ALPHA SIGMA TAIJ •

Ju.bl, 191f.6 NUMBER 4 VOLUME XXI

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July 1946

Vol. XXI No. 4

CONTENTS

History of Alpha Beta Chapter

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Marshall College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Alpha Gamma Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Arkadelphia, Arkan as, May 4, 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Henderson, Today and Yesterday

Highlights of My Hobby, F ly ing

Pine Mountain Settlement School

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An Alpha Teaching in Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Muncie Alumnre Chapter "Going National" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Convention Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Collegiate Chapter News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Alumnre Chapter News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Personals

Directory

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OFFICERS OF ALPHA BETA Seated (left to rig/it ) : Dalean Green, president; Yvonne Williams, vice-pre.ident.

landing ( left to rig/it ) : Marian Galloway, recording secretary ; Iri "heatley, corre­sponding secretary ; and Emma Mae Mathews, treasurer.

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History of Alpha Beta Chapter

DURING the summer of 19 2 7, a group of older students at Marshall College under the leadership of Mrs. Geraldine Robinson Greene founded the Kappa Tau Phi Sorority with the assistance and en­

couragement of Dean Amanda Lee Beaumont who felt that there was a need on the campus for an organization which would give worthy, older girls who were high in scholarship more social contacts and more social life. All of these girls were of junior or senior standing with a B, or better, average.

On January 20, 1928 official permission was granted by the College Council for the organization of Kappa Tau Phi Sorority " in the interest of the more mature women students of the college." In 1929, however, the rules were changed so that students less than twenty-five years of age could be admitted to membership.

The twelve charter members of Kappa Tau Phi were: Miss Ruth Bailey (Mrs. Elbert Foster), Miss Dorothy Drue Bobbitt (Mrs. Dorothy Bobbitt Morgan), Miss Elizabeth Chafin, Miss Inez Dent, Mrs. Geraldine Greene, Mrs. Virginia Bobbitt Higginbottom, Miss Maude Hogue Hig­gins (Mr. Harry Jarrett), Miss Theodora Moses (Mrs. H. E. Hallin ), Miss Dakota Kirk Nottingham (l\lrs. C. W. Hill) , Mrs. Anne Mac­Gregor Pierce, Miss Elise Coyle Strohmeier, Miss Clara Williams (Mrs. Hugh L. Johnson).

Orchid and silver were the sorority colors and its mettle is best set forth by the following quotation: "The purpose of Kappa Tau Phi is not only to promote high scholarship and qualities of leadership ; nor is it limited to social activities and friendly intercourse, excellent as these features of organizations are, but, above all, we want to make

-for a better womanhood within the walls of this college, knowing that there will go out into the everyday world influences that are powerful for good. This sorority stands for the furtherance of justice, charity, love, peace, patience, goodness, faith, modesty, chastity and it stands firm in its respect and allegiance to the faith of Christ."

The group has always held an honored place among the Greek letter groups of the campus, and the scholastic record of the group has ahvays been excellent. Until 193 7 the p ledges of Kappa Tau Phi were required to maintain a B average and since that time the initiates have had to have at least an average of C +. In competition with the other sororities, Kappa Tau Phi won the scholarship cup for three successive years, 193 7, 1938 and 1939 and as a result, the right to its permanent possession. For a number of semesters the group grades of Kappa Tau Phi were the highest of any group on the campus.

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Many of the alumna: have been outstanding in their accompli hments and have held numerous positions of leadership both in West Virginia and in other states.

Because of the high standards of this group, the membership re­mained rather small. In January 1946 the six actives, Dalean Green Hilda Oxley, Montella Bates, Marjorie Sims, Marian Galloway and Emma Jean Honaker, became interested in Alpha Sigma Tau, second oldest of the Association of Education Sororities, through the influence of Mrs. E. C. Phipps of Mount Hope, West Virginia, a national vice-president of Alpha Sigma Tau.

After securing the unanimous approval of Kappa Tau Phi alumnre for the merger with A.S.T. and after obtaining an acceptance of their applications, these six girls and Emma Mae Matthews, a Kappa Tau Phi who had returned to college the second semester and eight of their friends were pledged to A.S.T. on unday, February 17, 1946. The new girls in the group included: Dorothy l\IIcDonald, Alice Hall , Iri Wheatley, Theresa Arcuri, Ann Adams, Doris Frazier, Mildred apier and Yvonne Willian1s. Mrs. Phipps and Miss Jane Browning, a transfer student from Concord College where she was a member of A. .T. , were in charge of the pledging ceremony which was followed by a dinner in the dining hall of College Hall.

Tot long after " rush week," pledging services were held on Monday evening, March 11 , 1946 at the Emmanuel Methodist Church for Alice Adkins, Helen Cupp and Taney Woods.

On Saturday evening, May 11 , 1946, in the north Parlor of College Hall the following students were initiated into A.S.T. and became the charter members of Alpha Beta Chapter: Ann Adams, Alice Arcuri , Helen Ruth Cupp, Marian Galloway, Dalean Green, Alice Hall, Hilda J. Oxley, Marjorie Sims, Iris Wheatley, Jacqueline Y. Williams and ancy Woods. Mrs. H. E. Staehle, the national president, and Mrs. E. C. Phipp , national vice-president, presided at the initiation service.

The same evening the following alumnre also became affiliated with A.S.T.: Lena Grace Beery, Jean Bailey, Marion T . Johnson, Laura F . May, Jenoise Pratt , Mildred Kerr Oxley, Margaret Kerr, Nellie Maud Smith, Grace Greenawalt, Genevieve Guthrie, Clara Harrison, Faith Roberts Gensler, Eva Miller, Helene Clark, Shelba G. Pew, Freda Evans Wil lis, Dorothy M. Buzek, Ruth Stockton, Clara Lee Thompson, Madge Smith Skeen, Katheryn Kehoe, Betty Gail Richardson, Montella Bates, Phyllis Crabtree, Clara Closterman and Edna K. Miller.

On Sunday, May 12, 1946, in this same attractive setting, a tea wa given by Jpha Beta Chapter in honor of the national officers.

Special initiation ervices were held Thur day, May 16 for Emma Mae Matthews, who was called home the previous weekend, and thu she too is considered a charter member.

In the Crystal Room of the Hotel Frederick following a luncheor. meeting on unday, May 26, 1946, the following alumnre of Kappa Tau Phi were initiated into .S.T.: Iva Taylor Elizabeth l\1. Brown Iren Perry, Mary L. Washington, Janet L. Garcens and Daisy B. illette.

fter uch an au piciou beginning the Alpha Betas ar I oking for­ward with eagernes to the act ivities of the acad mic ear 1 4 -47 .

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Marshall College

MARSHALL COLLEGE was founded in 1837 by citizens of Cahill County. One of the leaders of the movement was John Laidley, friend and admirer of Chief Justice John Marshall for whom

the school was named. On March 13, 1938, the Virginia Assembly acted upon the recom­

mendation of its committee on education and passed an "Act" to incorporate the Marshall Academy in Cahi ll County. John Laidley was the first president. ;

The establishment of the State Normal School at Marshall College did not materially change the nature of the work of the school , which continued to be academic in character with courses for teacher training added. The first attempt to establish a practise school failed but in 1902, the Board of Regents set up a department of education and selected a competent training teacher for the practice school. In February, 1920, the State Board of Education approved a recommendation from Marshall Administration and faculty the "A.B. degree in education" be conferred. In January, 1943, the Teachers College was authorized to give teacher training in Vocational Home Economics under the Smith-Hughes pro­gram.

The College of Arts and Sciences, established in June, 1923, con­ferred the first liberal arts degree in June, 1924. In August, 1938, the Bachelor of Science degree was authorized and in 1940 the degree in general engineering, Bachelor of Enginering Science, was established.

Graduate work in six departments was authorized in October, 1938. Marshall is located in Huntington, West Virginia's largest city.

Marshall College campus consists of about twenty-five acres near the center of Huntington. On these beautifully shaded grounds are fourteen buildings.

There are six sororities on the campus. Alpha Sigma Tau is the fifth national sorority to be established on the campus. There is one local sorority.

Alpha Gamma Chapter

A DAY long to be remembered in the hearts of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau is May 4, 1946, when the dream of belonging to a national sorority was realized.

This newest chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, began when a group of girls, composed mostly of the Philo Sorority, formed the Tau Alpha. After visits and discussions, it was decided unani­mously to petition Alpha Sigma Tau. This petition was accepted and a group of girls from the Upsilon Chapter at Conway held our pin-pledging ceremony. After a short pledge term, there can1e the day for which we had all been waiting.

May 3, Mrs. Carrie W. Staehle, national president, and Mrs. Dorothy Robinson, a national vice-president, installed our officers. Maxine Me-

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Cauley has the honor of being the ftrst president of Alpha Gamma Chapter.

The next morning, May 4, the initiation services were held in the former Philo Room with Mrs. Staehle, presiding. The initiation banquet was held that evening at which time MJ."s. Staehle presented the charter to the chapter. Present besides the thirty-two charter members were nine girls from the Upsilon Chapter, the Little Rock alumnre representative, and the two national officers.

We selected three very charming patronesses. They are Mrs. T om Clark, Mrs. B. W. McCormick, and Mrs. P. G. Horton . Our faculty ad­visers are the well-loved Misses Amy Jeane Greene and Eleanor Gilliam.

Arkadelphia, Arkansas-May 4, 1946

M ORE of the lovely South represented in Alpha Sigma Tau- that is what it means to have a new chapter in Arkansas. The bubbling enthusiasm and warm friendliness of the Alpha Gamma girls made

for a very inspiring week-end for the national and d:strict presidents when the chapter was installed May 4.

The ceremony, at which 32. girls and 2 faculty advisers were initiated, took place on Saturday morning with seven members of the Conway chap­ter to help keep things moving swiftly. Luncheon at the Hotel Caddo gave us an opportunity to meet Mrs. McBrien, wife of the college president. • Dean Basford, and two of the patronesses, Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Horton. At the banquet Saturday evening the very best in food , fashions, flowers, and- -speeches was displayed, with Maxine McCauley taking the prize with her " acceptance of the charter. " The Sigma Tau Gamma boys, very naturally, gave a "platter dance" to honor Alpha Sigma Tau ; and Miss Greene and Miss Gilliam need not have been so perturbed by the lack of elaborate preparations because the very naturalness of the affair was refreshing and good to see:

The •rest of our time and energy was spent in climbing to our room on the third floo-r of the freshman dormitory to hastily dress fo r a meet­ing with "Dr. Mac," or running down the three flights and over to the cafeteria for a delicious lunch, m running up to our room for conferences with the new officers, and the ever necessary attempt to connect nick­names with given names and faces that we knew. We did manage to steal a leisurely stroll over the campus, and had a chance to enjoy the stately old pines and the lovely natural ravines which date back to the founding of the school as a Methodist college over SO years ago.

The thrill of this installation will not be forgotten , and can be matched only by other q1.1ick-silver contacts made with new groups of girls whose character and ideals are so like those of Alpha igma Tau.

DoROTHY RomNso , Pi '32

Henderson, Today and Yesterday

H ENDERSO STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, Arkadelphia, Ar­kansas, is the heir to the property, the traditions, and the spirit of an institution which first opened its doors to students in September,

1890. This institution has had a unique past, for it i'S one of the few modem teachers colleges which trace their origins to the splendid de­nominational institutions of other days. If we take into consideration the church school which preceded it on the home campus, Henderson State Teachers College is the oldest of the State colleges of Arkansas, with the exception of the University at Fayetteville.

Since its founding, the college has operated continuously, under four names in succession. From 1890 to 1904 it was called the Arkadelphia Methodist College. In the latter year the name of the school was changed to Henderson College in honor of Captain C. C. Henderson who had given the school substantial and steady support. In 1911 the trustees of the college voted unanimously to insert the name Brown in the title of the college to make it read, Henderson-Brown College. Like Captain Hender­son, Mr. B.rown had made generous contributions of money, property, and time to the school. The institution continued to bear the name of Henderson-Brown College until 1929 at which time the Methodist Church of Arkansas withdrew support from the school. It was then taken over by the State of Arkansas and dedicated to the function of teacher training, and then rechristened Henderson State Teachers College.

Since it became a State institution in March, 1929, the physical plant • qf Henderson has expanded from four buildings to the present seventeen,

and from an enrollment of 205 to approximately 1,500, including the summer school. The work of the college has been standardized and fully accredited. In 1931 it was admitted to the American Association of Teachers Colleges with a rating of A and, in 1934, to the North Central Association as a liberal arts institution devoted to the education of teachers.

The students are governed by the Student Senate, composed of the Student President and other members which are elected. The students choose the Editor and Business Manager of the Oracle, weekly newspaper, of the Star, the yearbook, and of the Pines, the quarterly literary magazine. Students with special talents may be accepted for membership in the College Band, the College Orchestra, the String Quartet, the Choral Club or the Varsity Debate Squad; those with specialized interests may find membership in Pi Kappa Delta (Forensic) the Alpha Pi Omega (Dra­matic ) or Beta Mu Omicron (Music).

Perhaps the most popular of all extra-curricular student activitie is the athletic program. The varsity football, basketball , tennis and golf teams, long known throughout the state, epitomize the famed Reddie Spirit"; students have daily access to the swimmincr pool the tenni courts, and the goH course a few yards from the campus.

Today we have on the campus five national ororitie : lpha igma Tau, Delta igma Ep ilon, igma ~icrma igma, lpha igma lpha and Pi Kappa ioma. We also have three national frat rnities : Phi ioma Ep ilon, igma Tau Gamma, and Phi Lambda Chi .

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It has been said that Henderson has one of the most beautiful cam­puses. in the State. The land is slightly ·rolling, and the many oak and pine trees form a shaded park of great natural beauty. The landscaping has been planned to complement the native attractiveness of the back­ground. None of the rustic charm of the place has been lost in the winding walks and well-planned drives which traverse the campus.

Today the College CQntinues to progress under the leadership of its splendid president, Dr. D. D. McBrien.

HENDERSON, THE SCHOOL WITH A HEART WILLIAM RITCHIE,

Head of Department of History

Highlights of My Hobby. Flying FIRST caught the flying "bug" from my brother who is a flight in­structor. After graduating from college in 1945 , I decided to work at the Piper Aircraft factory, where I could also learn to fly. At first, my fly-

ing was obtained in half-hour periods, at six A.M. before work, and after­noons and evenings. Since there were over two hundred active members in the club With an average of ten airplanes at ouT di~sal, we had to wait olt!T turn.

In November I obtained my Private Pilot's license and since then I have been delivering . new planes after work and on week-ends. I shall describe a few of my experiences.

On one occasion three of us started out for Bendix, New Jersey, at 5:45 P.M. We ran into bad weather and were forced down in Stroudsburg. One of the girls, however, had a friend at the Teachers College there so we spent an enjoyable evening! It was noon the next day before the weather cleared enough to take off again, with a girl who had been to Bendix before leading the way. The smoke from New York City lessened the visibility. Trustingly I followed my leader until we were over a large body of water and the gas tank was rapidly getting empty. We had crossed the water when I saw a large airport and landed with about a pint of gas left. Much to our surprise and chagrin we were in the middle of Long Island.

My most recent trip was to Nogales, Arizona, where I delivered a Mexican plane. Due to bad weather and other mishaps the trip took four days with a total of 34 hours and 35 minutes flying time. With the train ride back home and the flight we covered a total of seventeen states.

I have made trips to many other places- Minnesota, several to Ohio, and many shorter ones to Pennsylvania. Each one means another new experience, something added to my background needed for successful fly­ing.

CLARA LouiSE BuMP, Sigma '45

Pine Mountain Settlement School. Inc .. Pine Mountain. Harlan County. Kentucky

Dear Friend: April 20, 1946 Three weeks ago Mrs. Benjamin and I met with sixty-three friends

of Granny Begley's in a sma!I , quiet mountain burying ground. We left her in the beauty of the spot with her friends who had preceded her. But Granny is not dead to any of us. We feel her pirit about us in Zancle House where she put in years of joyous work for Mrs. Ethel deLong Zancle. She became a part of the house and the flowers. To-day two lovely , colorful braided rugs for which she was justly famo us lie on the floor of Zancle House. She braided these fo r us though she vvas past eighty-four and nearly blind. She in her unselfish spiri t made her contribution to the " on-going power" of P ine Mountain. Like many of our nearby and more distant friends, she has slipped on ahead. Now the "sarvis" blooms over

DR. ELIZABETH H ENDERSON ATTENDING JOHNNY T AYLOR

her head, and the reel maple breaks into leaf, while the trailing arbutus blesses her grave with its fragrance.

When John E. Boggs applied for a possible vacancy we received this: "Dear Mr. Benjamin, I received your letter stating about my application to stand . Yes, I do. T here are three reasons I want it, first I like t'O work for the school. Second I want my children to attend school at Pine Moun­tain as soon as they get out of the grades. Third because of my wife' health I can tay at home and look out fo r her too. Thank you for con-iclering me for the job." This is a worthy communi ty fam ily. T hey work

hard. The narrow valley and mountain- ide farm will not entirely upport them. The father wants ed ucation for hi children. Pin Jountain offer them their best chance. Fam ilie- like this one, we arl" here to er . Thes

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children like Granny Begley 's grandchildren belong here. Pine Mountain was es tablished by two women with a vision in answer to uch an appeal. We must not fail.

Last year we had one hundred and twenty-seven applications for places here. vVe were able to receive only twenty-four. Already for the entering class of 1946-4 7 v;e have sixty-three completed applications . How many will we again be forced to turn down? Our friends in this community are passing on. Many of our friend s in the outside world are moving on, also! We appeal to each of you to organize an "add-one club" to Pine Mountain 's list of friends. In doing this we can perpetuate this work and we will not fail Granny Begley nor Miss Pettit and Mrs. Zande. In doing this you will carry on the light of education, medicine and religion which is s:> sadly needed. The faithful of the past have done well. Let us who carry on provide well for the ma;ntenance of this well established property. Let

THE JoHN Boccs FAMILY

us give continued opportunity to children otherwise denied the privileges of an education, religious training and medical care.

Along the county road, up over a rough, steep mountain path you come into Gabes Branch. It is off the beaten track. Several families live in this beautiful but isolated valley. Johnny Taylor while working in the lumber, " got a sprig in his finger. " He neglected it, unaware of the danger. Three days later he stumbled into the house, threw himself on the bed, and in a rough unusual tone said to his mother. " Go away, leave me alone you're n:> count no how. " Answering the call for help two passersby came into the mountain cabin , quickly s:zed the situation, hurriedly fixed up a small cabin bed, put Johnny " thrashing and a-jerkin" on it and carried

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him the eight miles to P·ine Mountain's small hospital. Dr. Henderson and Miss Rood at once began treatment. From the small stock of penicillin and blood plasma they drew to the final limit. In three days the crisis was passed. A grateful mother said, "He never sassed me in all his life before so I knowed he was out of his head. Thank you all for your doctoring. He would've died without you. " A happy ]dhnny is doing well. Our hospital won more eternal friends . They will do their little bit to continue it. But we used up our slender stock of penicillin and blood plasma and our 1945-46 budget of $845 .00 is already heavily over-drawn.

Tell me just what you would reply to Muriel Boggs who wants to enter here next September and must take her chance against ixty-three already filed applications? vVhat would you say to Billy Bailey who comes in today needing emergency treatment and the doctor and the nurse know that the supplies are gone?

We believe that you would do what Christ did for His people. You can help to satisfy the needs of these long-suffering, inarticulate American back of Pine Mountain . To you our ·old and our new friends , we make our "Macedonian appeal. " We know you will not fail us.

Gratefully yours, H. R. S. BENJAMIN (signed ) Director

An Alpha Teaching 1n Hawaii

I'VE lived practically a lifetime in the five months I've been here on the Islands. The things I've seen and the new experiences I've had can never be fully told or put on paper. Even the snapshots I took can 't relate the

beauty here. Fortunately, my teaching position is in a rural community on a beach of the " Big Island," Hawaii. Being in thi rural community, away from the commercial Honolulu has offered me the chance to see Hawaiian life and be in 'On the social affairs of the Hawaiian, Japanese, and Chinese people for they are very hospitable to the " Malahinis" (new­comers). Honolulu is beautiful but it has become so Americanized that one misses the view of the I slands as they really are.

I spent my Christmas vacation on Oahu and enjoyed the two weeks of leisure l led on Waikiki. It was so wonderful to be in a hotel that had hot running water, soft beds, a carpet, and a telephone, which we have none of in the cottage I share with two other Mainland girls. I resolved not to make my' bed even once and to take, at least, two baths a day. v\ e do our own housework, laundry, cooking, and heat water in kettles on our kerosene stove. There are nine of us Mainland girls here and we love the novelty of it all.

I've gone on everal interesting trips. On the trip around thi I sland I was greatly surprised at the contrast in vegetation. From our tropical setting of palm trees, mountains, and ocean we saw fairly level land used as pastureland, lava rock , desert, and just plain mountain . The ity of Refuge, Kona Inn, the Grass Shack in Kealakekua, outrigger canoes. coffee factories, and volcano crater were all new to me.

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My week-end at the Volcano House, a hotel situated on the edge of an extinct crater, was most enjoyable. The flowers, the giant ferns, the Java tube, and the 32 degrees temperature will always be vivid in my mind.

And the last trip beats all! I know I'll never experience anything like it aga!in as long as I live. We rode on mules for two days up and down mountains and valleys. The trail itself is known as The Ditch Trail , so called because the Ditch Company, which supplies Kohala District with water, uses this trail to carry supplies to its workmen in the valley. At times we'd be literally hanging on a two-foot ledge looking down into the valley 2,000 feet below. I'm convinced that mules are sure-footed for they carried us over dangerous trails that had nothing but sharp rocks and mud on top of all types of vegetation. Because of the rain , the mules slipped most of the way. Yes, I have to admit I was plenty frightened at times; in fact, petrified .. The scenery, when I dared to look at it, was gorgeous. One gulch was all banana trees; another was all of kukui trees, t.he nut from which the natives used the extracted o'il for lamps; giant ferns filled another gulch ; and lauhala trees made another. The dried leaves from the lauhala tree are used in the making of purses, mats, and baskets. Like cowboys, we crossed several streams and, like Ha­waiians, we crossed beaches of black sand.

The Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian social affairs are unique. Most of the dinners are a combination of all three types. The " luau," of course, belongs to the Hawaiian with their roasted wild pigs, taken from the emu (underground oven). At the Chinese and Japanese dinners, we sit on the floor and eat from low tables. Chopsticks are in order. The food is cooked on small charcoal stoves that are set on the tables. Raw fish is found at all three dinners.

The children here are a little dlifficult to teach because of the lack of broadened knowledge, pidgin English, and former Japanese teachers. We find we learn almost as much from our students, as they learn from us. Their respect for teachers, their politeness, and their honesty for other people's property are their most outstanding favorable qualities.

I've loved my stay in the Hawaiian Islands with their flowers, ocean breezes, and their vegetation. The winter season of rain isn't even de­pressing for the sun usually shines once a day, at least. Imagine, a rain­bow at night as well as during the day!

As a Hawaiian, I say, "Aloha from Laupahoehoe, Hawaii."

What? When? Where? Who?

Well?

RosE KELLNER, Alpha '45

Alpha Sigma Tau's National Convention! August 21, 22 and 23. Hotel Gibson, Cin.:innati, Ohio. Alpha Sigs from every collegiate and alumnre

chapter. Be seeing you there . . . !

Muncie Alumnce Chapter "Going National"

APPROXIMATELY one year and a half ago, a representative of the Alpha Sigma Tau national sorority, came to the Ball State Teachers College campus, Muncie, Indiana, with the idea of organizing a

new chapter of the sorority, namely: Alpha Alpha. Call it what you may but I think fate intervened and the Delta Sigma Athleta sorority, Beta Chapter, found themselves very interested in joining a national group. In fact they were ·so enthusiastic and eager about the whole thing that a group of alumnce meeting to discuss the pros and cons felt perhaps their enthusiasm was a bit premature. In a very short time, a jo:nt meeting of collegiate and alumnce chapters was held with our patronesses and it was here that views were expressed and discussed in detail. It was not long until we as alumnce began to catch the vision and feel the enthusiastic desire of the collegiate group to become affiliated with a group with so fine a record as Alpha Sigma Tau. We left that meeting with the feeling of being well on the road to being convinced that we should "go na­tional. " Plans were made and work was begun toward that eventful day, and on May 26, 1945 , our li ttle state sorority proudly became the Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. When the clay was over, everyone felt that something very fine had happened to them and although our emotions were somewhat mingled, we felt we were beginning an ad­venture which would · be very enjoyable and lasting. We were challenged by the very worthy and high ideals of the sorority and we all hoped we could in a measure live up to those ideal s and prove to be a valuable asset to the Alpha Sigma Taus.

A full year has passed and we have celebrated our local Founder 's Day. At present we have a total alumnce ·chapter membership of sixty­one. Represented are the girls from the beginning of our group when it was organized, up to the present coming eligible alumnre from the collegiate chapter. This spring we had the very distinct honor of initiating Mrs. Marjorie Gi lbert Langsdorf of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was instru­mental in organizing our first group at Ball State in 192 6. Our year to­gether has been a pleasant one. Old friendships have been renewed, new ones formed and fraternal ties have been strengthened. Being a part of the national group has given us prestige and a desire to keep our friend­ships ever growing. It is with much anticipation that we look fo rward to the national Alpha Sigma Tau convention in Cincinnati where we will meet and work with people all striving toward a common goal , challenge:! and bound by the ideals of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

MARY W ALLACE, Alpha Alpl!a ' 45

Don't D elay!

Make your plans! Make your reservations! Pack your bags and be ready for our first post-war convention in

Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 21, 22 and 23.

Convention Program

AS YOU looked. at the convention program outline which you received in your News Letter or Central Office Bulletin , no doubt you wondered, " Well, now, what will the girls do on the boat trip ?"

or " Why did the committee decide to go to Rookwood ?" Perhaps a bit of explanation is timely. On Tuesday before the general convention begins, the national

b::>ard will meet to outline the business and make any neces ary final ar­rangements. During the evening, they will register anyone who has come early.

Wednesday begins with a bang- REGISTRATION. At that time the actives and alumnce of Omicron will greet all delegates and visitors. register them, give them convention tags and tickets for the special ac­tivities.

At 10 ok~ock the convention will be formally opened with a welcome by Henrietta Mahood, convention chairman, and an address on " Fidelity to Purpose" by Mrs. H. E. Staehle, national president.

At noon there will be two luncheons---one for collegiate members, the other for alumnce members in the Victory Room and Roof Garden re­spectively.

The tour of the city will be made in chartered buses. The route selected will take us to the famous Rookwood Pottery Plant where we will be shown through the plant and instructed in the particular kind of pottery made there. Also we will pass over an incline, the only one <Yf its kind remaining in the United States. As the final part of the tour, we will be conducted through the Taft Museum- the home of the late President Taft 's brother. A very outstanding collection of art and porcelains is housed in the museum.

To conclude the opening day of the convention, we shall have a forrral banquet and party in the hotel Roof Garden. Miss Lucy Morgan, Beta, who is director of the Penland Mountain Handicraft School, will be the banquet speaker. Psi Chapter will be in charge of the party, and from previous ones we've seen them give, we know this will be a real treat.

Thursday is just as eventful as Wednesday! The morning will include a business session- yes, we will finally get down to business- and the making of a group picture. Also you will receive the daily copy of the Alpha Signal edited by Mrs. J. G. Doyle, national editor.

At noon, the four districts will meet at separate luncheons to discuss their individual ideas and problems. These sessions will be led by the four district presidents : Mrs. E. F. Peterson, Miss Beverly Bollard, Mrs. Carl Robinson, and Mrs. E. C. Phipps.

The co.Jlegiate members will meet for an afternoon business session while the alumnce members shop, see a movie or baseball game, or just visit with one another--the time is theirs to spend as they please.

At 6:45 everyone assembles to go to the wharf for the boat ride on the Island Queen to Coney Island. Bands will play on the boat and entertainment is provided for everyone. At Coney Island you can find the entertainment of your own choice..,_.rides, thrillers, swimming pool , ter-

DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIO Left, top to bottom: Marjorie Prior, Beta ; Betty chaerbaum, Lambda; Inrv Lee Burris, Up ilon . Center, top to bottom: Velma leek, Iota ; Janet Calfee, Blu field Alumnre; Betty Bibb, Zeta Tau. Right, top to bottom: ylvia Aafedt , Omef:a; )etmne Leilich , Pi ; Mrs. Mar Jane Howard, War Alumnre.

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raced gardens, dancing in Moonlite Garden- until the last boat takes us back to Cincinnati.

And so goodnight; may all your dream.s be pleasant and your rest serene and peaceful!

Friday, the final day of the convention, is packed with work to finish and farewells to be made. In the early morning the national staff will have a brief meeting while the other lucky sisters are still sleeping.

The alumnre will have a morning session while the collegiates have free time to amuse themselves. Then everyone may have luncheon with whom and wherever she pleases. However, everyone will assemble in the afternoon for the final business session. At that time amendment changes and all proposed activities will be voted upon. Come prepared to give your opinion and vote on the questions which have been sent to each chapter.

Chi Chapter will entertain with a Farewell Tea at 4:00. At 5:30 there will be the final adjournment of the 1946 Alpha Sigma Tau Con­vention.

FERNE PHIPPS, Fourth District Pres;dent

Tuesday, August 20 9 :30-11 :30 1 :00- 5 :00 8 :00-10:00

Wednesday, August 21

Schedule

ational Council Meeting, Parlor G National .Council Meeting, Parlor G Registration for early arrivals.

8 :00-10:00 Registration 10 :00-11 :30 Formal Opening, Crystal Ball Room 12 :00- 2:00 Collegiate chapter luncheon, Victory Room Alumn~ chapter luncheon, Roof Garden

2 :00- 5 :00 Tour of City 7 :00-11 :30 Formal Banquet and Party

Thursday, August 22 9:30-11 :15

11 :15-11 :45 12:00- 2 :00

.2 :1 5- 4:45 6:45-11:00

Friday, August 23 8:45- 9:30 9 :30-11 :00 1 :00- 4:00 4:00- 5:00 5 :30-

Saturday, August 24

Business session Group picture District luncheons Collegiate chapter meeting Boat ride to Coney Island

National Staff Meeting Alumnre delegates' meeting General session Farewell Tea Final Adjournment

National Council Meeting

General Expenses: Registration Banquet Chapter Luncheon

$1.00 2.25 1.50

District Luncheon $1.50 Party .50 Boat Trip .25

Tour of City $ .50

$7 .50

L eft, top to bottom: Anne Lopez, Si" ma- An original story by Anne, sold for $100, wa publi hed in the July, 19-15 issue of St. Anthony M essenger and reprinted in the August edition of Catholic Digest, 19-15. Dorothy Brandenbur", Chi- Last year' outstandina Freshman girl. Maxine McCauley, Alpha Gamma's president- voted the typical Hender­son ~irl for this year. Center, top to bottom: Cora Roulette, Chi- \ oted out tanding Freshman girl for 19-1 5--16. Eloise McCoy, Upsilon- Elected as Football Queen b the team. Mar Rita J acobs, igma- Only " irl regi tered in the Indu trial . rts Department at Buffalo tate. Right, top to bottom: Mrs. J ea n achtrieb her , retiring igmn pre ident. Bennie Edwards, p ilon- Ele ted by th tudent b dy a croll Queen for th !9-15 --16 yearbook. l3everle Beane, Alpha Gamma- Pre· ident of the student bt1d\ at rkadclphia and nlumn:.c r pr : cntativc f r Alpha nmmn. ·

• COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS • ALPHA CHAPTER Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Alpha Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau held its formal initiation and installa­tion of officers on Friday, May 24.

The new officers are: President, Irene Ringell ; Vice-President, Neva Jones; Corresponding Secretary, Vir­ginia Spaulding; Recording Secretary, Shirley Pullou; Tre1~urer , Esther Riemenschneider; Custodian, Francis Brown; Chaplain, Arlene Stein; His­torian, Jean Wooden; Editor, Betty Largess ; Social and Social Service, Helen Mac Caron; Program Chairman, Eunice Ford; Rush .chairman, Winnie Netcher; Pledge Chairman, Suzie Crawford, and Music Chairman, Arlene Stein. The new members are Suzie Crawford, Betty Lar­gess, and Francis Brown.

Everyone went to a theater party in Ann Arbor after the initiation and in­staEation.

A Shipwreck Party was held at Gil­bert Hou~e on March 23. Little blue ship> with white sails were the favors. Helen MacCaron, June Kellner, and Eu­nice Ford were in charge of the party.

All the sorority girl> worked two hours for a faculty member during March to earn money for the World Student Service Fund.

A canned goods shower was held by the Alpha Sigs in honor of Helen Mac­Caron who was married to Jack Walton May ~ .

Pi Kappa Sigma and Alpha Sigma Tau had a picnic together May 9 in the Pine Grove in Sleepy Hollow.

Ruth Bauman, June 8, 19~6, was one of the eight sorority girls on campus given recognition by the Dean of Women, Susan B. Hill, for her high scholastic standing.

Eunice Ford received the Lydia I. Jones Scholarship award.

All the Alpha Sigs went to a House Party the week of June 10 to June 15 at Wamplers Lake.

BETTY F LYNN

BET A CHAPTER Central Michigan College of Edu­cation, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

The Taus started out the second se­mester of school huddl ed over a coke table making plans for the rushing sea­son.

On May 14, Dorothy Sweeney's home was turned into "Sleepy Time H eaven," our traditional informal ru hing party.

ightieclad rushees were served night caps and midnight snacks, and inspected for clean hands and ears before being put to bed. Their bedt ime story was told by Dot Sweeney, and after sleeping peacefully ' Winkin,' Blinkin ,' and Nod" entered the dream , c~aracte ri zed by Marion Pendell, Marion Schock and Maxine Merritt with Marge Lynch as Mr. Moon . Joyce Cronin rearranged the poem, having Winkin ,' Blinkin,' and Nod as three rushees going to an AST rush­ing party.

April 3 finished rushing season with our preferential puty in the form of a des­sert hour. Mrs. Leo Gaffney, our alumnre representative, was present for the pref­erential party. At the home of Mrs. K. P. Brooks, on April 7, we pledged Dorothy Roth, Kathy Bollinger, Donna Gover, Joan Bush, Donna Ingersoll , Virginia Guy, R oseMary Denttenthaler, and Kay Coe. Gwen Gwinn made ar­rangements for dinner and the formal initiation ·on May 20.

Two of our newest Taus have been elected to offices in the A.W.S. Donna Ingersoll is secretary and Donna Gover is a representative at large for the forth­coming year. Donna Inger::oll has dis­tinguished herself as the " little girl with ' lotsa' talent. " H er cartoons, posters and decorating technics are outstanding on campus.

Many Taus have been active in dra­matic productions this spring. Mae J ew­ell Hoffman , Glenna Douglas and Marge Prior appeared in "Last Stop." Dot Sweeney and "Scotty"' Chi ho'm ap­peared in a musical comedy, "Brains and Bangtails. " Dot and J ackie composed and directed dance routines for a choru line. The Taus who appeared in the chorus line were : J ackie Barret, "Stevie"

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Hoffman, Kay Sanford, Marge Lynch, and Joyce Cronin. Glenna Douglas' band played the mu ·ical scores. Betty O'm­stead, Scotty, and Gwen Gwinn were in "Career Angel."

Formal dinner was held for the Taus and their escorts in St. Louis April 13, preceding the Panhell dance. The en­gagement of Dot Sweeney, our presi­dent, to Bill Lutz of Mt. Plea~ant, was formally announced during intermission at the dance. Tables were reserved in the Union for the occasion. After the Panhell dance, open hou:e for the sorority was at the home of Marge Prior.

"Scotty" Chisholm was eJected presi­dent of the campus Women's Recrea­tion Association for next year and Betty Olmstead is next year's president of Y.W.C.A. with Virginia Guy as secre­tary.

On May 23 we initiated Mrs. Arthur T. Wilson of East Lansing into the Beta Chapter. When sororities were ban­ished at Central, many years ago, Alpha Sigma Tau became the Lucy A. Sloan Literary society of which Mrs. Wilson was a member.

Next year's officers have been elected and the new president and delegate to the convention in Cincinnati is Marge Prior. Our vice-president is "Scotty" Chisholm, with Pearl Parker as secretary and Gwen Gwinn as treasurer.

Our "brother" fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, is again organized and active. Connie Dennison arranged for an infor­mal dance with the fraternity on May 24 at the Mt. Pleasant Country Club. The decorative theme was "Tau Heaven" with blue stars covering the walls.

Other social events we have had this year ·are: a splash party in the swimming pool, a theater party and tea for our mothers. The eight newest members of Alpha Tau gave a party for the sorority. All wore old clothes and a prize was offered for the most original hat.

The next and most important event was the houseparty which was June 7-9 at Houghton Lake. Donna Gover graciously turned her cottage over to her 28 sorori ty sisters. All campus Greeks arranged to go to Houghton Lake for their houseparties the same week end.

The next day after the houseparty we journeyed to St. Louis for our annual senior dinner. Bev Hendrick and Kay Sanford made arrangements for the din­ner, at which the eleven seniors received 11, small !?ift from th~; ~orqrity.

That concluded another very happy and successful year of college filled with the jobs and joys of Alpha Sigma Tau.

MARGE PRIOR

DELTA CHAPTER State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania

The campus at Indiana has been buzz­ing this spring with teas, plays and other activities to break the regular routine. Our hard-working pledges--Sue Heagy, Ernestine Laubach, Patricia Moorhead, Annette Shirey, and Donna Warnock, entertained the sisters at Moorhead's "Sleepy Hollow." With a "gypsy" to tell fortunes, a crackling fire, and lots to eat, everyone had fun in spite of the downpour.

On April 27 , the members and pledges, and several alumnre enjoyed some bridge at Gladys Bee's. It is so nice to have an opportunity to know some of the former Taus of I.S.T.C

Since two of our seniors are being married in June, a kitchen shower was held for them. Betty Jane Hess and Mary Jane Munshower, the two happy girls, received many lovely gifts, and the best of best wishes.

The Mothers Day Tea was held in the home of our sponsor, Mrs. Gasslander. A .trio composed of Martha Houston, Louise Mitchell, and Rachel Orange sang several songs, after which Donna War­nock gave a reading. The afternoon ended with a Ribbon Service for the mothers of the sorority members.

Eight of our girls graduate this year, and though we will miss them next year, we do wish them the best in whatever they undertake. They are Irene Barchie, Jeanne Boardman, Mary Jo Cretcher, Catherine Darby, Betty Jane Hess, Louise Mitchell, Mary Jane Munshower, and Barbara Woods.

ISABEL EDWARDS

LAMBDA CHAPTER Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

June 19-l6 brings us to the end of an­other ·year of fun, happiness, and yes, even hard work. As we think of the many enjoyable evenings we have spent together, somehow, we wi h we could relive them but we mu t carry the torch and march forward to ·bigger, better and nobler things in the days that lie ahead.

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June 6 is the day of graduation at Temp!e University. It is also the day of graduation for four of our active so­rority members. Irene Wunderlich, Helen Doerfuss, Lois Blackburn and Alice Ar­chibald will bid their fond adieus to this chapter and become active members of the alumnre chapter. We extend the hand of good fellowship to them and wish them luck in whatever endeavor they pur­sue.

The activities of our chapter during the last two months have centered around our program meetings. On March 25, Rev. Daniel K. Poling, pastor of Baptist Temple, gave a most interesting and inspiring talk on "Service to Man­kind." All the sororities on campus were invited an.d approximately eighty people enjoyed the talk and also the coffee hour which was held after Rev. Poling's address.

On April 15, the sorority and alumnre were guests at the home of Miss Emily Reedy, in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, at which time Mrs. Eleanor Heydrick was the guest speaker. Her topic, which was presented in a true womanly fashion, was "The Art of Living T ogether." Dainty refreshments were attractively served by our genial hostess and like all other Alpha Taus we enjoy food!

"Brotherhood of Man," served as the topic for our program meeting on April 29. A review of the book One World by Wendell Willkie was presented by Helen Doerfuss after which a very interesting panel discussion was held. We concluded that if we could all live like brothers we wouldn 't have the great strife that is en­circling the world today.

Congratulations to all the Alpha Sigma Tau Grads of 1946!

We are looking forward to the sum­mer vacation so that we can relax and bask in that wonderful sunshine and then travel to Cincinnati in August to attend the National Convention.

See you there! R uTH T RAUGER, '48

THETA CHAPTER Wayne University Detroit, Michigan

May was a very busy month for the Theta girls. Among all the p!ans being made for the seniors who graduated in June and plans for our trip to Wamplers Lake, we managed to squeeze in a party for Dorothy Harris, now Mrs. Larry Riddle, and also a Mother's Day Tea.

Our new presiden t, J anice Reagen, and her mother poured at the tea. Some of the members and a group of pledges provided entertainment.

Nine girls from the Theta Chapter graduated June 13, 1946; they are the following : Dorothy Harris, Irene Kacz­marek, Pat Lewis, Barbara M iller, Lil­lian Schmidt, Adeline Shaw, Jeanne Steven, Ann Sullivan, and Norma Usrey.

We left for the cottage, thirty strong, on June 14 and basked in Michigan sunshine until June 23, and then ra ther reluctantly left for home, our summer jobs, or school.

The pledges underwent a harrowing informal initiation on June 15 at Wamp­lers Lake- all present and accounted for . Our formal initiation was far more pleas­ant, and we now have ten new members added to our sisterhood.

CAROL RIEDEL, '47

IOTA CHAPTER Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas

The Iota girls have just finished an overcrowded but fun-filled semester at Emporia State. "Love Letters," the theme of the spring formal , was carried out with pastel colored streamers, dainty bunches of white envelopes tied with pink crepe paper, and fl ying bluebirds. This theme seemed appropriate, indeed, with the numerous anouncements of en­gagements and approaching marriages of our girls!

We all particularly enj oyed our pro­gram on "Daily Living." Rev. Harold Black, assistant minister of the First Methodist Church, led the discuss:on and explained his conception of a philosophy of life. He gave us some new and worth­while ideas to consider.

May 3 and 4 found us welcoming our mothers to a "Mothers' Weekend." We were certainly happy to have seven mothers spend the weekend at our house, and fourteen mothers at a dinner given in their honor on Sunday! The entire group attended church together Sunday morning and a tea given by the Iota alumnre in the afternoon . Both mothers and daughters were exhausted when the weekend was over, but we are looking forward to another such occasion next year.

Emporia State's Annual Recognition Convocation honored three Alpha Taus for high scholarship. These girls were: Peggy Gerstenkorn, Ruth Griffith, and

L eft, top to botto·m: aturday afternoon fun with \ elma leek and Valet!..'\ 1oeckel of Iota. A pi nic for Zeta Tau . Beta Chapter. Center, top t.o bottom: nne arter, Zeta Tau , as Queen of the May. Gwen Acki i her attendant. Janie Per n, Jean farie Smith and Ann William , Pis. Jean Marie mith, pre ident of Pi. Right, top to botton: Lincol n Hou£e- the home of Psi hapter. The Beta Dancing Team- J kic Barrett and D rothy Swc ney. Beta's pring pledge .

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Dorothy Overholt. Congratulations! We are very happy to welcome Bobb:e

Ross and Phyllis Schroeder as our new active members.

Plans for Rush Week for next fall are well under way, and we all are an­ticipating a successful year to come.

DoROTHY OvERHOLT, '48

PI CHAPTER Harris Teachers College, St. Louis, Missouri

Since the last time I reported ·Pi Chap­ter has literally made history at ol' Har­ris. As a means of making money, we tried for some time to provide novel en­tertainment for the school. At last we hit on a grand idea-sponsoring an Al­pha Sigma Tau Skit Night. Each so­rority and organization at school could present a skit providing they sold a specified number of tickets. The so­rority or organization producing the best skit received a prize of ten dollars while the runner up received a five dollar prize. We dreamed of a tremendous suc­cess and the night of April 5 turned our dreams into a reality. Everyone in the sorority worked hard to make Skit Night a success but special praise should go to Eva May Sprakties who so capably managed the entire function.

The Alphas were honored by having Dean McGrath chosen by John Robert Powers to serve as Queen of the White Rose Prom on April 26. Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity sponsored the dance. Each sorority and the independents nominated one candidate whose picture was sent to Mr. Powers. As I have said before, Alpha Sig's girl won!

Our annual Mothers' Day Tea was again a success. As usual it was held in the lovely atmosphere of the College Club. Both mothers and daughters look forward to this special day. This year all the mothers wore pink gladioli cor­sages pre>ented to them by their daugh­ters.

It wouldn't be fair to write an article about Pi Chapter and to say nothing of our pledges. They recently gave a wiener roast for the actives and such a wiener roast! Never have I seen so much food . The table actually groaned under the weight of it. After eating as much as we could hold we played softball and other games until it got dark. Then we sang sorority songs as we sat around a fire roasting marshmallows. A grand time was had by all.

Our econd project for making money was also a success. On April 25 we held a rummage sale. For weeks preceding the sale, everyone was busy gathering rum­mage of a ll sorts and of every descrip­tion. The mothers were wonderful in helping us. Due to the super saleswomen in our group we cleared approximately $103.

JA NE CoNDON, '49

SIGMA CHAPTER State Teachers College, Buffalo, New York

The end of the school year really crept up rapidly on us Sigmas. ow that it is all over we can look back at what we did.

Mid-seme3ter exams were a cinch for all of us. Easter vacation came next , and on Easter Monday, around thirty­five collegiates and almunre met for a deliciou; chicken dinner at the popular "Top of the Town" dining rooms. On the following Monday, the alumnre gave their regular party for seniors. Only six of the seniors could make the party, and they certainly enjoyed themselves. Ruth Ochs did a grand job as entertainment chairman. The six girls- Marcie Del­linger, Anne Lopez, Jean achtrieb Usher, Irma Ireland , Fannie Miller, and Wilma Shain- were formally initiated into the alumnre chapter at this time.

Our big event in May was our annual dance. A decorations committee headed by Joan Frank worked hard to turn the old gym into a beautiful dancehall. We had a six piece orchestra which really went over big with the crowd; so did our novelty refreshments · of chocola te milk and cookies. To top it all off, the dance proved a big financial success.

Annual elections were held in April and Mary Masterson became our new president, succeeding Jean Usher. Mary, by the way, was also elected as a member to Kappa Delta Pi, honorary scholastic society here on campus. J oan Frank, we all know, will make a very capable vice-president next year.

Our last meeting of the year was held May 17 at our chapter house. The bu i­ness meeting was followed by a soro rity supper at the nearby Cole's Restaurant. After supper, the entire sorority pro­ceeded in a group to the college for the final performance of our able college dramatic club's presentation of Shake­speare's "Twelfth Night. "

On our annual Moving Up Day here

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at State, S:gma Chapter gave a check to the school to be used for the Outdoor Education Fund. All organizations on campus are contributing to a fund to purchase a plot of land, erect a cabin, and all organizations can use it for out­ings and week ends. We expect to have some happy times in it.

Several Sigma girls helped carry away some distinction in the seniors' Class Day. Betty DeWeese was chairman of the assembly program for the day, and Anne Lopez and Marcie Dellinger were co-authors of the senior class play given that day.

Ten seniors graduated in June. But our sorority year really didn 't end with school closing or graduation. We had our summer cottage this year at a popular summer spot called Angola on the Lake which is a round thirty miles from Buffalo. Seventeen girls attended the cottage, but more about that next September.

At this time, Sigma Chapter wishes to extend happy vacation wishes to all our sorority sisters. We also would like to thank Mrs. Staehle, Dr. Margaret S. Quayle, Ruth Ochs, Bev Bollard, and the many alumnre who have helped us during the year.

ANNE LOPEZ

ZETA TAU CHAPTER State Teachers College, Farmville, Virginia

The close of the year has come and we remaining Zeta Taus are grieving over the loss of so many wonderful girls. We are proud of our girls who are "going out into the world." They are Anna Lee Blanton, Carolyn Bobbit, Ann Car­ter, Vivian Edmonds, Betty Ellis, Dorothy Gelston, Mary Ellen Hoge, Lu­cille Jones, Lucie McKenry, Jane Paul­ette, and Kitty Wright.

Some grand new girls have just re­cently joined our midst. During Spring rushing we were lucky to have Lanie Gill Matthews, Betty Ree Pairet, Anne Pullen, Mildred Spain, Aileen Tilgman, and Betty Tilson. Their initiation is now over and they are full-fledged mem­bers.

Several of our Zeta Taus have won· honors and we are justly proud of them. Our retiring president, Carolyn Bobbit, has been chosen the first honor graduate of the Senior Class. Anna Headlee, treas­urer of the incoming senior class, has been elected president of Alpha Kappa

Gamma. Our own Anne Carter walked off with the show as queen of the May. Gwen Ackiss and Peggy Morre were on her court. The Zeta Taus have beauty as well as brains!

This Spring we have opened our doors wide for mtermission parties for Spring Cotillion, May Day Dance, and Panhel­lenic Dance. It was fun meeting each others' dates and enjoying tasty re­freshments!

Wr, have just recently elected our officers for the comina year. Our new president is Betty Bibb; Doris Rose Ramsey is our vice-president; Jean Pritchett has taken over the job of the secretary; and Barbara Kellem is the new treasurer. We really have grand leaders for the coming year.

The Zeta Taus closed the year with parties. Our pledges gave us a big party with everything in green and yellow. We had our annual spring picnic and it was a big success.

Most of the Zeta Taus won't part for the summer at the close of the term. We plan to meet again at Virginia Beach for a house party. We are anxiously awaiting the aay times we will crowd in that one week!

This will have to be all for now, so until next year when we will be work­ing together for Alpha Sigma Tau, re­member "you have to live with yourself so be fit for yourself to know."

J ANIE HANKS, '48

UPSILON CHAPTER State Teachers College, Conway, Arkansas

Now that the school year 1945--l6 is finished, we can safely look back and say, "Well , we didn't do such a bad job after all." We had many good times and accomplished some things for which we are justly proud.

As our last major social event of the year, we entertained our members and their dates with a formal dance. The mood for the affair was ·set by silver stars on a black crepe paper ceiling shining down · on an old fashioned garden with trellise and a bevy of lovely flowers (made from crepe paper by our own little hands! ). Everyone had a marvelous time.

On May 4, Mary Lee Burris, abra Sue Roberts, Emmabelle Statham, Mar­tha Griffey, Betty Zoe Evatt, Elizabeth Bowman, and Mary Elizabeth Currie attended the installation of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha igma Tau at

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Hendcrs:m State Teachers College, Arka­delp~ia, Arkan~as. It was quite a thrill to see the project that we had worked on for so long finally reach its climax.

The time for the election of new officer> rolled around. It felt strange to see those who had steered the old bark all year giving their places over to new faces, but again we have a very com­p~tent group to gu:de us through next year.

On Founders' Day, May 14, three members of Up3ilon Chapter were " tapped" for membership in this hon­orary organization for outstanding stu­dents on the campus. They were: Mary Lee Burris, P ine Bluff, Arkansas; Louise Gallegly, Corning, Arkansas; and Eliza­beth Reed, Little Rock, Arkansas.

As an added honor, Mary Lee Burris, our new p~esident, was cho~en "Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma" to re ign at the annual White Rose Formal of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.

Then came graduation t ime. We watched (rather tearfully) our twins, Sabra Sue and Betty Lou Roberts, and Bennie Edwards walk solemnly down the ai3le to receive those much coveted di­~m~ .

And so clo:ed the year. Next year will bring new faces and more fun , but there will never be anot her like 1945-46!

PHI CHAPTER Southeastern Louisiana College Hammond, Louisiana

The Phi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau started anew on April 9 by electing new officers for the next school year. Follow­ing that, on April 27 , all members ~erved on the Cancer Drive, helping to double the amount collected last year in this vicinity.

For our campus activity contribution we gave a May Dance which was our first big dance since the war began . Thanks to the ingeniousness and originality of Virginia Langston we appropriately fixed the gym with a white p:cket fence and gay flowers. The sky was made of strips of blue crepe paper and a real trellis adorned the front entrance. The dance was a real success and we enjoyed giving it as much as the guests enjoyed being there.

On May 15, the sorority was enter­tained with a buffet supper, given by our patronesses, Mrs. J ack Purser and Mrs. Martie Lou Heuson. This was a super-special event with a delicious as-

sortment of food . It was held at Mrs. Hemon's beautiful home.

A second rummage sale was given Saturday, May 18, and it was very suc­cessful. The members scouted around to collect old clothes, junk jewelry, and everything that would sell , thus making a very large collection and a comfortable addition to our treasury.

This has been the week of exams. We have been studying and cramming like mad. Let's hope it will show a profit. Several of our swell members are gradu­ating. We certainly will miss them but we know they wi ll be back as soon as they are able to come.

MIRIAM S AN DIFER, '47

CHI CHAPTER Shepherd State Teachers College, Shepherdstown, West Virginia

On May 25, 1946 at Hill Top at Har­per's Ferry, West Virginia Chi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority held a banquet commemorating the sixth year of our having gone national.

During the banquet the graduates from Chi Chapter were introduced. They are: J ean Marie Davis, Maxine Edwards, Jane Kottler, Margaret Roulette, and Betty June Stickles.

Preceding the banquet Nancy Cohill. Gloria Glaser, aomi Mason, laomi Taute, Cora Roulette, Shirla Line, Jane Gold Dean, and Edra Riley were for­mally in:tiated into the sorority.

B ETTY J u N E Snc KLES, '46

PSI CHAPTER Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia

We Psis remember the beginning of the third quarter by our sorority exami­nation and the installation of our newly elected officers : Jean Marie Smith, presi­dent; Vanny Zane Hammer, vice-presi­dent; Margaret Ritchie, recording ~ec­retary ; Ann Williams, treasurer; Helen Squyres, corresponding secretary; Rose Marie Pace, h:storian ; Leslie Hall , edi­tor; Narice Keezell , custodian ; and Mar­guerite Coffman, chaplain.

Right away we began to make plans for our open-house party which was scheduled purposely on the date of our annual May Day Exercises, May 4. H ow we enj oyed serving refreshments and chatting with families and dates!

Two of our seniors, Doris T ignor and

OMEGA ACTIVITIES L eft, top to bottom: J anice Henderson, captain of the Alpha ig ba ketball team that won the tournament at Minot; Honor Society. Winter pledges: Myrna Kirkeide, Ardis Chri ten on, Mer ede King, Mary Gruber. Omega alumnre at a picnic (left to right) : Grete Beoten, Yvonne Romine. Puff Pant Prom- Back row (left to right ) : Eva Mae Coffin, Arlene Ostb , Janet Kelly. Front: hirley Ander on, Garna Anderson, Beverly Albrecht. Cent er, top: "Hell Week"- hirle nderson . R i_ Ill. top to bottom: Marion Nelson , retiring president of Omega Pan hellenic ouncil, II' ho's II' lr11.

am pus Players, Honor ociety. Dagny Trangsrud, member of th all-league ollege basketball team: editor f r one term of Red and Green; Honor oci t ; Omega editor. Edu ntionnl Tour to \\'nsh­in~-:ton , D. . Front row, left to right : F rn ullivan, Thelma Hill. T a belle Furman , Elnint' Knudtson. /Jar/1 row: J can T yama, Dagn Trang rud , E ther H nness ' · '[ 1rilyn nugstnd. mega . rtiYitits : F rn ullivan, Isa belle I·urman, ylviu Pfeiffer, lari Leite.

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Dorothy Burkeholder, presented vocal recitals on May 2 and May 18 respec­tively. After each of these performances, we held a formal reception for them and their fam 'lies.

Then on Thursday evening, May 16, all six sororities assembled, in jeans and what-not, back campus for our annual Panhellenic picnic. What delicious fried chicken, hot rolls, iced tea, potato salad, celery, tomatoes, pickles, eggs, cookies, and ice cream! We all ate as much as ladies should-then repeated the process. Incidentally, one of our own girls, Janie Person, has been elected as president of the Panhellenic Council for the follow­ing year.

We're all anticipating Mary Budge's visits with us next year as our new alum­me representative. She is one out of the many seniors whom we think we cannot do without.

The long-awaited National Conven­tion has been a subject of constant dis­cussion among the Psis. We are ·sending our pre>ident, Jean Marie Smith, as a delegate. Others who are planning to at­tend the convention are Sue Dunton, Mary Budge, Virginia Britton, and Janie Person. They have big plans for the Roof

· Garden party ! On May 20, at our last regular meet­

ing, five new girls, by open-bidding, were initiated into Alpha Sigma Tau family. They were: Margaret Price, Kathryn Robbins, Elinor Short, Easley Shuford, and Ruth Younis. Following the formal initiation ceremony, Miss Helen Marbut, one of our sponsors, gave us an inspiring talk on True Wornanliness. We then pre­sented the seniors and graduating sopho­mores with gold AST-crested compacts.

LESLIE HALL, '48

OMEGA CHAPTER Minot State Teachers College, Minot, North Dakota

Miss Henrietta Anderson, an adviser, entertained the Alpha Sigs at a toboggan party on February 9. After the outdoor venture, the group gathered at her home for a buffet supper which was followed by singing songs and doing stunts.

The Alpha Sigs sponsored the Puff Pant Prom Friday evening, February 15 , an annual event which the college girls attend in couples. A couple dressed in Egyptian costumes won the prize as the most originally dressed, and an AST couple, Eve Mae Coffin and Shirley An-

derson, won as the best dancers. Thelma Hill had charge of all prom arrange­ments.

The patrone~ses entertained the ad­visers, actives, and pledges at a coffee party at the Student Union, March 19, following a regular meeting. Games were played, with Miss Louise Reishus win­ning the prize. Refreshments were served and the guests were p~esen ted with colonial bouquet candy favors.

The spring informal rush tea was held Thursday evening, March 28, in the form of an Easter theme.

The program consisted of musical numbers, which was followed by playing games. The guests were pre~ented with yellow and green china favors.

The Alpha Sig pledges entertained the actives, and Mrs. Q. Lyon , Miss Louise Reishus, Henrietta Anderson, and Vernice M . Underdahl at a ham dinner , April 1 at the Student Union.

The April Fool's joke of the evening was having our president, Marion Tel­son, cut a lovely cake which centered the table-the cake was hollow.

During the dinner incidental music was played by Jean Toyama, and a solo, "Only a Paper Moon," was sung by Mercedes King.

Initiation services were held Wednes­day evening, April 3, at the Student Union for the following girls: Beverly Albrecht, Garnas Anderson, Shirley An­derson , Ardis Christenson, Janet Kelly, Mercedes King, Myrna Kirkeide, Kath­leen Sjaastad and Jean Toyama.

P in pledging services were held April 9 and following the ceremony, a program of musical numbers was presented by Beverly Albrecht, Jean Toyama, and Clarice Leite.

The Alpha Sigs placed 3rd in the pro­gram of skits, Kampus Kapers, sponsored by the Lettermen's Club April 19.

Bribed by many silver offerings, the gypsy Marion Nelson mapped out the future of Delaree Morley in the skit "Futura." They saw a Monday convo­cation acted by Janice Hednerson, an Easter parade represented by a trio, a Chopin concert played by Clarice Leite, and many housewifely tasks as the gypsy saw them in the crystal ball.

The Alpha Sigs were undefeated in the girls intramural basketball tourna­ment held during March. Three girls, Garnas Anderson, Ardis Christenson, and Dagny Transgrud were chosen on the first all-league team.

Marion Nelson. directed the play ' Pro-

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. fessor, How Could You" which was pre­sented by the Junior Class of the Campus School in March.

Shirley Anderson and Beverly Albrecht played roles in the three-act comedy, " Great Big Door Step," the major pro­duction of the year.

The Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority re­ceived the scholarship plaque at the as­sembly program held Monday, May 20 in honor of Recognition Day. This award was the most important award given that day, and the Alpha Sigs were very proud to win . This plaque is kept one year by the winning group, and the same group must win it three years in succes­sion in order to keep it.

Omega chapter held initiation services Tuesday evening, May 21 for the fo l­lowing gi rls: Virginia Halvorson, E laine Knudtson , Elaine Svingen, Doris Arne­son, Mary F lammany, Clarice Rhoads,

Maybelle Lerman, Lillian Roalkvam, Norma Myhre, Beth Sund, Ethel Thomp­son, Adelaide Johnson, and Mary J ane Gruber. Each initiate was presentd with a yellow rose. Followino- the service, a program was given consisting of a vocal solo by Beverly Albrecht, and a piano solo by Clarice Leite.

An educational tour to vVashington, D .C. was sponsored aaain this year, the first time since 19-U , from May 3-11. The following Alpha Sigs went on the tour : Thelma Hill, Dagny Trangsrud, Fern Sullivan, Esther Hennessey, Isabelle Fur­man, Elaine Knudtson, M arilyn Saug­stad, and Jean Toyama. Visits were made to many historical places of interest , and we had several visits with our congress­men. We all enjoyed the trip very much, it was very educational as well as a pleasure.

DAGNY T RANGSRUD, '46

• ALUMNAE CHAPTERS • BECKLEY ALUMNIE

Beckley alumnre concluded a most suc­cessful year with a turkey dinner served at Leslie's Diner. All the business was completed and preliminary arrangements were made for an even better year in 194 7 ; this inclvded the naming of tho Year Book Committee and the selection of a cover for the book. Ida Pitotti and Lillian Lilly gave a yellow rose to each girl present.

On May 18, Ruth Martin, Martha Gentz, Lillian Baumgartner and Mar­garet Moses drove to Athens to attend a tea and to initiate the new Beckley Alurnnre- the Omicron graduates from Concord College. These girls were Janet Koch and Mary Agnes Epperly. Also initiated was Nancy Bergugilo, an alumna of the newly installed Alpha Beta Chapter at Marshall College.

At the Annual Meeting, held in April at the horne of Theda Redford in Fay­etteville, the following officers were elected and installed : president, Lillian Baumgartner ; vice-president, Lillian Lilly ; recording secretary, Helen Cook ; corresponding secretary, Martha Gentz ; treasurer, Dessie Sarrett ; historian , Lois Knapp; chaplain, Margaret Moses; and editor, Ferne Phipps.

The annual reports were read ; note­books were exchanged and the new pres­ident was chosen to represent the chapter at the national convention. Eighteen dol­lars was sent to Mrs. Steen for nation social service- this included one dollar for each member of Beckley Alumnre.

FER N E PHIPPS, Omicron '35

BLUEFIELD ALUMNIE The home of Mrs. Donzie Lilly, Ath­

ens, was the scene of the annual May luncheon on Saturday the 18th. Honor guests were Sunshine Eskew, Doris J ohn­son and Janet Koch, graduates of Con­cord College, who, later in the afternoon , were initiated into our alurnnre chapter. Hostesses for the affair, assisting Mrs. Lilly, were Mrs. Garth Gunnoe, Mrs. James Bowling, Mrs. Lillyan Lilly, Elsie Brenarnann and Rebecca Perry.

Later in the afternoon in lallation o f officers was held in the social room at Concord College. H enrietta Ma hood con­tinues in office as president ; Janet Cal­fee , vice-president ; Elsie Brenernann . corresponding secretary ; Mrs. William Richardson, .treasurer ; Billie Marie Tan­ner, historian ; Polly J ane Mahood chaplain ; and Mrs. Grover 1oro-an , edi­tor.

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. Beckley and. VY_ar alumnre chapters JOined w1th us m giving a tea May 18 at Concord College social room honoring the Alpha Sig graduates. The honorees were presented with nosegay corsages, and about fifty guests were entertained during the afternoon.

Several of Bluefield alumnre are at­tending school this summer, and Hen­rietta Mahood and Janet Calfee are now having a grand vacation in Florida.

We wish you a very happy summer and a most succes~ful convention.

REBECCA PERRY, Om:cron '40

BUFFALO ALUMNJE The spr:ng months for the members of

the Buffalo alum nre chapter have been very busy ones. Some of the members have been seeking new apartments while others who have been fortunate enough to find one have been occupied with the u,ual tasks of moving. But amidst all of the duties and activities, we have had many diversified sorority activities.

On Easter Monday, April 22, the alumnre and collegiates enjoyed a very delightful luncheon at the "Top of the Town." Tearoom. Fortunately, it was a perfectly lovely day, so sunny, that ev­eryone donned her new Easter bonnet and joined the parade to the tearoom for a p~rfect Alpha Sigma Tau get­together. As the girls ate their meal they v:ewed the latest fa-;hions as they were modeled. Almost forty members at­tended, with an espec'ally strong repre­sentat ion made by the members of the class of 1945. Also, a numter of our out­of-town girls were present. Congratula­tions to Frederica Brodie, the capable chairman, and to all the others who as­sisted her in making this another suc­cessful event.

A week later, on April 29, the seniors were honored at the annual graduate's oarty, held at the charming house of Dorothy Black on Lamarck Drive in Snyder. It is a great pleasure to welcome the:e newest alumnre into our chapter. The Affiliation Service began this eve­ning of many events. The ceremony was conducted by Evelyn Grampp, the presi­dent. This service once more reminds all of us of our sorority's aims and ideals. All of us gave thought as we renewed these vows. Following the service, Ruth Ochs, our ingenious entertainer, with her many unusual games helped all get well­acquainted and feel at ea e. Many a girl had to get down on her knees lJ.nd sip up a paper straw from the floor and pass it

to her partner because she failed to succeed in her first attempt. But all were good sports and this added to the laughs. The conclusion to this perfect evening was ice cream served with your choice of many kinds of home-baked cake. This also allowed for a little extra chatting.

Our May meetina convened at the house of Virginia Habicht, on East North Street. It seems some of the girls thought it was North Street (Eleanor Erickson was one) but arrived safely. Following a very delicious supper featuring tuna fish salad, we had a stimulating meeting and program. Plans for the Babies' Tea to be held in July were announced. All the business was completed in a short time. After the business was completed Eleanor Erickson acted as auctioneer for our White Elephant sale. Laughs, sighs, con­stant bidding all were prevalent.

Our last meeting will be a picnic sup­p~r. Our hostess is Veronica Wilkins, and her lovely home is in Eggertsville. We are all hoping for plenty of sunshine and warm weather.

Although this is the last formal get­together for this year, we are certain that many of the members will continue to meet in many different place:; and in many groups.

We should like here to mention that we are very happy to learn of the prog­ress being made by the new alumnre chapter in New York City. Many former Si.,.mas are in that group. Some of the Sigmas who have been elected as offi­cers in this chapter are: Annette Ken­nedy, president ; Muriel Porter, vice­president; Helen Brophy, recording sec­retary; Eugenia Beare Buckton , histo­rian; and Marjorie Pierce George, editor.

And now as we disperse for our varied summer activities we send a wish for a very pleasant summer to all the Alpha Sigma Taus. Rather than say goodbye to all we want to say, "Hello" to all of you as we hope to meet all of you at the National Convention in Cincinnati this summer, August 21-23. May we see our sorority"s aims fulfilled .

DOROTHY MIERZWA , Sigrna '-15

EMPORIA ALUMNJE At our spring election, Mrs. John

Beck was elected president for the com­ing year; Mrs. Lee Wayman was our retiring president. Our last social event for the year was a tea for mothers of all Iotas and for our collegiates. There were sixty-four present.

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Summing our year's activities, we feel that we made a good gain in attendance over the war years. We had nine meet­ings which included Homecoming, a Christmas party, and our spring tea as quite special affairs. We gave gifts to the collegiate chapter at Founder's Din­ner and as Christmas. Contributions have been made to our national social service fund, the .Red Cross, and to the Cancer Drive.

Several of us plan to attend the con­vention in Cincinnati and so we will see some of you there.

ESTER GRIFFITH

FLINT ALUMNJE In April, Shirley Green entertained the

group at her home. A white elephant sale and games filled the evening.

Thirty-five attended the Mother and Daughter Luncheon in May, which must have been grat ifyin g to Pauline Dempsey, program chairman, who conceived the idea a year ago. The event was one of the nicest and happie3t of all our get-togeth­ers. In some instances, arandmother, mother, and daughter were guests. The tables were festive with spring colors carried out by a center piece of American Beauty roses, by pastel tapers and nut cups styled like tiny sprinkling cans. In­dividual boutonnieres of sweet peas and daisies marked the place of each guest.

The luncheon began with the little nine-year-old guest and former pupil of Hazel Schultz singing "The Lord's Prayer." The guest speaker read many original poems appropriate fo r the oc­casion. Members on the committee in­cluded Lucille Gale, Eloise McDonald, and Pauline Dempsey.

A picnic at Janet Beehler's closed the year.

LucnLE GALE

HUNTINGTON ALUMNJE Mrs. Clyde L. Crabtree was officially

installed as pres'dent of the newly or­ganized Huntington, West Virginia alum­nre chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority fo ll owing a luncheon meeting May 26 in the Crystal Room of the Hotel Frederick in Huntington . Formerly the alumnre of Kappa Tau Phi Sorority, one of the most hono~ed local Greek letter groups on the Mar hall College campus in Hunting­ton, the new alumnre chapter of Alpha

igma Tau was formed after the active chapter of Kappa Tau Phi had become

affiliated with Alpha Sigma Tau as the Alp'1a Beta chapter.

Mrs. Crabtree wa installed by Miss Nellie Maud Smith (Marshall '-W) who had previously been installed as alumnre representative. The president in turn in­stalled the other officers wbo are: Miss Betty Gail Richardson, vice-president; Mrs. Leon Oxley, recording secretary; Mrs. William L . Skeen, corresponding sec­retary; Mrs. John Pratt, treasurer ; Miss Dorothy Buzek, editor; Miss Katheryn Kehoe, historian, and Mrs. Curtis Clark, chaplain.

Following the installation of the offi­cers, s:x new members were initiated into the Alpha Beta Chapter and then into the alumnre aroup.

The luncheon which preceded the cere­monies has long been an annual tradi­tional activity of the Kappa Tau Phi alumnre. It is given on Marshall College's Baccalaureate Sunday and guests of honor are members of the sorority who will be graduated from the college.

This year there was to have been only one such guest but becau e of the rail­road strike she was unable to make train connections in time to reach Huntington for the luncheon. This was considered particularly unfortunate since the youn~ woman was Mi s Jane Browning, a transfer student to Marshall from Con­cord College, who had been a member of Alpha Sigma Tau prior to coming to Huntington and was one of the most influential factors in organization of the Alpha Beta Chapter. Miss Browning, who was graduated from Marshall May 28, was out of the city doing practice teaching when the rail strike went into effect.

Miss Dalean Green, president of the active chapter, and Dr. Alma Noble, pro­fessor of French at Marshall, who has been adviser of the Kappa Tau Phi active group, were guests at the luncheon. Dr.

oble, who has relinquished her duties as adviser becau:e of the press of other work, was pre~ented with a beautiful leather book satchel as a gift from the alumnre group. Mrs. G. B. Harrison, an alumnre member who was formerly a member of the college commerce dep:ut­ment, made the presentation peech.

The alumnre chapter voted to hold meetings the last Friday of each month. The summer meetings will be in the form of outdoor activities and plans were di -cu sed for a hamburger fr at the June gathering. The president announced the appointment of committee for t h year

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and stated that it is expected that the year bbok will have been completed by the time of the June meeting.

The Kappa Tau Phi alumnre voted to become affiliated with Alpha Sigma Tau on May 5 at which time officers were elected. On May 11, twenty-six members were initiated into the sorority and then into the alumnre chapter at ceremonies in which Mrs. H . E. Staehle, national president, presided. She was assisted by Mrs. E. C. Phipps, national vice-presi­dent , and Miss Henrietta Mahood, con­vention chairman. At noon the alumnre officers took the three visitors to lunch at a downtown Huntington hotel.

DOROTHY M. BUZEK, Phi '40

MINOT ALUMNJE After one year as an Alpha Sigma Tau

alumnre chapter we find that we have 23 members in our group-eight of them with their life membership paid in full and two with their endowment paid in full. We are proud of that record and hope to make it even better in our ~econd year.

Our first year as Alpha Sigs has been a busy one with a good many enjoyable times together. We invited the collegiate chapter to our Christmas party, at which we exchanged gifts. In January we had an informal dinner in a country inn which was also attended by the col­legiates. On May 5 Omega Chapter en­tertained us at the Founders' Day tea . Then on June 6 we will all get together again for the final event of the year, a picnic sponsored by the alumnre.

At our annual meeting, Yvonne Ro­mine, the retiring president, was pre­sented with a corsage of yellow rooes in appreciation for her fine work. Pearl Underdahl is the president of the chap­ter for the coming year.

VERNICE UNDERDAHL

MUNCIE ALUMNJE Our chapter was delightfully enter­

ta;ned in April at the home of Margaret Nottingham in Muncie with a Carnival party. We also helped get letters ready for our former Delta Sigma Athleta alumnre, urging them to affiliate with Alpha Sigma Tau. Letters were sent to everyone announcing our first local Founders' Day activities. Thirteen mem­bers were initiated into the alumnre chap­ter on May 11, 1946, totaling our mem­bership at present to sixty-one. Miss Grace DeHority, Dean of Women at Ball

State, under whose superviSIOn our first group was organized was made an hon­orary member of our alumnre chapter. A tea and a candle- lighting service was held at the lovely suburban home of Madonna Gilbert. With this event, we completed our first year as Alpha Sigma Tau alumnre. Reflecting upon our past year, we find we have grown clooer in our friendships and have gained prestige as a member of such a fine sorority. Our bonds of sisterhood have been strength­ened and endeared.

MARY WALLA CE , Alpha Alpha '45

NEW YORK CITY ALUMNJE At last the hopes and dreams of many

Alpha Sigma Taus in the New York area have been realized. On April 6, Beverly Ballard, a national vice-presi­dent, presided over the affiliation and in­stallation of the New York alumnre chapter. Seventeen girls signed the charter. These included: Annette Ken­nedy, Sigma; Muriel Porter, Si~ma ; Helen Brooks Brophy, Sigma; Anita Barr Tonoplosky, Pi; Alma Miller, Zeta; Eu­genia Beare Buckton, Sigma; Bertha Statler Walker, Delta; Marjorie Peirce George, Sigma; Betty Barton , Sigma; Virginia O'Reil ly, Omicron; Mary Louise Doyle, Theta; Helen Fowler, Zeta; Ruth Hershey, Lambda; Janet Mcintosh, Beta; Ruth Stewart, Zeta ; Helen Whit­man, Zeta; and Viva Durland , Sigma.

One other guest, Elinore De Cou from Philadelphia was present.

The events of the day included a de­licious luncheon at the Hotel Wood­stock. This was preceded by our im­pressive Candle-lighting Service. Under the direction of Virginia O'Reilly, Omi­cron , we surprised even ourselves with our vocal abilities.

After luncheon we gathered in the lovely suite which had been reserved for Beverly Ballard and the members were initiated and officers installed. A board meeting followed these services, during which the officers received their note books and the duties of each office were exolained. To top the day off, the officers enjoyed a wonderful smorgasbord at the -Castleholm restaurant. E\·eryone agreed that big events were in store for our new chapter and many thanks go to Annette Kennedy and Muriel Porter for all their efforts.

Our next meeting was a luncheon on May 11 at the Hotel Wood lock . At this meeting we discussed the coming convention and proposed amendments.

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Arrangements were also completed for our June 1 meeting which is to be a

· picnic at Rye, ew York. We hope to have other informal get-togethers this summer and will welcome any Alpha Sigma Tau who is coming to New York.

Will newcomers please contact Helen Brooks Brophy, 315 West 99th Street, New York 25, New York.

MARJORIE PEIRCE GEORGE, Sigma '42

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNIE Spring proved to be quite an active

season for all of us here in Philadelphia an.d one that was just crammed full of interesting events. In March at our meet­ing, we held a " Chinese Auction." That means that each "irl brought an article to be auctioned, and bidding began at 1¢, increasing by at least one cent each time. Each bidder paid the difference be­tween the last bid and hers, the last bidder sometimes getting the article for two or five cents. It was quite successful and we netted over $8.00. Made up of pennies, nickels and dimes, that fina l sum showed how generously the girls bid, and how hard the auctioneer worked.

April found us at Dot Fahy's lovely home in Roxborough where we initiated the fo llowing girls: Lenore Tidlow, Ruth Brungart, Marian Enos, Ruth Rauschen­berger, Carolyn Ogle, Violet Gruver, Pat Shunk, and Doris Kaufmann. We cer­ta inly welcome these eight "alums" to our group.

At Clarice Collins' home in May, we repeated initiation for the present Se­niors at Temple's Lambda Chapter and thus acquired I rene Wunderl ich, Alice Archibald, Lois Blackburn and Helen Dorfuss. We extend a hearty welcome to all of these girls.

On May 11 , all our mothers were honored at a Mothers' Day Tea held at the home of Betty Maisch. Mrs. Wilmer Al ice Adams spoke to the forty odd people there on "Charm." A Sorority Trio , composed of Mildred Day, Peg Reed and Eleanor Heydrick, accompan­ied by Betty Cooling, sang two groups of selections which were very greatly enjoyed by all those present. Each mother was given a lovely little corsage to wear as a remembrance from the sorority. andwiches, cookie and nuts were served with the tea following the program.

The trio again performed at the ar­mel Pre byterian hurch in Glenside on

May 20. Mary Whitley took the place of Mildred Day, who wasn 't able to be with us. Besides the trio numbers, Betty Cooling played three piano solos, and Eleanor Heydrick gave two readings. The trio is getting quite famous and it's no wonder- they really do sound good, or am I prejudiced?

The installation of our officers took place in J une with the followin" girls taking their various duties : Peg Reed, president ; Charlotte King, vice-presi­dent; Lois O'Dell, recording secretary · Ruth Knapp, correspond in" secretary; Claire Jenkins, treasurer; Betty Cooling, historian; Doris Kaufman , chaplain ; and Marian Enos, editor.

Some of our girls a lready have moved away, and others will be leaving shortly. We'll miss them all. Becky Rooks and family have gone to Maine to live, and to operate a store on. a lake up there. We wish them much success in their work. Alice Fleming is in Japan, I believe, serving with the Red Cross. At least, I think it is Japan . She hops about so fast , I never can keep up with her. Hildegard Marshall is movin" to Erie, Pennsylvania, with her husband who was recently discharged from the serv­ice. Mary Schmidt is flying to Hawaii to teach 5th Grade in a private school in Honolulu. Good luck and our best wishes to all.

Several of our girls will be at the convention and we'll all be thinking of them and wishing that we could all find the time and way to go ourselves. Happy Summer to everybody ..

ELEANOR H EYDRICK

ST. LOUIS ALUMNIE Our annual Mothers' Day Dinner was

given in the Tower Room of the Con­gress Hotel on Monday evening, May 13. More than seventy mothers and daughters attended, filling the room com­fortabl y. The favors for the mothers were pastel-colored shell earrings, made by a group of our more talented mem­bers. In the absence of Berniece Pace, Verna Newman presided at dinner Lil"an Schippers said grace and Helen Gum­mersheimer had charge of the entertain­ment which followed dinner. There was a piano solo De Falla' " Ritual Fire Dance,' played by Eve! n Luecking, an interesting mu ically-in pired fa hi n show, with pecial de criptiv melodies for each model and her co lume, and Ia t , a ver clever!_ t led par dy, writ-

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ten by Helen to the tune of "An Ear Full of Music," sung by Carolyn Alex­ander and Helen.

Election of officers was held at Audrey Becker's home May 24, and we wish our new officers a good year and congratulate last year's officers on their very success­ful term. Monday, May 27, a wiener roast was given in Forest Park. The wieners were wonderful and we actually had cokes and marshmallows.

We sincerely hope that you all have a lovely vacation, and we'll see you in Cincinnati in August. (I will-l'm this year's delegate!)

EvELYN LuECKING, Pi ' 43

SHEPERDSTOWN ALUMNJE The alumnre had their annual business

meeting on April 6 at which time the officers made their annual reports.

New officers and committee chairmen were named for 1946-4 7 as follows: Virginia Koontz Cosey, president; Phoebe Wilson Payne, vice-president; Ruth Sei­bert, recording secretary and editor ; Jean Lewis, treasurer; Anna Roulette, corresponding secretary; Ruth Stuckey Campbell, historian; Christine Hunter, chaplain.

Committees : Elizabeth Millard, col­legiate chapter; Christine Hunter, mem­bership; Phoebe Wilson Payne, program; Mary Anna Lumm, social service; Vir­ginia Howard, Courtesy.

Jean Lewis and Ruth Stuckey Camp­bell were hostesses at this meeting and served delicious refreshments.

We had a formal initiation and re­ception on May 11 for the graduates this year of Chi Chapter. They were Betty June Stickles, Maxin.e Edwards, Jane Kottler, Margaret Roulette, and Jean Marie Davis. We are so happy to have these five graduates come into our alumnre chapter. Phoebe Wilson Payne and Christine Hunter made the arrange­ments for the evening and also carried out our sorority colors in the refresh­ments of ice cream, cup cakes and mints.

We brought our year's activities to a close until next fall by attending a joint six year anniversary dinner with Chi

Chapter at Hill Top House, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

We are all looking forward to our convention in August!

RUTH SEIBERT, Chi '42

WAR ALUMNJE The War alumnre chapter of Alpha

Sigma Tau sorority held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Lallah Waite in Caretta with Mrs. Marialyce Cox as co-hostess. Officers were installed for the coming year as follows : Presi­dent, Jane Perry Howard; vice-president, Marialyce Johnson Cox; treasurer, Lil­lian Buckberry; corresponding secretary, Margaret Martin ; recording secretary, Edith Elliott ; editor, Mildred H . Vil­lani; historian, Lallah C. Waite; and chaplain, Mellie C. Mustard.

Plans were made for the yearbook, and the second Saturday of each month was chosen as the permanent meeting date.

Each member made a contribution to the National Social Service Fund.

Our president, Jane Perry Howard, was elected to attend the nationa l con­vention. Mrs. Waite also plans to attend the convention.

Jane Howard and Hildred House at­tended the initiation of Omicron col­legiate girls into the alumnre chapter which was held at Concord College on May 18.

At the April meeting, Lillian Buck­berry was hostess. A most interesting book review was given by Mrs. Anne Allen on Mamma's Bank Account.

Each of our members has paid six tenths of her national endowment and we plan to pay the rest by September.

Many of our members are busy being "rehabilitated." Jane Howard and "Lil' ' Buckberry have "set-up" hou e since their husbands have returned from mili­tary duty. Mildred Villani and her hus­band are attending Marshall College. Hildred Hause has accepted a position in Washington . Edith Ell iott is attend­ing Duke University and Margaret Mar­tin is acting as an instructor at a camp in New York.

MILDRED H . VILLAI\'1

• PERSONALS • MARRIAGES Alpha Helen MacCaron, '46, to Jack Walton,

May 4, 1946.

B eta Harriet Myers, '42, to Edwin K. Lucas,

April 6, 1946. Margaret Dodes, '40, to Dale Moeller,

February 23, 1946. Patricia Ruble, '43 , to Stewart Rogers,

Ensign USN R, June 29, 1946.

Delta Betty Jane He:;s, '46, to Luther Dwight

Lewis, June 1, 1946. Mary Jane M unshower, '46, to Harry

Oark Hackma n, J r. , J une 15 , 1946.

Th eta Dorothy Harris, '46, to Larry Riddle,

Apri l 6, 1946.

Iota Mildred Nelson, '46, to Roland Melin­

sky, January 12, 1946.

Sigma Viola Gamble, '48, to Owen Rodgers, Jr.,

J ulv 12, 1946. Joseph ine Palmeri, '45, to Donald Ray­

nor, December 26, 1945.

Upsilon Fruanna Fra~er, '46, to Peter Bennett,

December 26, 1945. Mary Ellen May, '48, to Arthur Zoda.

ovember 22, 1945 . . Elizabeth Cash, '48 , to Charles E. Reed,

December 26, 1945. Merle Bennett, '4 7, to Burman Maxey ,

March 1, 1946.

Phi Kathryn Millholl in, to Carl Hellpenstell.

June 8, 1946.

Chi Ruby Groves to N. S. Sabel , January 5,

1946. Phoebe Wi lson to Robert Roscoe Payne,

June 1, 1946. Patricia Wood to Sylve:;ter Alger, May

25, 1946. June Doland to Hinkle Fisher.

Omega Pearl Underdahl to Elvin G. UnderdahL

April 18, 1946.

BIRTHS Beta To Mr. and Mrs. William Bystrom

(Mary Lee Doerr, '43) , a son, Wil­liam Phill ip, May 2, 1946.

Eta To Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ackerman

(Lillian peidel, '28 ) , a daughter, Su­san Elaine, February 20, 1946.

N1t To Mr. and Mrs. Woodward (Gene

Clark ), a daughter, Kimia Kae, April 3, 1946.

Sigma To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J . Gross (Agnes

Isaacson ), a daughter, Alice Ruth, March 17 , 1946.

To Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Doster (Evelyn Leight ), a daughter, Linda Joyce, May 11, 1946.

To Mr. and Mrs. Allan Safford (Mildred Sechrist ), a son, Roderic Allan, March 31, 1946.

To Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn (Arletta Trout ) , a daughter, Janet, February 8, 1946.

Chi To Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Wilt (Kath­

erine Hodge ) , a son, December 30, 1945.

To Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Payne (Margaret Shockey) , a son, Robert Thomas, 1 o­vember 13, 194".

To Mr. and Mrs. Jo~eph V. Cepelka Margaret Hefelbower), a son , Jo eph Vincent, Jr. , April 1 , 1946.

Omega To Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Carlson

(Marion Arndt) , a daughter, usan Ann, April 28, 1946.

Our Sympathy To Mr. and Mrs. Harold George (Mar­

jorie Peirce, igma '42 ) , on the loss of their daughter a few da after her birth, June 2, 19-16.

• DIRECTORY •

ATIO AL COUNCIL President . ... . .. . . .. ........ . .... . .... . ....... ..... Mrs. Haswell Staehle (Alpha)

481 Torrence Rd. , Columbus 2, Ohio Vice-Presidents in Charge· of Organizing:

Miss Beverly Bollard, 323 Bird Ave. , Buffalo 13, N.Y . . . ........... (Sigma) Mrs. Carl Robinson, 5119 St. Louis Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo ..... ..... .. .. (Pi) Mrs. E . C. Phipps, 803 Broad St., Mount H ope, W.Va ......... . .. (Omicron ) Mrs. E. F. Peterson, RFD 1, Crawfordsville, Indiana .. . ............ .. (Iota)

A .E.S. R epresen tative .... . ... . ... . .................. Miss Edith L. Mansell (Beta) 161 Highland Ave., Highland Park , Mich.

Secretary ..... ................ .. .......... .. ... . .... Miss Dorothy Stadler (Eta) 642 E . 115th St., Cleveland , Ohio

Treasurer . . .. . . ......... . .... .. ............ .. Miss Margaret Macdonald (Sigma) 673 Richmond Ave., Buffalo 13, N .Y.

Editor . .. . .... . . . .................. . ............ . . Mrs. J ustin G. Doyle (Theta) 31-+ Walnut St., Peekskill , N.Y.

Chaplain and Historian ....... . .......... . ........ . Miss Elinore De Cou (Lambda) 219 7th Ave. , Haddon Heights, N.J. •

STANDING COMMITTEES Awards . . . .. . . ............ . . . ......... ... . .. . ... . .. Mrs. J ohn Maisch (Lambda)

2 Stanley Ave ., Glenside, Pa. Examinations ........ . .......... . ..... . ....... . ... . . . .... Mrs. Roy Smith (lota)

205 Cottonwood, Emporia, Kan~as Scholarship L oan Fund ............. .. .. . .. . . . .. .. . Mrs. J . Waldo Hin haw (Iota)

27 Hardith Hill , St. Lou's, Mo. Life M emb.:rship .. . ....... . . . ............ . .......... Mrs. Fred R . Griffith (Iota)

1520 Market St., Emp.1ria, Kan. Music .. . . . ..... . .. .. ........ ... ... ........ . ...... M rs. Austin Perrine (Alpha )

807 N . El Dorado , Stocktoe, Calif. Program ............. . .... . ............ .. ..... .. .. . .. Mrs. E. F . Peterson (Iota)

R.F.D . 1, Crawfordsville, II,d . Social Service ....... . ... .. . . . ....... . ...... . . . . ..... Mrs. J oseph Steen (Sigma )

83 Woodcrest Blvd ., Kenmore, N.Y. Endowment . . . ........ . . . . . .. ...... . .......... .. Mrs. Meade McNeill (Omicron )

Athens, W.Va.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES News Agency ..... . .... . . . ...... .. .. . ............ . ... Mi s Elizabeth Wilson (Pi)

1008 Kuhs Pl., St. Louis 17, Mo. Courtesy .... .. ... . ......... . ..................... .. Miss Dorothy Stadler (Eta)

642 E. 115th St., Cleveland , Ohio Rush . . . ........ . . . . .. . .......... . .. . ..... . . .. .. . ........ Mrs. L. J. Maher (Pi )

5306 Wenona, St.. Louis 9, Mo.

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SORORITIES Chainnan . . . ... .. . ....... . .......... .. Miss Carrie E. Walter, Theta Sigma Upsilon

Wesley Junior College, Dover, Del. Secretary ....... . .... . . . .. ...... .. ... .. . . ... Miss Ed ith Mamell, Alpha Sigma T au

161 Highland Ave., Highland Park, Mich. Treasurer . .... .. ...... .. ...... . ... .. . ... Mrs. Fred M . Sharp, Alpha Sigma Alpha

1405 H ardy Ave. , Independence, Mo. Director of L ocal Panhellenics ... . ... . . ..... .. . . Mrs. C. P . eidig, Pi Kappa Sigma

1503 First National Bank Bldg., Cincinnat i, Ohio Chai·rman of Publicity ... .. . . .... ... . . . . Mrs. Robert S. Hill , Delta Sigma Epsilon

816 Columbus, Rapid City, S. D . Chairman of Interfraternity R elationships .. Miss Mabel Lee Walton, Sigma igma igma

P.O. Box 108, Clermont, Fla.

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AFFILIATED PANHELLENICS

Members National Panhellenic Congress Professional Panhellenic Association Association of Education Sororities

Council M embers Chairman ... . .......... . ... Mabel Lee Walton, Association of Education Sororities Secretary ......... .. ... . . ..... Gertrude Evans, Professional Pan hellenic Association Chairman of Publicity Committee ........ .. ...... . ............. · .. · · · · · · · ·

. ................... . . Mrs. E . Granville Crabtree, National Pan hellenic Congress National Panhellenic Congress:

Mrs. Irving F. Brown, 91 Burnett St., Maplewoori, N.J . Miss L. Pearle Green, 13 East Ave., Ithaca, N.Y. Mrs. E. Granville Crabtree, 85 Dean Rd., Brookline, Mass.

Association of Education Sororities: Miss Mabel Lee Walton, P.O. Box 108, Clermont, Fla. Miss Edith Mansell , 161 Highland Ave., Highland Park, Mich . Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo.

Professional Panhellenic Association: Miss Gertrude Evans, c/o Mrs. C. M. Sale, 3741 Purdue, Dallas, Tex. Miss Ruth Ensot, 14 Old Short HiJls Rd., Millburn, N .J . Mrs. Ruth Moorhead Hildebrand, 4501 Cathedral Ave. N.W., Washington, D .C.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS (1945 -1 946 OFFICERS)

ALPHA (1899) - Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich . President- Kathleen Sanderson, 106 Goodison Hall , Ypsilanti, Mich. Corresponding Secretary- Irene Ringle, 111 Goodison HaJI , Ypsilanti, Mich. Editor-Betty Flynn , Goodison Hall , Ypsilanti , Mich. Adviser- Mrs. R. B. Bates, 20 S. Normal, Ypsilanti, Mich. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. J oyce Riehl , 1323 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, Mich.

BETA (1905-1917; 1940)- Central Michigan College of Education, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. President-Dorothy Sweeney, 315 E. Wisconsin, Mt. Pleasant, Mich . Corresponding Secretary-Pearl Parker, Ronan H aJI , Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Editor-Margie Prior, 317 N. Fancher, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Adviser- Mrs. Catherine Ux, 119 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, Mich . Alumnre Representative-Mrs. Leo J . Gaffney, R .F .D. 3, Holly, Mich .

GAMMA (1900-1913)- State Normal School, Milwaukee, Wis. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. Grant Hin.kamp, 2327 . 17th St. , Milwaukee, Wis.

DELTA (1916)-State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. President- Jeanne Boardman, 44 Clark Hall, Indiana, Pa. Corr·esponding Secretary-Mary Jane Munshower, 272 Philadelphia St., Indiana, Pa . Editor- Isabel Edwards, 880 Maple St., Indiana, Pa. Adviser-Mrs. Alma Gasslander, S.T.C., Indiana, Pa. Alumnre Representatives-Miss Betty Weaver, 1235 .tth Ave ., Ford City, Pa .;

Mrs. Harold Bee, 133 N. 6th St. , Indiana, Pa.

EPSILON (19 19-1923; reorganized as Lambda 1926)-Temple Uni~ersity, Philadelphia, Pn..

Alumnre Representative-See Lambda Chapter.

ZETA (1921)-Lock Haven State Teachers College, Lock Haven, Pa. President- Martha Badick, S.T.C., Lock Haven , Pa . Corresponding Secretary- J osephine Pavelock, Box 229, STC, Lock Haven, Pa. Editor-Caroline Diack, 7-t.t Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven, Pa. Adviser- Dr. Edna Bottorf, S.T .C. , Lock H aven, Pa. Alumnre Representatives-Miss Edith Paul, 106 Lincoln , Johnstown, Pa .;

Mrs. I. W. MilJer, 5-+0 Wood t., J ohnstown, Pa .

ETA (1927-1939)-Kent tate Univer ity, Kent, Ohio . Alumnre Representativ Mr . Albert Wick, 13 20 haw vc., East le,·eland,

Ohio.

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THETA (1923)--Wayne University, Detroit, Mich. President- Lillian Schmidt, 5106 Harvard Rd .. Detroit 24 . Mich. Corresponding Secretary-Barbara Miller, 9965 Outer Drive E., Detroit 24, Mich. Editor-Carol Riedel , 10975 Croft, Detroit 24, Mich. Adviser-Mrs. Elizabeth H. Gottlesleben, 4762 2nd Ave., Detroit 2, Mich. Alumnre Representatives- Mrs. C. F. Brunelle, 3605 Bedford, Detroit 24, Mich .;

Carolyn Clayton, 5402 Hecla, Detroit 8, Mich. IoTA (1923)-Kansas State Teachers' College, Emporia, Kan.

President-Velma Vlcek, 1006 Constitution, Emporia, Kan. Corresponding Secretary- Betty Frownfelter, 1752 S. Main, Wichita, Kan. Editor-Mildred Cooper, 1006 Constitution , Emporia, Kan . Adviser-Miss Helen R . Garman, 105 W. 12th St.. Emporia, Kan. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. Magdalena Baker, 1021 Mechanic, Emporia, Kan.

KAPPA (1924-1929)-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Alumnre Representative- Isabel Finkbine, R.R. 3, Oxford , Ohio.

LAMBDA (1926)-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. President- Irene Wunderlich, 258 Sulis St., Philadelphia 20, Pa. Corresponding Secretary-Jean Gilbert, 1609 Harrison St.. Philadelphia 24, Pa. Editor-Ruth Trauger, 513 Chestnut St., Perkasie. Pa. Alumnre Representative-Emily Reedy, 7 Elm Ave., Cheltenham, Pa.; Mabel

Schreiber, 511 Chestnut St., Lebanon, Pa. Advisers-Emily Reedy, 7 Elm Ave., Cheltenham, Pa.; Elinore DeCou, 219 7th

Ave., Haddon Heights, N.J. Nu (1928-1933)-Colorado State College of Education, Greeley , Colo.

Alumnre Representative-Mrs. Ruth Ewer, 1145 Clayton, Denver, Colo. Xr (1929-1933)-Western State Teachers College, Gunnison, Colo.

Alumnre Representative-Grace Quinby, 1301 Monroe St., Commerce, Tex. OMICRON (1930) - Concord State T eachers College, Athens, W.Va.

President-Tomasa Gibson, S.T.C., Athens, W.Va. Corresponding Secretarv- Irene Harris, S.T.C .. Athens, W.Va. Editor-Sunshine Eskew, S.T.C., Athens, W.Va. Advisers-Miss Mae Hunter, Athens. W.Va.; Mrs. Meade McNeill, Athens, W.Va. Alumnre Representatives-Mrs. Garth Gunnoe, Athens, W.Va.; Miss Wanda

Shelton, 512 Straley Ave., Princeton, W.Va. Pr (1930)-Harris Teachers College, St. Louis, Mo.

President-Jeanne Leilich, 3450 Hereford, St. Louis 9, Mo. Corresponding Secretary- Opal Long, 4954 Labodie, St. Louis 15, Mo. Editor-Jane Condon, 3826a Shenandoah, St. Louis 10, Mo. Adviser- Miss Edith Glatfelter, 4 720 . 20th St ., St. Louis, Mo. Alumnre Representatives-June McCarthy, 4602 W. W. Florissant, St. Louis 15,

Mo.; Lois Wamhoff, 5705 Neosha, St . Louis 9, Mo. RHo (1932) - Southeastern Teachers College, Durant, Okla .

President-Myra Jeane Guthrie, .1 06 W Willow. Durant Okla. Corresponding Secretary- Agnes Baxter, 1005 N. 7th, Durant, Okla. Editor-Pat Green, 1311 N. 6th, Durant, Okla. Advisers-Miss Irene Scrivener, 622 0 N. 3rd , Durant, Okla .; Dr. Mildred

McCracken, 622 0 N. 3rd, Durant, Okla. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. N. E. Wright, 400 . Bagwell, Poteau, Okla.

SlGMA (1925)-State Teachers •College, Buffalo , N.Y. President-Jean Nachtrieb, 216 Tremaine Ave., Kenmore, .Y. Corresponding Secretary-Mary Elizabeth Bower, 26 Tyler St. , Depew, N.Y. Editor-Anna Lopez, 300 Busti Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. Adviser-Dr. Margaret S. Quayle, 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, .Y. Alumnre Representatives-Mrs. W. J. McGlynn, 243 Fafayette Ave. , Kenmore, .Y.

Ruth Ochs, 319 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. ZETA TAu (1935)-State Teachers College, Farmville, Va .

President- Carolyn Bobbitt, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Corresponding Secretary-Anna Headlee, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Editor-Peggy Moore, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Adviser-Miss Virginia Bedford, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Alumnre Representatives-Charlotte Greeley, 104 Arbutus, Roanoke, Va .; Mrs. T .

C. Colem~n. Apt. 6, 1603 Monument Ave., Richmond 20, Va .

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UPSILON (1935)-State Teachers College, Conway, Ark. President-Sabra Sue Roberts, Box 302, S.T.C., Conway, Ark. Corresponding Secretary- Helen Hardy, Box 272, S.T.C., Conway, Ark. Editor-Elizabeth Cash, Box 31~, S.T.C., Conway, Ark. Adviser- Dr. Ada Jane Harvey, 730 Donaghey, Conway, Ark. Alumn;:e Representative- Mrs. Z. D. Wright, Ashdown, Ark.

PHI (1940)-Southeastern Louisiana College, Hammond, La. President-Wanda Boyles, Box 15, College Station, Hammond, La. Corresponding Secretary-Katherine Millhollin , S.L.C., Hammond, La. Editor-Miriam Sandifer, Box 36, College Station , Hammond, La. Adviser- Miss Margaret Lowe, S.L.C., Hammond, La. Alumn<e Representative-Margaret Anderson, 206 S. Oak, Hammond, La.

CHI (1940)-Shepherd State Teachers College, Shepherdstown, W.Va. President- Jane Kottler , Miller Hall , Shepherdstown, W.Va. Corresponding Secretary- Noreen Eaton, Gore, Va. Editor-Betty June Stickles, Charles Town, W.Va. Adviser-Miss Sara Helen Cree, S.T.C., Shepherdstown, W .Va. Alumn;:e Representative-Elizabeth Millard, 60~ W. King St., Martinsburg, W.Va.

Psr ( 19~4)-Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. President- Janie Person, Box 561, Madison College, Harri~onburg, Va. Corresponding Secretary-Doris Tignor, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. Editor-Dorothy Burkholder, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. Advisers- Helen Marbut, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va.; Helen M . Frank,

Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. Alumn;:e Representative-Katherine W. Stokes, 714 1st Ave., Farmville, Va.

OMEGA (1945)-Minot State Teachers College, Minot, N.D . President-Marian Nelson, 916 7th Ave., N.W., Minot , N .D. Corresponding Secretary- Betty Haner, 126 9th Ave. N.W., Minot, N.D. Editor-Dagny Trangsrud, S.T.C., Minot, N.D. Advisers-Miss Louise Reishus, S.T.C., Minot, N.D.; Miss Henrietta Anderson,

S.T.C., Minot, N.D. Alumn;:e Representative-Mrs. Vernice Underdahl, 615 16th St. N.W., Minot, N .D

ALPHA ALPHA (1945)-Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Ind . President-Mary K. Morrow, Lucina Hall, S.T.C., Muncie, Ind . Corresponding Secretary- Phyllis Hershberger, Elliott Hall , S.T.C. , Muncie, Ind . Editor-Betty Polen, Elliott Hall , S.T.C., Muncie. Ind . Advisers-Miss Francis R. Botsford, 708 N. McKinley Ave., Muncie, Ind .; Miss

Erma . Scram lin , 120 . McKinley, Muncie, Ind .; Mrs. Glossie Lavonne Wagoner, 2119 W. Jackson, Muncie, Ind.

Alumn;:e Representative-Mrs. R. B. Cross, 206 N. Martin, Muncie, Ind.

ALPHA BETA (1946)-Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va. President-Dalean Green, Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va. Corresponding Secretary-Iris Wheatley, Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va. Editor-Alice Hall , Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va . Adviser-Miss Jane Melton, Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va. Alumn;:e Representative-Nellie Maude Smith, Huntington, W.Va.

ALPHA GAMMA ( 1 9~6)-Henderson State Teachers College, Arkadelphia, Ark. Pres.-Maxine Macauley, S.T.C., Arkadelphia, Ark. Corresponding Secretary- Louise Hesterley, S.T.C., Arkadelphia, Ark. Editor-Charlyne Clark, S.T.C., Arkadelphia, Ark. Ad · {Miss Amy Jean Green, S.T.C., Arkadelphia, Ark.

vtsers- Miss Eleanor Gilliam, S.T.C., Arkadelphia, Ark. Alumn;:e Representat ive-Beverly Beane, 22 1 College St., Tashville, Ark.

ALUMNJE CHAPTERS BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA

Pre3ident- Mrs. Martha Gilbert Genz, Box 908, ~ecklry, \ .\ 'a. Editor- Mrs. E. C. Phipps, 803 Broad t ., Mt. Hope, W.\ a.

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BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA President- Henrietta Mahood, 116 Cedar St., Bluefield, W .Va. Editor-Mrs. Grover Morgan, Box 41, Five Oaks, Princeton, W.Va.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK President-Evelyn A. Grampp, 686 Richmond Ave., Buffalo 13, N.Y. Editor- Dorothy Mierzwa

1 148 Burgard Place, Buffalo 11, N.Y.

CLEVELAND, OHIO President- Leota . Stanley, 1384 Lakeland Ave., Lakewood, Ohio Editor-Mrs. Alfred J and t, 841 Helmsdale Rd ., Cleveland Heights, Ohio

DENVER, CoLORADo President- Kay Hart, 3420 Julian St.. Denver, Colo . Editor- Juanita Keith, 3033 W . Highland Pl., Denver, Colo.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN President-Mrs. Howard West, 3711 Van Stone, Milford, Mich. Editor-Aulga M ae, 26 California, Highland Park, Mich.

EMPORIA, KANSAS President-Mrs. Lee Wayman, 901 Mechanic, Emporia, Kan. Editor-Mrs. Fred Griffith, 1520 Market, Emporia, Kan.

fLINT, MICHIGAN President-Mrs. William Schultz, 2001 Iroquois Ave., Flint 4, Mich. Editor-Miss Lucille Gale, 2701 Bonbright St. , Flint. Mich.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA President- Mrs. C L . Crabtree, 529 21st St., Huntington , W.Va. Editor-Dorothy Busek, 5720 Pea Ridge Rd. , Huntington, W.Va.

LANSING, MICHIGAN President-Mrs. Ellen Myers, 172 1 Sterling, Lansing 10, Mich. Editor- Mrs. Dewey Craddock, 2507 Eaton Rd., Lansing 10, Mich.

LITTLE RocK, ARKANSAS President- Marie Atwater, 1318 W. 10th, North Little Rock, Ark . Editor-

MINOT, NoRTH DAKOTA President-Yvonne Romine, 622 lOth St. N.E., Minot, N.D. Editor-Marian Carlson, 20 8th Ave. N .W. , Minot, N.D.

MuNCIE, I NDIANA President-Ethel Himelick, 424 N. Calvert, Muncie, Ind. Editor-Mrs. Robert W. Wallace, R .R. #2, Dunkirk, Ind .

NEw YoRK, NEw YoRK President- Annette Kennedy, 19 E lmwood Ave., Rye, N .Y. Editor- Mrs. Marjorie P. George, 42-10 82nd St. , Elmhurst, L.I. , N.Y.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA President-Charlotte King, 5941 N. Camac St., Philadelphia 41, Pa. Editor-Eleanor H eydrich , 4807 Garden St., Philadelphia 3 7, Pa.

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President- Mrs. Virginia Koontz Cosey, 453 W. Antietam St. , H agerstown, Md. Editor- Ruth Seibert, 446 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W .Va.

ST. Lours, MissouRI President-Evelyn Luecking, 49-+6 Odell , St. Louis 9, Mo. Editor-Marie Fajt, 1853 S. Fourteenth St., St. Louis, Mo.

WAR, WEST VIRGINIA President- Mrs. S. L. H oward , War , W.Va. Editor-Mrs. Mildred Villani, Amonate, Va.

WICHITA, KANSAS President-Mary Leroux, 104 Beechwood Dr. , Wichita , Kan. Editor-Caroline Dawson , 1001 Riverside, Wichita, Kan.

WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA President-Mrs. Marianna Tallman, 832 Funston Ave., Williamsport 24, Pa. Editor-Mrs. E. L. Wright, 341 Hastings, South Williamsport 23, Pa.

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ALUM JE CLUBS MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN

President-Mrs. George Wheeler, R . R . 6, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. NORFOLK-PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA

President-Mrs. Linwood Roberts, 1100 Ann St., Portsmouth, Va. WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA

President-Mrs. Lena Caporossi, Welch, W.Va. Editor-Mrs. Hel en B. Decker, Welch, W.Va.

YouNGSTOWN, OHIO President- Mrs. Keith McGowan, 2368 Midlothian , Youngstown, Ohio.

DISTRICTS AND PRESIDE! TS

First District : (central) Michigan , Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin . Second District: (eastern ) New York, Pennsylvania, ew Jersey, Maine, New H amp­

shire, Vermont, Massachusetts. Connecticut , and Rhode Island. President- Beverly Bollard, 323 Bird Ave., Buffalo, .Y.

Third District: (western ) All states west of the Mississippi River. President-Mrs. Carl Robinson, 5119 St. Louis Ave., St. Louis 15, Mo.

Fourth District : (southern ) Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Tennessee, orth Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

President--Mrs. E. C. Phipps, 803 Broad St., Mt. Hope , W.Va.

CENTRAL OFFICE

481 Torrence Rd., Columbus 2, Ohio

NOTICE!

Just as a reminder, the editor wishes to mention that your name will be taken off the mailing list of THE ANCHOR if dues or life mem­berships are not paid promptly, hereafter. A policy of leniency has been in effect during the past year or two because of general conditions- many girls were in the services, others were jumping about the country for one reason or another. It is ex­pected that by now most Alpha Sigs have "settled down" again and certainly can be expected to find time to take care of the matter of dues or unpaid li fe memberships.