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Ex!'cut~ve Se.cretary-James M. Wilson, 1 1 E. Canal St., Sumter, S.S Edotor-on-Choef, STAR AND LAMP-James M. Wilson, 11 E. Canol Sumter, S. C. Managing Editor, STAR AND LAMP-Eli zabeth H. Smith, i1 Canal St., Sumte r, S. C. Traveling Counsellor-Ramon F. Sanchez, 1 1 E. Canal St., SutTI~

President-Theron A. Houser, St . Matthews, S. C. Treasurer-Ralph W. Noreen, 75 Baylawn Ave., Copiague, L. 1., N. Y. Secretory-Wayne R. Moore, 327 Russell, Ames, Iowa.

Historian-Fran k H. Hawt h orne, 1009 First National Bank Bldg., Montgomery, Ala .

Chancellor-Karl M. Gibbon, 713-7 18 Rio Grande Bldg., Harlingen, Texas .

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NATIONAL COMMITTEES Finance-Francis H. Boland, Jr., Chairman, C/ o Adams Express Co ., 40 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y.; 0. Forrest McGill, P. 0. Box 4579, Jacksonville, Fla.; Ralph W. Noreen, 75 Baylawn Ave., Copiague, L. 1., N. Y. Devereux D. Rice Memorial Fund-J ohn D. Carroll, Chairman, Lexington, S. C.; Jack Bell, 7323 San Carlos Road, Jacksonville, Fla.; J. AI Head. 590 Vista Ave., Sa lem, Ore.; George D. Driver, 309 Burns St., Ida Grove, Iowa; Theron A. Houser, St. Matthews,

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Unh u Ritual and Insignia-John W. Deimler, Chairman, 333 Righi' Uni> Ferry Rd., Bola Cynwyd, Po. K Architecture-James A. St ripl ing , Chairman, Centennial Bid! Unh Tallahassee, Fla .

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DISTRICT ARCHONS Dist. Ill-Wil liam Brinkley, Box 4416, Duke Stat ion, Durham, N. C. Dist. IV--Gettis Wood, Jr., First National Bank, Columbia, S. C. Dist. V-Wa lter F. Doyle, P. 0. Box 158, Macon, Ga .

Dlst. VI-Charles T. Henderson, Asst. Attorney General, Statutory Revision Dept ., Tallahassee, Fla. Dlst. IX-N e lson White, Champion Spark Plug Co., Toledo 1, Ohio.

Dist. X-Kenneth A. Bellinger, 538 N. Franklin, Dearborn, Mich.

Dist. Xi-Donald S. Payne, 338 S. Chauncey, W. Lafayette, tnd.

Dlst. XII-Kenneth W. Kuhl, 436 Woodlawn, St. Paul 5, MinnN. Dist. XIII-Adrian C. Taylor, 231 Ave. "C" West, Bismarck, · Dist. XIV-Harold A. Cowles, 228 Welch Ave., Ames, Iowa .

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

Dist. XIX-J . AI Head, 590 Vista Ave., Salem, Ore. Dist. XXI-T. Glenwood Stoudt, Wyomissing Polytechnic lnst1lll' Wyomissing, Penna .

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Alabama Polytechnic Institute-A lpha Iota, 255 College St., Auburn, Ala. Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute-Alpha Xi, 33 Sid ney Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. College of Charleston-Alpha, 116 V2 Broad St., Charleston, S. C. Cornell University-Psi , 722 University Ave ., Ithaca, N. Y. Davidson College-Eps ilon, Box 473, Davidson, N. C.

Drake University-Be ta Delta, 3303 Uni versity Ave., Des Moines II, Iowa.

Drexel Institute of Technology-Alpha Upsi lon, 3405 Powe lton Ave., Philadelphia, Penna.

Duke University-Mu, Box 4682, Duke Station, Durham, N. C. Emory University-Eta, Box 273, Emory Un iversity, Ga. Florida Southern College-Beta Beta, Bldg.

I -A, Florida Southe rn College, Lakeland, Fla.

Florida State University-Be ta Eta, Box 4~l Florida State University, Tallahassee, ~· Furman University-De lta, Greenville, S. j Georgia Institute ot Technology-Iota, Fifth St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. Illinois Institute of Technology-Alpha 3220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Iowa State College-Alpha Omicron, Welch Ave., Ames Iowa • Mercer University-Alpha Alpha, Box 5• Mercer University, Macon, Ga.

Mlchlg, E. G~~nltR!e College-Alpha Theta, 507 Newark C 1ver, East Lonsmg, Mich.

C/o St~~ege of ~nglnearing-Beto Alpha, Engineer! ent Mo1), Newark College of North Car ng, 3 67 H1gh St., Newark 2, N. J. St., Ral:lli,a SNtote College-Tau, 407 Horne Oregan St g ' . C. HorrisonoteC Colle11e-Aipho Zeta, 21st and P•nn St • orvoll1s, Ore. St~te (:'~ University-Alpha Mu, Box 380, Presbyter! 11 ega, Penna.

Purdue-a" Co1le~e-Beto, Clinton, S. C. R ette, ln:J:ega, 3 0 N. Grant St., W. Lofoyenssolaor p 0 I 19 2nd St Y~echnlc I natltute-Aipho Tau, Roanoke C ., roy, N. Y. Stetson u~\loge-XI, 327 High St., Solem, Vo . ~r, s.

Ave., DeL verdslty-chi, 165 E. Mlnnesolo ,nal Unlvorslt on • Flo. berry of Alabama-Omicron. 801 HockII University on~, Tuscaloosa"' Ala .

Second TArl:rona-tseto Theta, 631 E. sum~ Unlverslt 51 ·• ucson, Ariz of California--Gamma 2634 Bon croft ' er, s. Univorslt oy, Berkeley, Calif.

2756 .of .Florida-Alpha Epsilon, Box University n 1fers1ty Station, Gainesville, Flo. Ave Ath Georgia-Lambda, 599 Pnnce Univer~lt ens, Go . l<opp/ Georgia, Atlanta Division-Beta ivers Unlverslt' 2 1vy St., S.E., Atlanta, Go .

Urban6 1111nols-Upsilon, 801 Illinois St., Righi' Unlversit ' 11 .

91~ l<irkwlad of Indiana-Alpha Psi, 504 E. University tve., Bloomington, Ind .

Confed 0 Louisville-Beta Gamma, 2216 Univorsltyera~e MPioce, Louisville, Ky. 832 U .0 lomi-Aipho Chi, P. 0. Box Fla.' n•versity Branch 46, Coral Gobles, Universlt MarylcJnd of Missouri-Beta Epsi lon, 704 Universit • Columbia, Mo. Lineal~ ~ Nebrasko-Nu, 229 N. 17th St., ebr.

Unlverslt ' Camer~n of North Carolina-Kappa, 206 Unlverslt Ave., Chapel Hill, N. C. 15th S~ 0 ~ Oregon-Alpha Omega, 740 East Unlvorsit ·• ugene, Ore. Pendler of South Carolina-Sigma, 1724 ~I Unlverslt on Ave., Columbia, S. C. Tompl F~f Tampa-Beta Lambda, TouUniversit' a.

West ~l'of Tennessee-Alpha Sigma, 1505 University Inch Ave., Knoxville, Tenn.

Bancroft ~f Toledo-Beta Iota, 1702 W. UnlversJt t ., Toledo, Ohio 19th of Washington-Alpha Delta, 4715 WashJngt ve., N.E., Seattle, Wash .

Drawer 0 ~ 6< L~e University-Rho, Lack 03 , Lexmgtan, Vo. Wofford College-Zeta, Spartanburg, S. C.

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Decatu~aGTed Giles, 928 Sycamore Drive, 8 iri11Jn"h. a.

Euclid 'Am• Alabama-Harry W. Prater, 609 Charlesto ve., Mt. Brook 9, Ala. Rutled~ SSt. C.-c. A. We•nneimer, 115-A Chattano .,.Charleston, S. C. 308 G~,g· D ~nnossoe-Lee L. Ryerson, Jr., Chlca.llo 1 nve, Chattanooga Tenn.

E. 72 • dllllnols-WIIhom H. O'Donnell, 1952 CleveJa; Pl., Chicago, 111.

C I 51st~~ 0 ~o-John H. Haas, Jr., 3492 W. olu 111 bl S levelond, Ohio Lady ~t outh Carolina-William Bobo, 1306 CoJu 111 bu 'f: Columbia 1, S. C. D C/o St~i ~j Benning, Georgia-Joe Freemon, •holt M~ hand Motor Co., Columbus, Ga. FJ Pontiac cM.-iJerry Martin, 70 Mowork Rd., orence ' c:h.

G •m•th' 11~uth Carolina-Mitchell Arrow · reenvli'lo S W · Cheves St., Florence.t S. C. GreenvJh • SC.-cooper White, 10_, Elm St., 1lhaca N e, • C. J Bldg 1 York-H. M. Riggs, 701 Seneca acksoii ocai N. Y. F a. l Mima:a11 Myron Sanlson, 3689 ansJn E r1ve, Jacksonville, Fla. l 172311ji, o~t Lansing, Mlch.-Loren C. Ferley, lncoJn 2N · Michigan Ave., Lansing, Mich.

Fede;al ~braako-Winflold M. Elmen, 602 l os An ecurlties Bldg., Lincoln, Neb. l 17tn ~tloaM California-Rene Koelblen, 328 OUlsviJJo ·• onhotton Beach, Calif.

M Louisville ~ Y.-E. K. Dienes, Box 695, aeon G , Ky. ,, Ave' Moorgla-Foy A. Byrd, 108 Carlisle aeon, Go. "'Ia..,,·· ,, Vlscay~lo,!!do-WIIIiam A. Papy, Ill, 315 "'•'!.lao ve., Coral Gobles, Florida.

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Contents Page Letters from Our Readers.-.............. ·-·-.. -.. ........................... _....... 2 Editorial: The Ties That Bind, by ]ames M. Wilson, Editor-in-Chief ........................ -........... 3 South Carolina's First Citizen-.... -........ --............................. -..... -.. 4 Cornell Names Zwingle Vice-President ..... -........... _.................... 5 Pi Kappa Phi Scholars for 1954._,_ .......... -.. -............................. - 6 Mixson Reminds Florida Audience of Fraternity's Principles,

by Richard C. Bartlett, Historim~, Alpha Epsilon, University of Florida·-·-·-.. ---------.. ----·----........... -... -........... -.-.... 8 Rose Ball Climaxes Season at Sigma, U. of S. C.,

by Dick So]ottmer, Historian, Sigma, Vn_iversitr . of. Sattth Carolina--.--.. -...... -.... -.-........................ _.. _10 They re Peuuontng _, ... _.. _.. _.... _._ ........... _._ ............ _........... -......... -.. 13 Welcome to Tampa's Beta Lambda of Pi Kappa Phi! ........... -14 In Our Chapter EternaL .. _.......................................... -............ -.. 17 Social Notes ----·--··· .... -.... _...................................................... _._, _.. 18 Calling the Roll..-.. -.... -... -............ -...... -... -.............. -........ _.. _.,_._, ... _19 COVER Skyline of Tampa, Fla ., second largest city in the "Sunshine State," with a population estimated to be about 220,000. In the foreground is Tampa University, formerly tho old Tampa Bay Hotel, which opened in 1891, with its Moorish towers, now landmarks. In Plant Pork, which surrounds the University, is the DeSoto Oak where legend says DeSoto bargained with the Indians more than 400 yoara ago.

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, August and November.

The Life Subscription is $15.00 and is the only form of subscription. Single copies are 50 cents.

Changes in address should be reported promptly to National Office, 11 E. Canal St., Sumter, S. C. All material intended for publication should be in the hands of the Managing Editor, 11 E. Canal St., Sumter, S. C., 50 days preceding the month of issue.

JAMES M . WILSON, Editor-in-Chief ELIZABETH H. SMITH, Managing Editor

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Orlando, Florida-A. 1. Corter, Jr., 12 South Main St., Orlando, Florida.

Philadelphia, !'o.-Wolter R. Maxwell, 16 West Ave., Springfield, Po .

Pittsburgh, Ponnsylvonla-R. Delmar George 6:Z7 Vermont Mt. Lebanon, Penna .

Portland, Ore. <Cascadel-0. A. Hlllison, 8427 S. W. 58th St., Portland, Ore.

Roanoke, VIrginia-Jesse M Ramsey 33 Harshbarger Rd., Roanoke, 'va. ' Seattle, Washington-David Pesznecker 1605A, 26th, N.E., Seattle 55, Wash. ' St. LoLlis, Mls~ouri-Estlll E. Ezell, 701 Olive St., St. LOUIS 1, Missouri.

St. Matthews, South Carolina-John L. WoodSide, St. Matthews, South Carolina.

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

Vera llaoch, Fla. (Indian River) -L. B. Vocelle, P. 0. Box '188, Vero Beach, Flo. W~hlngton, D. C.-Edward t... Tolson, 315 ..lenwood Road, Bethesda, Marvlond.

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Letters from Our Readers BETA, PRESBYTERIAN, LIKES NEWBERRY GROUP

HEARING FROM "LOST" FRIENDS THRILLS JACOBl

Dear Brother W'ilson: The banquet wenc off well. The Newberry boys arrived. Most of the time they stayed in our rooms. As they'd put it-they're "Pi Kapp" all the way.

830 Lakewood Avenlll Schenectad'Y 9, N. y, Dear Brother Wilson: May I take this opportunity to exprel! my si ocere appreciation for the generosity of The Star ani Lamp in devoting a full page in its February issue to 9t illustrated announcement of my retirement from Gener• Electric.

I was agreeably surprised to receive-as a result of till article-several letters from brother Pi Kapps around th< country whom I knew in my earlier years, and whom 1'1 since lost track of. It was thrilling!

Thanks again, and best wishes. Cordially and fraternalh WILLIAM F. JACOB, Alpha Xi '2f Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute

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Out boys liked them, and Beta was at its best.

I talk about Beta almost as much as you used to talk about Sigma, but I've got some faces for you. When I was a freshman, no fraternity had less than 30, most had 50-60, two had 90.-except Beta which had 10-15. Seventy-nine per eeoc of PC was fraternity. Since then the school has been strictet on pledging. Only 52 per cent of the campus is fraternity now, yet Beta has 36 members. 117e are the onl'Y grottP larger than be/ore. The only one that survived-so you can't say it was a fraternity trend-it was hard work.

The largest group is now only 43. To impress you more, my sophomore year in September, Beta had five brothers, counting H~ok Fulmer.

Tomorrow I'm calling Secretary of the Army Stevens to cry to get him to talk at PC. Mr. Jim Wilson, Executive Secretary, you should be congratulated on the job you are doing. It is a good feeling to know that someone is out working. And it's showing too.

Your enthusiasm and aggression is beginning to be reflected in the other chapters. You are doing a good job. Keep it up and the fraternity will keep pace-up the ladder toward the top.

I'm giving the pledges a hard They had to hand in their "Why this week-Lright in the middle of requested permission to wait until enclosing two.

time in pledge training.

I Pledged Pi Kappa Phi" mid-semesters. Most have the week end, but I am

Bill Creech is doing a wonderful job as archon. It is a hard thing to do with four past archons, but he is doing as good. a job as anyone could-and there are a lot who could do a good one too. I would also credit a lot of our rushing success to Bill.

Please excuse this "sloppy" letter, but I've so much to do before the choir leaves for Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi this Saturday for a 12-day tour.

Keep up the good work. Fraternally, GREG ELAM, Beta '52 Presbyterian College

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431 Adams Bttildinr Port Arthttr, Texas Dear Editor: I want to report to you that Zeta Chapter ~!

Wofford just pledged Gerald Mount whom I recommend~:< lase Fall as a prospect and he pledged December 10, 1954 Pi Kappa Phi's fiftieth birthday, exactly 30 years to the d91 that I pledged back at Oklahoma University when our fr~ ternity was celebrating its 20th birthday. That was quite ' coincidence.

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MEMBERS AT DAVIDSON ASSURE SUPPORT Davidsotl Co/teg1 Davidson, N. C Dear Brother Wilson: We are looking forward to workin! more closely with you in the future and hope that gre'' strides will be made for making Pi Kappa Phi the best poS sible fraternity. Furthermore, we wane to assure you of o01 willingness to do our share and the wholehearted cooperatio1 which we offer. Fraternally yours, WILLIS F. BRILEY, JP. JIM FISHER Epsi lon Chapter

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40 Years Ago The Pi Kappa Phi Convention will be held in Atlanta, Ga., July 14, 15, 16.

Lambda Chapter is founded at the University of Georgia January 16, 1915.

Pi Gamma Theta, University of Nebraska, is chartered as Nu •Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi October 22.

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20 Years Ago Tom Wolfe's, Kappa '18, second offering to the reading public, is scheduled to appear soon.

It will have the title, "Of Time and the River."

"Luke" Sewell, Omicron '20., is traded to the Chicago White Sox, American League. This is done in a final effort to bolster the fortunes of the White Sox.

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The Ties That Bind QURS IS A MOST WONDERFUL fraternity. Everywhere I go in my travels I am overwhelmed. I s~e before me-exemplified-the ideals and principles gt~e.n to us by our founders. We have that real fraternal 5 1 P nt-parrly sentiment-partly affection-that warm regard of the one for rhe ocher-chat viral interest in ~ach ocher's progress and welfare-that unity of feelmg which I know we can not find anywhere elsethat comradeship that binds us all together as cosely as real brothers. I am glad that I am a Pi Kapp.

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Secretary Wayne R. Moore, Alpha Omicron '39, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa: " 'It' has finally caught up with me. Can you imagine that the second most eligible bachelor (second only co our Executive Secretary, Jim Wilson) in the Pi Kappa Phi family has finally been caught? Well, it is rrue. I am going to be married this coming June.

"The girl is here on the research staff at Iowa State College, and I met her in November. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Physics and later got her Master's Degree from Cornell University. In addition to being very capable, she is also very likable and friendly. I am anxious to have all of you meet her.

"Her name is Mary K. Hansuld, and she comes from Hamilton, Ontario. Last week end she and I flew to her home where I went on display to all of her folks, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc., etc. I guess I passed inspection because now the wedding dare is all set for June 25 . . .

"Mary and I are having a lot of fun getting plans made for setting up housekeeping chis Summer."

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ROBERT T. PETERS, JR., Epsilon '34, D~vidson College, is one of those men who is ack m the service."

Ch~t present he is Chief, Supply Divisio.n, Dep~ty G tef of Staff, Materiel Headquarters, Atr Provmg round Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla .

Be was recalled to active duty February 23, 1951, and Was stationed at Sampson Air Force Base, N. Y., u Bnt il February, 1952, when he was transferred to Goose B~Y. Labrador. He remained there until. January, 1954. l IS next move was to Maxwell Air Force. Base where le attended the Field Officers' course, Atr Command an? Staff School, Air University. Upon completion ?f ~h!s course in June, 1.954, he was transferred to Eglm <1.tt Force Base.

11: Brother Peters is married to the former Miss Edith arcella Copenlaver of Marion, Va. He has a 9-year-old son, Robert T Peters III by a previous marriage. He re SJ'des 10 · Winston-Salem, · ' ' N. C. J Brother Peters' address is: Major Robert T. Peters, {·.A0-431631, 17-B Harchee Road, Eglin Village, glm Air Force Base, Fla. "b

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Doctorate Goes to Wayne Snitler, Alpha Delta, U. ol Washington

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA conferred a doctor's degree upon Wayne Snider, Alpha Delta '42, University of Washington, February 12.

Brother Snider's thesis was on "Investment in Commercial Real Estate by Life Insurance Companies." He studied for his Ph. D. while on a fellowship granted by the S. S. Huebner Foundation which is located on the Pennsylvania campus.

Brother Snider is associate professor of business at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Last Summer he did research on insurance operations while on a fellowship granted by the American Association of University Teachers of Insurance. Appointed associate professor of insurance at IWU last September, Brofher Snider teaches courses in insurance and conduces the chartered property and casualty underwriter course for local underwriters.

He caught for four years at the University of Washington and was assistant to the Washington director of the budget for one year. Brother Snider belongs to Alpha Kappa Psi, professional fraternity in commerce; Beta Gamma Sigma, business honorary; Phi Beta Kappa; American Economic Association, and American Association of University Teachers of Insurance.

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Governor George Bell Timmerman, Sigma '37, University of South Carolina, was inaugurated at the Capitol in Columbia, S. c., January 11. He attained the highest oHice in the gift of the pea pie of South Carolina after serving two four-year terms as Lieute~· ant-Governor.

South Carolina's First Citizen JN CEREMONIES at the capiro! .in Columbia, S. C., January 11, George Bell Timmerman, Jr., Sigma '37, University of South Carolina, assumed the responsibilities of Governor of South Carolina.

In 1954 he ran against one candidate and defeated him in the primary by 60,000 votes, thus becoming the first encumbent Lieutenant-Governor to be elected directly to the governorship. His campaign was based on his experience .in state government and on his proposal to maintain segregated schools.

University of South Carolina Law Graduate Brother Timmerman was born .in Anderson, S. C., August 11, 1912. He moved to Batesburg at an early age, attending public schools there. He entered the Citadel in 1930 and transferred later to the University of South Carolina Law School where he received a law degree in 1937. February 16, 1935, while he was attending the law school, he married Miss Helen M. DePre of Columbia.

He Serves In Navy He set up a law practice with his father .in Lexington, S. C., but .in August, 1942, he volunteered for the Naval Armed Guard and served as an Ensign on North 4

Atlantic convoy duty. On his first convoy his shiP was torpedoed off North Africa, and he spent thrft days in a life boat before rescue. As a naval officer he also commanded one of the first rocket launcher ships in the Pacific, taking part in the Okina'l'/9 operation. He was discharged from the Navy .in Fe~· ruary of 1946 and shortly thereafter announced bJS candidacy for Lieutenant-Governor. He won the run-off primary and became one of the youngest Lieutenant· Governors in January, 1947. He was re-elected in 1950 over one candidate.

He Holds Numerous Memberships Brother Timmerman is a member of the Batesburg· Leesville Lions Club, Batesburg-Leesville Chamber o!

Commerce, Wig and Robe, Blue Key, Phi Delta Phl· South Carolina Bar Association, American Bar AssO' dation, American Judicial Society, South Carolina His· torical Society, American Legion, 40 & 8, and is 9 permanent member of the United States Judicial Coil' ference, Fourth Circuit. He is a Baptist. His hoOle is in Batesburg.

Soon after the Governor took office, he was visited by a group of Pi Kapp pledges from Duke.

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Cornell Names Zwingle Vice-President FROM THE MEMBERSHIP of Pi Kappa Phi comes D the new vice-president of Cornell Universitya{ James L. Zwingle, Alpha Sigma '31, University 11:0Tennessee, now president of Park College, Parkville, · Brother Zwingle will assume his new duties July 1. t' In his new posltlon, Brother Zwingle will be par~cularly concerned with the long-range development rograms of the university, including those related to reso~rces, planning, and procurement. Under his lead~rshtp, a development plan was initiated at Park Colbe·f~· Through this plan, the physical plant was reha1 ttared and the business office reorganized.

He ~~tablish~d the office of vice-president, strengthening an~ pu~hc relations, admissions, and alumni programs, ratsed faculty salaries.

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13 Brother Zwingle was born in Corinth, Miss., July lJ '. 190.6. He received the B. A. Degree from the f nwerstty of Tennessee in 1929 and the M. A. Degree t~om t~at institution in 1932. He was a student of 19e Untversity of Chicago the Summer of 1933. In 42 he received his Ph. D. in English from Cornell. th ·wh~e he was working on his Ph. D. he lived in e Pst Chapter house, serving the chapter as adviser.

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TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO done excellent work in this field, having been elected ro Tau Beta Pi the first Pi Kappa Phi Scholars were chosen, and since that time a in his junior year. He has also beell a member of the American Chemical total of 182 scholars have been Society and the American Institute honored. The selection of these men of Chemical Engineers for the pasr and the award of the Pi Kappa Phi Scholarship Pendant and Scholarship two years. He is a member of th~ New Jersey Intercollegiate Council Certificate ro each one of them is one of the ways our fraternity of the American Chemical SocietY· Brother Pochank has served on rbe attempts tO express in a tangible way College Visirors' Day Committee its encouragement and approval of excellence in scholarship. The numsince his freshman year and has been :1 member of the Student Council ber of scholars for any one year is for three years. He is treasurer of limited ro nine, by action of the Supreme Council, so that the highest his senior class. standards of excellence in scholarship George Homer Porter, III, Duke· may be maintained.

Brother Porter graduated magna ctt111 The number of scholars chosen la11de in three years and is at presenr for 1954 was nine and, as in the a first year student in the Duke past, these scholars are also campus Medical School. He was elected ~s leaders in various extra-curricular a freshman to Phi Eta Sigma, schol· activities. Following are descriptions arship honorary, and ro Phi Bet~ of the activities of most of these Kappa last year. As a sophomo~e

By DR. WILL E. EDINGTON, Upsilon scholars. Unfortunately no informahe was elected ro the leadershiP Notional Scholarship Chairman tion was obtainable from the chapter honorary, Beta Omega Sigma. He is also a member of Tau Psi Omeg~· secretaries for two of these scholars, William R. Brink, Michigan State College, and Ted French honorary, and in his senior year he was Joe Sanders, University of Louisville. Also, the photOelected an associate member of Sigma Xi, national graph of Richard A. Vogler was not available as he is graduate scientific honorary. Brother Porter is also ~ skilled musician, singing in the Duke Men's Glee Cl~b studying in Europe. and the Duke Chapel Choir and playing the violin Jll Duane Madison Davis, Purdue. Brother Davis will the Duke Symphony Orchestra. He has served on the complete his work in June for a degree in Aeronautical Freshman Advisory Council. As an undergraduate h.e Engineering. He is also a Distinguished Military Stuserved Mu chapter as chaplain and secretary. He JS dent and expects to be commissioned in the Air Force now an active member of the Duke Pre-Medical SocietY· at graduation time. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Gamma Tau, engineering honoraries, and William Thomas Sanders, Purdue. Brother Sanders a member of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences. graduated last June with the B. S. Degree in Chemical He is active in the Arnold Air Sociery and Pershing Engineering. He is located in Midland, Mich. As ~ Rifles. Brother Davis is at present Senior Intramural freshman he was elected to the scholarship honorarY• Manager, and has served as social chairman for Omega Phi Eta Sigma, and he maintained this excellence ~l' Chapter. being elected to Tau Beta Pi. He also held membershiP in several chemical honoraries, among them, Omega John Pochank, Newark College of Engineering. Brother Chi Epsilon, Phi Lambda Upsilon, and the Catalyst Club· Pochank is a senior in Chemical Engineering. He has 6

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fohn Wad . sele . e Stackho1ue, Washmgton and Lee. The un ctton of Brother Stackhouse as a scholar is of B u~al interest since he is the nephew of Dr. Thomas Who rafton, now a professor at Mary Baldwin College, chose wa.s one of the first two Pi Kappa Phi scholars, wo k n m 1927. Brother Stackhouse began his college tonr a~ Davidson College and transferred to Washingbee an Lee at the end of his sophomore year and ser ame a member of Rho Chapter. At Davidson he Cr ved on the staff of the college annual, QttPps and th;~s, for two years, was a member and secretary of thr ~nte:bury Club, and also a member of the Philanha Optc ~tterary Society. At Washington and Lee he Ed~t C~ntmued his literary work by serving on the ma or~al Board of Shenandoah, the college literary Lit gazme, and as secretary-treasurer of rhe Washington Cl ebary Society. He is also a member of the Cotillion Cou · He is on the Honor Roll and has held the senmmerce Departmental Scholarship. He has repreha ted Rho Chapter on the Interfraternity Council and k~ved as scholarship Committee Chairman. Brother is c ouse, at present a senior at Washington and Lee, BuP~eparing to enter the Harvard Graduate School of smess Administration next year.

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and is spending the present year in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. As a freshman he was elected to Phi Eta Sigma, scholarship honorary. He was also active in tpe Washington literary Society at Washington and Lee. He served as house manager and archon of Rho Chapter and represented Rho in the lnterfrater?ity Council. ~n account of his being in Germany 1t was not posstble tO get complete information on his extra-curricular activities.

Charles Morgan Wise, Purdue. Brother Wise graduated last year at Purdue with Physics as his major field of study. He was elected to Phi Eta Sigma as a freshman, and by continuing to do excellent work he was elected to membership in Sigma Pi Sigma and Delta Rho Kappa honoraries. He entered Purdue in 1950 aft~r ~radua.ting _f~om Sha.tt~ck Military Academy, and conunumg hts mihtary trammg he finally attained the rank of Cadet Colonel and Brigade Commander at Purdue. He served as treasurer of Omega Chapter for two years, and was active in other campus work. At present he is stationed. at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, where he IS a second lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps.

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Mixson Reminds Florida Audience Of Fraternity's Principles

By RICHARD C. BARTLETT, Historian Alpha Epsilon, University of Florida

THE ALUMNI AND MEMBERS of Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi were treated co one of their most memorable fraternal occasions December 11, 1954, when Founder Harry Mixson addressed them.

Brother Mixson 's was one of the most inspiring speeches your writer has ever heard.

Brother Mixson was greeted at the Gainesville airport, the afternoon of his arrival, by a delegation from Alpha Epsilon composed of Archon Tom Johnson; Dick Hill, who was in charge of the banquet; Charlie Rowe, who assisted Dick; Frank Fleitas, Pete Barr, Bob Gilkison, Pete Aiello, and your reporter. From the airport we came directly co the fraternity house where a smoker was in progress, welcoming our alumni home again.

After the smoker we went co the Gainesville Woman's Club for our Founders' Day Banquet.

Tom Johnson introduced our toastmaster, a former archon, and now an alumni brother, Robert Stripland, Omicron '3 6, University of Alabama. Bob got us into an exceptionally perceptive mood with some well cold anecdotes. The first speaker he introduced was Dean Beatty, who is in charge of men here ar the University of Florida. Dean Beatty spoke on "The Place of Fraternities in the University."

Dean Compliments Pi Kapp Spirit The dean complimented us on our spirit, which he said he believed was due to our size. He said that he had always marveled at the spirit of our Fraternity. He said that the University of Florida firmly believes in fraternities and is strongly behind us. It was very gratifying to hear this from the man in whom the fraternity has such confidence. He then spoke of the amazing growth of Florida in the last ten years (more than tripled in chis period of time) . He dwelled for a time on the Greek difficulty in New York, then reassured us by repeating that the University is with us.

However, he feels that this may be the indication of a trend in the thinking toward Greek letter fraternities, therefore fraternities must offer more in order to hold their own.

Brother Stripland Is Toastmaster Brother Stripland took the floor again as toastmaster, interjecting that he and other alumni are particularly proud of the job we are doing toward further cementing of alumni relationships with the undergraduate chapter. He then spoke of Brother Mixson and the other founders, telling us that theirs was no routine friendship. The four of them had been boyhood friends in Charleston and had stuck together through 8

Founder L. Harry Mixson, Charleston, S. C., addressed Alp~' Epsilon Chapter at the University of Florida when the choP 11 .and a number of alumni members celebrated Founders' D~ December 11, 1954.

school, and ever since, until one of them left for tb' Chapter Eternal. Brother Srripland then introduce< Brother Mixson, who received a rousing standinf ovation.

Brother Mixson told us that he was always glad tâ&#x20AC;˘ speak ar undergraduate festivities such as ours so th 9 he could stay "in touch" ... greer old friends in tbâ&#x20AC;˘ brotherhood and make new friendships, mostly witl rhe younger group on whose shoulders will soon re rhe responsibility of conducting the affairs of th1 fraternity. He said further, "I realize full well rh 9: the invitations come to me only on account of rh.~ position that I occupy in Pi Kappa Phi; certainly 1 is not because of any ability that I possess." (Bet' we must take exception, Brother Mixson, for only M able speaker could have talked as you did Sarurd9' night.)

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had heard Brother Mixson previously and thought he 'Was even better than before. And before, they had · thought him exceptionally good.

Ho.wever, ability aside, undoubtedly the most outsrandmg thing in Brother Mixson·~ sp~ech ~as the h.earrfelr honesty of feeling he put mto tt. ':fhts emotton was quickly communicated to the audtence, ~ad served to hold their absolute attention. The feelmg that possessed us as we listened to this grand old man of Pi Kappa Phi cannot be put into w?rds-i: is necessary for one to be within reach of hts emouo.nchoked voice to begin to enjoy him as much as we dtd.

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to the will of the majority. And from the beginning Pi Kappa Phi has been a Christian Brothe~hood. I am not crying to say that we were overly ptous. Along with other fraternities of that day we had our share of beer parties. Nor were we all ~f the same religio~s faith. One was a Roman Catholic; another was Episcopalian and the third was lutheran, but we were all able to 'meet on the broad base of Christianity. The Pi Kappa Phi concept and the Communist ideology are as far apart as the poles."

Mixson Credits Builders Brother Mixson said the success of Pi Kappa Phi could be attributed to two things. First, it was founded on the right principles, and second ~nd most important, "After the influence of the foundmg group was over and the mantle of authority had passed from our shoulders, a steady stream of n?ble men followed on whose shoulders that mantle fttted and who were willing and able to carry the torch. Immediately after we established other chapters, those chapters took over the leadership with a zeal, fervor, and ability unexcelled in the history of any other fraternity. The brothers who carried on after the founding, whether in rhe Supreme Chapter or as undergraduates, are rhe ones who deserve to be praised for what Pi Kappa Phi is today." Brother Mixson continued by saying char though rhe founders left a strong foundation, there was building to be done ... "and to the builders goes the credit for Pi .~ap.pa ~hi. as it stands today."

He said further that while It ts young enough to be vigorous ir is old enough to be steady. Sure we have had disagreements in rhe past, bur they have always been settled.

"Majority Is Always Right" "These various matters were handled on the basis of what is best for Pi Kappa Phi. The majority is always right and the welfare of Pi Kappa Phi is always superior to chat of any minority group. " Brother Mixson chen told Dean Beatty that "once rhe fraternities did not hold the respect they have now. " But this has changed through the years as (Contilllted or1 Page 12) 9

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Before the offers of bribes had turned ro threats of violence, Sigma's Warden, Conrad Gray of Olar, S. C., (who had counted the votes) was rescued by strains of music from Bill Moore's orchestra, annou ncing that our guests were arriving and the dance had officially begun.

Hurried iy picking up their favors, teddy bears with rhe Pi Kapp emblem on a bow around their necks, everyone cheerfully trooped en masse into the ballroom ro greet alumni, v!s irors from other chapters, and campus friends. Representative groups attended from Beta, Presbyterian College; Tau, N orth Car::>lina State Brother Don Wilson and his date at the Sigma Rose Ball.

Sigma's Rose, Miss Joann Gamble, was presented at the Rose Ball in Columbia, S. C. She was accompanied by Archon SidneY Floyd.

College; Alpha, College of CharlestOn, and Zeta, Wof路 ford College.

After an hour or so of energetic conversation at the tables, arranged cabaret style around the dance floor. and equally energetic dancing, the archon , Brother Sidney Floyd of Conway, S. C., called for an inter路 mission. With calcu lated malice Sidney delayed reveal路 ing the Rose's identity until after his speech of welcome ro friends and our brothers from other chapters. Then with noble restraint of his sadistic impu lses he proud!)' presented Miss Joann Gamble of Greelyvi lle, S. C., the beautiful Rose of Sigma Chapter, escorted by Brother Bobby Sanders, hisrorian, of Gaffney, S. C. The excitement caused by the presentation of MisS Gamble had not subsided when Brother James Wilson.

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'49, University of Illinois, has resigned as Traveltng Counsellor of Pi Kappa Phi. He plans to return to .architecture, a field in which he was employed just Prtot to his service with the Fraternity. ~rocher Massa spent two years in the Navy, during Wht~h time he attained a rating of Petty Officer, Radtoman Third Class.

Upon his discharge from the Navy, Brother Massa e~ltered the University of Illinois from whid1 institutton. he received the B. S. Degree in Archirecrural Engmeering in February, 1954. While he was m college he served Upsilon Chapter a semester each as pledge trainer and as treasurer. .After graduation, Brother Massa rook a position Wtt.h an archirecrural firm in Bloomington, Ill. He restg?ed this posicion to become Traveling Cou~sellor 0 ~ Pt Kappa Phi in September, 1954. He termmated hts employment with the fraternity at the end of March.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the job of Traveling Counsellor and hope that in my small way I have be~n abl~ to repay Pi Kappa Phi for the many ben~ftt~ Whtch I have received from belonging to the Frarerntty, Brother Massa said. "I would like to express roy appreciation for the courtesy and assistance offered roe by the chapters which I have visited and hope that I may see them again sometime."

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This was Pi Kappa Phi's first experience with having a resident alumni chapter adviser.

He was an instructor in commerce and registrar at Lincoln Memorial University, 1923-25; fellow in English, University of Tennessee, 1931-32; professor of English, Bethel College, 1932-35; TVA community organization and adult education, 1933-34; instructor in English, Cornell University, 1936-38; director of student personnel, State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo., 1938-40; USO regional executive, Atlanta, Ga., 1942; direcror of field service, eastern United States, New York City, 1943-46; director of operations, cominental United States, 1946-47; president of Park College since 1947.

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Brorher Zwingle is a minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA; Kent Fellow, National Council Religious Higher Education; member of Phi Delta Kappa, Rotary Club in Parkville; University Club in Kansas City, Mo., and the Cornell Club in New York City.

Brother Zwingle and Miss Blanche Young were married in 1942. Their children are Christa Young, Erla Frank, and Anne Catherine.

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fraternities proved ro be of more and more service to the University system. And this service is our duty.

"I would not like to think of Pi Kappa Phi chapters as remiss in their duties toward the Alma Mater. If any chapter is failing to meet its duty, it is getting a free ride. And that is not the Pi Kappa Phi way."

He then addressed the alumni as men who have a glorious opportunity to work with the younger men - the undergraduates of Alpha Epsilon. At this point Brother Mixson reached heights of emotion difficult to attain as he quoted to us the poem narrating the story of the old man who crossed a steep, dangerous chasm and then set about building a bridge across it. When chided and told he would never again cross that way, he answered : " . . . Good friend, in the path which I have come there followeth after me roday A youth whose feet must come this way.

This chasm which has been as naught to me To that fair headed boy may a pitfall be.

He roo must cross in twilight dim.

Good friend, I am building the bridge for him."

The Price of Membership

Then Brother Mixson spoke on the price of membership in Pi Kappa Phi. The price is not money alone, he said, but rather it is the cost of "promoting fellowship and mutual trust among irs members; to uphold rhe traditions of the colleges where its chapters are located; co encourage excellence in scholarship; and to incite in its members the highest ideals of Christian manhood and good citizenship."

The world around us is in a chaotic stare, the speaker pointed out, and many have decided they can do without God. But nor Pi Kappa Phi, for we are · built on the solid rock of Christian fellowship. And this is the key co good citizenship.

"Do we need good citizenship? We have only to look at the acts of men who flaunt corruption in high places to receive a clear answer. What is the remedy?

You men in this room can supply the remedy. You have pledged loyalty co Pi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Phi means Christian manhood and good citizenship."

And in closing, Brother Mixson said that we have just closed our first fifty years in honor. He then exhorted us who are future alumni to take up the reins and drive on in the same honorable way. He closed with this plea:

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entered Wake Forest Semmary, where he was a student at the time of his death.

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"Pi Kappa Phi came through her first fifty years with honor, with God, and with Christ. I beg you, I implore you, don't let them take these things frol11 you . . . I look into your faces tOnight and I feel, I know-that with you Pi Kappa Phi is safe."

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Who's Who in American Uniz;ersities and Colleges-Brother Capitano, Brother Berfield, Brother Grant, Brother Goldsmith. ]ttnior Rotarian-Brother Capitano.

Exchange Clttb-Brorher Fisher.

Convention Officers-Brother Capitano, Execurive Council of Florida Association of Future Teachers of America; James Berfield, President of Florida Inter· collegiate Student Government Association.

The University of Tampa was founded in 1931 tO meet the growing educational needs of the Florida West Coast. The enrollment has grown from 62 tO more than 1,000, with students from 28 states and tWO foreign countries.

The home of rhe university is the building formerlY known as rhe Tampa Bay Hotel. This four-srory brick building is crowned by a series of minarets that rise high above the roof. Critics have declared it to be the outstanding example of Moorish architecture in the United States. The main building of the universitY is approximately 1,000 feet long.

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well as the capable and affable archon of the Sixth District who had so materially aided Sigma's recent movement to an off-campus house, the first such movement of a fraternity co take place in South Caro· !ina in fifteen years.

Appropriately enough, the next three persons recognized had been prominent also in this marrer of residence. The chapter was delighted when Archon Floyd gave "Aunt Bessie" HuttO (Mrs. Bessie Hutto) Sigma's much pressed but always patient House Mother, a sweetheart pin.

Sigma 's Chapter Adviser and his wife, Dr. and MrS· James Palmer, were introduced. Sigma could think of no fitting way co show its great gratitude to Dr. Palmer, but as an indication of the high regard in which the chapter holds Mrs. Palmer, she was presented a bouquet of red roses.

honorary, the University Political Party, and Phi Alpha Theta, history honorary. He was chapter chaplain, vice-president of LaFranciade, sports editor of the yearbook, promotion directOr of the Baptist Student Union, and member of the German Club, Phi Society, freshman scholarship honorary; Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership honorary; ministerial association, and

a participant in intramural sports. B~ was elected an "Outstanding Senior by the student body.

Brother Morgan's outstanding rec· ord as a scholar, leader, and cidzeP in spite of the knowledge that his Ji{e would be short, are ample testimonf regarding and eulogy to this excep' tional man. Pi Kappa Phi has indeed lost a great member.

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FROM VALDOSTA STATE COLLEGE has come b the petition of Filii Fortunae, local fraternity, tO be~ome a chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. The petition is ;mg held, however, awaiting approval by the Board 0 Regenrs of the college.

Miss Betty Harvey, right, is sponsor of Filii Fortunae, Valdosta State College, Valdosta, Ga. The other young ladies are Miss "Pat" Arline, left, and Miss Jane Ledford, seated, who are co-sponsors.

F'I1 11" Forrnnae was founded May 13, 1951. The ~eed for such an organization was felt when Georgia tare Woman's College became coeducational and renamed Valdosta Stare College. When the conversion occurred, there were no provisions made for the male s~udenr to participate in activities on the campus. The 1 c apter points with pride to the fact that the first rnajor project of the fraternity was that of initiating ; new government constitution which made provisions or rnale students to be represented equally on the earnpus.

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INSTALLATION of Sigma Kappa Nu, local fraternity, as Beta Lambda of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Tampa, Tampa, Fla., ushered in the Fraternity's 47th chapter and Florida's sixth.

The ceremonies started April 22 and continued through April 25. National President Theron A. Houser was the installing officer. The initiation ream was furnished by Beta Beta Chapter from Florida Southern. Among other fearures there was a formal banquet in the Palm Room of the Hotel Tampa Terrace the evening of April 23. Clinton Meadows is president of the new group.

A number of prominent members of Sigma Kappa Nu who are living in Florida attended the ceremonies.

Sigma Kappa Nu was founded December 20, 1933, at the University of Tampa. Irs organization resulted from an association of men students created during the year 1932-33. The principal organizers were Miller K. Adams and Marcus Hall.

Group Excels in Scholarship

This local fraternity has excelled in scholastic achievements, participation in student government and inrramurals. Sigma Kappa Nu always governed irs selection of members by national fraternity rules. At the rime of irs installation as a chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, membership numbered 45.

There are over a hundred active alumni. President of the alumni association is David Pinholsrer, who is associated with the Stare Mutual Assurance Company, Tampa. Among the other outstanding alumni are Crockett Farnell, Hillsborough County Superintendent of Public Instruction; Dr. Byron Wilson, President of the Florida Dental Association; Tom Johnson,

member of the Florida Legislature from Tampa; Jirll Ghiorro, member of the Florida Parole Board; Prof.

Miller . Adams, head of the University of Tamp3 Department of Physical Education.

Outstanding Athletes Among Alumni

In the past few years the fraternity has had sue~ outstanding athletes as Holland Aplin, Little Ali-Ame~t路 can and Professional Football; Henry MacFarlene Wtl路 Iiams, Little All-American Basketball; Harry Brya_o.

Little All-American Basketball; Quinten Williams, Ltr路 de All-American Football; Avron Bryan, All Florida and Professional Basketball.

The two formal dances each year are rhe Chrisrml!S Dance and the Gardenia Ball, with the latter considered rhe highlight of the social season.

Achievements during the past year include elecrio~ of six members to the 1954-55 Student Senate. Thetl offices are President of the Student Body; President of the Senior Class; Vice-President of the Senior Class; Secretary of the Student Body; two Senior Represent~路 rives; Vice-President of the Interfraternity and Sororit)' Council; President of rhe Sophomore Class. Four members were elected to "Who's Who among Srudenrs in American Universities and Colleges," and two were elected to the university's Hall of Fame.

Sigma Kappa Nu also won the Intramural Championship for the 1953-54 season. In 1953-54 members held the following student offices: President of the Srudenr Body; President of the Senior Class; President of the Junior Class; President of the Interfraternity-SororitY Council; Associate Editor of the Moroccan Yearbook Staff.

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1• Michael S. Capitano, Secretary; Gilbert H. Leeper, Vice-President; Clinton Meadows, President; Jesse Davis, Treasurer; second Ath{ ,8 ft !o right, Thomas English; Herbert E. Vater, Public Relations and Athletic Director; James E. Metcalf; Raymond H. Wagner, 1 fou;hiC D~rector; Charles E. Fisher; third row, left to right, James Harper; Joe H.ewlett; Dale Nabors; Th~mas Mizelle; Christian Felentzer; r~w, left to right, B. J. Brown, James Caravella; James E. Mayo, Jr.; Dav1d Eagen; Ronald L. Dr~stle; Reynaldo Yvars; fifth row, left 1 row ~ ' 19ht, Manuel Linares; John M. Stabile; George H. Grant, Pan-Hellenic Representative; Dave Janosik; James L. Berfield; sixth VanH eft to right, Dr. H. G. Baker, faculty adviser; Arthur Tidwell; Dean Goldsmith, Chaplain; John A. Donnelly, Jr.; Edward R. lhotn orn; .AI DeShong. Other members who were not present whe·n this picture was taken are William Bosworth, Edward Duray, and ~~ E1dson, Stanley Hines, William Mosher, Gene People, Robert H. Philon, Roy Royal, Walter Six, Eugene G. Yates, William York ete York. '

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At the outbreak of the Korean War, many members were called into the service. Many distinguished themselves by earning several citations of merit, includ路 ing the Silver Star, Bronze S~ar, Service Cross, and the Navy Cross. These and other returning veterans are refilling the ranks, along with many fine young men coming direaly from high schools.

Membership in Sigma Kappa Nu hinged not only on high moral qualities but also on the maintenance of at least a "C' average.

The distinguished undergraduate members and their fields of prominence are as follows: Stttdent Government-James L. Berfield, Student Body President; Clinton Meadows, Senior Class President; Michael Capitano, Senior Class Vice-President; Dean Goldsmith and George Grant, Senior Class Representa路 rives; Reynaldo Yvars, Sophomore Class President.

Publications-Brother Capitano, Associate Editor Moroccan Yearbook Staff; Charles Fisher, Business Manager Moroccan Yearbook Staff; Brother Capitano, Correspondent for Tribttne, local newspaper.

Senior Notables-Brother Capitano, Best All Round; Brother Meadows, Most Likely to Succeed; Brother Berfield, Most Popular; Brother Goldsmith, Most Dig路 nified; George Grant, Class Crook. lJ Hall of Fame-Brother Capitano, Activities; Brother lJ~ Berfield, Srudent Government.

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Dr. Raben J. Maaske, Nu '24, University of Nebraska, president of Oregon College of Education since 1950, died !are Saturday night, February 19, in his office at the college.

He was found slumped at his desk at 12:30 A. M. Sunday by a night watchman. The cause of death was tentatively identified as coronary thrombosis.

Dr. Charles D. Byrne, chancellor cf the stare system of higher education for Oregon, said, "President Maaske was one of rhe nation's foremost scholars in elementary education and his upbuilding of two of Oregon's Colleges of Education is a lasting tribute ro his leadership, foresight, devotion, and educational statesmanship."

The Stare Senate, which was in session ar the rime of Brother Maaske's passing, honored him by standing and observing a moment of silence.

Born in Bertrand, Nebr., October 31, 1905, Brother Maaske received his B. A. Degree from the University of Nebraska in 1927, his Master's Degree from rhe University of Oregon in 1936, and his doctorate from the University of Minnesota in 1938.

Brother Maaske has occupied many positions of responsibility in the academic world, including supervisor of Portland (Ore.) Public Schools, 1929 to 1931; Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Oregon, 1931 to 1936.

One time professor of school administration at the University of North Carolina, he moved to the presidency of Eastern Oregon College of Education at La Grande in 1939, where he was until 1950, when he rook over as president of Oregon College of Education and Director of Elementary Teacher Education for the State of Oregon.

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Author of more than 120 booklets brochures, and articles he was a mem: her of many professional and nonprofessional organizations - among them, the Grange, Elks, Masons, Rotary, and the Presbyterian Church, as well as the American Academy of Science, . Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta P1, American Association of Adult Education, National Education Association, Oregon Education Association, American Educational Research Association, Pacific Northwest Association of Adult Education.

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Brother Eli John ("Jack") Morgan Chi '52,. first Stetson student to grad: uate wtth a straight "A" average, passed to the Cha~ter. Eternal Friday, March 4, ~fter a ltfetune of fighting an advancmg case of lukemia.

Funeral services were held March 5 in Clinton, S. C., his home town.

At the same time, a memorial service was held by the brothers of Chi Chapter.

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ETA '50-Brorher Boone Moss Bowen, Jr., and Miss Mary Lou Pasley were married December 18, 1954. They are making rheir home at 1043 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga.

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CHI '50-Lt. Tom W. Mahaffey and Miss Kathleen Fields were married February 20 in the First Presbyterian Church, Deland, Fla. They are making their home in Norfolk, Va., where Brother Mahaffey is serving as a first lieutenant and gunnery officer aboard the U.S.S. LST 1041.

CHI '51-Brother Charles W . Turner, Delray Beach, Fla., and Miss Jane Summers, Jerseyville, Ill., were married March 5.

Miss Frankie Oberman is Rosa of Mu Chapter, Duke University, this year. Her d11fl Don Smith.

CHI '51-Brother Donald Johnson, Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Miss Mary Streander were married in St. Augustine, Fla., February 19.

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ALPHA DELTA '55-Brorher Darold G. Smith, Peshastin, Wash., and Miss Charleen Flood, Winslow, Wash., were married February 12.

ALPHA OMICRON '39--National Secretary Wayne R. Moore, Ames, Iowa, to Miss Mary K. Hansuld, Hamilton, Ontario. The wedding will take place June 25.

UPSILON '43-To Brother and Mrs. Jlâ&#x20AC;˘ W. Scheek, 1820 Kenmore Ave., GrOi Pointe Woods, Mich., a son, Larry, '' born December 27, 1954.

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ALPHA OMEGA '50-To Lt. and ~~ John Rusher Musgrove a son was I>' at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, S.

Swygert is a mechanical engineer J. E. Sirrine & Company.

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ALPHA IOTA '51-Brother Robert B. Quillen, 216 South Eighth Street, East Gadsden, Ala., and Miss Joan Christopher, Atlanta, were married December 18, 1954. Brother Quillen is now on active duty with the Army.

EPSILON '49-To Brother and Mrs. Henry Trew Gurley, Jr., Albuquerque, N. M., a son, Steven Henry Gurley, was born February 4.

BETA EPSILON '5 1-To Brother 1 Mrs. Edward 0. Oliver, 116 It~ Drive, Kansas City, Mo., a son, Mich)

BETA EPSILON '53-Brother Harry Lee Dilley, 1205 East 42nd, Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Grace Rogers were married in Kansas City February 19.

IOTA '44-To Brother and Mrs. Harold B. Swygert, Jr., 24 Gatling Ave., Greenville, S. C., a son, Steven Carr, was born December 28, 1954. Brother

BETA EPSILON '52-To Brother ~ Mrs. Philip ]. Bouckaerr, Box 526 Becker Road, Lemay, Mo., a daugh~ Patricia. born March 8.

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Officers were elected in November for the Wimer and Pring Q B uarrers. Re-elected for a second rerm as archon was rorher Harry Owens, Hurtsboro. Others elected were rreas~~er, Brorher Dick Scorr, Fairhope; secretary, Brother Charles Ynn, Mobile; hisrorian, Brother Tom Fuller, Suttle; warden.

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We · M enJoyed a success£ ul Fall Quarter here ar Alpha lora. osr of you have already read of our successful football season A b ar u urn. AI ph 1 Ion was well represenred at mosr 0( the game · · a success wtr · h more alum . s.. H omecom.ng was qune nt rerurntng rhan in a number of years. Among rhese was Brother Frank Hawthorne, National Hisrorian. ~s for rhe social life, we could hardly be bear. We had ~I Pledge-swap" with a sorority each week of rhe q~arrer. of s~h seve~al fine week end parries were held. The hi.~hlighr F e soctal season for rhe \Vinter quarrer was rhe Red Rose ormal, held March i Six new members w~re initiated durin~ Fall Quarter. They · Hargrove, Rutledge; ' Brother Kenny Cox, lare Broth er M aunce a::verne; Brother George Luckie, Greenville; Brother Joe ~ches, Decatur, Ga.; Brother Bill Lambert, Birmingham, a~ d Brother Ch~rles Tyson, Tifron, Ga. We have a fine p e ge class ar rhe present also.

In Fall graduation, Alph:~ lora losr Brother Ernest MerriWether and Brother Bob ("'Rosebud'' l Quillen. Both are now on acrive dury with rhe U. S. Arm}. Brother Quillen Was · f marned December lfl, 1954, ro Miss Joan Chrisropher 0 Atlanta.

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Psi initiated 12 pled,ges inro the Brotherhood February 25.

They are Brothers Bob Dodd, Bob Flummerfelr, Paul Haas, Bill Hickok, Tom Hoag, Ed Monahan, Ken Murray, Sandy Piper, Charles Porter, Al Ruger, Dick Shearer, and Ron Siefried.

During rhe Ia r rwo months, Brothers John Angus and Dick Mellor, borh '54 graduates, visited Psi for rhe week end .

John is in rhe service, and Dick is now reaching in Massachusetts.

In February rwo members graduated, Brothers Andy Gleason and Bob Reickerr. Andy is going inro rhe service, while Bob is now in Florida and is planning ro reach nexr Fall.

Over rhe past few months rhe house has been trying ro _ger a musical group rogerher. This developed into a fine quarrer, composed of Brothers George Ashew, Dave award, Bob Dodd, and Charles Lee. More hearts and pins of rhe brorhers have been "stolen" away. am Hutchins is pinned ro Margrer Urquharr of rhe Universiry of Vermont. More recently, John chmurz was pinned ro Eileen Beers of Palmerron, Penna.

This June eight seniors of Psi will graduate: Bill Tower, Bruce Remich, John Mulholland, Bruce Murdock, John chmutz, Bob Garcia, Keith Hazeltine, and Hal weeney.

On rhe social side, March 12-1 3 was a n overnight for rhe I.F.C. Week End. The big event of rhe pring Term is Spring Week End May 13, 14, 15 .

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Alpha Chapter, along with Chi Omega ororiry, held a most successful Christmas Parry for a _g roup of needy children.

There were gifts for all and plenry of food for everyone present.

The chapter held irs Founders' Day Banquet ar rhe Cavallaro Restaurant December 12. The speakers we re Brother Herbert W . Brown, an Alpha alumnus, and Brother Beverly Machen, an Omicron alumnus. We were honored by rhe presence of Founder Harry Mixson who gave us a ralk.

Alpha was happy over rhe great rurn-our of alumni ar this banquet.

Officers elected for rhe rest of a successful year are as follows: Archon, Brother Connor Alexis Higgins; treasurer, Brother Earle D . Jennings; secretary, Brother Breusrer Lwerl}•; warden, Brother Thomas \Yf. Tucker; hisrorian, Brother Richard 0 . Gibson and chaplain, .Brother Paul R. Weidner, Jr. Under rhe guid:~nce of irs past officers, Alpha h:~s enjoyed one of irs besr seasons in recent years. Wirh a great pledge class, and with a very outstanding series of social events, Alpha's members feel rhar so far, rhe 1954-SS season has been a successful one.

-Thomas Wf. Tucker, Historian

Epsilon

Epsilon's officers for rhe second semester are as follows: Archon, Brother Jim Thacher, Rome, Ga.; treasurer, Brother Bill Bard, Gastonia, N. C.; secretary, Brother Jim Fisher, Kannapolis, N. .; warden, Brother John Lennon, Whiteville, N. C.; ch9plain, Brother John Vernon, Lexington , Va., and historian, Brother Grier Robinson , Charleston, This year Epsilon broke away from rhe past rradirion of " Hell Week" by arrempring ro g ive pledges constructive projects, such as repairing rhe walkway, visiting alumni in rhe nearby area, ere. This turned our to be so successful rhat 19

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Our Rose Ball was held in Charlotte in April. We feel that our Rose, Miss Anne Alexander, Gastonia, N. C., will give all the other contestants a close race for National Rose.

As any "old grad" can tell you, the most memorable activity of this chapter has been the annual Beach Party at Myrtle Beach, S. C. We are making plans co return again this year, and urge all Pi Kapps in thi s area to join us, remember there's a crest at the door step that says, "Welcome Back Home." Fraternally, - R. Grier Robinson, Jr., Historian

Drake University

Beta Delta

Trophies, trophies, and more trophies are adorning the mantle at Beta Delta. For the fourth consecutive semester the Pi Kapps at Drake have won the coveted Scholarship Trophy.

Another add ition to our ever-growing collection of trophies was the capturing of the Homecoming Decorations Trophy last Fall. Our decorations consisted of a 12-foor-high "television" set with a stylized football field projecting from its screen. With a motto of "Pi Kappa Phi Presents Its Game of the \'-Veek," and a bulldog dragging an Indian along the playi ng field, this was the most attractive house decoration ever produced by the Beta Delta Pi Kapps. Three cheers to Brother George Opperman for the "terrific" art work he supplied for this decoration.

Santa visited the Beta Delta house at our Christmas Party, supplying gi fts for all present. Mistletoe, punch, and a large tree all added to the festive occasion. For an added attraction the newly formed Pi Kapp Combo played carols.

Another recent gathering was a "Yard and a Half" party.

The brothers acquired a yard and a half of material which their dates transformed into costumes. Skits produced by Jack Starr livened up the evening, and a good time was had by all.

A choice group of young men came co Pi Kappa Phi this year. Pledged were Louis J. Bonacci, Des Moines; Wendell Brown, Des Moines; Stephen E. Eldridge, Scranton; J ames Opperman, Des Moines; Jerry D. Ozee, Peoria, Ill.; Ronald J. Peirce, D avenport; Edward M. Roberts, Prairie City; Hal Shroeder, Chicago; Jerry L Stratton, Des Moines, and Rich ard R . Warren, Des Moines.

-Keith G. Miller, Historian

Drexel Institute

Alpha Upsilon

Alpha Upsilon Chapter was honored with a visit by Traveling Counsellor Ramon Sanchez March 4. Brother Sanchez stayed with us over the week end and chen visited several other chapters in this area.

The big social event of the term was the annual Military Ball which was held March 5. Everyone had a great time dancing co the music of Buddy William's Orchestra.

Brothers Bob Smith and Ray Craig have been rehearsing the brothers for the "Kano" Contest that will be held May 6.

We have two tremendous songs-"Halls of Ivy" and "Float'n Down to Cotton Town."

Our rushing seaso n has come to a close, and we were successful. Twelve men have started their pledge training.

They are Pete Heimbach, Brian Becker, Don Dement, Lou Bote, Robert Diller, \Varren Guy, Wilson Cassel, Jack Kellett, Edward Gavin, Richard Fitch, Harry Brown, and Ray Boyle.

Congratulations are to be given co Ed Monaghan who bas just become a brother. Initiation was held J anuary 16. Ed 20

is from Coatsville and is studying Business Administration Brothers Dick Walker and Stan Woerth are to be coo· gratulated on their outstanding playing on the Drexel Basket· ball Team. Brother Dick Walker, co-captain of the reaJII is a senior and will be leaving us in June. Stan Woerth i! a junior.

Although we were quite busy with all the activitit! pertaining to school, the basketball team did a fine job bl finishing in fifth place in the Interfraternity Council. Chucl Duga n, our coach for football and basketball , did a grC31 job with the team. Chuck is a senior this year, and he Vlill be greatly missed by both teams.

Cupid has been quite busy at Alpha Upsilon. Brothel John Cashmark was pinned to Elizabeth Turner, Brothel Dave Norris co Sandra Katusin, Brother Tom Strickland rc Julie Richardson, Brother Frank Brown to Betty Bellefoore.

Brother Frank H amblecon to Nancy Hoag, Brother Jittl Weber to Shirley Lacey, Brother Bill Moho to Nancy W'il helm , Brother AI Jenney co Lois Crawford, Brother llil' Meyer to Millie Depman, and Brother Wayne Sperr ro Molly Murphy.

Congratulations to Brother Fred Nuenighoff on hil engagement to Miss Barbara Kaestner, also co Brother; George Meyers and Dee Blakesly on their recent marriage· and to Brothers AI Henderson and Beverly Vanderpool Vlh1 also took chei r vows.

-Bill Mohn, Historian

MU

Duke University

Mu Chapter bega n its second semester of the year Vlirlt the determinacion co continue its record of previous years bf electing the following officers: Archon, Brother Packy Jervel'Atlanta, Ga.; treasurer, Brother Tom Newell, Charlotte· N. C.; secretary, Brother Don Lovett, Dixon, Ill.; historiaP· Brother Eric Potter, Raleigh, N. C.; warden, Brother Dicl Massey, Charlotte, N . C., and chaplain, Brother Doug Beard· Charlotte, N. C. Brothers Jervey and Newell are repeatinP the positions in which they served the previous semester· while Brothers Lovett and Massey have both served on th 1 executive council before.

Shortly after the beginning of the new semester, th1 fraternity held its initiation of new members. Our ne~ brothers are Tom Callcott, Columbia, S. C.; Clif Cleaveland· Columbia, S. C.; Gary Farmer, Me. Airy, N. C.; Betts HuntleY• Charlotte, N. C. ; Tom Ivey, Hickory, N . C.; Don Smith· Huntington, W. Va.; Gary Smith, Philadelphia, Pa., and Dave Quattlebaum, Bennettsville, S. C. Although these ne~ men have swelled our ranks, Mu has begun a Spring rush program during which we hope co gain further men io an effort to replace the 20 brothers leaving in June.

Mu has also shown its determination to remain as one of the leaders on the campus by emerging as the top fraterni!l' in the scholastic standings for the Fall Term. Led bl Brother Tom Gillcrest of Norfolk, Va., with a perfect "j.'' average, it placed itself far above the fraternity and cht all-men's averages.

However, we have not let our studies interfere too seriousll' with our social activitie&. Following our Rose Ball in Novern· her, there was a series of cabin parties. A Christmas Parrl was held for the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, N . C. As the days have grown warmer, we have journeyed twice co the woods for parties. The social calendar for the remainder of the year is just as promising, with cabin parties, th 1 Spring Formal, and a trip co Myrtle Beach, S. C., yet co come. On free week ends, several of the brothers intend THE

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Eta Chapter elected the following new officers in October: Archon, Howard Ellzey; treasurer, Paul Bradley; secretary, Emmert \Wilkerson; historian, Ernest Hogge; chaplain, Gerald Williams, and warden, Ralph Lowrimore.

Founders' Day was observed December 10, 1954, and on that ntg · h t we were honored by having John D. Carroll, Past President of the National Fraternity. A fine program Was enjoyed by a good representation of our brothers and alumni.

The most recent calked about social event has been the wedd' M tng of our new archon, Howard Ellzey, December 9. any of the brothers cook part in the wedding. A parry ~as given in honor of Brother Jim Powell, who graduated 10 December from the School of Theology. Jim is now worktog in the Arlington, Va., District. ~t has not been all play for us, for we have taken an ~cttve parr in the projects sponsored by the Inter-Fraternity Eouncil. Among these have been the Blood Drive and the mpry Stocking Fund. We took part in sportS by entering the intramural football competition.

-Ernest Hogge, Historian

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Our annual Kampus Kapers opens this quarter's news for Beta Beta Chapter. The show was really put over by every ~ember and pledge in the chapter, and as a result was a tgger and better show. The staff this year was manager, ~rocher Robert Dalbow, Swedesboro, N. J.; director, Brother huck Newcomb Ridgewood, N. J.; advertising, Brother Je . ' DSste Jones, Perry, Fla., and business manager, Brother ouglas MacGreoger, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Our National Birthday was celebrated this year with a steak and shrimp dinner. The Christmas party was held at the house, which was beautifully decorated, using Christmas Seals as a theme. Turkey and Ham, with the trimmings, Were served buffet style.

The new officers are archon, Brother Jessie Jones, Perry; treasurer, Brother Carter Cain, Larchmont, N . Y.; secretary, ~~thee John Kerlin, Norfolk, Va.; historian, Brother Chester Charpentier, Ft tley, lakeland ' Fla .,· warden ' Brother Charles . l · Lauderdale, and chaplain, Brother Marton Brown, Ft. F:uderda!e, Fla. Capt. Arthur J. McKinney, a br~ther fro~ rman, Delta Chapter, is our present faculty advtser. He ts currently assigned to ROTC duty here at Florid.a Southern.

-Chester J. Wiley, Historian

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to travel to nearby Tau to join in their social life . . ~ork is also being done in other fields. The chapter is ftntshing its renovation of its section and looking for means of Providing facilities for members who cannot live in the section because of its inadequate size. Other brothers are COntinuing their work in extra-curricular activities, and we e~pecr to have our share of leaders in the YMCA, publicattons, and the campus radio station. In all, Mu Chapter plans to retain its standing as national champion this year.

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.Looking back over the 1954-55 school term, it can be Satd that Beta Eta Chapter has experienced one of its most successful years.

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Brother Alan Sundberg is considered by brothers of Beta Eta, Florida State University, as "a guy who has served his fraternity well." Alan has distinguished himself in campus activities, bringing honor to himself and to his fraternity. His activities include: Archon of the Beta Eta Chapter for the year 1954-55; one of the three organizers and executives of the Student Party; president of the political science honorary; Gold Key; Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership fraternity, and president of the InterFraternity Council for the year 1954-55. Alan was graduated in February. He plans to enter the Harvard Law School next Fall. His home is in ~acksonville, Fla.

comments of the girls, the Pi Kapps rank high on the social list.

We have undertaken numerous projects such as our annual Joe College-Betty Coed Contest. The proceeds each year go co the Campus Chest, which in turn gives the money to various charities. Last year, we made the largest single contribution of any fraternity and sorority on campus. This year, we didn't make as great a donation but we still made a fine showing.

Another worthwhile project was that of helping the Polio Drive here at Tallahassee. It was incorporated as part of the pledges' Help Week. Aubrey Barrow's gasoline station was the headquarters for raising money for the polio drive.

All the day's proceeds from the station went for that cause.

Four of our pledges who were going through their Help Week worked a complete day cleaning cars and pumping gasoline.

The following men were initiated at the beginning of the Spring Semester. They include Brothers Gilbert Fernandez, Ernest Diaz, AI Hofflander, Frank Kaney, Jim Clark, Paul Perry, Bruce Cole, John Garret, Val Hopkins, Dan Mengason, Dan Rodriguez, Chris Welker, and Joe Emmons. They are all high calibre men who truly are an asset to our fraternity.

During the Homecoming week end, the meeting of the Beta Eta Alumni Association was held. At the meeting, a great deal of business was discussed with regard to our new 21

December 11 the chapter attended rhe Founders' D~l banquet given by rhe Atlanta Alumni Association. After ~n excellent meal, Brother John Carroll gave an interesting r~lk on the history of the fraternity.

-Dlvid Meyer, Historian

Alpha Phi

Illinois Institute of Technology

Florida's Governor Collins posed with the four pledges of Beta Eta, Florida State University, who worked all day at a Tallahassee gasoline station, raising funds for the Polio Drive in February. They cleaned cars and pumped gasoline as part of their Help Week activities. Tho group pictured are, left to right, Frank Kaney, Tampo, Fla.; Chris Welker, Lake Worth, Fla.; Governor Collins, Gilbert Fernandez, Tampa, and Bruce Cole, Miami, Fla.

house and alumni support. Buck Vocelle and Elton Taylor were elected president and vice·president, respectively. The association has adopted a plan whereby an alumnus each month sends a dollar co the Housing Fund. For such a newly organized alumni group, they have been doing a fine job in keeping behind our chapter.

We are proud to Jist the names of those brothers who were tapped for honoraries chis past year. They include: Alan Sundberg, ODK; Gary Campbell, Alph>t Delta Sigma, and Vic Spoto, Los Picaros.

We, at Beta Eta Chapter, instituted an award last year which is to be presented each semester to the most omsranding member of the pledge class. It is given on the basis of participation in fraternal events, attitude, spirit, interest, and scholarship. This semester, Gilbert Fernandez of Tampa, Fla., has copped the award. His name will be engraved on a mahogany-plated paddle which was donated by an alumnus, Brother J. H. Boulware.

In scholarship, our group has done exceptionally well with an overall fraternity average of C. Elected to serve as officers in our chapter during the Spring Semester are Victor Spoto, archon; Leo Almerico, treasurer; Gary Campbell, secretary; Dick Lukas, historian; Bill Boatwright, chaplain, and Jim Ralston, warden. Fraternally, -Dick Lukas, Historian

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Georgia Institute of Technology

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The brothers of Iota returned to school a week early to clean up the house and begin the Fall rush season. Everybody pitched in and we pledged 15 new men.

During the Fall quarter we initiated 6 men, boosting our membership to 18. This is the largest membership Iota chapter has had for several quarters.

The social activities of the Fall quarter were quire successful.

We have had a parry of some sort every week end, which has helped increase our spirit and solidarity.

In intramural football we won four games and lost two, ending the season with third place in our league. In the pledge-member game the members triumphed with a 6-0 score.

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The semester started off badly when Archon James Capek.

Berwyn, Ill., was called up by the Great White Father in Washington, so the important bus:ness of the first chapter meeting was the election of the new archon, Brother Richard Forsythe, Chicago. Th:ngs improved considerably when eleven men were pledged during a busy Rush Week.

In October, one of the best attended and most enjoyeJ parties of several semesters was held at the house on the 3151· This was the Hallowe'en parry. To get in the mood, everyone had to pass thru a runnel of horrors, complete with bodies. glowing skeletons, icy hands, and unearthly voices.

December brought the Alumni Banquet and a pre-Chrisrrolll Parry which will be remembered for a long rime.

January brought the final exams and a Senior Farewell for Brother Richard Allen, Chicago.

The Rose Ball will rake place in May. -Edward P. Pytel, Jr., Historian

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These men participated in Alpha Psi's annual Pledge-Memb'' Football Game at Indiana University last Fall to bring th 1 members a 20-7 victory. They are, front row, Brothers Nor,., Kozacik, left, and Gordon Weaver; back row, left to righ1• Brothers Dick Boyle, Dick Spear, Bill Barnard, Bob Wood, o~D Ron Timmons.

Well, to say the lease, this has been a strange semester; no, I won't say that either; J will say . . . it's been differen 1· We at Alpha Psi didn't have too bright an outlook whe 0 we came back from the Summer months. At the end of che previous year we had refused to sign the lease for this yeM on the old "white house" in hopes that the deal allowio8 us to move (nco the Sigma Phi Epsilon house would culminate during the Summer. Needless to say, it didn't. Therefore, we found ourselves minus a house, minus any pledges, and with little logical anticipation of getting any. Our under· graduate chapter, consisting of fewer chan ten men, waS now scattered here and there over the campus. At thiS moment, however, it appears that we will take possession of the Sig Ep house for the second semester and will make transition between semesters. This little transaction has taken

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a fantastic the arnounc of paper work and communication on wo kPacc of our men, the National Office, a tremendous . I nd'1anapolis by the name of Brother. Kelly Carr, U r. er .up In · 1 a man-size bundle of energy and efficiency 0 ff1c1a.s, inn1vers1ty th Sig Ee person of Traveling Counsellor Ray Sanchez, and the of B real estate agent. Local orchids go first to a couple 0 lnd s. Bod Wood, a returning veteran from Rensselaer, :• and Bob Montgomery, an energetic worker from lnd 1ana I' " sern Po IS. These two men were co-rush chairmen for the ester and h , .

Peer' ' w en you haven c got any place to bnng prossna~v~ ~ledges or anything concrete co show them, that's no Ro ~· · Largely through the work of these two men and tre~ ~rnmons of Rensselaer, who has developed inca a Sorn end ous pledgemascer, we were able to bring in 37 pledges. sorn e ro~ped our of school, some depledged, we depledged a he, cucnng that total down to 22, still quire a number for c apcer ·h which ha Wit our a house or cencralicy and for a chapter sern d never before pledged more chan 12 men in one . h a house. Poss1bly . dar' ester even Wit the greatest commenlndlon should go to law student Norm Kozacik from Whiting, rne~. who has been our "coordinator" with all the afore1 the r. oned parties, not to mention the Sig Ep Alumni and ~~~ranee company which is trusting us to the tune ol 18 work · Other men doing more than their share of the bach fare Archon Dick Boyle and Secretary Gordon Weaver, van, I~~~ Rensselaer, Ind.; Treasurer Harlan Christie, SulliDick S ·• Brother Ron Russell, Oakland Cicy, Ind., Brother two a·fear, Monon, Ind.; Everett Targett, Lewis, Ind., and City I1 Is, Brothers Engle and Barnard, both from Oakland • nd.

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Alpha Alpha

sp:a~~ weather has returned again co Georgia, and such Young Ike temperatures is a reminder that in the Spring a rece~~l ~a~·~ fancy turns to - initiation. Alpha Alpha Lud ~ . 1nltlated two more brothers-lloyd Chapman from r~WICI, Ga., and Gilbert Wildes from Norman Park, Ga. Park e chapter's newest pledges are Brevard Hunt and Billy is er, both of Macon. Wildcat rushing on Mercer campus b~~·viding an easier inlet of rushees.

T L ICers for the Spring term are as follows: Bracher George · han ey, archon; Brother Marshall Stephenson, treasurer; 1-Iu Hodges, secretary; lloyd Chapman, chaplain, and G ere \'V'ildes, historian. hon us Massa, traveling counsellor from National, recently exceor~d the chapter with his visitation. Gus has been C~t 1 ?nally helpful co Alpha Alpha.

Cha Pld has been on the warpath strong enough for Joe B. Lor Plllan to capture and become the husband of Miss Venice Mis~ of Waycross during December. Also Bill Willis and bee Suzanne Jarrells of Savannah called a truce and · mates in a February wedding. Borh Chapman andallle w·l'fI .etlme Co llbs are now on active ducy in the Quartermaster's rps at Fore lee, Virginia.

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-Gilbert Wildes, Historian

Michigan State

Alpha Theta

The men at 507 East Grand River are right in the thick of things as usual.

Brother Mike Bosco was elected as fraternity representative to Student Government. Brother Roscoe Davis is in there for the vacant third base slot on State's crack baseball club - go gee 'em Red! (MSC ran third NCAAwise last season at Omaha.)

Mrs. McGillivray, a wonderful new housemother, really has the Alpha Theta men on the ball-welcome, and here's for a long Greek holiday, Mother Mac. Alpha Chi Omega and PKP were partners in the April-staged college carnival, "Spartacade." Our show theme gently ribbed the Soviets.

Winter Term parcy-hula girls and brawny beachcombers in an island paradise at the Hollywood Drive-in--crippled Planter's punch and doughnuts-and a good time had by all.

Bill Somerville was presented the Fall Term Outstanding Pledge Award. Carolyn Hodges, Delta Gamma, (wearing Roger Nelson's pin) is our new Rose Queen-tall, blonde, and with a fine blend of brains and beauty-we strut proudly.

Ramon Sanchez, familiar to all, paid us a visit this termwas seen making flapjacks for the whole crew and their dates after the ]-Hop--thanks chef, let's do it again soon.

Winners from Theta Xi in basketball--a term to term sports rivalry .

An unusually aggressive pledge class of eight this termno silver for two days, no sleep on numerous occasions, and the chapter banner hung for all to see on President Hannah's front porch. We expect big things in the future from the new lions of Alpha Theta.

Officers elected for this term are as follows: Jerry Pearson, archon; Rex Morin, treasurer; Dick Kraelick, secretary; Bob O'Hara, historian; Mike Bosco, warden; Garry Cooper, chaplain.

--Robert M. O'Hara, Jr., Historian

Newark College of Engineering

Beta Alpha

(This chapter sent no letter.)

North Carolina State

Tau

Homecoming and Pledge Dances have been the outstanding social events of Tau's early Winter events. State defeated Richmond for the homecoming game, and Tau Chapter entertained afterwards at a buffet supper for its alumni and ocher guests. The chapter was proud to have been the sponsor of Miss Peggy Eakes who was one of Miss Wolfpack's attendants. Miss Eakes placed second in the contest sponsored

by Blue Key. Pledge Dances featured Woody Herman and Errol Garner.

Tau Chapter preceded the IFC affair with its annual Rose Banquet. At the banquet Brother Thea R. Potter was presented the Scholarship Cup, and Brother Terrey Hawthorne was presented the Outstanding Pledge Award covering the past year. Brother Potter has the highest average in the junior class and is a major in Electrical Engineering.

Although Tau Chapter had plans for buying a new house, they have been tabled awaiting the outcome of the college's desire to sponsor fraternicy housing. The house received numerous accessories when the birthday parcy was held December 10, honoring Pi Kappa Phi's Golden Anniversary.

Pledge Jack Henshaw has made the house's social room complete with the gift of a TV set.

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The rush program is in full swing now, in February, jr preparation for the beginning of the second semester whet men from university housing units can be pledged. Faciliti~ are extremely crowded this year, and we are having 路 difficult time, selecting from among the many fine rushel' numbering over 200, who have been recommended to us.

We are having more rush booklets printed as we bar only around 400 left. Fraternally, -Frank Martindell, Jr., Secretary

Rensselaer

Miss Peggy Eakes, sponsored by Tau, North Carolina State College, was an attendant for "Miss Wolfpack" at N. C. State's Homecoming, 1954.

Alumnus John Story will soon hear wedding bells; the bride is Miss Shirley O'Neill. Brother Fritz Thurstone recently announced his marriage to Miss Arlene Morgan, and Brothers Bill Williams, Troy Doby, Ernie Dobson, Dick Dixon, Tom McDaniel, Doug Julian, Ray Damron, James Plemmons, Frank Tutzauer, and Ed Chapman have joined the ranks of the married this year. Recent pinnings have left Brothers Bill Bell and Terrey Hawthorne a little starryeyed.

Tau Chapter has tried to place a little more emphasis on alumni relations this year. Christmas cards and birthday cards went to alumni, and numerous letters concerning chapter news in addition to the regular publication, The B!tte Shield, have also been mailed.

Rounding out the first semester's activities was the election of officers, who are: Archon, Alex Anthony; treasurer, Mitchell Jenkins; secretary, Bob Potter; historian, John Parker; warden, Ron Maclain; chaplain, Richard Bisanar.

-John W. Parker, Historian

Oregon State College 路

Alpha Zeta

(This chapter sent no letter.)

Penn State University

Alpha Mu

(This chapter sent no letter.)

Presbyterian College

Beta

(This chapter sent no letter.)

Purdue University

Omega

The month of December was highlighted by the annual Pledge dance. At the dance Miss Joanne Jonas was selected as our Rose Queen for this school year. Joanne is engaged to our archon, Brother John Timmons. Also named to her court were Carol Mitchel and Lois Harrison. During the month we also held our annual Kiddies Parry for underprivileged children of Lafayette. This year we entertained seven young men and women between the ages of five and eight. Brother Larry Hines officiated in the role of jolly Old Saint Nick.

January saw our fleet-footed members of the "A" League Basketball Team enter the championship playoffs. Win, Jose, or draw (a difficult accomplishment in basketball) they have been a credit to the house and have helped to put Pi Kappa Phi in the eyes of the local inhabitants. We were also honored this month when Brother Gene Vosicky, a senior, was elected editor of The Scientist, a local scientific publication with a world wide circulation.

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The past few months have been busy, and in some Clllt exciting, months for the brothers of Alpha Tau. After a Jivel' rushing campaign, 27 men signed their pledge cards an entered their pledge training under the capable tutelage c Pledgemaster Bob Adams. We feel that this year the rusbitl: season was more than just successful. The pledge class cot rains men active in every form of activity "on the hill," a~ it is with the greatest pleasure that we welcome this wei' rounded group of fine guys into our midst.

As this is written, everything is in readiness for Snowflak Saturnalia, the Winter week end here at Rensselaer. Comple! with snow sculpture, parties, a hockey game, and a fine dao拢1 it promises to be as good as ever. Also in the social oe~ is the coming of our Rose Ball, which will be held March 21 Hearty congratulations go to Brother Ron Osley who "1 pinned to Miss Mary Kaiser of Skidmore early this month, a~ still more congratulations to Ron for his exceptionally fin play on the football team this year. Pi Kapps will be acri in Spring sports on the hill, also. Brothers Carl Buczek a~ Walt Fuchs are practicing with the lacrosse and track teaJil' respectively.

It was nice to see Ray Sanchez here last week. His vis was enjoyed and appreciated by everyone here. We bor that some of us will be able to visit the National Office an return the call soon.

-C. Carter Rich, Historian

Roanoke College Xi Chapter is proud to announce that the chapter has '1'/U the semi-annually awarded Blue Key scholarship plaQ 01 awarded to the sorority or fraternity which collectively an individually obtains the highest academic mark on crunP0 When Xi Chapter won the plaque, it marked the first tiroe fraternity has won the award; heretofore, the sororities ha( maintained an iron grip on the plaque.

We are pleased to welcome two recent initiates, Brother Bob Wino and Bill Brundage. Bob hails from Front Ro~ Va., and Bill, from Blooming Grove, N . Y. Several oef pledges have recently accepted bids. Ray Lewis, RiehM Sisson, Ernest ("Woody") Green, and William Goldsr comprise the select group.

Semi-annual elections were held recently, and the followin officers began their tenure of dury: Burton Joyner is the ot archon, Bob Harner was re-elected to his treasury p<f Durward Owen takes over the reins of the secretary, How3: ("Dual") Yerger is the new chaplain, Jim Bradley era' the whip as pledgemaster and warden, and Don Wallace the new historian.

Extensive plans are being formulated in regard to 1~ forthcoming Spring Formal Dance, which we believe will ~ the highlight of the campus social season. The dance <;~I take place May 14 at Hotel Tyler in Radford, Va. A [art alumni delegation is expected.

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It's Spring, and in this section of the country, a young man's fancy rurns to thoughts of the beach and basking in :e sun. Following this primitive urge, social chairman, ~other Jerry Lawrence, Perry, Fla., is undertaking a series of ach Parties the first of which was held this past week end, and, if sunburn is any indication of a parry's success, this Was a bang-up success.

On the 6th of March nine new members were added to the rolls of Chi Chapte;. They are: Mervin Altman, Jack~nvil!e; Carol J. Abernathy, Tampa; Jerry Bailey, Vero Beach; J ave Bard, Daytona Beach; John Daugherty, St. Petersburg; ~e Folds, Miami; Malcolm Glass, Winter Park; Jim Higgen· F ;ham, La Grange, Ga., and Del Layland, Miami. Brother 0 ds was named the outstanding pledge of his class by the unanimous vote of the chapter.

Wednesday, March 16 two men, Wayne MacEch:n, Miam!, and Sid Knight, Jackso~ville, who were previously delayed, Were initiated.

B New additions to the pledge list are: Bob Kent, sophomo:e, Sel!e Glade; Wayne Pringle, sophomore, L :ke Wales, anJ cotty White, Miami, a freshman. b The denominational organizations on th~ campus h ~,·e ~en electing recently and Brothers Ralph Ch1n::ller, BudJ:,. tm ' I( Pson, Jerry Brown, and Pledges Wayne Pr:ngle and Bob Bent. Were named to positions on the execl!tive council of the apttst Srudent Union while Brother Rod Dugliss was electeJ President of the Ca~terbury Club, Brother -Bill Rogers to serve as as his social chairman , and Brother Harry Brown retired treasurer of the Newman Club to become their Student Christian Assoctatton · · · representative. b Social life has picked up a great deal sine~ finals h1.ve ecome a thing of the past. A party for the Pht Mu Soronty Was held recently with "Fiesta" as its theme. The members of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority presented their annual stage ~~ow, With a great number of Pi Kapps plrticipating, Brother 1 • ~ Rogers taking a lead.

Following the show the girls tnvaed all those who helped them with the show over to our new house for a Stage Door Party.

March S, ex-Archon Charlie Turner, Delray Beach, was ~arried to Miss Jane Summers of Jerseyville, Ill. Brother AI arn, Chi 'Sl, was best man, with Brothers Jerry Lawrence a~d Don Bohren serving as ushers. The reception, following 1 e Wedding, was held at the fraternity house.

Other Pi Kapps eying the proverbial knot were past archon Donald ("Buz") Johnson and Miss Mary Streander in St. ~~&Ustine February 19 and past archon Tom Mahaffey and tss Kathy Fields here in Deland March 6.

D At the Zeta Tau Alpha week end, brother Jack Gibson, eLand, and pinee, Miss Diane Smith of Fort Lauderdale Were crowned King and Queen, respectively, of the "Mardi Gras Ball." .Plans for the annual Parade of Orchids are well under way, Wtth Brothers Mark Hollis and Rod Dugliss in charge. The ~enerat theme for this year's formal week end is to be Paradise." The date of this affair is May 6-7.

The Green Derby Carnival, sponsored by the women's rhvsical education majors' club, was a big success, particularly ,or. the Pi Kapps. With an ingenious dunking machine, and bartous members of the faculty and chapter as decoys, the rothers managed to make rhe largest profit, and be the star attraCtion of rhe afternoon to boot. .As Part of the carnival, Brothers Bill Rogers and Ad Gilbert Performed a trampoline casting act, which they have used

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Competing wirh this event was the opening for the baseball team on which Brother Sid Knight is a star catcher and key player. Brothers Walter Norden and Roger Ericson are both on the Stetson Varsiry Tennis Team chis year, with competmon for placement on the squad very keen.

Brother Joe Folds has taken a bold step and gone out for football Spring training. His work at the end position bas been commendable.

Notice has just been released on the scholastic standings for the Fall Semester, and again, rhe men of Pi Kappa Phi top all other fraternities in scholastic standing. The average is above that of the fraternity and non-fraternity men, and the campus as a whole.

The Stetson band went on tour in the past month, and played a concert in Sumter, S. C. We understand chat our new executive secret.uy had an opportunity to hear this fine organization and to meet many of the Pi Kapps traveling with the band.

Not to be outdone by the band, the Stetson Glee Club, under the direction of alumnus, Brother Harold Giffin, is planning a tour of the "deep" southern states, with Brothers Don Locke and Jim Rogers as featured soloists. A special concert is being given in Valdosta, Ga., Brother Rogers' home town, where he will be featured in a performance at the ValdostJ First Baptist Church, where his father is pastor.

Several brothers have found their pins a little hard to h! ng on to when that little woman is around. Brother Jerry Lawrence has pinned Miss Sue Latimer, Gainesville, Fla., and Brother Jerry Brown is pinned to a gal from the home town of Fore Meyers, Miss Mary Alice Smith. Brother Charlie Granger, having kept his pin for all these years, has lost it to Miss Barbara Caldwell of Orlando, Fla .

CHAPTER CALENDAR Earh Month Secretary •ubmits GREEN REPORT (Form No. 2) to Nationa ! Office on first day of the month. (!uarterly Chapter Histori~n submits chapter letter and Star and Lamp copy to National Office not later than : J nne 15th for August i~ue (no chapter letter, this issue).

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

December 15th for February issue.

March lStb for May issue.

Annually May 15th-Secretary supplies National Office with Summer addre~ of his chapter and addresses of graduating brothers.

Always Secretary submits Membership Record Card (Form No. M) and initiation fee to National Office within thre(· days following day of initiation.

Treasurer suhmlts a bond application form to National Office imntedlately upon being sworn into office.

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Pi Kapps are really in there as far as the military is concerned on campus. Three of the seven members of the Stetson ROTC Battalion staff are Pi Kapps, being Brothers Herb Dorsett, Roy Hosstetter, and Mark Hollis. Brother Hollis, by the way, is one of the few juniors to be placed in this position of responsibility.

In the field of military honors, Brothers Roger Ericson, Paul Smith, Bob Hanson, and Mark Hollis were recently tapped for membership in the Scabbard and Blade Sociery

by Brothers Herb Dorsett and Roy Hosstetter. The members of this society are now in the process of preparing for the annual Military Ball, with Brothers Herb Dorsett and Don Bohren key committee chairmen.

Back to the brain department for a minute. Following the lead of the National Broadcasting System, the local rad:o station, owned and operated by the university, has begun a series of "College Quiz Bowl" programs between the various Greek organizations on campus. The results of each week's contest are applied to the winning organization's intramural standings. The Pi Kapp team of Ralph Chandler, Pensacola, John Howell, Jacksonville, and Rod Dugliss, Deland, with alternates, Bill Rogers, Jacksonville, and C.. J. Abernathy, Tampa, has been the winner since the first night's contest.

The questions are getting harder and the competition keener, but I hope to be able to report a still-winning team in the next Chapter Letter.

-Roderick Dugliss, Historian

University of Alabama

Omicron

(This chapter sent no letter.)

University of Arizona

Beta Theta

(This chapter sent no letter.)

University of California

Gamma

Brother Robert L. Witbeck, who is currently a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Navy, is marrying Miss Ariel McEarhon this June at San Bruno, Calif. Brother and Mrs. T. J. Orr, not to be outdone, have just become the parents of a son.

Brother Jack Underhill, who made Phi Beta Kappa last year and is currently in the Army, is studying language at the Army School of Language, Presidio, Monterey, Calif.

We held an election for new officers recently. The results are' as follows: Joe Gaggero, archon; Bruce Cropper, treasurer; Bill Anderson, secretary; Harlan Ross, chaplain; Dick Francis, warden, and Don Evans, historian.

University of Florida

Alpha Epsilon

(This chapter sent no letter.)

University of Georgia

Lambda

Returning to school after the Christmas Holidays, the brothers of Lambda elected the following new officers: Archon, Billy Marx, Dublin, Ga.; treasurer, Bob Gibbs, Augusta, Ga.; secretary, John Peck, Savannah, Ga.; historian, Charlie Ca~­ non, Greenville, S. C.; warden and pledge master, Bob Holiday, Lookout Mountain, Ga.; chaplain, John Robison, Lawrenceville, Ga.; house manager, Bob Rogers, Savannah, Ga. These new officers soon after election sponsored a party for the chapter, which also served as a very successful rush function.

Lambda has pledged Warren Prim, sophomore from Savannah, Ga., Billy Caison, sophomore from Hinesville, Ga., and Larry Lanier, freshman from Savannah.

Just before the Christmas holidays, after the last chapter meeting, we had a Christmas Party at which all the brothers and pledges drew names and gave each other some trivial amusing gift, accompanied by an interesting little poem.

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Eight of our pledges m:tde their grades Winter Quarte: and were formally initiated into the Fraternity, making oo chapter reach a total of 26, as of January. The new initiate are Jerry D. Coleman, Ronald W. Curry, Earnest Johr ( "Frosry") Keen, Earl Collins, Reginald A. Leavell, Let Reavis, William Jackson Royal, Jr., and Larry Thigpin. Ji~ Benton, the founder of our local organization, was initiate< ::r this time, as an alumnus.

Congratulat:ons to: \'V'alt Guthrie, who pinned his lovely steady, Miss Sandrl Anglin.

Tom Cooper, who recently married Miss Jean Richardson {It was one of those love-at-first-sight romances.)

Earl Collins, who is another new bridegroom. He marrie-1 the former Miss Dorothea Johnson.

New officers for the Spring and Summer Quarters we~ installed March 2 by the outgoing archon, Jim Smith. 'fhi new officers are: Archon, l.amar Sims; treasurer, Dave WarJ· historian Dick Gross; warden, Bill Greene; chaplain, Lar~ Cooper.

-Dick Gross, Historian Upsi l o~

University of Illinois

Pledging has started well this semester. Through inform• rush we have pledged four men, Daniel Feicht, Jr., Ronal• Ulm, Chicago, Bob Myers, Clinton, and Bob Lewis, Woodsror~ The men initiated this semester were Phil Bisesi, Ne~ York; Bob Anderson, Wheaton; Dick Bangert, Carlinville Milton Diedrick, Marengo; Larry Kresin, Tuscola, and HarO Brunner, Peoria.

To officiate rh:s semester are: Archon, Larry H. MiJlef. treasurer, Roger King; secretary, Nat Shepard; historian Lawrence Inglis; chaplain, William Anda, and warden, Gen1 Baerhke.

We brought up our scholarship again this semester, comiof our fourth in improvement out of 57 fraternities on campos In the absence of "Ups," our former mascot, we now ha~'' a boxer called "Pierre."

-Lawrence Inglis, Historian

Beta GamJTI~

University of Louisville

(This chapter sent no letter.)

Alpha chi

University of Miami (This chapter sent no letter.)

Beta Epsil~~ To illustrate just what a chapter can do when it has JC back to the wall: in September things looked black for th 1 boys at Beta Epsilon. Rushing had fallen fbt upon irs facl and all were ready to throw in the towel. Personal encoura!lt ment by past executive secretary Bernard Jones and th' immediate assistance by Traveling Counsellor Ray Sanchel gave the boys the needed incentive to show what they coul~ do. The white house on Maryland Avenue once again h~' its rooms filled. The outlook for the ch:~pter at "Oi' Mizz'DO now holds a very promising future. Looking back over rh' year thus far, we can view with pride our accomplishment' We have pledged 12 men since then and have many morl very good contacts at the dorms. Thus we should be able t< find some very promising men there.

The social season has progressed from many small partie! to the annual Repressed Desire Parry. This traditional paftl brings everyone attired as their hidden desire. The clilllaJ to our social season will come April 23 with the Spring Rose Ball. As a special feature, the chapter is inaugurating an annual Spring Alumni Day to bring closer harmony aoa University of Missouri

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G February 19 Brother Harry Dilley was married to Miss race Rogers in Kansls City. Fraternally, -Phil Bouckaert, Historian

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Chapter is soo n to own the house which it currently cuptes. A strong alumni committee, Jed by Chapter Adviser 0 n scla r Koch, has been working cowa rd the completion of this . . €oOa · Extenstve Improvements are planned for the house an d rounds soon after the transaction is official.

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last . year's fire Joss, Kappa Chapter has steadily a titrated ttself. Present circumstances are similar to those PrevaiJi b e fore the loss of our home. The strength, loyalty, and sp· ng . ,, h tctt of the chapter members have made this possible. '"lU c as Ststance . has been received through the fine coopera-

cion of the chapter adviser, national representative, and alumni.

Future plans for the betterment of Pi Kappa Phi on the university of North Carolim campus include an active building fund alumni comm ittee. A fund raising campaig t. is now under way as we must vacate our present temporary home in 1956.

University of Oregon

Alpha Omega

(Thi s chapter sent no letter.)

Sigma

University of South Carolina

Sigma has busied itself lately io m any different ways. The chapter and the alumni committee have been striving very hard to have better relations and understanding among the alumni, the chapter, and the executive commi ttee.

Sigma has written ro the American Broadcasting Company and made arrangements for Pi Kappa Phi as a whole to be saluted on the weekly "Saturday Night D lncing Party." This program salutes any fraternity of National Stl nding that will rake the rime and effort to write and obtain the information as to how to go about it. They pay special tribute to the National Officers, the chlpter insti gating the information, individual chapters, distinguished alumni , history, progress, etc. Very good music is furnished by several different bands, usually work ing in half-hour shifts. We of Sigma hope that everyone will . enjoy this program as much as we are expecting to. We have sched uled a party at our house for the night of April 23 wh:ch is the night of the program.

Let us take rime ou r ro wish luck and success for Beta bmbda Chapter, University of Tampa, which wi ll be installed April 23.

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We are sorry that this letter wi ll nor be published until after April 23.

As for social events for this year, we have had many, including the "Rose Ball." Fraternally, -Dick SoJourner, Historian

University of Tennessee

Alpha Sigma

Alpha Sigma Chapter is getting on its feet ag~·n :1fter having a couple of slow years. We are grateful to our alumni chapter for the help they are giving us in our effort to reg ::n a position of prominence on the campus. As a part of th!! "rejuvenating" process, we are m3king plans to be in a new chapter house by the Fall of '55.

An election was held during the Fall Qu:mer in which we elected our archon, treasurer, and pledge master. They are, respectively, Gillham Rolfe, Memphis, Tenn.; Bob Armstrong, Knoxville, Tenn, and James Gracy, Fayetteville, Tenn.

Last Fall's rush week and first quarter rushing were followed by an intensive Winter Quarter rushing program in wh ich seven men were pledged. These men are Curtis Mathis, Nashville, Tenn.; Roger Mountain, New Tazewell, Tenn.; Martin Austin, Cameron, S. C.; Frank Fowler, Bill Wilson, and James Wilson, Memphis, Tenn.; and Charles Gale, Plainfield, N. J. Curtis Mathis is our pledge class president, and Roger Mountain is pledge secretary. Bill Wilson was chosen to represent us on the Freshman Council.

Our social calendar has been well filled this Fall and Winter. We have entertained several sororities and have had many rush parties and stag affairs. During the week end of Nahheeyayli dances, the most important dances of the quarter on our campus at which Sautee-Finnegan and their orchestra played, we entertained with two very successful intermission parties. We were honored to have Brother Gus Massa, traveling counsellor, with us throughout the week of Nahheeyayli.

-Gary Fox, Acting Historian

University of Toledo

Beta Iota

We pledged 11 men in freshman rushing and two in upper~ lass rushing. They are John Feiger, Charles Foster, Bill Frederick, Ken Herman, David Knell, Jerry Kokocioski, Harry Morey, Bruce Parks, Robert Phillips, Dick Roberts, Ed VaoGuten, then Bill Selb and Dick Roose.

The new officers for this semester are archon, Brother Richard Smalley; treasurer, Brother Phil Long; secretary, Brother Robert Barshal; warden, Brother Ronald Ferris; historian, Brother Robert Conley, and chaplain, Brother Marvin Davis.

May 14, Beta Iota Chapter will hold its annual Spring formal at Catawba Cliffs Beach Club, Catawba Cliffs, Ohio, on Lake Erie. Chairmen of the an nual affair will be Brothers Robert Barshal and Gene Peterman.

In late Winter we were visited by Brother Ramon Sanchez, traveling counsellor. Ray was very helpful in showing the chapter many ways to solve our problems and create better functioning.

The pledges twice invited the members to oppose them in the annual pledge-member games-and twice the members' basketball team took the laurels.

-Robert Conley, Historian

University of Washington

Alpha Delta

Small but active: that is how the men here at the Northwest corner like to think of Alpha Delta Chapter. Five new members and leading the campus of the University of Washington 28

::.nd the Pacific Coast Chapters of Pi Kappa Phi in scholarship were the accomplishments of Fall Quarter.

Winter? Spring? Ahead lie our goals of tripled membershiP and of retaining the trophies for scholarship for another yea!· How will we fare? University of California gives keeD competition, as does Oregon State College. We are preparin.! for a tough struggle.

Other events which marked the Winter were the marriage of Darold G. Smith of Peshastin to Miss Charleen Flood of Winslow February 12, and Pacific Coast Conclave at BerkeleY on February ~ and 6, where fun and knowledge were gai ned by all.

The five new initiates were Wilford Lundberg, Melvin Lundberg, and Charles Caldwell, all of Havre, Mont.; BeoarJ Novak, Winlock, Wash., and Darold Smith, Peshastin, Wash The year 1954 ended and 19~5 began as happy yean well spiced with parties, dances, and all the sport of a gooJ fraternity.

-Darold G. Smith, Acting Historian

Washington and Lee

RhO

With the hard work of some early-returning brothers, plus all of the brothers and some visiting alumni, we put the house in top shape for a successful rush week in September We pledged 17 outstanding freshmen here at Rho: Charles Nolte, Baltimore, president of the pledge class: Bob Rappel, Worchester, Mass., secretary of the class; paul Speckman, Flint, Mich., treasurer of the class; Dick Anderson Gambrills, Md., chaplain; Joe Lewis, Oak Hill, W. Va warden; George King, Gadsden, Ala.; Jim Kressler, Baltimore: Fred Ramsay, McDonogh, Md.; Bob DeGraff, Glen ROC~· N. J.; Lat Snowden, Wilmington, Del.; Norm Proulx, Sr Petersburg, Fla.; Jim Morton, Westport Point, Mass.; JjJ Wallace, Louisville, Ky.; Page Cranford, Bethesda, :Md., Burke Armstrong, Rochester, N. Y.; Bill Winstead, Waldorf.

Md. October 16 we had our first houseparty for the 1954-195l year. To fit the time of year we had a "Farmers' Ball" with "farmers," "farmers' daughters," and a few pigs.

We had our annual Faculty Tea November 14 for th1 benefit of our new pledges and our faculty. This is one function that we all look forward to every year with gre91 expectation.

Just before the long-awaited Christmas vacation we bad another annual affair here at Rho, that being our parry for about 75 underprivileged colored children. Santa and hi 1 helpers were on hand with presents for all. Miss Marth1 Lou Roby from the Welfare Center was on hand to lead th 1 games and join in the fun. To add to the festivities 'IV9' our Egg Nog Parry, given to us by our housemother.

With the purchase of a new piano, final exams, and some replastering in the dining room, we are making fio 9' plans for our Rose Ball to be held on March 5.

New officers elected in November are: Bill Fishbacl:· Savannah, Ga., archon; Ken Starling, Troy, Ala., secretarY• Morgan Shelor, Alexandria, Va., treasurer; Bob Wood, Rich mond, Va., chaplain; Alan Mixson, Windsor Locks, Conn warden; Jim Roane, Jacksonville, Fla., historian.

Two brothers left us this semester, C. K. Slick who is goinF to reach English at Casde Heights Military Academy jn Lebanon, Tenn., and Wilson Gray who has not yet decided what he is going to do.

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