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Letters to the Editors COMMENDS SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

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Letters to the Editors .... ....... . . Inside Front Cover What Will 28th Supreme Chapter Be Like? . . . . . .

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Alpha Theta at Michigan Dedicates Home . . . . . . . .

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Brothers Hodge and Jepson Spearhead House Project

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Judge Serves in Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Three Pi Kapps in Unit of Army Reserve . . . . . . . .

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Brother Starnes Heads Civitan International ..... .

Alpha Upsilon, Drexel, Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Show Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

the fine piece of work that you and your staff d1d on ni!l Scholarship Issue of The Stm· and Lamp. Ignoring . pers~h 3 1 tributes to the National Scholarship Chairman, I be!Jeve ifll· the results that will accrue from this recognition of the pi portance of scho larship wi ll be far reaching not alo ne 10 Kappa Phi but in th e who le national fraternity world. me5 My special personal pleasure in this Scho larship Issue ese 11 from learni ng of the influential and effect ive careers 1M. scholars are achieving and the often important part our scho.deS ship program has p layed in their li ves. Their success proVI ine the most tangible evidence we can expect in trying to deterf11hiP the va lu e and effectiveness of this phase of our scho lars work. Most cordia ll y and fraternally , '?I WILL E. EDINGTON, Upsilon • University of Ill inois

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New Alumni Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

•?I HOWARD D . LEAKE, ~ho itY Washington and Lee Umvers

District President Furlong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Alumni Attention Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Out of the Past-or- Forty Years Ago ......... . 12 28th Supreme Chapter News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 May We Welcome Your Friend? ........ .. . ... . 16 Why a Chapter Paper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 In Our Chapter Eternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alumni Briefs ....... . ... . ....... .. ...... .. . 19 Chapter News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Directory

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COVER-Alpha Theta's new hou se at Michigan State University was dedicated November 1, 1959.

THE STAR AND LAMP is published quarterly by the Nationa l Council of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 11 East Canal Street, Sumter, S. C., in the months of February, May, August and November. The life subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription. EDITORIAL OFFICE: National Office of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 11 East Canal Street, Sumter, S. C. PUBLICATIONS OFFICE: 1901 Roane Street, Richmond 22, Virginia. Second-class postage paid at Richmond, Virginia.

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

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0f P lacing of the first issue of th e magaz ine in the midd}e the 1 the iss ue was clever, li kewise the publish ing of prints o front covers of previous iss ues. Like many anot her Pi KapP~ol had never read the first issue and enj oyed doing so. It IS s ~ that I am a newcomer. I joined the fraternity when it wa mere child. eleYour recent front covers have been marked by simple ~~I gance and show none of the ghastly gar ishness of the us newsstand cover. . his These things can be appreciated by one who has ink. 1n the veins and who once pub I ished a magazine and can imag1ne fr~· work involved in putting out the 50th an niversary issue. ·16 ternally, EMORY C. PHARR, Eta Emory University

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PI KAPP COLLEGE BENEFITS ARCHON Nortbem Illinois U11it•crsil!

D eKalb, Ill. 't)' D em· Brother Owen: It was a distinct pleasure and opportu3~ec

to have attended the recent Pi Kapp College in Sumter. Bro ne And erson and myself mutually agreed that the co ll ege had_ d~h'· I a great deal in enab ling us to serve our offices more effiCJen ,eJ j It was a truly informative session indeed , and I'm sure sef' ctS the purpose it had intended to serve. A number of subJe mentioned were routine, but at th e same time these routine J~e~ jects were clarified a great deal by the efforts of Brother r ~f Eiam and the other speakers . Speaking for myself, I arndef· the opinion that every Archon sho uld attend such a lea 1 ship workshop in order to perform hi s duties properlY· p wou ld be very much in favor then of co ntinuing the P1 KdP11 Co ll ege in future years for the betterment of th e indiv 1 ~· chapters of Pi Kappa Phi. Sincere ly yours, JOHN B. KINCAID , Archon Beta Sigma Chapter

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What Will 28th Supreme Chapter Be Like?

By the EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ,, 51·

}TIS A MYSTERY to me also. Some undergraduates C have recently asked, "What will the 28th Supreme ; for "hapter be like?" and · an alumnus has questioned, the ;onal What is there for me to attend?" Would it not be th3t Wonderful to have an Executive Secretary who could jfll· readily come forth with the answer to these queries? n pi ~at wo~ld necessitate a soothsayer and a c:ystal ball. f he Nat10nal Office budget did not appropnate m.oney or the crystal ball so we visualize no need to hrre a lllystic. ' This leaves us to the mercy of pure conjecture. I do not vouch for the purity of my mental gymnastics; howbver, I do have at my linger tips some items that should , ·zt . e found and also several points that should be interestrng not only to alumni but to undergraduates likewise.

PLEASURE will be in abundance for some. To the e~tent that they shall neglect all else, some Brothers \VtU b~ entertained completely to their satisfaction. Others Will lind the proceedings entirely boring and the entertainment extremely dull. Perhaps they would have hXperienced the same sensations had they remained at 01lle. I am certain that the majority will be adequately , ·zt entertained without an excess of either of the above. . BROTHERHOOD will most assuredly be represented sitY lllany forms. To a few, it will be overwhelming, and . ey will be unbearable to those upon whom they deCtde to lavish their rekindled affections. Then, too, there Undoubtedly will be found once again that individual ~ho would yawn while greeting his brother whom he tl tO as not seen for 25 years. This same character has not ~erienced love for fellow man since leaving college. e of ~nk goodness that the majority present will once the ~arn lind that "touch of refreshment- that is good for •P• I nol f e spirit." Again, not to the extreme but to the graceas 3 I ~lness that belongs to the fraternal life, a manly love elf' 1 \Vtl~ prevail and most will be better men for having once agarn experienced it.

5u:tl I<NOWLEDGE of fraternities in general and Pi Kappa Phi in particular must surely be gained by all. One or two brothers shall go forth as masters of the field and their utterances will be directed at showing th~ \V?rld how much they know. And surprisingly enough it \Vtll be apparent to all how much they know-very /.

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little. Some will have learned even less and will readily admit it. They probably had no more results from their undergraduate schooling than they have found here. By far and large, however, those in attendance will return home imbued with a greater understanding of Pi Kappa Phi internally and externally. In some areas they may be disappointed and feel that work is needed. Some of them will actually do much to correct these needs. Happily, they will be pleased to a great extent and shall experience great pride in what they learn.

WORK is a term that many average Americans seemingly shy away from. It is known that Pi Kappa Phi Supreme Chapter meetings are working affairs as compared to the usual conception of a Convention, that is, one of extreme gaiety and frivolity. Unusual as it may seem, there are those who will not have a moment's rest during the entire four days. Others will not lift a hand toward anything that smells of constructive labor. It is well to be reminded that most of those in attendance will participate in all phases as needed.

Pleasure, brotherhood, work, knowledge, ad infinitum.

While not committing to a definite prediction, conjectures can be made from which various conclusions can be drawn. Alumni can certainly lind there whatever they want. It is all there to be found, and even though some things may be objectionable, by and large the experience will be worthwhile. For those attending past Supreme Chapters, the 28th will offer some delightful changes. This year, it is anticipated that the program will provide for a more mature setting, especially designed to facilitate alumni activity.

The undergraduates will, as usual, provide the answer to their own query. It will be like whatever they desire, for it is through their participation that the direction of its course is developed.

Throughout tlie country your Executive Secretary receives such questions as: "What is the National Office doing about this or that?"-"Will the National Office change its policy on so and so ?"-etc. Always, it is necessary to explain the source of Pi Kappa Phi laws, rules, policies, etc., as being the Supreme Chapter. Here the future of the order is to a great extent determined.

Perhaps this chart will illustrate:

SUPREME CHAPTER-Meets every two years to rule on past actions and to determine future.

NATIONAL COUNCIL-Elected by Supreme Chapter to conduct the affairs of the Fraternity between Supreme Chapters.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-Employed by National Council to administer the desires of the Supreme Chapter.

DISTRICT PRESIDENTS-CHAPTER ADVISERS ALUMNI CHAPTERS- UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS-ALUMNI 1.\AY,

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Alpha Theta at Michigan Dedicates Home A

NEW HOME! The brothers of Alpha Theta at Michigan State University are rejoicing over their new house at 121 Whitehills Dr., East lansing, Mich.

(See cover). It was dedicated November 1, 1959.

The redwood paneled foyer has a slate floor. Adjoining the foyer is the lad ies' powder room.

Redwood paneling is used also in the 20x34-foot liYing room, with beamed cei ling and a fireplace of Indiana limestone with raised hearth. The room provides seating for 29 people. Furnishings include sofas and chairs, upholstered in brown, green, and burnt orange tweed, buckskin beige draperies, and cocoa brown rug.

The 20x50-foot dining room has a fireplace of buff brick. The members of the chapter are looking forward to this room serving many purposes in addition to its three-mea ls-a-day use- rush parties, term parties, desserts.

The modern kitchen is equipped with natural birch cabinets with formica tops, garbage disposal , and dishwasher.

A large food storage room is connected with the kitchen by a pass-through.

The two- and three-man study rooms have natural birch built-in beds with closet and storage space beneath and natural birch built-in desks with formica tops. The rooms are done in avocado, signet, and mustard, with matching draperies.

There is a charter room, also storage rooms for food, luggage, electrical equipment, furnace. The three ceramic-tiled bathrooms have adjoin ing shower rooms.

The housemother has an apartment which includes sitting room, bedroom, and bath.

The house is equipped with combination inter-communication and FM radio system.

The house was designed and built by lee Taylor and Associates, with interior decoration by W. S. Cwik and Associates of Grand Rapids, Mich. Brother Jack Schwartz of Grosse Ile Nurseries took care of the landscaping.

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'theta. These two gentlemen have taken ~ very active Interest, not on ly in the planning and bmldmg of the new house but also in all of the vanous aspects of run~ing our chapter efficiently and well. However, I'm sure In the years to come, they will best be remembered as the prime factors behind the building of our present home. 'fwo years ago, when our drive for a new house hit ~he customary lag we had experienced so many t~mes 1 !1 the past, it was these two gentlemen who prov1ded the dynamic leadership that eventua!ly l~d to succes~. ~ot once did the thought enter their mmds that this \Vas an impossible task we had undertaken.

Although not experts in the fields of architecture or Construction, Jim and Kim carefully went over each illinute detail until they were satisfied that the proper ted1nigue and material were being emplored. On nu01erous occasions, thts meant the neglectmg of their Private Jives and occupations. 'fhe gigantic task of financing the house was accomPlished by personal letters and cont~cts wit~ our nearly 6oo alumni, with Jim and Ktm agam Jeadmg the way.

Both men, each longtime members of the Board of Directors of the Pi Kappa Phi Building Corporation and Presently its President and Vice-President, respectively, \Vere instrumental in the reorganization of the East Lansi ng-Lansing Alumni Association which a.dvises the. active chapter in the fields of finance, rushmg, pledgmg, and social functions.

Recently I heard Jim say that if, in a few .years, '!"e \veren't satisfied with this house, we would JUSt budd a new one! This statement speaks far better for these &entlemen than I can. We are extremely proud to call them "Brother!"

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By CHARLES E. BEARD, Historian Omicron, University of Alabama

OMICRON CHAPTER is proud of Judge Warren Dilburn DeBardelaben who is now Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Alabama, a post he has held since 1948.

Born in Wetumpka, Ala., November 14, 1904, Judge DeBardel aben attended the University of Alabama where he was initiated into Pi Kappa Phi in 1925. The next year held two important events Judge W. D. DeBardelaben for him , his marriage and his graduation . He continued his stu~ies. by. att~nding the University Law School from which m~tituttOn ~e received his Jaw degree in 1929. He practiced law Jn Mobile, Ala., until 1934 when he removed to Anniston, Ala where he has resided ever since.

J~dge DeBardelaben is acti:'e. in the ~pis~opal Church: He is a member of many CIVIC organizations and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity,. Masonic Order, Elks, Shrine. He is a former Worshipful Master of the Anniston Masonic Lodge #443, and former Exalted Ruler of the Anniston Lodge #186 .

Brother DeBardelaben has one son, Warren DiJburn, Jr., who was initiated into Omicron Chapter in 1956.

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psJLOJI PICTURES BY ARCHON JOHN REMIAS, ALP HA U

1959 PI KAPP SHOWGIRLS-Sitting: Aija Cukurs, Aileen Anthony Sally Faber Betty Eckhardt Charlotte Polidoro Ann Marie Uh:: Dotty Timmerman . Standing: Bobbie Helm, Peggy Cooper, 1958 Swee;heart; Ann B~yer, Barbara V~lulis, Sibby Merkel, '1957 Sweetheor ' Judy Kaplan , Gay Ferguson, Rose Consalvo, Joan Schlegel, 1959 Sweetheart.

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By ARCHON JOHN REMIAS Alpha Upsilon, Drexel "JOUST FOR FUN" was Alpha Upsilon's Silver Anniversary production, staged November 13 and 14, 1959, and from the commen ts about it, it certainly lived up to adva nce publicity.

"Joust for Fun" started in the mai n offices of the Sure Fire Missile Company where Sure Fire's three sharp engineers, Aft. T. Burner, Weiner Mit Bun, and Sol Ed Fuel worked over a poor Drexel co-operative engineering student called Clarence Co-op. Miss IBM, for whom Mr. Fuel had more than a burning desire, fe lt awfully sorry about Clarence's fate and tried to induce him to stand up for hi s rights.

Transformed in a Dream Finally, from disgust and sheer exhausti on, Clarence fell if\to a deep trance and dreamed that he became Robin the Hood, the most handsome and feared man that ever wandered the trails of Sherwood Forest. He stole from the poor as well as the rich. Leading his band was Little Joan, Miss IBM in di sguise, a quick-witted young lady really geared up for action. Sure Fire's big

WAY BACK IN 1932, the brothers of Alpha ypsi~~ Chapter, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, first concetved he idea of !?resenting an old-fashioned minstr~l show. hce clever w tt and colorful songs of the boys m black· d received such a warm reception that this first success le to other annual productions. el 1 In 1936, the first drastic change took place; Dre":!l co-eds made their debut and were given a perpetL"e contract for future Pi Kapp shows. With thi s carJ'ld other changes. In 1939, the minstrels were abandooe . and replaced by the first of the origi nal musical come. dies, "Get Into the Swing." At this point, the entertat!l ment value of the shows made a startling advance.

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Musical Comedy Adopted Since the adopti on of the musical comedy, litera!~: P hundreds of characters have graced our stage. For 1 h stance, the audience followed Herbert Hazedizzy throug r his tri als and troubles in the 1940 production .. po~f I Herby, fresh from Crystal River, Fla., found the ltfe Qi· a a freshman quite an ordeal. In 1941, Willoughby Tro 5 bottom learned that winning the Irish Sweepstakes "'a 10 not pure bli ss and there were some who urged hiJl'l say, "You Take the Million."

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now transformed into the Sheriff of Sherwood c 0 tned to catch the dash ing young rogue. To compllate the situation, the Sheriff's daughter fe ll in love w ith our hero while the three knights the fo rmer Sure Fire en . ' th glneers, bungled every opportun ity they had to catch P e Bood. As a matter of fact, they even li terally lost ants in one of their bungled attempts. h Add in.~ color, beauty, and novelty to the show, · we thad 16 of Drexel's most attractive co-eds in a choru s line d at Was real ly something to behold-espec ially the towel Vance. Wow!! The final spark was added by the Alpha \\ Psdon dancers, a group of ski lled ( ?) brothers who a'ere taught in a few short weeks how actua ll y to dance complete routine for a stage show.

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Brothers Write, Produce, Stage Extravaganzas

As for background on Al pha Upsi lon's shows, these b)(travaganzas are always written, produced, and staged Y. the brothers. This includes script, music (we use Original scores for the most part), light'ng, staging, financing, and publicity, which we have a-plenty. · It all begins about seven months before the curtain &oes up on that g lorious First Night. Some nice warm ~pri l day a brother, usually the Show Chairman, gets .~~bright idea to hold a script meeting. T he guestion is, w hat wi ll be the theme of • the Pi Kapp Show thi s Yea r?" After several hundred thoughts have been mulled ~her and argued about, one is chosen and that is the eme of the show for that year. After the theme is established, the next step is to write the script. As we push on through the Summer, other brothers start writIng music, dreaming up costumes, p lanning the staging, adve rtising, and programming.

Finally, the Fall term arrives, we select the show g irl s, and script and dance rehearsals are begun .

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Celebrating high profits and good times, Sure Fire Missile Company employees let themselves go in a wild chair dance . Miss Sibby Merkel , 1957 Alpha Upsilon Sweetheart, is in front cente r.

Pre paring for battle, our dancers practice against each other in "The Joust, " a feature boys' dance.

more delightful and talented person is hard to imagine.

The dances are designed, of course, to fit closely into the plot of the show and are eventually done with brilliant costumes and a great deal of vim and vigor as the dancers learn their routine better and better.

Tickets are printed and the big push is on. Millions of little jobs crop up in scenery design, properties, costumes, etc.

Through the years, the program books have been quite professional in appearance and content. After the first few years, the books moved to their present dimensions of 8Yzxll inches, with a number of inside pages. Last Fall's book had a handsome green and si lver cover, with 36 inside pages.

Show Brings Rewards The show is essentially valuable in three ways-financ.ia.l, the strengthening of chapter brotherhood, and publtoty, an extremely useful tool in rushing. What makes our undertaking such a project even more unique is the fact that we have no liberal arts majors-all the brothers are either Business Administration students or E~gineering students. We bring only past experience wtth us and work from there.

All the above probably sounds like a Jot of work.

Well, it is. But the brothers of Alpha Upsilon feel that the purpose of a fraternity isn't just to have parties and good times. These are had in the due course of events.

Our purpose is to teach men how to live and work togeth.er as they are going to have to do in the cold, cruel outstde ~orld. The show provides that intangible object called untty for our brotherhood and experience in dealing with people for the future.

To you ~ther chapters, why don't you consider putting on s?me kmd of a "Pi Kapp Show" at your school??

Try tt and reap the rewards as we have for 25 years.

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In "It's Still Moonshine," Billy Hill's faith in ~~ human race was literally crushed when his four. mere a nary brothers financed his trip to New York to stng tn e stage show. He later learned that this was just a sch~\ for him to make enough money to go to college so . ~s he could become financia l manager of the farntlY "brewing establishment."

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The men behind the scenes are, left photo-Sitting, left to right: Walt Zalaman , Properties; Denny Helmer, Costumes ; Sam Wilso~• Production; Bob Burns, Show Chairman; Bill Malone, Financial Cha irman; Ed Horvath, Staging. Standing, left to right: Mickey Schle9~~ Script Dire ctor; Jim Geist, Lighting ; Bill Hayes, Ticket Chairman ; Linn Kressl e y, Dance Director; Gordon Lindblom , Music Director; Jo Remias , Photography; Bob Swavely, Assistant to Production ; Mario lavicoli , Advertising .

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Here are a few of the covers that have adorned program books of former years.

~ith it Worthington Deems, Indian representative to b e U. S. Senate, in "Without Reservation." Had it not ~en for the campaign managers of his chief rival, Pete t aput, Worthy would have been a hands-down cinch 0

Win the election.

b ;After witnessing two unsuspecting college students etng duped out of important atomic secrets in " Atom ;nd Eve," we traveled out to the wild and woolly West or our first "horse opera." If it wasn't for the undaunted efforts of Melvin Q. Upright, the little town ~f Gasping Gulch might still be run by the ruthless lack Bart Slade.

Surprise in Africa

"Safari" took us to deepest, darkest Africa. It was here that a hand-picked expedition stumbled on a tribe of Amazon women. Of course, the whole affair was in ~he cause of science, and what could have been more 1 1llportant?

In 1956 we saw adventure on the high seas as "Mast Confusion" took a rough view of sailors to a long for&otten island of ageless women. The fountain of youth 1960

proved to be these characters' saviour, and the sailors and women Jived happily ever after.

The roaring 20's was the setting for the 1957 production, "BootJeggin' Babes." What a period in our history.

Who would have thought that Big Mike's funera l parlor was actually a front for a speakeasy?

Last year we were projected into the land of beautiful women and "you allllll." On the river boat "Southern Comfort," two card sharps, Mark Cards and Tom Collins, were competing for the hand of the beautiful Lillye Mae. Just for a change, the good guy didn't win out and Lillye Mae married Mark Cards.

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A CORRECTION We regret that through error, Brother Barry Neal Dunn was listed on page 23 of the February issue of The Star and Lamp as an alumnus of Beta Delta Chapter at Drake University. Brother Dunn is an alumnus of Beta Theta at the University of Arizona.

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By CHARLES B. I"CHUCK"l AVERY Florida Jaycee Public Relations Chairman EACH YEAR, the Florida Jaycees search the state for the "Five Outstanding Young Men" who represent the highest ideals of leadership, intelligence, moral standards. This year's search resulted in the selection of one of the most loved, respected, and admired gentlemen in the South, Judge Uriel ("Bunky" ) Blount, Jr., Ch i '49, Stetson University. With Brother Uriel Blount, Jr. the other four recipients of this highest of awards (on the state level), ~e was honored at the climactic banquet of the 1960 Wmter Conference of the Board of Directors in Jacksonville February 13.

The FOYM selection is "Top Secret" until the winner is introduced at the banquet.

In introducing Judge Blount, Dr. Herbert F. Stevens Fl~.rid~ Jaycee President, said, in part: ' Thts you?g man served as Special Assistant Attorney General dunng the 1951 session of the Florida Legislature. After opening his law office in Deland and serving the Bench and Bar with distinction he discovered cases of p~ysic_al abuse of people placed' in the Volusia County }a1l. Smglehandedly, against the resistance and pressure of certain high ranking county officials, he exposed these. conditions and led the public in the necess~ry corrective steps. Then Deland and Volusia County ~tttz~ns began following this young, unselfish leader who 1s stlll known to be that area's most distinguished representative.

"Next he was appointed to serve as Municipal Judge of Deland in which capacity he has tried 3,938 cases during the past four and a half years, having only two appeals from his rulings. In the practice of law, he is admired and respected by adversaries and clients alike as fearless in the protection of right and the innocent.

"In addition to these judicial duties, he supports and assists the Juvenile Court with his counsel and advice, helping more than 500 youngsters.

"As a strong believer that our greatest asset in the future is today's youth, he devotes countless hours in all fields of youth programs and welfare. He works with young people on a person-to-person basis, personally illustrating those qualities that most of us would like to have. He worked hard and successfully on many charity drives in his city and county.

"He was graduated from Stetson University where he was a leading member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. He also enjoys active membership and participation in the Stetson University Alumni Association, Deland Quarterback Club, Florida Bar Association, Deland Kiwanis Club, Deland Rota~y Club (honorary), American Legion, Lake Beresford Yacht Club, Volusia County Democratic Club, Air10

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The Tallahassee Alwnni Chapter was chartered durtO~ Homecoming week end at Florida State University ]as Fall. District President Tom Wesley was the installtn8 officer. The officers of the new group are Brother Job~ Brown, President; Brother Robert Hutchins Treasurer.

Brother Richard C. Lukar, Secretary. The ~rganizatioP which started with 25 charter members now has a rnern· bership of 29.

"Beta Theta at the University of Arizona in Tucs 00 and Beta Eta at Florida State University in Tallahassee have been progressing well for several years," Executi 1:e Secretary Durward Owen pointed out. "Much of the'~ success can be credited to the support given thern. b) their very interested alumni. Recently it was realtzed that there were alumni of other chapters living in these areas, men who were not participating in local alufl'l 01 activities. This sped the organization of these alurD01 chapters, in which all will have an opportunity to take part in Fraternity affairs."

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District President Furlong BROTHER LEO A. FURLONG, JR., Alpha Chi '49, University of M iami, is Pi Kappa Phi 's new President of District VI, the state of Florida.

Born in Charleston, S. C. in 1930 and now a bacl.c executive and civic leader in Coral Gables, Fla., Brother Furlong is one of the area's youngest senior bank officers. He started his banking career the year before he received his A.B. Degree from the University of Miami in 1952.

MFrom 1951 to 1955 he was Assistant Auditor, Cre.dit Nanager, and Assistant Cashier of the Coral Gables Ftrst ronal Bank. Then he moved to the Merchants Bank ~ Miami where he served as Vice-President. Since July, B 58, he has been Vice-President of the City National ank of Coral Gables. u Be has completed 12 of 14 courses leading to a grad~te certificate from the American Institute of Banking. dur路 1 e has been a member of the institute's Board of Govand ernors for three years, has served on various committees ~nd ~s a member of the teaching faculty (inst~uctor for see路 ~tnctp l es of ~ank Operat10~s a.nd Commer~tal Law) . ha?" e holds assoCiate membershtps m the Amencan Bank., is ~s ~ssociation, the Florida Bankers Association, and the ; attonal Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrolring ers . He is representative to the <Dreater Miami Clearing ]ast liouse Association and an associate member of the Greatling 1 er Miami Credit Association. oh 0 th Brother Furlong has been Chairman of almost all of u:er; e standing committees of the Coral Gables Jaycees, as tion bell as Treasurer and Director, since he became a memern路 ~r eight years ago. This organization has honored him ~~th a number of awards for his service. In the Tamiami :son "' 1Wanis Club he has held several offices and chairmanssee bhips. He is quite active also in the Coral Gables Chamtive t-er of Commerce and the Julian S. Eaton Educational Jeir ''oundation. b)' d lie maintains an active interest in Alpha Chi Chapter ze and in the university, working in the alumni associations teS~ of both. He is the new President of the Miami Alumni nn~ Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. For the past live years he was nnt _t.e bAlumni Adviser to Alpha Chi. He is a member of the ill' ooard of Governors of the Prestige Health Center. His educational and social activities also include membership 0.n the University of Miami Citizens Board, the Univer__..

Stty of Miami Alumni Gridders, Gamma Theta Upsilon, national professional fraternity, and Coral Gables Country Club. liis religious activities include the following memberShips: National Conference of Christians and Jews, St. 'thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Coral Gables Knights of Columbus, and Bather Andrew Brown General Assembly. He is a Past l>resident of the Legion of Mary.

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Alumni Attention Getters

By PAST PRESIDENT ALBERT W. MEISEL DISCUSSION of the problem of obtaining and holding the interest of the alumni would not be complete without recalling that Pi Kappa Phi is not alone in this matter. For years, all men's fraternities have had to consider ways and means of dealing with it.

Much time and treasure has been expended without reaching a satisfactory solution.

As one consid ers the matter, the alumni problem really arises in the active chapter. Here is the first opportunity to plant the seed, which later is to bear the fruit of interest.

If an active chapter has good leadership, it will do everything possible to make the fraternal bond firm and everlasting. Naturally, this may be accomplished by common projects, as well as seeing to it that all members share in the work and in the planning of the chapter activities. Statistics show clearly that the men who h ave worked hard in their active chapter days are most apt to continue their interest as alumni.

After the brother leaves the active chapter and goes out into the world, he naturally meets countless diversions that compete with his fraternity interest. It goes without saying, the home town , the new job, a happy marriage-all contribute to this end.

Knowing this, the active chapter should do all it can to keep in touch with the alumnus. A chapter paper or letter should be regularly mailed gratis to the alumni , containin,g the intimate news that is not suitable for publication, or if published in The Sta,- and Lamp later, would probably be stale. One way of receiving this news from the alumni is to send out reply postcards frequently with a request for items . Even the mailing of a birthday card or a Christmas card has its points.

Occasionally, opportunities for employment are known to the chapter, which may be passed on to the alumni for their cons ideration. Even if the particular job has no appeal to any of the brothers, they will nevertheless appreciate your interest in them.

Of course, "Homecoming" is another opportunity for the active chapter to show its interest in alumni . Treat them to a program which will bring them back again.

By all means be sure to give them a personal invitation to come. Make this invitation urgent and cordial.

Up to the present time, there has been no mention of money. Money is important, but do not make your communications to alum ni an appea l for fi nancial assistance. Such letters do more h orm than good.

It is my belief that if you culti vate the things of the spirit, according to the Good Book, all other things wi ll be added unto you.

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CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS JUDGE Inadvertently, the name of the judge of the Pi Kappa Phi chapter publications in the national competition for the President's Plaque for 1959 was omitted when the winner was an nounced in the November issue.

The judging was done by Brother Peter E. Landau, Mu '52, Duke University, who was promoted recently to Assistant Editor of Newsweek Magazine. A 1955 graduate of Duke University, Brother Landau has done an outstanding job for Newsweek.

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THIS ISSUE of The Star and Lamp carries a delightful historical sketch of Kappa Chapter at the University of North Carolina, a sketch prepared by Brother Richard L. Young, one of the early members.

This history started with Brother Manuel Quevedo's arrival in Chapel Hill, N. C., one sunshiny day in September, 1914. The man who clasped his hand in greeting and welcome was J. Shepard Bryan who later became one of the charter members of Kappa Chapter.

Brother Quevedo had just arrived from Georgia Tech where he was a member of Iota Chapter. He wished "to make it possible for his old prep school friends to come within the same fraternal pale," Brother Young said. "Conseguently, within two months he became the founder of Kappa Chapter." The charter, dated November 14, 1914, carries the names of the charter members: J. Shepard Bryan, R. T. Bryan, Tr., Claude A. Boseman, Edward Marsh, Raby Tennent, and Frank Nash .

About a page and a third was devoted to an account of the "beautiful home wedding of Miss Sarah C. Owen, the lovely and accomplished daughter of Judge and Mrs. Wm. A. Owen of this city [Covington, Tenn.], and Julian W. Walker, a well-known citizen and attorney of Jesup and Savannah, Ga., which was solemnized at the resi dence of the bride's parents" in December, 1919.

We quote as follows from an engagement announcement: "Judge and Mrs. C. M. Efird have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carrie Ruth Efird, to John D . Carroll, the wedding to be solemnized during the month of February. No announcement in recent years has called forth in advance so many cordially good wishes.

"The bride-to-be is a young woman of prepossessing beauty, which, coupled with her brilliant literary attainments and lovable disposition, has made her a general favorite. Mr. Carroll is one of the leading young lawyers of the lexington bar, being junior member of the firm of Efird and Carroll. He is originally from Columbia, but has made his home in lexington for a number of years, and has won for himself a high place in the esteem and affection of the people of this town and community."

Brother Orvin B. Gaston of Nu Chapter explained a program which fraternities at Nebraska had launched to fill the need for stronger friendship and closer cooperation. This is the program: "On Tuesday evening of each week, every fraternity sends out seven men to seven other houses

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as dinner guests. These men who visit the other Greek abodes become acquainted with all the men of the house they visit in addition to the six other guests. Every week another fraternity is added to the list and one dropped, and so the rotation continues until every fraternity has visited and entertained every other fraternity."

Private Robert Thomas Fletcher, a member of Zeta who was graduated from Wofford College in 1916, entered the service in May, 1918, landed in France August 18, and was transferred to the famous Rainbow Division . After much active service in which he was severely gassed and hospitalized, he contracted pneumonia and died October 7.

From "Editorials:" "To us an alumni chapter added to our list in the future will denote about as great progress as a new subordinate chapter."

Alpha Chapter's letter opened with this: "The most interesting bit of news that we have to impart at this time is the announcement that our alumn i brothers have formed an Alumni Alpha Chapter. Brother Hampton Mixson was elected Archon, and practically every Pi Kappa Phi brother in Charleston has become a member. This big brother chapter of ours uses our rooms and in many ways cooperates with us in making our chapter true to its purposes. We often have joint meetings and social gatherings at which times the best fraternal spirit prevails, for brothers have come to know each other in a personal way."

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by Historian F. W. Milbourne. Here is part of the letter: "We are indeed proud to have Xi as a sister chapter and only lament the fact that we are the only two chapters in old Virginia.

"Understand fe llow Fratres that we're the youngest and probably the smallest, but take from u~ we aren't going to be the slowest. Thts ~nby wtll soon be old for its size, and large for tts age.

"We wish to assure you that we are both g lad and proud to be with you in every way, and that large quantities of hard work will be invested for our success.

"We have no house as yet, but our hunt for one is keen. We expect a round up in short order.

Remember that you will always be welcome, and don't forget to pay us a visit."

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'?"ords and music for the song, "Pi Kappa Phi.'" wntten by Brother H. H . lewis of Nu, Universtty of Nebraska, were published in this issue of the magazine.

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See You at the National Convention in Louisville August 24-27!

MANY ALUMNI TO SPEND ENTIRE VACATION IN BLUE GRASS STATE h Our friend, the Kentucky Co lonel , as done his job well. The 28th SuPreme Chapter ( 1960 Convention) is headed for the home stretch, and ac-

cording to the first reports, it will be a tremendous finish.

Brother Arnie Grever, Convention Chairman, and his Convention Committee have done an outstanding job in the p lanning stages. The Brown Hotel , Louisville's finest, is all prepared for a record turnout of Pi Kapp Alumni and their ladies. Advance interest among undergraduates indicates that at least two floors of the hotel will be filled. (The Brown Hotel has been extremely helpful and co-operative in their arrangements.)

Many alumni have indicated that they anticipate spending their entire vacation in Kentucky, taking time to attend the 28th Supreme Chapter on August 24, 25, 26, and 27. This is truly a fine id ea, inasmuch as Kentucky provides ample avenues for an enjoyable vacation. For the information of those alumni planning to attend, the registration fees are as follows:

Co lhe Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., will be Q~d~vention headquarters August 24 , 25, 26, 27.

Alumni (full time) ... .. $15.00 Ladies (full time) ..... 12.00 Banquet on ly . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Dance only . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00

Do plan now to altend and take advantage of some real Kentucky hospitality being offered by Pi Kappa Phi alumni of Louisville.

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Most of the members of the Convention Committee were present when this picture was taken. They are, front row, left to right, Brothers Richard Porter, Edward Dienes, Arnold Grever (Chairman), Martin Cecil, Thomas Ransdell; back row, left to right, Brothers James Weber, Winson DeWitt, Gail Elliott, James Webb, Alec Rose, David Strubel. Absent members of the committee are Brothers Chester Hall, larry Powell, Kenneth McKiernan.

SUPREME CHAPTERULTIMATE SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

The meetings will be broken down into three types: roundtables or conferences, committees, and the Supreme Chapter Meeting itself. The undergraduate roundtable and the alumni conferences meet to discuss their different problems and feelings. From these meetings recommendations are developed which are passed on to the Convention committees for further discussion and evaluation. The recommendations then go to yet another committee for proper wording and come out on the Supreme Chapter Meeting floor for final action.

Important as these meetings are, another important by-product of a Convention is the opportunity of exchanging ideas with other Pi Kapps_a~d di~­ cussing mutual problems. It IS m th1s realm that the real direct results of the Convention show up later.

Wednesday, August 24

Special consideration was given the attending brothers when the plans were being developed for the Convention. Because the Supreme Chapter Meeting is the ultimate source of authority in Pi Kappa Phi, ample time has been arranged so that numerous discussions may be held and the proper business transacted. Yet, time has been allowed for the lighter side of the meeting also.

A model initiation is planned for one evening, along with some special attention to other rituals of the Fraternity. The alumni host committee has planned a special evening also.

9:00 A.M.- Recognition and Registration 11 :00 A.M.- 28th Supreme Chapter Meeting 12:00 Noon- Kickoff Lunch 2 :00 P.M.- 2nd Session Supreme Chapter 4:00 P.M.- UndergraduateRoundtable Alumni- Roundtable 8 :00 P.M.- UndergraduateRoundtable

10:00 A.M.- UndergraduateRoundtable Alumni- Roundtable 12:00 Noon- free Time Friday, August 26

9:00 A.M.-4 th Session- 28th Supreme Chapter Meeting 10:00 A.M.--UndergraduateRoundtable Alumni- Roundtable 1: 30 P.M.- 5th Session- 28th Supreme Chapter Meeting 7:00 P.M.- Model Initiation Model Meeting Saturday, August 27

9:00 A.M.- 6th Session-28th Supreme Chapter Meeting 1 :30 P.M.- 7th Session-28th Supreme Chapter Meeting 7 :00 P.M.-Banquet- Formal 9:00 P .M.- Ball-Formal

Thursday, August 25

7:00 A.M.-Founders' Breakfast 9:00 A.M.- 3rd Session- 28th Supreme Chapter Meeting

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'I'here are approximately 18 women on the Ladies Committee which will give You an idea of the diversity that will be found. Louisville itself can occupy th.e whole four days for those who IVdl allow it to. Beautiful homes, large stores, attractive gardens, shopping centers, fashion shows, and other items of interest are available at all times.

Following registration on Wednesday morning, August 24, there will be ~get-acquainted party for all women. .!he time will undoubtedly be spent 1 il extremely fashionable conversation of a type peculiar only to women.

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louder than the other 40 to 50 women present.

At this time each lady will be presented certain mementoes, the most valuable of which will be advice from ladies of Louisville as to the best place to part with her spouse's money.

(Many firms in Louisville specialize in honoring the American Express credit cards.) To assist you in your spending efforts, there will be supplied each lady a map of the city, indicating the recommended shopping areas.

Scheduled later will be a motor tour to several points of interest. Of particular interest will be "My Old Kentucky Home" in Bardstown, Ky. Authentic in every respect, this home is a "must" for anyone visiting Louisville. Also scheduled is a visit to historic "Farmington," built in 1810.

"Farmington" was designed by Thomas Jefferson and contains many of his concepts of utility in construction that are evident in his own home, "Monticello," in Charlottesville, Va. Both of these buildings are historically accurate and are treasures to lovers of our American scene.

Two group luncheons are planned during these four days. They will serve as a break in the routine and also as an opportunity for each lady to check up on the shopping areas she has missed. The latter will save unnecessary trips to locations where no bargains are to be found.

Of great interest to the modern housewife will be a tour of General

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"The Stephen Foster Story," a musical drama based on the songs and life of Stephen Foster, is presented nightly from late June through labor Day in Bardstown, Ky., auproximately 35 miles from Louisville.

Electric Company's Appliance Park.

It is there that "G. E." designs and produces its contemporary kitchens.

This will be a guided tour and not only should prove interesting but should supply many ideas for your future consideration.

The Plantation Swim Club will be the location for a half day of swimming and card parties. This, along with the banquet and Grand Ball on Saturday evening, completes the planned ladies' program. Ample free time is scheduled for joint husband and wife activities in and around Louisville. A full program, and an entertaining one, is to be found for those we will "SEE IN LOUISVILLE."

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Somewhere in your daily routine you come in contact with individuals who, you believe, would make good Pi Kapps. YOUR RECOMMENDATION AND PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL HELP. Use the card below or write the local chapter a letter.

Either method will assure your Fraternity of its sec~rin~ the much needed lifeblood that insures its continue economical and successful operation. THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORTS.

Tear out and mail this card. No postage necessary.

I would like to recommend the following as a prospective rushee, and would appreciate your sending it to the proper chapter:

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Why a Chapter Paper?

By BROTHER WILLIAM G. LOEFFLER, JR. Rho, Washington and Lee

THE MAIN REASON for publication of a good chapter newspaper can be summed up very easily-alumni relations.

Too often, undergraduates fail to realize the necessity for maintaining effective two-way communication with the alumni of their chapter. The common attitude is that now that the alumni are gone, they no longer merit any consideration. Chapters should realize that it is the alumni of the various chapters who have built and strengthened the Fraternity and given us what we now enjoy.

The least we owe to those who preceded us is to let them know periodically what is happening around the house, and, if at all possible, what various alumni of the chapter are doing and where they can be reached.

Friendship is the prim~r~ basis of a s?cial frat~rnit>:, ar;d a chapter should be wtllmg to help tts alumm inamtatn these friendships.

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A chapter newspaper is the most effective method of keeping in touch with alumni . Rho's case illustrates this

quite well. A few years ago we did not even publish a paper.

One of our brothers, Jim Kressler, had the initiative to start a good publication and keep it going . Mainl y through his efforts and those of a few others who worked on the alumni files, Rho Rumblings was born.

A change in our alumni relations was noticeable almost immediately. We began to hear from alumni we hadn't heard from in years, and each year more and more alumni have been returning to visit the house.

Gradually, improvements were made, and our present publication, The Virginia Gentleman, evolved. Under the guidance of Editor John Miles, this publication became tops in the national competition last year and won the President's Plaque for Rho. Paper Is Rushing Asset

In addition to helping alumni relations, our chapter paper proved to be a valuable rushing asset. Copies of a special Sununer edition are mailed to all entering freshmen each year. A good chapter newspaper, with lots of party pictures, is far more meaningful to a freshman than a stack of letters from people he doesn't know.

Rho is sponsoring a 40th anniversary reunion for alumni this Spring, and without Th e Virgh1ia Gentleman it would have been virtually impossible to arrange this reunion. The reunion has been pushed in our paper throughout the school year, and we are looking forward to a successful celebration.

In short, the alumni deserve to be informed. They have left a great deal to us, and the least we can do is let them know what we are doing with it.

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Brother George V. Denny, Jr., KapJa '19, University of North Carolina, who made his home in West Cornwall, :::ann., died November 11, 1959, after ;uffering a cerebral hemorrhage Norember 7. He was 60.

Author. educator, and radio comnentator, he was the founder and from l935 to 1952 moderator of the "America's Town Meeting of the Air" radio program. In its heyday, the progra_m was estimated to have 10,000,000 ltsteners through more than 170 radio stations. The hour-long programs presented two or more speakers with opening statements on different sides of a controversial issue. They pioneered in audience participation by calling for questions from 1,000 to 1,500 persons present.

In 1949, some 23,000 listeners raised $66,000 to send Brother Denny and a group of leaders around the world to stage the program in a dozen countries.

Brother Denny moved in 1950 to West Cornwall, where he organized the Covered Bridge Shopping Area in 1954.

At his death, he was President of International Seminars, Inc., which in November of 1958 took 32 leaders to seven South American countries as the first of a planned series of international town meetings.

A native of Washington, N. C., Brother Denny was graduated from the University of North · Carolina in 1922. He was an instructor in drama production there from 1924 to 1926, and a Broadway actor for one season.

After managing the W. B. Feakins lecture bureau for a year, Brother Denny served as Director of the Institu~e of Arts and Sciences at Columbta University from 1928 to 1930. In 1931, he became Associate Director of the League of Political Education and Director in 1937.

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After World War II, the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent Dr. Murphy to Germany to study the wartime development of the German chemical industry.

When he returned, he campaigned for further investigation of that country's chemical technology and was largely responsible for the setting up of a Department of Commerce bureau to disseminate the information obtained.

In 1946, Dr. Murphy observed the Bikini atom bomb test as a technical observer and later was on the Atomic Energy Commission's Advisory Committee on Technological Information.

He also served as a consultant to the Army Chemical Corps.

Before entering the editorial field in 1930, he worked for several manufacturers and chemical companies in research, sales, and executive positions.

Dr. Murphy was the co-author of " Strategic Materials for Hemisphere Defense" and author of "I Did Leave Home," a book on the investigation of the wartime German chemical industry, and "The Lagoon of Decision," a diary whid1 reported the daily developments during the Bikini test. He wrote numerous magazine articles.

The American Institute of Chemists in 1950 awarded Dr. Murphy its Gold Medal for services to the chemical profession and for his outstanding ability as a technical editor.

editorial entitled "A Farewell to Geor7d Cornish" which appeared in the H era Tribune following his death: "More than one generation of H erald Tribrme news· papermen has known George Cornish as a line gentleman, a sympathetic burna~ being, a wise editor. To the techntc; proficiency and knowledge of news ~ brought to his job he added p_ersona qualities of taste, of understandtng,. 0 1 kindliness which won for him affectton and respect as a man no less than as an editor." .d PSI '21--Brother Kurt C. Lauter, 62, dte t November 20, 1959, of a heart attack a his home on Dogwood Ave., Rosl~ Heights, Long Island, N. Y. He s~rv. t as District President of the First Dtst;:;c of Pi Kappa Phi from 1922 to 1929- . ,s varied career included military servtC~ during World War I and governrnen service in the Reconstruction Finance 1or; , poration during World War II. A te 1 World War I , he became SecretarY Irving Trust Company of New Yor From 1943 to 1945, he was Manager 0 the office of the American Eastern Co.r· poration, operating in the Middle East :~ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From 1946. his retirement in 1955, he was VJcei President of Grace National Bank 0 New York City.

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ETA '16--Brother ]. Edwin Stewart died unexpectedly at his home in Ellaville, Ga., January 31, 1959. He had been connected with the E. E. Collins Store intermittently for 30 years, and in 1946 he became a partner in the firm.

NU '2 1--Brother Fred N . Earhart, 512 Bowling Ave., Nashville 12, Tenn., died January 11 after suffering a heart attack.

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PSI '27--Brother Ralph J. Lewis, 11 Stu1J St., Attleboro, Mass., died April 30, 19 · PI '20--Brother Edgar Watkins, Jr., ;~~~ senior partner of Watkins and Rae, to law firm be established on gotng t· Washington in 1950, died of a hea~~:~. tack July 19, 1959, en route to 5. andria Hospital. His home was at _405 of Lee St., Alexandria, Va. A nauve de· Houston, Texas, Brother Watkins had ta' voted his career to the field of transpor in tion Jaw. He entered his father's firrll rd Atlanta upon graduation from Har<J~ce Law School and continued to prac 1 there until 1950.

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Central Michigan University BROTHER LLOYD ]. CAMPBELL, Beta Xi '57, was promoted recently to Specialist Four at Fort Hood, Texas, where he is a member of the 2d Armored Division. Recently he was named "Soldier of the Month" for Combat Command B of his division. His home address is 401 Washington St., Killeen, Texas.

College of Charleston DR. ANTHONY PELZER WAGENER, Alpha '04, Chancellor Professor Emeritus of Ancient Languages at the College of Wi ll iam and Mary and a Past President of Pi Kappa Phi, _is spending this academic year as Visiting Professor at Austm College in Sherman, Texas. He is teaching courses in Gree~ and Latin and giving lectures and seminars in the area of classtcal studies. Brother Wagener's assignment came as an award of the John Hay Whitney Foundation, given to retired professors in recognition of "distinguished service and outstanding contributions to American education."

Cornell University BROTHER DOUGLAS WARD BANCROFT, Psi '51, whose home is at 51 Church St., Moravia, N. Y., is a member of the June, 1960, class of the American Institute for Foreign Trade, Phoenix Ariz DR. CHALMERS R. CARR, Epsilon '25, is now Orthopedic Surgeon at Miller Clinic, 1822 Brunswick Ave., Charlotte 8,

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Davidson College BROTHER MITCHELL PATTON, Epsilon '50, is Executive Vice-President and Cashier, The Belton Bank, Belton, S. C., Which opened January 5, 1959- He lives at 112 Woodrow St. REV. PERRY H. BIDDLE, JR., Epsilon '51, is Pastor of Barton Heights Presbyterian Churd1, Memphis 9, Tenn. His address is 3363 Berea Road, Memphis 9.

REV. H . BRUCE FISHER, Epsi lon '44, is Pastor of Westlll_inster Presbyterian Church, Port Arthur, Texas, having left hts pastorate at First Presbyterian Church, Williamson, W. Va., to assume his present duties. Brother Fisher received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Davidson in 1945 and his Master of Theology from U ni on Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. Brother and Mrs. Fisher and their three daughters reside at 3821 Seventh St., Port Arthur.

BROTHER WILLIAM H. NEAL, JR., Epsilon '49, Senior Vice-President of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, Charlotte, N. C., is the new National Director of the Savings Bonds Division of the U. S. Treasury Department.

Drake University BROTHER VERNON A. SODAWASSER, Beta Delta '49, has been awarded the professional designation, Chartered Life Underwriter, by the American College of Life Underwriters. l-lts address is 2201-68th St., De Moines, Iowa.

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BROTHER LAWRENCE DANIELS, Beta Delta '52, is emPloyed by the U. S. Department of Labor as a part of the M:anagement Intern Program. At present he is assigned to the Bureau of Employment Security, Division of Public Informat•on. Brother and Mrs. Daniels live at 1424 . 28th St., Apt. 1, A.rlington 6, Va. Drexel Institute of Technology BROTHER GILBERT S. MERRITT, Alpha Upsilon '38, who received the Pi Kappa Phi Scholar Award in 1941, is Manager, Process Plants Division, Foster Wheeler, Ltd ., Ontario, Canada.

Foster Wheeler is an engineering-contracting organizati_on, and the Process Plants Division is responsible for the destgn ~nd construction of petroleum refinery, chemical and petrochemtcal Processing plants throughout Canada. . .

Brother Merritt was graduated from Drexel . 10 1942! Wtth ho,zors. He ach ieved membership in Tau Beta Pt and Plu KapPa Phi, honor societies.

"I believe that through the years the desi$nation by . Pi l<:appa Phi of Pi Kapp Scholars has helped matenally to provtde necessary incentive among undergraduates to promote scholarship as a desirable goal in their college work."

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Brother Merritt lives at 97 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, Ontario.

(Because Brother Merritt's present address was unknown to the National Office, inquiries directed to him reached him too late for him to submit information about himself before the biographical data about Pi Kappa Phi Scholars were published in the February issue of The Star and Lamp.)

Emory Univers ity BROTHER ALBERT V. FOLSOM, Eta '14, has retired as a Georgia teacher and is making his home at 1013 Phillip St., Garner, N. C. Florida Southern Colleg e BROTHER JAMES B. APPLEDORN, Beta Beta '53, is head of the Personnel Department, Pan American Airways at C'lpe C'lnaveral, and lives in Eau Gallie, Fla. BROTHER WILLIAM E. KESLER, Beta Beta '55, has moved from Melbourne, Fla., to Los Angeles, Calif., where he is employed by Space Technology Laboratories.

Georgia Institute of Te ch nology BROTHER JAMES P. LOCKLEAR, Iota '57, recently was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army in Germany, where he is assigned as an Assistant Supply Officer in Headquarters Detachment of the 24th Infantry Division's 24th Medical Battalion.

BROTHER WALLY BUTTS, Alpha Alpha '25, was dubbed "Coach of the Year" by United Press International following the 1959 football season in which Brother Butts' Bulldogs at the University of Georgia won the Southeastern Conference d1ampionship. The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph of November 27, 1959, said in an editorial, "How Butts took what was expected to be a run-of-the-mill tean1 and molded it into a well -balanced mad1ine that ground out eight victories in its first nine games has amazed the sports world."

Presbyterian College BROTHER GREG ELAM, Beta, former Executive Secretary for Pi Kappa Phi, is now operating the Carolina Potato Service at 820 B Ave., West Columbia, S. C. Purdue University ARMY 2D LT. JOHN F. MEYER, Omega '54, has completed the Officer Basic Course under the Reserve Forces Act program at the Finance School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He attended Purdue three years and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1959. Brother Meyer's wife lives at 413 New Castle Way, Madison, Wis. BROTHER MARC ALLEN RALSTON, Omega '49 , is in his second year at Albany Medical College of Union University.

Since leaving Purdue in 1952, he worked three years at General Electric in transistor development, spent two years in the Army, then one year in pre-medical study at Michigan tate University.

Brother and Mrs. Ralston live at 95A-2B Shaker Road, Albany 4, N.Y. BROTHER JERRY A. HOLMAN, Omega, is a Goodyear Aircraft Corporation representative, stationed at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, Silver Spring, Md. Brother and Mrs. Hol man and their two sons reside at 705 South Belgrade Road , Si lver Spring.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute LT. (J. G.) DAVID R. MURPHY, Alpha Tau '54, is serving as the Engineer Officer aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Shields (D.O. 596). He receives his mail on the ship, c/ o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

Roanoke College BROTHER CARL SHERERTZ, Xi '40, travels in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, selling Fashion Park and Stein Bloch Clothes to fine men's stores in that area. Brother and Mrs. Sherertz and their two daughters and a son reside at 1816 Greenwood Road , S. W., Roanoke, Va. Stetson University BROTHER CARLOS T. PARSONS, Chi '24, is with the American Celcure Wood Preserving Corporation, 1074 East Eighth St., Jacksonville 6, Fla. His home is at 5320 Windemere Drive, Jacksonville 11, Fla. 19

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E ARE DELIGHTED that. even more of our chapters responded with news for th1s 1ssue of The Star and lAmp than responded for the February issue. Out of 51 chapters, 45 sent news. We are happy over receiving these fine report.s; howevt:r, we are sorry not to know what is g01ng on at SIX chapters. · ALPHA, COUEGE OF CHARLESTON

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The following letter from Alpha Historian James C. Swa 1n 1s a real "success" story: . " 'Pledges no more!' shouted nine newly emanCipated Alpha men. We old, battt:rt:d members of many a _previou~ fraternity meeting can only gaze on in awe at the monster we have . created. Alpha has a new face!

"The fraternity's new blood almost equals.-1n number- the old membership. It is evident from one meetmg that these new members are aware that they possess the balance of power.

The 'nefarious nine' are: Bill Regan, D oug las Clements, R~lph hrivalle all of t. Andrews Parish, S. C.; Eugene ElliOtt, James Is,land, S. C.; Thomas Price, Sullivan's Island , S. C.; John Madden and Erwin Heins, Charleston, . C.; FranCis Tillman, North Charleston, S. C., and Joseph Hoffman, U. S. aval Shipyard, Charleston.

"Yes, Alpha has a new face, and fact 'tis-it's good!"

GAMMA , UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Historian James W. Hunt highlighted Gamma's Winter news for this column.

Gamma was host to the District Conclave Janu ary 8- 10 when representatives of Alpha Zeta, Alpha Omega, and Beta Theta chapters got together with Trave~in~ Counselor Paul Perry, National ecretary J. AI. Head, D1stnct Archon Jack Steward, Gamma Chapter's Adviser D ouglass Higgins, and Alumni David Dayton, Anthony Pace, Paul Petruzzelli, and Arnold Turner.

The conference was opened by Thomas B. Dutton, the university's Assistant Dean of Men, who gave a line talk on the future of the fraternity system.

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Historian Frank Forbes reported that for several weeks the brothers and pledges of Beta Chapter have spent most of their spare time working on the Fraternity. The wa lls are being papered, and some of the furniture is being refinished or reupholstert:d. Following Presbyterian's Military Ball, the Pi Kapps got together at Brother Peck Cornwall's Mary Lou Ranch for more "partying."

While Beta members were busy with many activities, they were al o being especially proud of one of their pledges. We shall let Beta Secretary Ralph A. Dunham tell the story: .

"Bobby Carl Pate, Fitzgerald, Ga. , came to Presbytenan at the beginning of the 1958-59 school year from South Georgia Junior College. At the time of his arrival on the campus, Head Coach Frank Jones did not know that this was the boy who was to become the dread of the South Carolina gridiron.

"Pledge Pate's speed coupled with his a~i l e run~ing abi lity left many an opponent biting the dust. H1s runnmg led the newspapers to write of the 'explosive' Blue Hose attack nationally. H e was not only a threat on the groun~, he was also the lt:ading Hose pass receiver. At the end of h1s _first Y,e ar at P. C. he was named 'Conference Player of the Year and South Carolina's Player of the Year' by the state's Sports Ed1tors.

"This past season he led the Blue _Hose to .the first Bowl game in the history of the school. In th1s Ta~genne Bowl Classic at Orlando, Fla., Pledge Pate was _to shme as one of the best players ever to appear in the Class iC. "Pledge Pate has been described as the 'go ld en boy' of th e Presbyterian backfield by the sports wnters,. an? Coach Jones, who was 'Coach of the Year in South Carolma, descnbed Pate as the best player that he had ever coached ..

"This year Pledge Pate was honored ~s the ~onference ~lar­ er of the Year,' 'A ll District 26 NAJAA, voted South Carolma s Player of the Year' for the second year, and was named first team All-American.

"This Summer Pledge Bobby Pate m.oves out to join the San Francisco 49'ers in the pro football C1rcu1t. We of Beta have utmost faith in Bobby and that he wi ll once again be a success."

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"In this interest, I am enclosing a snapshot of Epsilon's Stuart Nickles, captain of the 1960 track team and first semester archon. As a junior, he set a school record in the javelin with a toss of 180 feet 9 inches, and is one of the leading contenders in the Southern Conference this year. ,. "Probably some chapters are more proficient in this area than "bPsilon. We here at Davidson wou ld like to read and see more a out them."

ZETA, WOFFORD COLLEGE

Historian did Rot submit a Chapter Letter.

IOTA, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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"Ninety-five per cent of the chapter rolled up their sleeves ~hnd bled for the ladies of the Red Cross this quarter, winning e IFC blood trophy.

"Though this is an off quarter for rush, we pledged four &ood men: James Brownlee, Robert Adrion, David Barrow, and Thomas Brooks."

KAPPA, UNIVERSITY O.F NORTH CAROLINA

Bistorian did not submit a Chapter Letter.

LAMBDA, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

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MU, DUKE UNIVERSITY

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• 1' "The pledges still found time to give a party for the house. he decorations were marvelous and followed a 'beach' theme.

1 tt was a very informal party and everyone had a tremendous 'tne, going home with their sides aching from laughter. f ·:·rhe house average is not out yet, but from the appearance ~h tndividual grades, it looks as though we will be well above ~ all-fraternity average at Nebraska. b 'We are making arrangements for the District Conclave to e held here March 25."

XI, ROANOKE COLLEGE

Xi Chapter was happy to have a large percentage of its ~lurnni attend the chapter's Sweetheart Dance in Roanoke, Va., ~~.January. On that occasion, Miss Barbara Webster, Ricl1mond 11 tll, N. Y., was chosen as Xi's Sweetheart, and Miss Barbara ~asin, Maplewood , N. ]., was selected as Pledge Swee.thear.t. \'Recent initiates include: Robert Mentzinger, G~rden Ctty, N. Jl.; Richard Lawrence, Roanoke; Ronald McCiaJO, V tllan?va, t enna.; Robert Booth, Short Hills, N. J .; Alex Kahn, Huntmg~~n Station, N. Y., and Steven D ay, Green Harbor, Long Lake, ·~.

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a beautiful new set of brotherhood initiation robes," Historian Rufner reported. "These new robes are just one of the many improvements that Xi has been ab le to make.

"Our pledge class is diligently working continually on maintaining the excellent condition of the Fraternity house, and we are very proud of its fine appearance."

OMICRON, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

In lieu of a Chapter Letter, Omicron Chapter submitted ilie story and picture of Tudge Warren D. DeBardelaben which appear elsewhere in iliis issue of The Star and Lamp.

RHO, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

Historian Richard Hoover, Rho , gave us the names of ilie following recent initiates: Robert M. Briede, Robert R. Campbell, Matthew T. Douglass, Harry J. Duffey, III, Edwin P. Garretson, Jr., James W. Ivey, II, Sidney G. Johnson, II, William B. MacKenney, III, Andrew A. Smith, Jr. , and Ronald Stewart.

At the initiation banquet February 7, Broilier James Hardin, a Pi Kappa Phi Scholar, was awarded his Scholarship Key. Brother John Miles, Editor of the Virginia Gentleman, received the Editor's Award. Rho Chapter received the President's Plaque for the best publication of the year in the Fraternity's national competition and the Edington Scholarship Award for placing first academically. The Paxton Service Award for the most outstanding personal performance for the house went to former Archon, Brother Mike O"Day. Brother Duffey received the title of "Outstanding Rho Pledge" for the year 1959-60. National Historian Louis P. Jervey was the guest speaker. He presented the various awards from ilie National Office.

Honors for Rho men: Broiliers Jack Hopkins and Bill Clark, President and Vice-President, respectively, of Sigma Delta Chi, journalism fraternity; Broiliers William Fiddler, Russell Harner, and Charles Niemeyer received into Alpha Epsilon Delta, pre-medical honor fraternity; Archon Clifton D. Mitchell initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma, honor fraternity of commerce; Brother Speckman, State Chairman of Washington and Lee Mock Convention to be held in May; Brother Richard Hoover on Varsity Debate Team; Brother James Hardin received a Woodrow Wilson Scholarship; Brother Holt Merchant, Captain of Varsity Cross-Country Team, admitted into recently formed Varsity Club; Broilier "Ted" Johnson on Varsity Swimming Team; Brother MacKenney on Junior Varsity Team; Broilier Cope Niemenz was on Junior Varsity Basketball Team; Broilier Ted Hardin on Varsity Wrestling Team; Broiliers Duffey and Garretson are out for track, and Reed Nestle and Brother Sandy Smith are out for Varsity Baseball; Brothers Robert Park and Roger Holden are blasting away on the Varsity Rifle Squad.

Seven Rl10 broiliers made a pilgrimage to ilie University of North Carol ina for ilie meeting of ilie District Conclave March 5. Brother Plawin gave an address on "Social Activities," and from reports, it was one of the high points of the gathering.

All of this fine news from Rl10 was furnished by Historian Hoover.

SIGMA, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Sigma announced happily that they won second place in the Homecoming display.

They used as their theme, "Let's Take Maryland to ilie Wash." They set up a giant washing machine, with a turtle being washed in the inside. On each side of ilie machine were two soap powder boxes of large proportions. They read: "The 21

Haven, Conn.; Willett E. Wentzel , Jr. , Bradenton, Fla.; Ber· nard J. Sloan, Jr., Bainbridge, Ga. "Chi has won one of the Interfraternity Basketball Chafll· pionships and is in a three-way tie for the other basketball championship," Historian Earl Hunt announced. "Also, Chi ,s leading in over-a ll intermural events . This is indeed an honor at Stetson since our intermurals have the second highest per· centage of participation of a ll intermural programs in the nn· tion.

"Brother Reynolds Allen, Wauchula, Fla .. President of ODJ< and recently selected a Stetson's Distinguished Military Stu: dent, has been named as an entry in the 'Sunshine Festival, a contest to select the outstanding students from private colle_ges in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, on the basis of scholarsh •P• character influence, and leadership."

PSI, CORNELL UNIVERSITY

National Historian louis P. Jervey presented the Edington Scholarship Award to Rho Chapter, Washington and lee, in ceremonies at the chapter house in February. Archon Clifton D. Mitchell is seated.

TIDE Has Turned," "Watch Carolina DA H to Victory," "Let's ALL Get Behind 'Em," "And CHEER the Gamecocks. " On a clothesline behind the machine, a number of turtles were hung out to dry. This was a joint project of brothers and pledges.

TAU , NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE

Tau initiated seven new brothers at the beginning of this semester, thus bringing its membership to 31.

Frequent visitors to the house are Brother and Mrs. Ray Qu een and Brother Jere Pearsall , all of Winston-Salem, N. C. When this report was written, plans were being made for Rose Ball Week End, April 13-16.

In intramural sports, Tau again has teams leading several intramural leagues such as basketball , table tennis, and handball.

Brother Hamilton L. Morton and Mrs. Morton, formerly of Washington, D. C., returned to Raleigh in late January so that Brother Morton could start his fifth year in the School of Architecture at North Carolina State.

UPSILON, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Brother Glenn Cuerdon, 406 W . Healy, Champaign , made the papers recently when he stepped into fatherhood. Just before the baby arrived, he grabbed his camera and went to the hospital. His picture story of the birth was given a full -page spread in the Chdmpaign-Ut·bana Courier. The baby is Becky Anna.

Founder Simon Fogarty, Jr. , gave an impromptu speech and answered questions at a dinner given in his honor by Ups il on Chapter January 30. His speech was classified by Pi Kapp College delegate, Brother Dan Hoyt, as surpassing the one that Brother Fogarty delivered at the Pi Kapp College of 1959.

Brother Fogarty was accompanied by his son-in- law, Dr. Edward L. Powers, Jr., Alpha, of Naperville, Ill., and Dr. Powers' daughters, Judy and Mary, the latter a student at Illinois.

CHI, STETSON UNIVERSITY

Chi counted among its Homecoming Dinner guests one of Florida's gubernatorial candidates this year, Brother Fred 0.

Dickinson, West Palm Beach, Fla. During the week end, the following 15 p ledges were initiated: Francis R. Reiff and William Robert Keown , St. Petersburg, Fla.; Homer C. Hobby, Dade City, Fla.; Gwenda! Easton Fordsville, Ky .; Bruce A. Lohof, Billings, Mont.; Charles E: Rikard, Richard A. Beauchamp, and James C. Scott, Winter Haven, Fla.; Elbridge W. ("Buzz") Terry, Miami, Fla.; Hugh R. Peterson, Jr., Louisville, Ky.; Howard L. Sweet, Jr., Tampa, Fla.; Peter D. Brooks, Prospect, Ky.; Joseph J. Reynolds, North 22

Psi acquired 11 new pledges in February. The pledge class has a combined scho lastic average of 78.7, which is well above the all-men's average of about 76.

In his report, Historian David A. Hemstreet gave a feW highlights about the seven Fall pledges initiated this Winter: George E. Beine, Rochester, N. Y. , had one of the highest averages in his class in the Electrical Engineering School; Wd· liam A. Bohall , Lowville, N. Y., strengthened considerably the Psi football and basketball teams; Richard G. Gibbons, W~~e:J town , N. Y. , a Floriculture major who has great ly beaut• the house by providing floral arrangements for a ll parties nnd specia l occasions and who is now working on the landscap1nJg of the house grounds; Martin G. SchJ.Ibkegel, Lakewood, N. ·· had the distinction of being elected Assistant House Managed while sti ll a pledge; William H. Acheson , Preston, Cuba, an Thomas H. Seaman, Shoreham, N. Y., both of whom contributed their efforts to Psi's football team; Michael P. SarnP· son, Baltimore, Md., active in many Hotel chool actiVIties, has one of the highest averages in the house.

In sports, Psi is second in both the Intermural and Cornelt1 Challenge Cup bowling leagues and is in contention for firs place. .

When Historian Hemstreet wrote this report, Psi was mak•n!l preparations to entertain the District One Conclave March 19·

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When Historian John Pop wrote his report, Purdue was plann ing to hold its Mock Political Convention, w ith Omega representing the state of North D akota. Brother Rick Bougher had been selected to preside over the entire convention ns Permanent Chairman.

Three Purdue students two of them brothers have joi ned to make a musical trio called "The Three Sirs." ' They were the subject of a feature story and pictures which appeared in the Journal and Courier of Lafayette, Ind. , March 12. An eme;~ gency brought them together as a team at the Indiana Sta Fair in 1959. d During the 1958-59 school year, Brother Bob Griffiths an his brother, Jim Griffiths , who is an inactive Omega pied~eb both from Oxford, Ind., appeared usually with the G lee Cl , as a dutt, and Jay Hayes of Plainfield, Ind., performed as · "single" with the Glee Club. .

"Then came the 1959 Indiana State Fair," David H. LiVJn~~ stone, the Journal and Courier staff writer who prepared Jtnl paper's story, said. "Jay was booked as a single. Bob and 1.1 were to sing as a duet. Each act was to appear Jive times · day for 10 days in th e Farmers Co-op tent.

IY "When the G~iffiths arrived, they found no piano, and 0 ~h· 15 mmutes remammg before their first act was to go on . W• out a piano, their act wou ld have failed. n "Desperately, Jim and Bob wondered what to do. Tl~·· they found Jay and hi s guitar. Tn minutes , they learned "MT e we ll enough to get through the first act. The remaining n•n days were easier. The trio was born. s· . "Since Purdue opened last Fall, they have become an incre4o mgly popu lar trio. One result, Bob said, has been son,e id songs that otherwise would not have been written. Bob sa e. his song writing dates back to his freshman year of ~o!l~Jl He has written more than 200 songs, from fast rock n to folk ballads. . hi "Record compan ies have dangled contracts. When the P!lJll. one comes along, they'll probably sign it," the writer co mented.

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Serenade practice is proceeding under the direction of Pledge Sam Saxon.

"Brother Ron Cacciatore, now a first semester freshman in 1aw schoo l, is a behind the scenes advistr to our party in campus elections," Historian Dillard stated. "A lpha Epsilon has the longest unbroken string of successes in campus elections of any organ ization on campus.

"Brother Fred 0. Dickinson, Jr., of West Palm Beach, Fla., Was a recent visitor to the cha pter while in Gainesville for an engagement in hi s campaign for Governor. He is presently serv ing in the State Senate."

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The pledges sponsored a Pajama Dance at the chapter house.

Miss Linda Serrurier, 1959 National Rose, is now President Of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, at Oregon tate College.

"Dad's Week End came off with the usual great degree of success," Alpha Zeta's report pointed out. "The fathers kept Us up late and got us up early. During the week end there Were two basketball games and many meetings to attend . As sn additiona l treat, the men gave severa l serenades on that aturday night." ,,,Pledge Harold Long, Springfield , Ore., was initiated during Wtnter term . :rhe chapter house was rewired throughout recently, thanks 1>runarily to the efforts of T. J. tarker, a past house a?vtser.

A very special event for Alpha Zeta was the weddtn.~ of llJ rother Kurt Eng lestad to Miss Terri Clyde, sister of Brother ohn Clyde. During his coll ege career, Brother _Englestad was a member of Blue Key, senior men 's honor sooety, Edttor of the schoo l paper, and holder of many student union offices. 'the nuptials were performed at All Saints Church in Portland, Ore Many members and pledges of the chapter were present.

ALPHA THETA, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

s .Alpha T heta's tory and pictures of their new house contttuted the chapter's report.

ALPHA IOTA, AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Alpha Iota initiated 10 pledges February 21:. Jeff Burns, Glen Cove, N. Y.; Tom Clark, Princeton, N. J.; Jtm Dunntng, llo~t ill, Okla.; Paul Harper, Arlington , Va.; Allan ~olousek, Grtffin, Ga.; Ken Swint, Greenville, Miss.; John Dtckas and }ee Griffith , both of Birmingham, Ala., and Harold. Ha~twell nd Stuart Kearns; both of Mobile, Ala. Brother Swmt ts the p~l

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son of Brother Luther Swint and the brother of Brother Jude Swint, both Alpha Iota men.

Fall quarter ended with the annual Pledge Formal, attended by both pledges and brothers. Highlight of the evening was announcement of the new Pledge Sweetheart, Miss andy Thomas, a Chi Omega, from Mobile, Ala. March 3, the chapter held a tea, honoring their new housemother, Mrs. M. J. Heath. This was followed b1• a successful date night, with buffet dinner and dancing.

National Chancellor Frank H. Hawthorne of Montgomery, Ala. , an alumnus of Alpha lota, was the speaker for the annual Big Brother-Little Brother Banquet the evening of March 6.

On the week end of the banquet, the chapter was honored with a visit by Brother Leo H. Pou, Mobile, who has served many years on the National Council. Brother Pou has done a wonderfu l job of rushing for Pi Kappa Phi in the Mobile area.

Nine members of the chapter attended the Fifth District Conclave at Valdosta State College February 13 and 14.

Brother W. L. ("Roy" ) Abell, Jr., was stricken with polio August 11. A 22-year· old senior from Columbus, Ga., he was very active on the Auburn golf team. While he was confined to an iron lung at the Medical Center in Columbus, he was completely paralyzed. However, his determination has helped him re· gain partial use of his hands, and the doctors are well pleased with his progress. They believe he will walk again. In September, Brother Abell was transported to Eugene Talmadge Hospital, Augusta, Ga. When this report was written , he was receiving therapy for his respiratory system. When Brother W . L. ("Roy") Abell, Jr. he is dismissed from the hospita l, he will be taken to th e Warm Springs Foundation where he will receive muscular therapy. His address is: 7th Floor Talmadge Hospital, Respiratory Center, Augusta , Ga. ALPHA MU, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

Historian John Yamulla has sent some first-hand glimpses of activities at Alpha Mu. "Brother Jim Warren, Ellwood City, P'enna., and Brother Jack Hendricks, Shillington, Penn., are to be seen beaming with pride as they walk by our new scholarship plaque. They are the first to have their names engraved thereon for highest average and greatest improvement, respectively."

Late in February, the following 12 pledges were initiated: Char les E. Bail, Pittsburgh, Penna.; John H. Rhodes, Reynoldsville, Penna.; B. Kirby Watson and Alex D. Hahn, Oil City, Penna.; Paul R. Jones, Syracuse, N.Y.; James R. Cooley, Irwin, Penna.; Charles W. Lewis, Jr. , Bethel Park, Penna.; Alan '\ll.f .

Romey , Buffalo, N.Y.; S. Gill Krepps, Port Allegheny, Penna.; Gregory M. Leshock, Shamokin, Penn.; Richard G. Swails, Harrisburg , Penna., and Richard M. Sacane, Monongahela, Penna.

"We were especially happy to have served as host to Alpha Upsi lon Chapter from Drexel for the District Conclave in February," Historian Yamulla wrote. "We felt it was both an enjoyable and informative week end for all concerned. The counsel and experience of National Treasurer John V:l/ . Deimler and Executive Secretary Durward Owen proved particularly valuable at the conclave. We were quite pleased that they were ab le to make it despite the hazardous weather conditions."

ALPHA XI, BROOKLYN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

The brothers won the Pledge-Brother Football Game held late last Fall , according to word from Historian John Eck. The Christmas and New Year's parties were we ll attended by the brothers, alumni, and pledges.

Through the generosity of the alumni, new pipes and a new living room and hall cei ling were installed during the Summer.

Alpha Xi is trying something new for its Rose Ball. Instead of holding just the ball, the Spring Week End will include the Rose Ball , a Water Polo Game (The BPI Water Polo Team is composed chiefly of Pi Kapp men, five of whom are first string with the other six as second string.), followed by a 23

"Alph a Tau is happy to report that the past Fall term saw us place seventh among 30 fraternities scholastically."

ALPHA UPSILON, DREXEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

"Employing several rushing techniques as suggested by our Traveling Counselor, Brother Paul Perry, the success of our pledging mission was overwhelming," Historian Robert Schoen· berger said. "Our total capture of neophytes numbered 43, t~e largest pledge class at this chapter in many years. Initiation wJII be held in late Spring."

Pledge Robert Griffin was initiated March 5.

The chapter's basketball team finished second in their league, only a single game from first place.

"Brother Ben Brown, Abington, Penna., developed in~o d sophomore sensation for Drexel's Varsity five, a~ he . assJste _ them to the Middle Atlantic Conference ChampJOnslup, Co1 lege Division. Pledge Chris Rota, Philadelphia, Penna., wns the leading scorer on the Varsity swimming squad." .

Brother Steve Bell, Atlantic City, N. J., will co-captain Drexel's Varsity Lacrosse team.

The following brothers have been initiated into honor cieties: Brother Don Schey, Fullerton, Penna., and Brothe_r : Robert Campbell, Pleasantville, N . J., into Pi Tau s,_grna, Brother Lailrd Bradly into T_au B~a Pi; Brother Sa~ W1lsob: Bethlehem, Penna., into Clu Epsilon and the Vars1ty Clud • Archon John Rernias, New York City, into Scabbard and Bla e.

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Purdue's "The Three Sirs"-Omega's Robert Griffiths is at the piano, and his brother, Pledge Jim, is standing on right. Both are from Oxford, Ind. Jay Hayes, with guitar, is from Plainfleld, Ind. He is not connected with Ome_ga . This trio, all of whom sing, are making music history at Purdue and vicinity. Record companies have offered them contracts.

swimming party, and a picnic Sunday. Because big week ends are not the custom at BPI, the chapter hopes to start a tradition.

ALPHA OMICRON, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Alpha Omicron has just finished throwing one of the more successful parties of the school year-the annual " now Ball" given at the chapter house.

Brother John H. Sabin, Irvington, N. Y ., is a new initiate.

The annual Rose Ball will be held May 14 at the Waveland Country Club in Des Moines.

When Alpha Omicron's news was submitted, the chapter was making plans to attend the District Conclave at Nu, University of Nebraska, March 27.

ALPHA SIGMA, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

Alpha Sigma's big news this quarter is the chapter's Rose Ball February 19 when Miss Joan Alder, Kappa Delta pledge from Memphis, Tenn ., was elected Rose. Dr. Howard Rock, Faculty Adviser, served as Master of Ceremonies and presented the new Rose. The local and student newspapers gave much needed publicity which really made this year's Rose Ball a success.

The pledges have elected Miss Carolyn Clemens, Alpha Xi Delta pledge from Kingsport, Tenn ., as their Pledge Sweetheart.

Brothers John O'Hara, Jim Fleming, and Charles Ekholm are recent initiates.

Brothers Tom Banks and Charles Ekholm have been elected Treasurer. and Historian, respectively, of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity.

ALPHA TAU, RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

" The brothers of Alpha Tau have been very active the past semester in campus politics and sports," Historian Alex ]. Stafa wrote. "In the interfraternity spovts championship, Alpha Tau, thus far (March 9), is well up among the leaders. Brother Ben Sporn has been elected to the presidency of two honor societies : Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering society, and Pi Tau Sigma, the mechanical engineering society.

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"The long dream of having a new house has finally _corn: true for the brothers of Alpha Phi (The present house Will torn down by the school within the next couple of years. kHistorian Edward W. Lackaff reported. "They are eagerly loo e ing forward to September, 1961, when the $230,000 hous bY will be ready for occupancy. .

"The construction of this house has been made poss1ble a million-dollar Joan to the Illinois Institute of Technolo~ from the Federal government. This million dollars will be use to build five fraternity houses." r· Recent initiate~: Bob Steve_ns, Kansas Ci~, Mo.; John Ech~en· nacht, Kansas C1ty, Kan.; J1m Duke, Molme, Ill. ;. Arno 1 b now, Milwaukee, Wis.; Dale Rolfson, Wayne Dtvoky, 13 0 Ranieri, and Ned Ellefson. Chicago; Chuck Meyer, Oshkos 11 ' Wis., and Paul Wagner, Rock Island, Ill. Brother Duke has been elected freshman class President. he The large turnout of alumni from other chapters fo~ t 0 Founders' Day Banquet resulted in the formation of a Ch1cag Area Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Association.

ALPHA CHI, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Historian P. John Spino tells us that Alpha Chi lost BrothEr George Hodapp, Pompano Beach , Fla., and Brother Parker · Hodgman, Eau Gallie, Fla., through graduation in Februa[;: June graduates will be Brother D avid R. Huffnagle, Phi delphia, Penna., and Brother Alan Cruger, Miami, Fla. r The chapter elected the following officers this Spring: Brot~er 1 Roger W. Stachler, Morrisplains, N . ]., Chaplain; J?r?t ~ Spino, Nutley, N . J. , Historian; Brother Richard L. WJlllarll' Elmira, N. Y ., Secretary.

ALPHA PSI, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

12 Alpha Psi repo11ts a successful Spring Rush in which pledges were gained. nt "For this and for other, Jess tangible but equally import~i­ components, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreod ation for the work of Brother Paul Perry, and wish him go luck with Uncle Sam," the letter said. . et· When this letter was being written, a Spring alumn1 rneld· ing had been planned for the purpose of discussing the bu' ing of a new chapter house.

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"Under the able direction of Brother Steven B. deDurski, Pi l<appa Phi 'Studios have just filmed two feature productions, 'The Saga of Pancho Villa' and the 'Son of Pancho Villa,' " Historian Sereico reported. "The atmosphere and the settmg were Provided by Brother Durski 's lake."

Recent initiates: Brother Michael Gangur, East Patterson, N. J.; Brother Jay Stemmer, Clark, N. J. , and William Muldowny, Glen Ridge, N. ].

Plans were being made for the twelfth annual Rose Ball when this report was being prepared.

"All the members of the chapter and the pledges are also looking forward to the District I Conclave that will be held this year at Psi Chapter, Cornell University, " Brother Sereico Sil!d. "Beta Alpha believes that much can be learned from the conclave that will make all members aware of the high ideals of Pi Kappa Phi."

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Brother Bob Weitzner sent the news round-up for Beta Beta. ll "In reference to the already much-talked-about Totem Pole, rother Marlin Simon, Miami, Fla., and Brother Lew Sanchez, ~ampa, Fla., the originator of the pole, have been contracted l',Y the City of Bartow, Fla., to build them a Totem Pole," urother Weitzner said.

The 70x120-foot lawn is being entirely resodded. Also, a rock &arden is being built in the center, with a small pool in the shape of the Fraternity pin.

Brother H ward McMichael, Mamaroneck, N. Y., was reappointed for the second straight semester as Battle Group COmmander of the ROTC. Brother Jim Lawhon, Tampa, Fla., married his pin, Miss Olivia Caldwell, January 29 .

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I> Among members holding campus positions are: Brother Jim ulanchar, President of Canterbury Club (Episcopal), club dele~ate to Religious Council; Brother Jim Dooley, "Thoroughred" {yearbook) and Cardi11al (newspaper) staffs, Treasurer ~nd Outstanding Pledge of Alpha Phi Omega national service raternity; Brother Robin Garr, "Throughbred" and Cardi11al jaffs, Historian of Alpha Phi Omega; Brother Charles Henne, ~easurer of University of Louisville Debate Society, Second '~tce-President of Alpha Phi Omega, voting member, Business chool Student Council.

Also, Brother Bob Howard, Wesley Club {Methodist) Board Of Directors; Brother Dick Lutz, Cardi11al staff, Third ViceP~esident of Alpha Phi Omega; Brother David Manteuffel, First ~ 1 Ce-President of Alpha Phi Omega, Vice-President of Pi Kapl'a l'elta, national forensics honor society; Brother Smith Moms, reasurer of the Interfraternity Council, voting member of tu~iness School Student Council, Social Commission head of dn1versity Student Senate; Brother Dick Porter, Baptist Stue~t Union delegate to the Religious Council, Organizations ~d1tor for "Thoroughbred," Manager of Intercollegiate De~ate Pearn, Historian of Phi Eta Sigma scholarship honor soc1ety, resident of U. of L. Debate Society, President of Alpha Phi 0 mega, President of Pi Kappa Delta honor society, ex-officio ~ex:"ice representative to the Arts and Sciences Student Council, °bng delegate from College of A&S to University Student 8en ate.

Brother Harry Porter, Cardi11al staff and corresponding secretary of Alpha Phi Omega; Brother Jim Weber, Treasurer ?f 1\lpha Phi Omega, voting member of the A&S Student Council. b Pledge Bob Moulton is photographer for the "'~ho~ough: td ;" Pledge Jack Faller was elected to member~ hip m Phi Jta Sigma, national freshman scholarship honor ~o.ciety; Pled.f:le per~ Rudd is Wesley Club's delegate to the ReligiOus Council, resident of Pan-American Club. f 'We are indebted to Historian Dick Porter for this fine report rom Beta Gamma.

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BETA DELTA, DRAKE UNIVERSITY

"Smal l but mighty was our pledge class of the Fall semester," Historian David Crawford wrote. "ThouJ!h numbering only four, these men have done a lot of good in the chapter. February 28 all were initiated, with Fritz Pence being voted Outstanding Pledge by the members. The other initiates are Ron Dougal, Larry Niehouse, and Leonard Wilson.

"The men of Beta Delta are drawing up final plans for what they hope will be their seventh winning Drake Relays float in eight attempts. Alumni President Harry Whitemore is also making big plans for Relays-a dinner party for all alumniApril 29 and 30. The other special occasion on our Spring calendar is our Rose Ball May 13."

BETA EPSILON, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Beta Epsilon has a pledge class of three, according to Historian Lynda! C. Grieb. They are Bob Schaller, Palmyra, Mo.; Ned Dermody, Mexico, Mo., and Larry Co ll ins, Unionville, Mo. Brothers Roger Tate, Williamsburg, Mo., and Phil Gray, Kirkwood, Mo., were pinned to Carolyn Craighead, Fulton, Mo., and Nancy Ruhs, Hamilton, Ill., respectively, in February.

"Our new housemother, Mrs. William H. Webster, Brockton.

Mass., is a widely traveled person who has been on the University of Missouri campus for several previous years as housemother for another fraternity," Historian Grieb said.

BETA ETA, FLORIDA STATE UNIV!=RSITY

Historian Bill Kimberlin, Gainesville, Fla., has sent a variety of news, including the information that Beta Eta has 34 pledges.

Brother Ron Barkman, Muskegon, Mich., is Rush Chairman.

"Pi Kappa Phi at Florida State University is now represented in nearly every activity on campus, including football, gymkhana, baseball, the campus newspaper, politics, and has many alumni on the faculty, including assistant football coaches, Brother Charles LaPradd of Alpha Epsilon and Brother Dick Flowers of Omicron, and Assistant Circus Coach, Brother Add Gilbert of Chi," Historian Kimberlin said.

Beta Eta has eight members participating in FSU's Flying High Circus, with men performing in every act. The high flying trapeze act composed of a catcher and two flyers is entirely a Pi Kapp performance. Brother Sam Beamer, Reddick, Fla., who is catcher, is a strong contender for the 1960 Circus Week End Trophy presented annually for the most outstanding four-year performer. Brother Beamer is also Chaplain and Song Director for Beta Eta.

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I" February 2 initiates: George Herschman, Nelson Hamb ,n, Roger Anderson, and Mike McGee, Toledo, and Eugene Roehrs, Jewell, Ohio. "des The chapter has built an ~ddition to the house. !3es• nd beautifying the house 1t has g1ven more room for part1es a h given the members th~ self-confidence needed for effective rus · Beta Iota gave its annual Orphans' Party for 25 children frorn a nearby orphanage December 20 . s January 3 was the beginning of Help Week for pledg~~ U nd er the direction of Warden Bryan Reanck, Toledo, t pledges went through the week cleaning, 1 oli shi ng,_ dust•n g~ 1 painting, and scrubbing the house. A new rug was l~1d on :~e new floor of the addition of the house and the outs1de o_f . addition was painted. A pledge project was started, cons1st~n~ of painting a mural on the basement wall. The moral , w e . ecompleted, will depict Greece in ancient tim~s.

J anuary 9 Beta Iota visited Beta P1 , meet1ng them 1n comPt. " a II ey · Co mpe tition on the' basketball court and at t he bow I mg d •-a tion was put away that night when both chapters en)oye "wonderful" party.

BETA KAPPA, GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE Beta Eta's Rose Queen, Miss Manuela Cash, is the IFC Greek Goddess at Florida State University, "Miss Sarasota," and was second runner-up in the past "Miss Florida" Contest. She is well guarded here by Florida State University Varsity football players, left to right, Pledges Don Leonard, Henry Land, linemen; Brother Kenny Russom, half-back, and Brother Jim Rogers, lineman . Another lineman, Pledge Jim Parks, was not available at the time this picture was taken.

The chapter has made tremendous strides in intramural sports thus far this year and is now very high in the over-all ratings. ocial Chairman Rupert ("Bubba") Mock, Pahokee, Fla., has arranged eight combo parties and exchange dinners and parties with ZTA, AP, XO, KD , DG, PBP, and DZ sororities.

Beta Eta and Alpha Iota will hold a combined Fraternity social function at the South Pacific Motel, Panama City, Fla., May 13, 14, 15 .

BETA THETA, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

'"Under the able leadership of our Archon, Brother John Gaines, the chapter has instituted a new rush program," Historian Bert Crandall wrote in his Chapter Letter. "This program consists of groups of two brothers personally contacting prospective pledges. A Steak Fry will be held, after the rushees have been contacted, on March 20. We hope to gain at least 15 pledges this semester."

Beta Theta recently initiated Pledge Bill Barnes, Laveen, Ariz. The chapter's most active freshman on camp~s, he is a member of the tudent Union Activities Board, PubliC Relat1ons Committee, and a pledge in Alpha Phi Omega, national service honor >ociety.

The chapter is practicing to participate in the Spring Sing to be held early in May. .

The annual Rose Ball is planned for May 7. M1ss Nancy Skeldon is Pi Kapp Rose Queen.

"Tht: brothers of Beta Theta wish to thank Brother Paul Perry for his excellent advice while he was visiting our chapter," Historian Crandall said . "He stimulated the brothers with a tirring speech. -If Brother Perry passes through Tucson, we would appreciate it if he would visit us."

BETA IOTA, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

What a shame we can't include all five pages of Historian Larry Rochelle's news about Beta Iota!

Bt:ta Iota's pring Rush brought 12 pledges, the largest num ber in about three years. A few of the many factors: Co-Rush Chairmen Brother Dave Libenson, Pittsburgh, Penna., and Brother J~n McDowell, Toledo, Ohio, provided the leadership and spirit needed for rush. The program was vaned and wellplanned. Personal rush was carried on effective ly by every brother.

The final event of the rush program came the Sunday before bids were to be given. On this day, February 28, a Parents Tea was held at the Fraternity house, with the cooperation of the Mothers Club. The rushees and their parents were invited.

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The Rose Ball will be a joint affair with Iota Chapter. . pi Brother Dexter Gatehouse, who has been an outstandi ng ·n Kappa Phi will be graduated from Georgia State College e June. A m'ember of the chapter since 1955 , he has held ~e positions of Archon , Treasurer, Historian, and War?en_. s as has represented the chapter on the campus in such act•v•t•e nt~­ IFC representative for two years, General Councd rep_rese on tive for one year has taken part 10 many other act•v •t•es n· the campus, repr~sented the chapter at the first J?istrict C?00 clave where he received a certificate in honor of h1s grad uat~as from the first Pi Kappa Phi Leadership Conference. He ral visited several chapters upon invitation, and has attend ed srethe national conventions. With the help of the brothers o rn chapter, he did much toward building the Fraternity roo which was badly needed.

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In basketball , Brother Chris Jordan. Fairport, N. Y. , P1 to second in total scoring for the tournament and was electe was the All Star team.

When Historian Griffin prepared his report, the chapter be making plans for its annua l Daughters' Day Ceremon·~~ ~~pt'' held the first day of pring. On this day the brothers . a one 12 daughters from among the coeds at Tampa Un•vers•ty. llo'"" week later a banquet and dance is held in their honor. Fo ing this comes the second annual cruise.

"Bare· Plans were also in the making for the fourth annua! tfair, foot Ball" to honor Beta Lambda 's p ledges. During th•s. K~PP which is held with Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, the p, pledge with the largest foot and the Alpha Chi Omega pi of with the smallest foot will be crowned as King and Queen the ball.

Rose The last social function of the year will be the annual ived Ball the last day of schoo l.

Two. _of Beta L_ambd~'s outstanding broth~rs ha_ve recective recogn1t10n for the1r ach1evements and serviCe 10 the1r ~espduca· fields-Billy Turner in sports and Jack Smallwood 1n e Bet:• tion, accordi ng to Brother Paul C. Elrod who was ,Both Lambda's Historian when he wrote us about these men. and were elected to "Who's Who Among tudents in Colleges ' Universities- 1958-59." ighl Brother Turner, who has led Beta Lambda to three stra.111 eJ intramural championships, was the topic of a Tam~a Tron' sports editorial column. In this column, Sports Ed1tor ~

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In the ed ucation field, Brother Smallwood has found room for expanding his talents, and he too has been rewarded for his efforts. During the recent state convention of the Florida Education Association at the university, Jack was elected to the position of President of the Florida Student EducatiOn Association. He has served as President of the local student chapter of the association and has served as Secretary of Beta lambda.

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Beta Xi carne in first in the IFC Bowling Tournament last semes ter and the chapter is in first place again this semester.

The chaiJter placed second in the race for the scholarship plaque for the Fall semester. . At the beginning of February, Beta Xi was visited by TravelIng Counselor Paul Perry for the Spring Rush Party. He was ~;companied by a group of the brothers from Alpha Theta at "tichigan tate.

~auls ~asses Brother John ( " Jack") Pauls, 19, a member of the undergraduate chapter of Beta Sigma, Northern Illinois University, died March 1 in DeKalb Public Hospital, DeKalb, Ill., from injuries suffered in an automobile accident February 28.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pauls, 7930 S. Maplewood, Chicago , Ill., .\3rother Pauls was killed in the same accident which claimed the I ives of three chapter pledges, William Kempfer, Harry Lamphier, Jr. , and William Gustafson.

Brother John Pauls At the tim e of his death, Brother Pauls was a sophomore at NIU, majoring in Business Administration. He was born in Chicago July 12 , 1940. He was a member of t. Thomas More Catholic Church.

BETA OMICRON, NORTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE

"Our Rose Ba ll held this year was the biggest event held on campus save for registration at the beginning of the semes!~r," Historian David Jackson said in his Chapter Letter.

Theme for this ball was 'China Night.' The Playboys from ~aton Rouge, La., furnished the music. Brother Mel Metcalf, Ort Arthur, Texas, provided some sleight-of-hand magic. He d,d a tremendous job of mystifying all present.

"The main highlight of the dance was the presentation of the new Chapter Sweetheart, Miss Carolyn Hall. Minden, La. , a J~nior Primary Education major and a pledge to Sigma Sigma S,gma Sorority. Chinese Fortune Cookies were served as part of the refreshments. Favors were Chinese Happy Coats.

Recent initiates: Tommy Brewton, Goldonna, La.; George Cameron, Colfax, La.; Charles Doty, Pat Eddings, and John Mize, Shreveport, La.; Samuel Russell , Austin , Texas; Larry Shook, Bossier City, La., and Rayford Zercngue, Raceland , La. The Natchitoches Times, Natchitoches, La., carried a threeColumn picture of members of Beta Omicron who collected for the Beart Fund in February. The cut lines read: "Members of P1 Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State Co ll ege collected about 172 on local streets Saturday for the Heart Fund, whose annual drive is under way. Above are, left to right, sitting, George Cameron, Aubrey Lynn Ryals, Ed Crawford, Bud Weir, ~arry Rice, and George Bostick. Standing, left to right, Larry hook, Jerry Willis, Karl Moore, Johnny Myers, Charles Doty, and Roland McKneely."

An editorial beside the picture was entitled "Lest We For&et." H ere is text of that editoria l : "lest we forget the good side of the co ll egiate life because of beatnik publicity, goldfish swa ll owing, and in some s~d cases downright lawbreaking, we want to express our appreoa~on to the thousands of college students who go their way 0 ~,ng the right and good things. . . Specifically we point out the Northwestern tate fratern•tY ~•ctured in this iss ue of the Times for collecting for the Heart t~~d aturday; and the other such groups that will follow.'lad! " BETA PI, EASTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

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"A week later, D ecember 13, we welcomed into Beta p, C!~apter Brothers Lee Mattice, Oliver Peltonen, and Edward t•eber. ''January 9. we entertained Beta Iota at our annual Pi Kapp Day_ Activities included bowling and basketball, and the days ~Vents concluded with a party in the evening.''

A fund for the purchase of a house has been started, and a Committee is looking for a suitable building.

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BETA RHO, CLARKSON COLLEGE

When this report was being written, Pledges Robert Clark, Skaneateles, . Y., Robert Korba, Binghamton, N. Y., and . Y., were slated to become members Louis Pitaniello, Troy, in March of this year.

Thanks to a Potsdam, N. Y., family who wished to give away their piano, the chapter has two pianos, the new one having been placed in the party room in the basement.

Brother M~ rk Warshauer, Middletown, Conn., Treasurer of Beta Rho, i a well known man on the Clarkson campus. In his freshman year he began his extra-curricular career by becoming a member of the ROTC drill team , Clarks_on yearb~ok staff, campus radio station WNTC sta~, Ice ~armval ElectiOn Committee, pledged KARMA Fraternity wh1ch became Beta Rho in 1957.

By his senior year, through his continuous participation in extra-curricular activities, Brother Warshauer ( "Wa h") has earned his positions as Treasurer of Pi Delta Epsilon, national journalism fraternity, Business Manager of both the Student Directory and the Clarkson yearbook, Vice-President of the Interfraternity Council , and many others.

In the Spring of 1959, Mark was chosen to serve with Miss Alfreda Aseel of Potsdam State Teachers College as Co-Chairman of the 1960 Clarkson-PSTC Ice Carnival. Planning began immediately, and the product was one of the best Ice Carnivals ever held despite a thaw that melted the ski slopes and ice statues. Mark narrowly missed being elected King of this biggest socia l event of the year, but he will win an unofficial award for his service to the school.

Because of the weather, the skiing events and ice statue judging were eliminated from the 1960 Ice Carnival, but Beta Rho won the trophy that was awarded, the All Fraternity Skating Trophy .

BETA SIGMA, NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

"Beta Sigma claimed first place honors in the_ ann_ual N?rthern Illinois University Snow Sculpture competitiOn m conJunction with Winter Carnival," Historian Jim Knox reported. "Our show, 'Mother's Mortuary,' took third place in the double entry show division. Brother Dennis Gorman served as co-chairman of the all-school Winter Carnival committee.

"The chapter's annual Playboy Dance was highlighted this year with the coronation of the Pi Kapp_ Playmate, Gerri Kalwiter. The dance, held in cooperation w1th Playboy Magazme, was headed by Brother Norman Pollock.

"On the sports scene, Beta Sigma won second place in the Interfraternity Council Basketball Tournament for the second straight year. The vo ll eyba ll squad remains undefeated in its quest for another championship sports trophy.

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President-W. Bernard Jones, Jr., Pinewood, S. C. Treasurer-John W. Daimler, 1149 Greentree Lane, Penn Valley, Nor· berth, Penna.

Secretary-J. AI. Head, 590 Vista Ave., S. E., Solem, Oreg.

Historian-Louis Paschal Jervey, Jr., 1843 Elbert Drive, Roanoke, Va, Chancellor-Frank H. Hawthorne, 1009 First National Bank Bldg., Montgomery 4, Ala .

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Alpha Mu-Penn Stole University Alpha Upsilon-Drexel District Ill-Jesse C. Fisher, Jr., 317 W. University Dr., Chapel Hill, N. C. Epsilon-Davidson College Kappa-University af N. C. Mu-Duke University Xi-Roanoke College Rho-Washington & lee University Tau-North Carolina State District IV-Col. Ben H. Covington, Box 1866, Myrtle Beach, S. C. Alpha-College of Charleston Beta-Presbyterian College Delta-Furman University Zeta-Wofford College Sigma-University of South Carolina

District V-Thomos J. Wesley, Jr., 40 S. Pryor St., S.W., Atlanta 3, Ga. Iota-Georgia Tech Lambda-University of Georgia Omicron-University of Alabama Alpha Iota-Auburn University Alpha Sigma-University of Tennessee Beta Kappa-Georgia State Beta Tau-Valdosta Stole College District VI-Leo Furlong, 8120 S.W. 56th St., Mi· ami, Fla. Chi-Stetson University Alpha Epsilon-University of Florida Alpha Chi-University of Miami Beta Beta-Florida Southern College Beta Eta-Florida State Beta Lambda-University of Tampa District VII-Mel Metcalfe, 2B32 33rd St., Port Arthur, Texas Beta Mu-McNeese Stole College Beta No-University of Houston Beta Omicron-Northwestern State College District VIII-Donald S. Payne, 106 Sunset Lane, West Lafayette, Ind. Upsilon-University of Illinois

Alabama Gulf Coast-Cloy Knight, P. 0. Box 1468, Mobile, Ala. Ames, Iowa-Ralph Novak, 706 Ash St., Ames, Iowa.

Atlanta, Ga .-Jack P. Turner, 1005 William Oliver Bldg., Atlanta 3, Go .

Birmingham, Ala.-Howard D. Leake, 1631 Third Ave., North, Birmingham, Ala. Chicago, 111.-Conrad Golick, 3220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Columbia, South Carolina-William Bobo, 4137 P1nehoven Court, Columbia. S. C. Des Moines, Iowa-Harry Whitmore, 7309 S. W .

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Greenville, S. C.-Moe Adams Christopher, P. 0.

Box 3507, Park Place Br., Greenville, S. C. Ithaca, N. Y.-Nichalas J. Juried, Route 3, Apple· gate Rd., Ithaca, N. Y. Jacksonville, Fla.-Mvron Sanison, 3B25 Copper Cire, E., Jacksonville, Flo. Kansas City, Mo.-Robert B. Paden, 6637 Hardy, Raytown, Mo.

lansing-East Lansing, Mich.-Kim Jepson, 508 Fulton Place, Lansing, Mich.

Lincoln, Nebr.-Oscor Lee Koch, 303B Jackson Dr., Lincoln, Nebr.

Las Angeles, California-Willis H. ("Bud") Oakes, 9645 S. Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier, Calif.

Louisville, Ky.-E. K. Dienes, 4646 Cone Run Rd. Louisville, Ky. ' Miami, Florida-Richard 0. Whipple, Room 380 335 University Drive, Coral Gables, Flo. ' Montgomery, Alabama-Marvin H. Killinsworth, 3983 Thomas Ave., Montgomery, Ala.

Philadelphia, Penna.-Richord N. Mensch, 3613 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia 4, Penna.

Omicron-John M. Kimmey, Elba, Ala. Tau-Laurence E. Poteat, Box 5544, State College Station, Raleigh, N. C. Upsilon-Ralph W. Sanders, Stonington, Ill. Psi-John A. Stone, South Otselic, N. Y. Alpha Zeta-Bruce Starker, 3755 Van Buren, Cor· vollis, Ore. Alpha Theta-Jerry Earl Martin, 5096 Durnham Rd., Pontiac, Mich.

Alpha Mu-Robert T. Struck, 53B Sunset Dr., Pittsburgh 34, Penna.

Alpha Xi-Edward F. Schofield, 55 Grove St., Montclair, N. J. Alpha Omicron-Kenneth J. Thompson, Box 373, Ames, Iowa .

Alp~a Phi-David Robert Lorson, 18111 S. Patrick, Tonley Pork, Ill. Alpha Psi-Ronald Smith Timmons, Home and Grace Sts., Rensselaer, Ind. Alpha Omega-Alan C. Graves, 1235 Wiltometto, Eugene, Ore. Beta Alpha-Robert C. Tomaro, 93 Groce St., Irvington 11, N. Y.

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New York, N. Y.-Howard M. Williams, 40 Ade. line Place, Valley Stream, N. Y. North New Jersey-Arthur J. Sikora, 210 Grove St., Westfield, N. J.

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Ch;_, Alpha Theta-Michigan State UniverSitY Fro' Beta Iota-University of Toledo '•i Beta Xi-Central Michigan Univer~ity ,1 r"»,, Beta Pi-Eastern Michigan UniversttY pel'l~ District X-Vernon A. Sodawasser, c/ o !h• 1]11• Mutual Life Insurance Company, Sutte Fleming Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa Nu-Universily of Nebraska .

Alpha Omicron-Iowa State UniverSitY Beta Delta-Drake University .

Beta Epsilon-University of Missour~ yie-1 District XI-Jock W. Steward, 2495 Mountaon Dr., S., Salem, Ore. Gamma-University of California Alpha Zeta-Oregon Stale College Alpha Omega-University of Oregon Beta Theta-University of Arizona

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Portland, Oreg. (Cascade)-George W. Bli""' 10008 S. W. 56th Ave., Portland, Oreg. Rd• Roanoke, Va.-Bob Thomas, 1702 Arlington Roanoke, Va. k VI· Salem, Oreg . (Mid-Willamette Valley)-J"sol•"" Steward, 2495 Mountain View Drive, S., 0~.

4~ San Francisco, Calif.-Arnold Turner, 267 ings St., Redwood City, Calif.

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25 VI· Sumter, S. C.-Or. James E. Bell, Jr., 3 Calhoun St., Sumter, S. C. sorbO~ Tallahassee, Fla.-Richerd C. Lukas, 110 St., Tallahassee, Flo. Tc~ · Tampa, Fla.-George Felke, 4430 Boy Ave., pa 11, Fla. Jer•'' Toledo, Ohio-Richard Smalley, 3313 An ,1 Parkway, Toledo 6, Ohio.

Jr• J 1 Tucson, Ariz. (Arizana)-Arthur W. Von< ' 2634 N. Colle De Ramy, Tucson, Ariz.

Slid' Beta Gamma-James H. Webb, 323B Taylor Louisville, Ky. Moil1 81 Bela Delta-C . Roy Deaton, Route 5, Des A'' Iowa.

Beta Eta-Charles Thomas Henderson, A5,•t.rei I'' torney Gen., Statutory Revision Dept., ~ hassee, Flo. 00 rris" Beta lata-Robert Dale Conley, 4323 d' n ~~·· Rd., Toledo, Ohio.

Beta Rho-Frank T. Romano, 1536 Mo 150 VI Utica, N. Y. 4610 ' Bela Sigma-Randolph Scali Jahnsoa, Patterson Ave., Chicago 41, Ill.

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Devereux D. Rice Memorial Foundation-John D. Carroll, Chairman, Lex· inglon, S. C.; Jock Bell, 7323 Son Carlos Rood, Jacksonville, Fla.; George B. Helmrich, 32990 Lahser Rd., Birmingham, Mich.; Leonard L. Long, Tho Darlington, Suite 7, 2025 Peachtree Rood, N.E., Atlanta,

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Charleston, S. C.-C . A. Weinheimer, Charleston .

Cl attanoogo, Tenn.-lee Ryerson, Chattanooga.

Cj••lond, Ohio-John H. Haas, Jr., Cleveland.

Odurnbus .. ft . Benning-Marion E. White , Ft. lau e erdale, Fla. •nw.ay, ~· C.-James F. Singleton, Conway .

0Fletro,t, M1ch.- Robert F. Jenson, Detroit. l 0k•nce, S. C.-Mitchell Arrowsmith, Flore nce.

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Houston, Texas-Dick Jung, Houston.

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Omega-Purdue University, 330 N. Grant St., West Lafayette, Ind. Alpha Epsilon-University of Florida, Box 2756, University Station, Gainesville, Fla. Alpha Zeta-Oregon Stale College, 2111 Harrison, Corvallis, Oreg.

Alpha Theta-Michigan State University, 121 Whitehills Dr., East Lansing, Mich.

Alpha Iota-Auburn University, 255 College St., Auburn , Ala. Alpha Mu-Penn State University, Box 830, State College, Penna.

Alpha Xi-Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 33 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. Alpha Omicron-Iowa State University, 407 Welch Ave., Ames, Iowa.

Alpha Sigma-University of Tennessee, 1628 Yale Ave., Knoxville, Tenn.

Alpha Tau-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 49 2nd St., Troy, N. Y. Alpha Upsilon-Drexel Institute of Technology, 3405 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, Penna.

Alpha Phi-Illinois Institute of Technology, 3220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Alpha Chi-University of Miami, P. 0. Box 8146 University Branch, Coral Gables 46, Fla. Alpha Psi-Universitv of Indiana, 714 E. 8th, Bloomington, Ind .

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New Orleans, Lo.-William D. Meadows, New Orleans.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-William A. Rigg, Okla homa City.

Orlando, Fla .-Jesse J. Thompson, Orlando.

Spartanburg, S. C.-James Ne vill e Holcombe, Spartanburg .

St. Louis, Mo .-Estill E. Ezell, St. Louis.

Beta Alpha-Newark College of Engineering, 119 Summit St., Newark, N. J. Beta Beta-Florida Southern College, Box 128-0, Bldg . 1-A, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Fla. Beta Gamma-University of Louisville, 2216 Confederate Place, Louisville, Ky. Beta Delta-Drake University, 3303 University Ave., Des Moines 11, Iowa.

Beta Epsilon-University of Missouri, 60-4 Mary· land, Columbia, Mo. Beta Eta-Florida State University, Box 3085, florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. Beta Theta-University of Arizona, 631 E. 2nd St., Tucson, Ariz.

Bola Iota-University of Toledo, 1702 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio.

Beta Kappa-Georgia State College, 24 Ivy St., S.E., Atlanta, Ga. Beta Lambda-University of Tampa, Tampa, Fla. Beta Mu-McNeese State College, Box 141, McNeese State College, Lake Charles, La. Beta Xi-Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Mich .

Beta Omicron-Northwestern State College of Louisiana, Bax 431, Natchitoches, La. Beta Pi-Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich .

Beta Rho-Clarkson College of Technology, 20 Pleasant St., Potsdam, N . Y. Beta Tau-Valdosta State College, Valdosta, Ga.

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Ple dge Button .... . .... .. . .. ... . . . . . .. . .... . .. .. . . .

Official Recognition Button with White Enameled Star

5.75 6.50 3 .00 2.00 9 .00 5 .00 6.75 1.00

Ye llow Gold -plated .. . . . . . . .. . .... . .... . .. .... .

Ename le d Coot-of -arm s Recognition Button, Gold -plated Monogram Recogn ition Button, Gold -filled ... . ... ... .

1.00 1.25

GUARD PINS

$ s.oo 9.00

1.50

Single Letter

Plein . .. . ... .. . ... . ... ... . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . . .... $ Crown Set Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ple in Wh ite Gold Guards, additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jewe led White Gold Guards, additional . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coot 路of-orms Guard , Yellow Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Large

2.75 7.75 1.00 2 .00 2.75

Double Letter $ .4,25 14.00 1,00 2.00

10 % Fed eral Exci se Tax mu st be added to oil prices quoted, plus Stole Soles or Use Taxes, and City ta xes, wherever they ore in eflecl路

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