

Alpha Delta is now above the all-fraternity scholarship level on this campus.

Alpha Delta wishes to extend a cordial invitation to Pi Kapp brothers who may be visiting or passing through Seattle· We have greatly enjoyed visits from brothers in the Armed Forces and look forward to future friendships.

-Ray Colby, Historian -------7T'K<j> -------

Wofford College

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With just a few members, we started the year with great enthusiasm. A meeting of the area alumni helped us finan· dally and established a closer relationship. Rush week proved successful, with the following nine men pledging: Sammy pos· tan, Kingstree, S. C.; Tommy Williams, R. 4, George, S. c.: Thomas Bowen, Turbeville, S. C.; Gary Barber, Spartanburg, S. C.; Bill Evins, Traveller's Rest, S. C.; Carl Styles, Travel· ler's Rest, S. C.; Donald Durham, Pickens, S. C.; JameS Wiggins, Union, S. C.; Alan Stewart, Locke, N. Y. We are deeply grateful to the help received from Brother Gowan, ~ graduate of Epsilon Chapter, Davidson.

During the Homecoming Parade we tied for first prize float· An alumni party was given at Brother Barry's house. Found· er's Day Banquet was held December 11 at Thomas' Restau· rant. Best pledge award was given to Donald Durham, witb honorable mention to Sammy Postan. Plans are being made fot the renovation of our two chapter rooms. A scholarship corn· mittee has been appointed to bring our rating up. ·-Historian THE

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