CONCORD COLLEGE at Athens, West Virginia

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Ma in entrance of the $ 1.6 million College Center.

ABOUT CONCORD COLLEGE

CoNCORU CoLLEGE, founded in 1872, i a four-year liberal arts college and teacher train­ing instit11tion located in Athens, W est Virginia. Its 1600 undergraduate student arc en­gaged in a study of the arts, . ciences, business and teacher education. Situated 2600 feet high in the Appalachian Mountains of southern \\'est Virginia, its 80-acre campus is locat­ed just six 111iles north of Princeton, \\'est Virginia , at the southern terminal of the \Vest Virginia Turnpike. Concord College is well-kno" n throughout the State of West Virginia and surrounding states for it high quality educational programs and outstanding faculty. Students COIIIC' from throughout the state, front ntany surrounding state and e\·eral foreign countries. Likewise, graduates of Concord can be found in almost every state in the nation occupying responsib le positions in government. education and indu try.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

I n an effo rt to pro,·ide each of its tudents with an educational program of the highest po.sible qua lity, all Concord students follow a Progratn of General Studies. This Program seeks to deYclop in students the critica l skills essentia l for college ·tudy and for the se lf­education 1\'C pursue throughout life. The Concord proara111 requires a certain number of hours in the humanities, ocia l sciences and natural sciences. For the most part these coures arc taken in the studen t' s first two years at the CollC'ge b ·fore he begins to pursue the pecific cou rse requirements of his major and minor areas of concentration.

PHYSI CA L FACILITIES

Concord College, a modern campus of some 20 buildings, has recently cotnpleted a $4.5 million building program tha t included the construction of a residence hall for women, resi­dence hall for men, an addi tional 48 apartments for tnarried student, and a $1.5 million Col­lege Center. The Center Building contains meeting , banquet and dining facilities, a ''ell as a large recreation and snack bar area for use by the College's students and other O'Uest of the College.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION

\\' itltin a year, Concord College \\'ill begin construction of the Alexander Arts Center. A .:'vfaintenance Shop Building " ·ill al o be under constru tion, and plan. are presently being formulated for future construction of a new health and phy ical education building, and an al unmi chapel. The College ,,·ill continue to look for new ways to inqJro,·e its present cur­ri cular ofl'nings and to continue the exce llent qttality of thr Concord faculty . All of these de, elopltlt'nls hmT as their l'OllllllOn g-oa l the maintenance of a significant reputation a. a quality institution of hig her ecl uc. tion .

THE ANCIHIOR. o/ _A~ha Siljma Jau

VOL. XL NO. I

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FALL, 1964

,L In This Issue

SUBJECT PAGE

An Alpha Sigma Tau Tribute to Mrs. Earl F. Peterson .......................... .. .. .. ...... 2

A Thank-You Letter from Mrs. Peterson .......... 6

Faith of Our Founders, Opening Convention Address of National President Mrs. Earl F. Peterson ...... .............. .... ...... ..... .... .. .. ... .. .. .......... 7

Your National President: Elizabeth Wilson ...... 13

D etroit Welcomes 1964 Convention .. .. ....... .. .. ... 14

In Memoriam ...... . .' .......... .... ...... .... ............ .. .. .. .. .. 19

From Your Expansion Director ..... .. . .. ...... .. ........ 20

Carolyn Conner Alexander, St. Louis Alumnae, R etires As Executive Secretary ...... .... ............ 21

Gwen Frostic : Nature's Artist-Poet .................. .. 22

Collegiate H onors ........ .... ........ .. .. .. .. .. .......... ........ 27

Collegiate News .... .. ... ............ .... ...... ......... .. .... .. .. 33

1964 Group Convention Photo .. .... .. .. ................ 40

An Important Message From Your Editor .. .... .. 43

Alumnae News .... .... .... .. ..... ....... .. .. ... .. .. ................. 64

Directory .. ....... .. .. .. .. ..... ... ..... ... ...... .... ...... ... .......... 75

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Mary Alice,

Your dedicated 1 adership and character are revealed m so many

ways.

Your loveliness makes itself known to each of us every time the ritual

services are given, as much of the service has been written and gwen

\ by you.

Your constant striving for the best to teach us love of truth with

visions of the good and clean impresses many lives.

Your strength and gallantry in meeting our many sorority problems

sustain us.

Your friendship to help your sisters meet the strain of their daily

tasks puts you in a special category: a devoted and dedicated Alpha

Sigma Tau-truly a great Greek.

It would take pages to record your many, many sorority accomplish­

ments and to assess the far-reaching results of your contacts with the

girls of the Chapters.

For all of this-WE THANK YOU.

The Council

The Staff

The Alumnae

The Collegiates

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affectionately known as Mary

Alice, honored for her

Loveliness, Womanliness,

Service and Friendship ...

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Mrs. Peterson was especially pleased with the presentation by Mrs. Eleanor Halas, Na­tional Music Chairman, of a booklet entitled "This Is Your Life, Mary Alice," reviewing the highlights of her sorority accomplishments since 1926, and her home and church life. Also, she received a lo vely white leather book containing the original lyrics and music telling of Alpha Sigma Tau's appreciation for her years of service.

EVERY SORORITY has women whose leadership, willingness to serve and continued devotion and dedication over long periods of time place them into a special category of sorority women. One of these special women is our own Mary Alice Peterson, re'­tiring National President.

Mrs. Peterson became our efficient and lovely President in 1955. She had three goals when she accepted this position: ( 1) to strengthen Collegiate Chapters, (2·) to estab­lish new Chapters, and ( 3) to vitalize and activate Alumnae. Since 1955 we have estab­lished eight new Chapters-Collegiate Chap­ters have been strengthened! And Mary Alice gives much of the credit for this to our hard­working Expansion Director, Mrs. Parry Schippers. Also, Alumnae Chapters have been added to our rolls, and many of those already participating in sorority work have been strengthened.

Though born in Iowa, Mary Alice con-

siders herself a true Hoosier, having lived in Indiana since she was two years of age. Upon graduation from North Ver~10n _High Sc?~ol , she attended Indiana Umvers1ty, recetvmg BA and MA degrees, with a major in Latin and minors in English, Greek and Education. She later took guidance work at the Univer-sity of Southern California. .

Mary Alice has taught in several Indtana high schools, and at McKinley High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. After her Hawaiian ex­perience she accepted an assistant professor­ship in Latin at the Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia. She was also a Gi_rls' Counselor in the Roosevelt Laboratory Htgh School on campus, an early indication of her endless energy and interest in girls.

It was at Emporia that Mary Alice became affiliated with Alpha Sigma Tau, first as a housemother in the fall of 1926, and later as faculty advisor of Iota Chapter. As President of the Western District she conducted the first Alpha Sigma Tau District Meeting. This was held in the sorority house of Iota Chapter at Emporia. She then served as President of the Central District and conducted a District Meeting at Macomb, Illinois (Alpha Epsilon Chapter) . She was appointed as Standards Chairman in 1952 at the Chicago Conven­tion, an office which she held until 1955

Mary Alice cuddles one of the many cats on her farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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"I find contentment and happiness

in keeping husy in interesting and

worthwhile activities and in helping

others whenev er and however I can

when she became Alpha Sigma Tau's fifth National President.

Mary Alice was the first Alpha Sigma Tau Ritual Chairman, and was responsible for the writing of th_e Creed, the meaning of the symbols on the Sorority shield, aoa the design for the Sorority's candle holder. Over a period of years she did abundant research to provide a true Greek Initiation robe for Alpha Sigma Taus.

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Mrs. Peterson makes her home on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana. This land, called "Ash Acres," has been in her family for over 100 years. Since her husband's death in 1950, she has managed the farm, and for several years taught in a nearby high school.

Regarding her varied and busy days,:Mary Alice says: " I enjoy country life; and work-

Mrs. Peterson shows part of her Early American pressed glass collec­tion, a favorit e hobby.

ing outdoors, caring for my flowers and large \': ·istic of -different sections of the U.S. and of yard, is one of my favorite activities. I am ·. foreign cou'ntries; reading good literature of a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa D~lta all types; and raising cats- Pe_r.sian, part­Pi, Kappa Kappa Kappa, the Presbytenan Persian and ' AJJey"-might all · be termed Church (where she teaches an adult Sunday my hobbies. I find contentment and happi­School class and is president-elect of the ness in keeping busy in interesting and worth­Women's Association ) , Eastern Star, AAUW, while activities and- in helping others when­the Indiana State TeacherS>. Associ-ation and ever and however I can. I echo the sentiment NEA. I have always taken an a~tive p~rt of Edna St. Vincent Millay, who expresse.d in church, civic, club and commumty affairS. so beautifully her attitude towards life in Traveling is one of my chief pleasures.-, . I these lines: have visited the European and Scandinavian countries, and in 1962 a dream came true for me- l made a trip around the world. I have also traveled extensively in the United States. Attending the legitimate theatre; se­lecting records, chiefly classical and semi­classical, for my H i-Fi collection; collecting Early American pressed glass in the Daisy and Button pattern, and ceramics character-

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«My candle burns at both ends, I t will not last the night .

But oh my friends, and oh my fo es, I t makes a lovely light."

We have found contentment and happi­ness in knowing Mary Alice.

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.J wijh to thank 'jou /or the gi/t prejenled to me at

the Convention in ::Detroit upon m'j retirement aj tlationa/

Prejident. l:ach one o/ 'jou had a part in thij gi/t1 a

circumjtance which makej il preciouj to me. UJhen .J find iujt the right one1 .J jha// inuMt the mone'j in an oi/

painting) which will be a beauti/uC enduring reminder o/

our jelfowjhip together in _A~ha Sigma Jau.

ma'J (jod tlejj ljOU and keep ljOU true alwa'Jj to the

idea~ o/ our jororit'j.

_AJ/ectionatel'j and /raterna/1'11

rt/ar'J _Alice Peterjon

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Our Founders and pioneers have

given us a sorority. Ca~ you­

will you-keep it?

FAITH OF OUR F:OUNDERS Opening Address of National

President, Mrs. Earl F. Peterson

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SIXTY-FIVE years ago this fall at Ypsilanti, Michigan, on the campus of Michigan State I Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University, the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority ~ came into being, the creation of a little group of idealistic young women who con- I ceived an idea and constructed a reality. Helene Rice, Mayene Tracy, Mable Chase, ~ Harriet Marx, Eva O'Keefe, Adriance Rice and Ruth Dutcher were indeed young I women of vision, purpose and resourcefulness, who sought to perpetuate their friend- ~ . ship and enrich their lives through close association with one another in an organiza- ~ ~f, tion dedicated to promoting the ethical, cultural and social development of its mem- @

$. bers. Unfortunately our records disclose no information concerning the individual ~ personalities of these eight girls, but one can easily imagine their eagerness to secure • the best in life, their longing for beauty and loveliness, their appreciation of the oppor- ~ tunities before them and their alertness in taking advantage of these opportunities. I ~ think they were also a fun-loving group who had happy, wonderful times together. ~ Our one living founder, Mrs. Harriet Marx Pfeiffer, writes of those days: M

"Eva O 'Keefe and I were roommates in a suite of rooms on Cross Street where we made fudge and welsh rabbit in our chafing dish, and saw a great deal of our close friends-May Gephart, Ruth Dutcher, Mable Chase, Mayene Tracy and the two Rice sisters, Adriance and Helene. In those days we entertained young men in the living room of our suite, and they brought us flowers and boxes of Lowney's chocolates. Most of us wore our hair pompadour fashion, and on dress occasions added a flower. There were formal dances in the gymnasium of the college, and less formal ones in the Ladies' Library downtown. I remember as · if it were hanging in my closet today, a long, white organdy gown with tiers of rulffies and a geranium red flower that matched my beavercloth cape."

Mrs. Pfeiffer continues: "Alpha Sigma Tau was founded in a happy, relatively secure world before World War I. College students in those days were free to give them­selves up to the natural and proper concerns of youth on a college campus-to prep­aration for their careers, to romance and friendship. There were still horse drawn vehicles on the streets, and the telephone was. a gadget on the wall that you cranked briskly."

Mrs. Pfeiffer, who now lives in California with her daughter, closes her account with this statement:

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"I am naturally humbly grateful to have been one of those eight college girls at Ypsilanti State Normal College in 1899." ·"- ·

In a little book belonging to Mrs. Lyman I found these delightful accounts of the first three years of Alpha Sigma Tau, written for the college yearbook, the Aurora. Note the dignified language, the high ideals, the confident hope for a wonderful future expressed by these young women, our founders, in these now precious gems of our heritage:

THE A URORA, Volume VII, 1900

ALPHA SIGMA TAU

Patroness President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary

Mrs. E. A. Lyman Helene M . Rice May Gephart Mayene Tracy Mable Chase

Harriet Marx Adriance Rice Ruth Dutcher Eva O 'Keefe

Colors - Green and Gold

This organization claims to be strictly up-to-date as it is purely of a twentieth century growth, having only been in existence a few months. Its membership is eight with a limit of ten, but since the departure of Miss Dutcher, we are seven.

Though it numbers less than most of the similar organizations in the college, yet for loyalty and.·harmony among its members none can excel it.

Its aim is fust ·of.all social and·,J.i&erary culture, but we count not least amongr·the results obtained, fhe bond }Of sympathy among its members, which we trust will prove something more than a pleasant memory, when w~ leave our ALMA M,AT,ER. We can only predict its future from its brief past, and from the fidelity of it,s members to its interests, its high ideals and lofty aims..,1~e feel ;<1-SSured ,t;haj it is destined to becpme a permanent and ennobling element in the col-leg«;. · 1 •

Long may it live!

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THE AURORA, Volume VIII, 1901

ALPHA SIGMA TAU Patronesses- Mrs. E. A. Lyman, Miss Ada A. Norton,

Miss Abigail Pearce Adriance Rice Eva O'Keefe Zoe Waldron Harriet Van DenBosch Louise Aigrell Kathryn Adair Mabel Pitts

''College friends are like melons Shall I tell you why? To find one good, you must a hundred try."

Although our sorority is not as strong in numbers, the bonds of friendship are equal to the sororities of greater number. Alpha Sigma Tau sprang into existence in 1899. Its aim has ever been good scholarship and true culture.

Our social gatherings have been not only pleasant, but we believe beneficial and will always remain with us as pleasant memories of our Alma Mater. To those who may in the future join our mystic circle, we express the wish that they may find as much enjoyment in the association as we have found in the past.

THE AURORA, Volume IX, 1902

ALPHA SIGMA TAU

Patronesses- Mrs. E. A. Lyman, Miss Ada A. Norton, Miss Abigail Pearce

(Membership list -17)

We have but one life to live and we all wish to make the most of it. The question at once arises: "How can we accomplish the most with the energies and powers at our command?" For three years we have sought to solve the problem, and we feel that through our organization we have been enabled to accomplish much in the way of solution.

The years of our college life have brought us into a true realiza­tion of the fact that "a friend is the noblest gift life can bring."

We have satisfactorily p·roved to ourselves that true friendship and culture in sorority life is worthwhile. Our hearts' desire is, that those who are left to carry on the work of next year may be the means of forming links which time and change can not sever.

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As advisers the girls chose three loyal faculty women: Mrs. E. A. Lyman, whose husband was head of the Mathematics Department at the Normal; Miss Ada A. Nor­ton, instructor in Mathematics; and Miss Abigail Pearce of the English department. These three dedicated women gave many years of wise guidance and steadfast de­votion to Alpha Sigma Tau and maintained their interest in the sorority to the end of their lives. Mrs. Lyman during her 33 years of service organized eight collegiate chapters and was chiefly instrumental in effecting the nationalization of the local sorori­ty. Miss Norton ably assisted Mrs. Lyman in all activities and served Alpha Sigma Tau for 39 years. She and Miss Pearce were responsible for much of our sorority ritual. Miss Pearce took an active interest in the sorority from 1900 until her death in 1935.

In 1925 Alpha Sigma Tau was admitted to membership in the Association of Educational Sororities, thus becoming a national sorority. One who contributed much toward the final nationalization of Alpha Sigma Tau was Miss Edith Mansell of Beta Chapter and Detroit Alumnae Chapter. She also made many of the arrangements for the first national convention held in Detroit in 1925. She helped formulate the first national constitution and was elected vice president and organizer, a position she held until 1934.

Another important milestone in the history of Alpha Sigma Tau was admittance to the National Panhellenic Conference in 1951. The separate fields in which A.E.S. and N.P.C. had operated heretofore merged, and so now all national sororities became members of N.P.C.

Other loyal pioneers of Alpha Sigma Tau were the first three National Presidents. At the first national convention Mrs. Grace Erb Ritchie, an elementary school princi­pal with outstanding ability in leadership, was elected the first National President. Of her Mrs. Staehle wrote:

"We needed a leader with poise to preside at our national meetings ; a leader with courage to meet the obstacles that arise in the path of any new organization; a lead­er with vision to direct our national policies

Mrs. Ritchie had all these qualities. She served as President from 1925 to 1928 when she had to resign because of the pressure of school duties and the illness of her mother, but in these three years she had launched Alpha Sigma Tau as a national sorority.

Miss Luella Chapman succeeded Mrs. Ritchie as our second National President. As Miss Chapman was an instructor at Buffalo State Teachers College, where she was also adviser for Sigma Chapter, she had to devote her evenings, weekends and vacations to sorority work, a sacrifice she willingly made for six years. Miss Chapman did much to develop national consciousness, to strengthen our purposes and to make Alpha Sigma Tau better known among the other A.E.S. groups. In one of her letters to the chapters she wrote:

"Our responsibility does not end with our own chapter. Each of us is a part of a larger national organization to which we are obligated. We are responsible to grad­uate members, especially the founders of our chapters for maintaining the standards and traditions established by them."

Our third National President was Mrs. H. E. Staehle, who held that office for 15 years. It was Mrs. Staehle who established the central office, instigated the alumnae representative system, created chairmanships to direct special activities, di ided the sorority into districts with a president in charge of organizing in each district; pro-

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moted the publication of the Central Office Bulletin, Pledge Manual, Newsletters, Officers' Handbooks and other literature ; improved our financial system; and insti­tuted national Social Service. She installed many of our collegiate chapters, directed the organization of alumnae chapters and visited all chapters regularly during her years as President. She has also served Alpha Sigma Tau well first as A.E.S. representative and later as NPC delegate. l}J' '·'

Following Mrs. Staehle in 1948, Mrs. Carl Robinson became the fourth National President. She relocated the central office in St. Louis, her home city, and with her genius for organization set up an efficient m ethod for handling all the sorority records. Mrs. Robinson. served as National President for six years and then became our first Executive Secretary, an office she conducted most capably.

It would be impossible to name all the many, many other National Staff mem­bers, other alumnae and advisers who have contributed much · to Alpha Sigma Tau during the past 65 years. To each of them we owe a deep debt of gratitude.

In 1955 at the convention in Roanoke I was elected the fifth National President of Alpha Sigma Tau. I have endeavored for the past nine years to follow the fine ex­ample of all those who have preceded me and to keep the faith of our founders by endeavoring to make Alpha Sigma Tau sti ll stronger, and more effective and mean­ingful in the lives of all of us.

When I accepted the office of National President, I presented three goals which we should strive to attain: first, to strengthen our collegiate chapters; second, to establish new chapters; and third, to vitalize and activate the alumnae. Although we have by no means reached these goals, I feel we have made some progress toward their attain­ment. Three chapters, all of whom had been struggling for a number of previous years, have been forced to become inactive because of insufficient membership to function effectively. With a few exceptions our other collegiate chapters are strong groups, both locally and nationally.

Since 1955 we have established eight new collegiate chapters. Much of the credit for this growth goes to our able and hard working expansion director, Mrs. Parry Schippers, and those members of the National Staff and other alumnae who have assisted her.

The third goal, that of securing the interest and assistance of the a lumnae, is the one still farthest from realization. At present we have only 21 active alumnae chapters. According to this year's annual report we have 8,683 alumnae members of whom only

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~ " ... But all of us together in a ~ ~~ concentrated effort to accomplish I .'r, .. ~,:,f .•• ~ our goal." M ' .l I I ~1 381 are active members of alumnae chapters. Where are the others? Have they for- • r'" gotten their promises made at initiation to remain loyal to their sorority and to main- M

t,,.~,~.'l.,i,.'·,· ~~~Jd t~:~, ',~t:;t~f ;~~:,;::,~:~::~ .!, ~,,';\~~ .. :;,a~"~ :;~~:~ul o<gani,ation we ljl·

:·: LOjlal, faithful alumnae are the foundation of any sorority.

~~~ Your Alpha Sigma Tau membership does not stop with graduation. Wherever you t'~ II go, whatever you do, you are still an Alpha Sigma Tau. The following story by a r;1

.~ .. :.· •. :,:..:.• member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity vividly illustrates this point. The title t~ h caption is: " Watch Your T ense When Talking to Strangers." The story follows. ~

I bu~~~a~ir;:~e~~c;t;~\ ~~e.is ~~ ~r;~~a~la~s;~~:r!~r ~n c~~r~~~!~~~~r~~~:~m;;~d I! II and the crowded cocktail lounge looked like a friendly port. I found elbow space m l.)~.:.!. next to a pleasant looking fellow sufferer and after the usual complaints about the I ,,,, jet age of inconveniences our small talk drifted around to college. ~

11 "Were you in a fraternity?" I naively asked. His reply startled me. "Son, I am in a lii m fraternity, Phi Kappa Theta. At my chapter we don't change tense at graduation. ~:~ ~~~ It's always 'am' not 'was'! Never say 'were you in a fraternity' when you mean 'are li\ @ you.' ~,ij

• r Ui "He ran out of breath 12 fast sentences later, and I was able to blurt out that I , too, r.;,!.,l

W am a Kap. Later, on the plane I got to thinking about the old gentleman. I was .. ~ ~:~~~ to admit that if he had a•kod tho qu.,tion I would have re•pondod 'I wa. a ~

11 "Somewhere in the years between graduation and the airport I made that change ~; ,.,, in tense. The ritual that once so beautifully punctuated the law that a brother is a @·?..~·'.•;·'·: ~}1 real Phi Kappa Theta for life was filed away mentally under 'college days. ' I dusted q. 1.•.•: off those memories. ru ·:·:·:· ::::~

~~~~ "In retrospect, the precept of 'a Phi Kappa Theta forever' seemed even more awe-ii some than when I first heard it pronounced that rainy spring night. I never thanked M my airport friend for his lesson in semantics. But I will always remember what he fl taught me: The word 'Fraternity' is used only with the present tense."

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Why do we have organized alumnae clubs and chapters? There are three chief reasons. The first is assistance to collegiate chapters. I firmly believe that if the alum­nae had given their collegiate chapters loyal, continuous guidance and support we would have no inactive collegiate chapters now, except for those forced to go inac­tive by conditions beyond our control.

Another reason for having organized alumnae groups is active support of our soro­rity program, including serving as national officers, chairmen and alumnae representa­tives; aiding in expansion of collegiate chapters and in the organization of more alum-

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By Lillian Vogt Schippers

~ ALPHA SIGMA TAU is indeed fortunate that Elizabeth Wilson has consented to

become the new National President. It is not easy to take the place vacated by the dedicated Mrs. Earl Peterson, but Elizabeth Wilson is one of the few with the necessary qualifications to assume the responsibility of ?uiding Alpha Sigma Tau during the com­mg years.

Miss Wilson obtained her A.B. degree from Harris Teachers College in 1936, her M.A. from Washington University in 1946, and has done graduate work at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Kentucky, Den­ver University and Boston U niversity. She is a trained Remedial Reading teacher and teaches at the Sigel School in St. Louis, Mis­souri .

She is presently serving on the Board of Directors for the Harris Teachers College

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YOUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT:

ELIZABETH WILSON

Alumni Association; she is a member of the National Education Association, the Mis­souri State Teachers Association, the Amer­ican Council for Teachers of English and the International R eading Association.

Her sorority service includes President of ~i Chapter, Recording Secretary and Pres­Ident of the St. Louis Alumnae, Business Manager of THE ANCHOR, Local Conven­tion Chairman in 1962 and National Alum­nae Chairman for the past 16 years.

In addition to her professional pursuits ~nd soro~ity service, she enjoys sewing, read­mg, playmg bridge, ice skating, working in her rock garden, and traveling. She has at­tended the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford Ontario, a number of times. H er accom~ plis~ed k~itting h~s benefited Alpha Sigma Taus natiOnal social service as her sweaters are awarded as prizes both in St. Louis and at conventions. Donations, given with the hope of winning one of her sweaters have . ' run mto the hundreds of dollars.

She was awarded the Ada A. Norton award for outstanding alumna service at the 1964 convention in Detroit.

Miss Wilson's outstanding characteristic is her quiet, efficient, hard working service. She

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Mrs . George Halas, center, front row, is seen with the 1964 Chorus Group . The entire group was not present

for this picture.

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The National Council as seen at Convention, front row, from the left: Mrs. Joseph Stern, Mrs. John Simpson, Mrs. Earl F. Peterson, Mrs. R. B. Cross, Mrs. Justin Doyle and Mrs.]. W. Hinshaw; back row : Miss Margaret Macdonald, Mrs. Bernard L. McBee, Mrs . Haswell E. Staehle, Miss Ethel Himelick, Mrs. James Alexander and Mrs.

Perry Schippers.

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The Ada orton A ward Winners at the Formal Banquet are, from the left: Rose Marie Schmidt, Margaret Macdonald and Elizabeth Wilson, the new

ational President.

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Detroit Alumnae who assisted at Con­vention are, from the left, back row: Lillian Meister, Lenore IJ3riggs, M il­dred Cislo, Anna Ukrop, Adeline Shaw; second row: Margaret Sharfen­berg, Emily Fitzgerald, Ruth Brundle, Dorothy W ood ; front row: H ila Col­lins, Marlowe Franko, R ose Marie

S chmidt.

''Faith of Our Founders'' renewed as

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CONVENTION

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;\; "FAITH OF O uR FouNDERs" was renewed at the Fifteenth National Convention of

Alpha Sigma Tau formally called into ses­sion by the National President, Mrs. Earl F . Peterson, on August 25, 1964, at the Shera­ton-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.

Delegates seated at conference tables re­sponded to the official roll call by Miss Ethel Himelick, secretary. The traditional cere­mony of the hanging of chapter shields gave opportunity to collegiate chap ters to greet other delegates and visitors and to place on view the symbol of their presence.

Greetings from fraternal groups as well as our own Alpha Sigma Tau sisters welcomed everyone to Convention.

Mrs. Peterson's keynote address, centered on the provocative question: "Our founders and pioneers have given us a sorority. Can you-Will you-keep it?" brought a stand­ing ovation, and served to heighten discus­sion at all meetings and general sessions.

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Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown of the Penland School o.f Crafts. Mr . Brown was the

guest speaker at the Formal Banquet.

Friendly Inform ality

District meetings held early in convention provided an opportunity for a fri endly get­together with delegates and visitors from closeby chapters, and, in addition, gave mem­bers of the district the necessary time for making district plans.

From the familiar faces of the district, members proceeded to the grand gathering where a ll convention-goers played "Human Bingo" to become better acquainted with the larger group. Prizes of tote trays and coasters painted with the map of Michigan will be constant reminders of the fifteenth convention in Detroit for the lucky winners.

Pi Chapter received a gift certificate for having the largest delegation outside the con­vention district.

The auction of perfume by age was the highlight of the party. After beginning with 50 years, Mrs. Waggoner topped the bidding by admitting to 72 years, 30 of those years as patroness of Alpha Alpha Chapter. Alpha Alphas can be proud of such a charming so­cial assistant.

Symbols of Loveliness

Loveliness is portrayed at convention by the selection of a convention queen from among candidates representing each collegi-

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ate chapter. Twenty-one poised participants crossed the runway. They paused to answer a spontaneous question drawn from a silver bowl, and proceeded to seats at the side of the beautifully mirrored Crystal Ballroom.

Wanda Old, delegate from Zeta Tau Chap­ter at Longwood College in Farmville, Vir­ginia, was the unanimous and first ballot choice of the judges. They were: Mrs. Kay Clark from Patricia Stevens Casting Agency ; Mr. John W. Ray, Special Even ts Coordi­na tor of the ]. L. Hudson Company; and Mr. Paul Williams, Public Affairs Manager of R adio Station W.W.J.

Wanda's charming southern accent was obvious as she answered what she would do if she entered a room wearing what she thouaht was an original dress only to find some~ne there with the same dress. Without hesitation she stated she would try to stay on the other side of the room!

The announcement of the winner by Mr. R ay was followed by the presentation of an arm bouquet of yellow roses by Mrs. Clark. Mr. Williams completed the ceremony by placing the crown on Wanda's head. As the queen stood a t the speakers' table for all to admire, Mrs. John Simpson sang the "Sweet­heart Song" as a toast from all Alpha Sigma Taus.

Our queen was the official delegate from Zeta Tau Chapter where she holds the office of vice president. She is a senior majoring in biology and secondary education. H er hob­bies include tennis, swimming and painting. Wanda carries on the tradition of beauty in Zeta Tau Chapter. She is the second conven­tion queen to reign from her chapter.

... and Fidelity

Fidelity is portrayed at convention by the convention belles, those members who have attended three or more conventions. As the largest proportion of belles are national offi­cers, the ceremony provides an opportunity for Alpha Sigma Taus to say " thank you" to those competent members who keep our or­ganization functioning smoothly. Each of the belles was presented with a ilver charm en­graved with Marshall Frederick's statue of

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the "Spirit of Detroit." These charms will be added to the convention bracelets which are now part of each belle's wardrobe.

Presidents at Home

The President's At Home session was a huge success. Mrs. Peterson cordially enter­tained many callers who also enjoyed seemg some lovely exhibits from Penland.

Buzz Session

A very lively buzz session was conducted Tuesday evening. Many collegiate problems were aired and helpful suggestions ensued.

Big Event: Banquet

R enewal of the bonds of sisterhood by all Alpha Sigma Taus through the candle­lighting ceremony highlights every National Convention. This convention's ceremony, conducted by Mrs. Joseph Steen, opened the formal banquet.

Yellow roses topped the tall golden rec­tangles used as table decorations, small, rec­tangular brass candleholders continued the theme and narrow gold programs with small yellow roses completed the decor.

The tuneful ringing of bells heard during the dinner hour emphasized the cusiosity of all Alpha Sigma Taus. The bells marked with the A:::ST monogram were "thrown" at Pen­land especially for the banquet and were presented as a gift from Penland in apprecia­tion of our support for this school of crafts.

Mr. William Brown, director of Penland, had a natural opening to his banquet speech when he described the making of the bells. His description of the school, its instructors, program and buildings were illustrated by the showing of selected slides. His gracious manner convinced everyone that a trip to Penland to see the crafts departments or a stay at Penland to experiment with the many media would be a necessary part of some summer vacation.

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Surprise of Awards

Amid shrieks of surprise and delight, awards were presented for efficiency, scholar­ship and service.

Miss Margaret Macdonald presented the Efficiency A wards to the fo llowing collegiate chapters: Zeta Tau, Farmville, Virginia; Alpha Eta, Alma, Michigan ; Iota, Emporia, Kansas ; and Greatest Improvement in Effi-

Wanda Old, Longwood College, Vice President of Z eta Tau Chapter, was named Convention Queen .

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ciency to Alpha Mu, College Heights, Arkan­sas.

Ties for efficiency in Alumnae Chapters are becoming more common. Margaret says she doesn't mind paying money for this kind of problem! Identical first place awards were made to: Flint, Muncie, Shepherdstown and Tri-City. Buffalo and Bluefield tied for second place; Detroit, Washington and Ypsi­lanti-Ann Arbor for third place.

The Scholarship Cup was awarded to Pi Chapter by Mrs. J. E. Gaughan, Scholarship A wards Chairman.

Beautiful silver trays were presented by Mrs. Peterson to collegiate representatives for their advisors who were recipients of the Helen S. Garman Advisor Award: Miss Margaret Lowe, Phi; Mrs. Donald Shank, Delta; Miss Helen Buckley, Alpha Epsilon.

Ada A. Norton Alumnae Awards were presented to Miss Margaret Macdonald, a­tiona! Treasurer for many years; Miss Eliza­beth Wilson, Alumnae Chairman and new National President ; and Miss Rose Marie Schmidt, National Pledge and Convention 'Chairman.

Presentation of Scrap-Book Awards were made to the following Collegiate Chapters by Mrs. Charles Belknap: first place, Alpha Lambda; second place, Alpha Eta ; third place, Pi. Alumnae chapters received their awards from Mrs. Robert Bolton: first place, Flint; second place, St. Louis; third place, Buffalo.

Music awards for original songs were made by the National Music Chairman, Mrs. George Halas. First place went to the Buffalo Alumnae Mildred Lamb Kirby and Janet Luther McCarron, Buffalo, New York, for "Our Pledge"; second place to Chi Chapter, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, for "Alpha Harmony" by Marsha Clark ; third place to Psi Chapter, Harrisonburg, Virginia, for the "A~T Work Song" by Carolyn Cox; and fourth place to Zeta Tau Chapter, Farm­ville, Virginia, for "Our Unity" by Sally Grayson. First honorable mention went to Chi Chapter for Jane Specht's and Nancy

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Duncan's "The Alpha Girl"; second hon­orable mention to Alpha Lambda Chapter, Radford Virginia for "Within Our Hearts"

' ' . by Millie Brannon; third honorable mentiOn to Pi Chapter, St. Louis, Missouri, for San­dra Dexter's "To Alpha Sigma Tau"; fourth honorable mention to Alpha Zeta Chapter, Flushing, ew York, for "Our Song to Y~u" by Joyce Cox; and fifth honorable mentiOn to Theta Chapter's, Detroit, Michigan, "Wel­come Rushees" by Diane Edwards.

The Editor's Award for the best copy ar­ranged since the 1962 Convention went to Phi Chapter, Hammond, Louisiana, first place; and second place to Iota Chapter, Emporia, Kansas.

Alpha Sigma Tau' gift to the convention queen, a pearl and gold link bracelet, was presented by Mrs. Peterson. The charm on the bracelet was an A~T crest, engraved "A~T Queen 1964."

AWARDS NOTE: Special recognition was given Baton Rouge which had perfect ef­ficiency since re-organization. Also, special recognition went to Alpha Mu for collegiate chapter improvement.

Challenge to Women

"We the peoples of the United Nations .. . reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations, large and small ... " a quota­tion taken from the United Nations Charter was the keynote of Mr. Philip Gentile's speech at the Yellow Rose Luncheon.

The characteristics of a human being were described by her as the physical, intellectual and spiritual. Her challenge to all women was to de elop the intellectual and piritual qualities toward a better understanding and greater appreciation of all human beina . This is the quality of human beina b ina human.

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MRs. JusTIN G. DoYLE, our National Chap­lain, as well as a Vice President, held a beautiful memorial service for those Al­pha Sigma T aus, and several very close friends of Alpha Sigma T au, who had de­parted from our midst since the previous Convention.

Newly enrolled in our H eavenly Chapter are:

ALPHA: Sally C . Davis '57 Flora Regal White (Mrs. Donald ) ' 13

GAMMA : Delia G. O vitz '00 (former advis­er), age 87

ZETA : Pauline Barkhuff '34 Mabel Doyle '(former adviser ) Elva Williams Grier (Mrs. J . William) ' 31 Gloria Wentzel Wright (Mrs.) '57 Alice Wieson ' 24

ETA : Ruth Parrish (former adviser )

THETA : Florence Friedlund Brisley (Mrs. William) '57

IOTA : Jane Atwood Wilbur (Mrs. Horace Z.), age 89

N U: Florence Pearl K ruse Stackhouse (M rs. John ) '54

XI : Maybelle J ohnson Newton (M rs. R .) '31

OMICRON: Doris Stark Me eer (M rs. A. H .) (patroness )

PI : Esther Lanfersieck '46 Carol J ean Vedder '64 (uninitiated ) Mrs. Walter G. Kirchner (patroness ) , age 82

SIGMA : Adeline Thiel Easterling '23 Marion Miller Hyatt (M rs. Francis B.) '29 Margaret Lorraine Mank '32

PHI : Juanita Davis Love (Mrs. Pressly) '45

CHI : Betty J ean Ridenour

ALPHA ALPHA : Patricia Foreman Dolson (Mrs. Albert J. ) '56 Grace DeHority (honorary member )

ALPHA EPSILON : Delores M ae Downey Anderson (Mrs. John T .) '51

ALPHA OMEGA : Rochelle Minster '62 Floral contributions were received from Pi

Chapter, Alpha K appa Chapter, St. Louis Alumnae Chapter and Buffalo Alumnae Chapter.

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A favorite verse from an unknown poe t states:

Giue me the loue of friends And I shall not complain of cloudy skies N or little dreams that fade and die. Giue m e th e clasp of one fi rm hand, The lips that say, " I understand," And I shall walk on H oly Land. Fame and fortun e-burdens bring, But friendship is a God-like thing.

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FROM YOUR EXPANSION DIRECTOR

Dear Alpha Sigma Taus,

It is the responsibility of the Director of Expansion to explore and evaluate all campuses which are either opening to National Panhellenic Conference groups or adding new chap­ters because of increased enrollments. As the college population increases, it is important for Alpha Sigma Tau to have a steady and p lanned growth in order to maintain our posi­tion and become stronger.

A successful program for expansion can be accomplished only when Alumnae and Col­legiates are cognizant of our expansion goals. The alumnae particularly should keep in touch with schools in their respective localities which might either add new chapters or in­vite NPC groups to the campus for the first time. When such opportunities occur, the Direc­tor of Expansion should be advised so that the proper stt;:ps for investigating and evaluating the campus can be taken.

This is a period of growth for all NPC groups. Many small state colleges, including some former state teachers colleges, are expanding, and some are ·allowing national organizations on campus for the first time. Many are in the process of becoming second state universities.

Our expansion goals must be to strengthen and promote Alpha Sigma Tau. A more equit­able geographical distribution of chapters is desirable. Weak areas must be developed. Isolated chapters need to be fortified by establishment of new ones nearby. Opportunities to enter schools on the ground floor cannot be overlooked. The state colleges with expanding. facilities offer a chance to build for the future.

The interest and assistance of all Alumnae and Collegiates is vital to the Director of Ex­pansion in our program of growth for the future.

Most Loyally,

LILLIAN VoaT ScHIPPERS

Adopted from a letter in the 1964 Spring ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY.

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Carolyn Conner

Alexander~

St. Louis

Alumnae~

Retires as

Ex ecutive

Secretary

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By MAXINE GRAFLAGE,

form er ANCHOR Editor

;\; SucH A rare combination of talents has Carolyn Alexander (Mrs. J ames F.) that

she can never really be replaced in Alpha Sigma Tau's central office. With her seem­ingly limitless energy and a willingness to use it, she combines the ability to get a job done and to inspire others to pitch in, too. She has organized the office into a smoothly functioning unit, capable of handling hun­dreds of inquiries and thousands of pieces of sorority mail.

H er office, with the inestimable help of a capable staff, is the perception core of the sorority. H ere the changes in name and new addresses are kept up to date, the C.O.B.'s are assembled and mailed, the newsletters typed, the new chapter supplies sent out, and on and on . In addition to being an organizer, Carolyn assists with a great deal of charm at our new chapter installations.

How dare anyone become so effici ent? Per­haps her love for Alpha Sigma Tau and her well rounded background of experience helped shape this ability. Carolyn served as both collegiate and alumnae president of Pi Chapter, then as alumnae representative for four years. She became the delegate to the St. Louis City Panhellenic when she acted as hostess for the Henry Shaw House, a his­toric landmark open to the public. More re­cently Carolyn did the organization work for the last two National Conventions.

All this successful experience naturally led to a position of responsibility in the sorority

. organization and five years ago, she became the Executive Secretary.

After graduating from Harris T eachers College, Carolyn taught several years, then married Jim Alexander who is also in the education field. H e's a principal now at Blair School. Their two lovely girls, K ay and Joan, are 14 and 9-years-old. And on the domestic scene, Carolyn is again a whiz. A cook superb! We St. Louis Alumnae have sampled her cuisine many times.

For a time after graduating Carolyn worked for the United States Government

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" Let's just wander here and there -- -

like leaves float ing in the autumn air

and look at common little things -

stones on the beach - - -

flowers turning into berries

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from the winds we'll catch a bit

of that wondrous feeling that comes - - -

- - not from seeing - - - - -

but from being part of nature

GWEN FROSTIC:

Nature's Artist-Poet

" Although all things are created w ithin a pattern .. .. each is unique unto itself."

;t. GwEN FRosnc, Alpha Chapter 1926, could have been writing about herself

when she penned those words in one of four books she has authored. For Gwen Frostic tru ly is unusual.

She is a creator of beauty in both art and poetry. She is a naturalist. She is an astute business woman. Although she had polio in her early childhood, few effects of it can now be seen.

Gwen Frostic's art is a delicate one into which she puts almost unbelievable authenti­city. Through linoleum block-print , each

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designed and cut by herself, she preserves the striking detail in tiny sprigs of a thistle's bloom, the feathers of a bird, the diamonds on a turtle'~> shell, raindrops cascading in the winds past a lightning-scarred tree, or the veins of a leaf. Her work reflects her devotion to accuracy and excellence and long hours of reading about nature. Her goals grow out of living.

Recognized throughout her native Mich­igan, she is also known the world over. Now Benzonia, a tiny town of 450, located about halfway between Lake Michigan and the National Music Camp, handles mail from many foreign countries. That mail, and even the bulk bearing U.S. postmarks, is addressed to Presscraft Papers, Inc., which is Gwen Frostic. Its products, consuming a ton of paper a month, are primarily folded note paper and stationery and cards. A work of her art is on the foreleaf of each. Sheafing through envelopes received within two weeks disclosed postmarks from practically every state, and from Switzerland, Spain, France, Italy, The Netherlands, M exico, Norway, Greece, Egypt, Colombia, Thailand, Japan, England, India and South Africa.

Only Gwen duts the blocks and mixes the ink. Sometimes she herself operates the four automatic Heidelberg presses. She employs fourteen people, including two pressmen. The others sort and ship orders, keep books and watch inventory, and wait on the curious tourists attracted by a bubbly hillside spring Gwen has created in a window, or those who come from afar just to see a remarkable wom­an about whom they've heard.

The quotations in this article are from Miss Frostic's book, " A Walk With M e." Both these and the engravings of some of the lovely art work of the book have been reproduced with her kindly permission. She has also authored " These things are ours," and "My Michigan," available from Press­craft Papers, Inc., Benzonia, Michigan.

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" .. . if a little toad winks

as you pass by - - - -

or you wish he would ...

. . then this little book is dedicated

to you

Inside her front door one gets an out­doors feeling. The little spring with turtle scampering around in the bottom and et amid growing things, like a kunk cabbage a tiny cedar and flowering wild plants bub­bles merrily. Driftwood supports di play counters. It took time to create thi atmo -

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phere, but to Gwen " time is relative- au­thenticity is the thing." Once when a re­porter called upon Miss Frostic she was cutting a slender chicory sprig into a block­and using a stalk freshly taken from the woods as a model " to be absolutely certain how the leaves and branches go on."

How long does it take her to do a block, like the tree in the windblown rainstorm where four strokes of the knife which is her paintbrush were required to create each one of the literally hundreds of raindrops falling in the print's white areas? "Maybe a month or so, I don't really know. Time is relative, far less important for instance, than having all the raindrops falling on the same angle or getting exactly the right tinge of gold in the head of a golden crowned kinglet."

A kinglet block is one of her favorites of the 600 currently in use. H er model was a bird which stunned itself against a store's glass window and was picked up by a passer­by who brought it to Gwen "because you appreciate loveliness."

Block carving is generally done in the evening, "when I'm not interrupted by sales­men or reporters," she explains and then adds, "I may work for a couple of hours on one and then write awhile and come back to it. Or I may work straight through and create three note paper blocks in one eve­ning."

To get all the color and details she wants into some scenes, Gwen must cu t as many as five blocks and print them separately. For whatever time she spends at her work desk, however, Gwen spends much more in the woods watching the wild, free things she loves to re-create: how a particular bird lights on a twig and how the twig sways.

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Often she's elsewhere, too, perhaps study­ing exactly how the feathers go on that particular bird at a museum in New York or Washington or Chicago, "not taking anybody else's word or even a photograph."

World War II changed Miss Frostic's life. Before the war took all copper and brass, she ran a metalcraft art shop in Wyandotte, Michigan, where her late father, F. W. Fros­tic, was superintendant of schools. One of

"A quiet grey sky - - -

- - a few white crystals float in the cool air ..

Soon a multitude of snowflakes will be falling

- - - the winds will carry them into long beautiful

drifts - - and all things will be covered with a

white softness . . . . .

"On the beach the winds will blow wave upon

wave and they will turn into ice - - creat ing fantastic

piles and ridges along the water's edge. . . A

setting sun will turn the spray of other waves

dashing high against the ice into gold and far

above the gulls will reflect the golden rays in their feathers . .

"At night the full moon will be reflected by

thousand upon thousand of tiny crystals - - - __

and - - - - everywhere there will be beauty - -

mystery - - - stillness - - - simplicity - - - __

and - - - - life . . . . . . . ."

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GWEN FROSTIC ... (Continued from Page 24)

nine children, Gwen majored in art at East­ern M ichigan. University and also studied at Western Michigan. She taught art in D ear­born schools before founding her copper and brass shop and teaching metalcraft and pot­tery classes as a sideline for a YWCA.

Gwen's parents, who both encouraged her to perfect her talent, had bought a cottage on nearby Crystal Lake, to which she had led them. She became struck by the beauty of the place, "where you can draw from nature," while a counselor a t an Interlochen summer camp for girls.

The new plant, opened this year, is situ­ated on an 80-acre wi ld life sanctuary, giving an abundance of birds, deer and plant life from which to draw. I n one spot near a swamp, beavers are busily cutting down trees, building a dam near a little log cabin that stands on a Betsy R iver island. This cabin is just one of several studios which she uses as study points.

"Business is my hobby," she says. And editor-publisher J ohn W. Peterson of the Benzie County Patriot of Frankfort confides: "Nobody's going to take advantage of her -because she's as sharp, smooth and tough as any businessman you ever met."

Adapted from an article by A. F. Mahan in the O ctober 31, 1963, Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan.

"- - - and so - - - - there has ever been beauty in a feather

drifting in the wind beauty in the lichens

growing on a rock beauty in the star dust

shining in the sun beauty in the grasses

blowing in the breeze - - - - - so - - - - there will ever be - - - -

wondrous - - - simple - - - beauty always here on earth . . . . . . . . "

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CAROLYN ALEXANDER

RETIRES .. .

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drafting maps for the Air Force. This brings recognition of another talent- her artistic abili ty, which led her to take art courses at Washington University. She says, "Nothing came of it," but I have seen this talent creep­ing out a t many socia l functions and cleverly applied in her work a t the office.

Carolyn is stepping out of the Executive Secretary job which has grown into a year round task for someone. She has taken a teaching position which she hopes will coin­cide with her family's working m onths and give her a vacation with them in the sum­mers.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT:

ELIZABETH WILSON

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shuns the limelight and her trem endous con­tributions to Alpha Sigma T au are not gen­erally rea lized. The standing ovation a t the Convention greeting the announcement that she would be the new National President, a t­test the love and confidence she inspires in those ~vho know her and appreciate her unique qualities. Alpha Sigma Tau is in good hands. It is the responsibility of all of us to support and assist her beyond the call of duty.

Our retiring officers, and especially M rs. Earl Peterson, have rendered a great service to Alpha Sigma T au. They will long be remembered and their counsel sought. The fine leadership exerted by Mrs. Peterson will pass unbroken to E lizabeth Wil on.

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COLLEGIATE HONORS

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Ann ·Brodt, Chi, was chosen West Virginia State Fore's! Festival Queen, one of the state's great­

est honors for a girl.

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Gayle McKenney, Alpha Eta, wa's a member of the 1963

Homecoming Queen's Court.

QUEENS

JoAnn Sullinger. Beta , is Delta Sigma Phi Dream Queen.

Dianne Clugston, Iota, is Al­pha Kappa Lambda's 1964

Sweetheart.

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Carolyn Joyner, Iota, is Kansas' Mis's Navy Wings of Gold and Phi Beta Lambda's Miss Future Business Executive of Kansas. Carolyn was previously named Mis's News Photographer Con­lest and returned this year from a trip around the world.

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-+-« Sherry Anne Shirley, Chi, wa's chosen as a candidate for Ap­ple Blossom Princess to repre-

sent Shepherd College.

& SWEETHEARTS represent Alpha Sig1na Tau on ca1npus

Sherry Feltner, Iota, is Miss Emporia of 1964. and was a candidate for Miss E-State and a Homecoming Queen attend­ant in 1963. Sherry is featured in "Who's Who Among Stu­dents in American Colleges and Universities," was Secre­tary of A WS and is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Al­pha (Honorary Education Fra-

ternities), and Treble Clef.

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Joyce Scranton, Alpha Epsilon, is the Greek Ball Queen.

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Marlyn Johnson, Alpha Theta Pledgemother. is Sweetheart of the Arnold Air Society at the

University of Detroit.

Martha Kephart. Chi, was the Rose of Delta Sigma Pi, Na­

tional Business Fraternity.

more QUEENS and. • •

Alpha Sigma Tau

Marijo Barnett, Alpha Alpha, is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Phi Gamma journal­ism honorary and was named

a Junior Marshal. ·

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LEADERS

Susan Staples. Alpha Alpha, is a member of Ball State's Marching Mademoiselles, na­tional champion women's drill

team.

Kendall Schneider, Pi, was po­etry winner of the "Quarterly" contest sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta. Honorary English

Fraternity.

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Frances Look, Alpha Eta, was named Junior Woman of 1964

at Alma College.

Robin Fox, Alpha Eta, was named to "Who's Who."

Liz Ellison, Alpha Alpha, is a member of Kappa Delta Pi.

Marlene Johnson, Iota, Presi­dent of Xi Phi. Honorary Lead­ership Fraternity, is a Senior Representative to the Student Council. a member of Pi Alpha (Honorary Women's Education Fraternity) and Sigma Delta Pi (Honorary Spanish Frater­nity) , past Secretary of Rus­sian Club, and past Vice Chairman of the Kansas Young Republicans Woman's Federation. Marlene received a 1964 Summer Russian Insti­tute Scholarship to study in Finland. Iota's Editor and Sec­retary of the A~T Advisory Board, she was among the top ten students in her class for four semes.lers, and has bee~ named to "Who's Who."

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JoAnn Litto, Pi. Harris Teachers College, was named to "Who's Who."

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Pamela Van Dyne, Beta, was named Greek Woman of the

Year. 1964.

Judy Gabel. Alpha Eta, re­ceived the Top Tau Award and the National Sorority

Scholarship Award.

They receive top Greek,

scholarship and

campus honors . • •

Sue Jordan. Alpha Epsilon, was named "Best Dressed Girl."

Alpha Sigma Tau LEADERS

Jeanne Trautwein, Pi. Harris Teachers College, was recently

named to "Who's Who."

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Collegiate News

Alpha

LS Ln "Sleepy Tau Heaven"

;\;. THE ALPHA Chapter began another busy semester with a very successful Alpha Sig­

ma Tau-Sigma Tau Gamma mixer. "New Student Daze" was the theme of the dance honoring new freshmen on campus.

Events on campus from February 18 to 22 centered around the annual Sno-Carnival. We were honored to have our sister, Sylvia Jakob, as a finalist for Sno-Queen of the "Sno-Ball."

The Candlelight Ball was held at Pompie's in Dearborn, with a post-party later at Sue Mitroka's. A feature of the evening was folk singing with guitar accompaniment.

"Greeks Go International" was the theme for Greek Week and the Greek Sing. Our Music Chairman, Vonna Von Renner, com­piled a medley of tunes ending with "God Bless America." We all wore navy skirts, white blouses and red bows to carry out our America theme.

In April we held our annual Parents' Pot-

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luck where the pledge class gave entertain­ment which depicted a "Typical" day of pledging. Sorority Weekend was held in a nearby camp. We had swimming, boating and, of course, our own brand of home cooking.

One of the most important events of the semester was formal rush. "Sleepy Tau Heav-

Mary Carevic and Barb Dieterle, Alpha Chapter, play with the A~T turtle, the mascot for Sorority

Weekend.

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Little Alpha Sisters give their Big Alpha Sisters paddles after initiation. Pictured in the firs t row, from the left: Carolyn Kramer, Ann Nicklin, Bon­nie Malik, Kathy Mitroka, Kathy Sutter . Karen Newman and Carol Gentinne; second row: Big Sisters Pat St. Bernard, Sylvia Jakob, Mary Care­vic. Barb Dieterle, Kathy Regan, Claudia Zeller

and Kathy Vollick.

ven" was our theme for rush parties. Every­one wore pajamas to the informal party, and pillows with A::ST written in lace were given as "favors to the rushees.

Alphas were happy to m1t1ate seven new members on May 23. They are Carol Gen­tinne, Carolyn K ramer, Bonnie M alik, Kathy M itroka, K aren ewman, Ann Nicklin and Kathy Sutter. The pledge class made new songbooks to be used at rush parties as their pledge project. K athy Mitroka was chosen "Best Pledge."

New officers for next year are : President, Gail Phillips ; Vice President, Joan Bock­brader; Secr e tary, Kathy Mi troka ; and Treasurer, Claudia Zeller.

Our last meeting "vas a senior farewell for Char Davis, K aren Erickson, Pauline Fucin­ari, R ita H eaven, J udy Lehr, Sue Mitroka, Cathy Seibel and J an Shannon. We wish them the best of luck in the fu ture.

The Al p h as are looking f orward to another busy semester in the falL- CAROLYN K RAMER

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Beta

sees semester of success & honor

;\; SPRING SEMESTER proved quite successful for Beta Chapter. We had several beauty

queen, Greek Woman of the Year and a terrific pledge class.

The semester began with a bang-Formal Rush started immediately after seme ter break. Beta's first rush party was "A.::S.T. Sweete Shoppe," where the rushees and ac­tives chatted while eating ice cream cones. "Sleepy Tau H eaven" brought the rushees to our house for their second party. Pajamas were the attire and stuffed toys accompanied their masters to the party ; bedtime chatter was enjoyed with hot chocolate and donuts. Our third party was best of all-"The Emerald Room." The recreation room was transformed into a night club. The rushees were entertained by local talent and served "K iddie Coketails" by fraternity men. Our efforts were rewarded with 15 wonderful pledges. They are: Dorothy Pangman, Ste­vie Treat, Rosa lie Lesinski, M iki Collar, Jo­Ann Sullinger, Lynn H ardesty, Joan Swartz-

The 15 new pledges of Beta Chapter smile hap­pily after receiving their Emerald and Gold

ribbons.

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loff, Lynn Pera, Karen Matta Sue Perrin ' ' K~thy Goetz, Nancy Gratsch, Lynn Tanabe,

Le1gh Fugate and Nancy Redmond. During info~mal rush we added three more pledges: Manlyn Crowley, Carol Adams and Marilyn Mallek.

Social life started with a mixer with the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon. The theme was "Prison Party" and there was a variety of costumes- from prisoners to policeman to private detectives to Irma LaDouce.

"Moonshine Party" was the theme of this year's date party. St. John's Parish Hall was transformed into a brokendown Ozarks mountain home. Girls and their dates came with freckled faces and blacked-out teeth ; feedsacks, patched bluejeans and pantaloons were the costumes.

Mom's Weekend brought all of the mothers for a weekend of college fun. They were welcomed to campus with a Tea given by their daughters. After reacquainting them with familiar faces from previous years, the daughters rushed their mothers off to view the campus. They were treated to dinner at the house and entertained by the girls. Then, they gave us a treat- they put on their ren­dition of how we would act during rush . That night, the moms took over the house and the girls vacated to the dorms.

Greek Week was a great one for Beta. One of our sisters, Pamella Van Dyne, was chosen Greek Woman of the Year, a great honor for Alpha Sigma Tau. We also placed in the competitive events. We were second in the Sing, second in the Walkathon and placed in a few other events to give us the Second Place Trophy.

Beta had several other honors this past semester. Many of our sisters brought re­cognition to the sorority due to their beauty. Jan LaBelle and Dorothy Pangman were elected to the R.O.T.C. Kaydette Court. Leah Saunders was one of the three finalists for the Greek Week Push Cart Derby Queen. JoAnn Sullinger was chosen by the men of Delta Sigma Phi to be their Dream Queen. JoAnn will represent them at their national convention and vie for the national title.

Beta's social life culminated with the Din­ner-Date Dance. A lavish affair, it was held at · the Embers R estaurant. The smorgas-

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Leah Saunders, finalist in the Push Cart Derby Queen contest. is the new Vice Pre sident of

Beta Chapter.

bord offered d e li cious meats, appetizing salads and scrumptious desserts. The mu ic of Arliss Woodvvard and his band made the evening a success- dancing was the perfect way to end such a grand year.

With such a successful year to look back on, the sisters of Beta are eagerly looking forward to making the coming fall semester even better.

Beta Moms 'showed daughters how to act at rush parties.

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Delta

has "Swing Safari" ;\; A JUNGLE setting, complete with trees,

vines, grass-strewn floor and a small combo to furnish a native beat, was the background for "Swinging Safari." A huge cauldron which bubbled (with the aid of dry-ice), and ferocious, cardboard animals helped to make this one of Delta Chapter's favorite rush parties this past semester. Members, as well as rushees, were in native or hunter garb. Frosted animal crackers and punch were the appropriate fare . Favors were paper machetes and authentic, white bones.

Several members of Sigma Tau Gamma, our brother fraternity, served as waiters at our Formal Rush, "Roses Become You." A luncheon was enhanced by special service, candlelight and yellow roses. Pat and Panda Kulkhe and Rosi Ramsey, our folksinging group, performed. The attractive and useful favors were matching green and gold curler bags and nightcaps.

We were very proud to add these 20 new pledges: Jan Bauer, Charla Catania, Mary Lou Ertman, Connie Hoffman, Mary Jo Horst, Sharon Irvin, Dee Kapusta, Sandy Kaylor, Barbara _Landis, Cheri Lukacs, Aud-

Delta Chapter's prize-winning " Snoopy" snow sculpture is p ictured above.

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rey Manzlak, Bonnie McKee, Joanne Mc­Laughlin, Paulette Potter, Donna Ramage, Christine Schuler, Mary Ann Sherwin, Jo­anne Start, Karen Wolfe and Diane Wydo.

"Happiness is Alpha Sigma Tau's Snoopy" was the sign we placed by our snow sculpture of the famous dog. We made him a dog­house, coloring the roof green. Beside it, we sculpted a dish, which we colored gold. Snoopy brought us the first prize, a hand­some trophy, in Indiana's Winter Carnival.

Another campus activity, Greek sing found us doing "Canadian Sunset. ' It was espe­cially arranged by Judy Garfield. Our ac­companiment was a small combo, in which Judy played piano.

As always, we gave our support to the March of Dimes Campaign and this year took part in a local radiothon. Several of our members shared an hour of broadcasting with brothers of Delta Sigma Phi Frater­nity.

A huge drawbridge marked the entrance to our Spring Formal, Camelot. Decorated shields, streamers and paper knights were the background for dancing and a buffet supper. The delightful pledge skit, "Taus Were There," had everyone in stitches as the comic side of key historic events was presented. There were even a Pocahon"taus," and a Cleopa"tau" !

Bringing honors to A~T were Mimma Tripodi and Michele Snyder, both recently initiated into Pi Omega Pi, Honorary Busi­ness Fraternity.

Spring elections on campus found Deltas winning again. Ruth Wilson was elected Vice President of the Junior Class. Other new officers of campus clubs are: Natalie Jess, Jean Jedinak, Rosi Ramsey, Connie Hoffman, Judi Kaylor, Faith DiPiazzo and Joan Quist.

We were sad to see the end of this very busy and happy semester. Perhaps making us just a bit sadder was the departure of 19 wonderful seniors: Dianna Brown, Dee Di­croo, Marcee Eichenlaub, Donna Freeman, Jerilyn Geiger, Pat Greitzer, Marlene Jack­son, Dot Kondrick, Joy Lomicka Carol Moc­cagnan, Denise Miller, Pat Miller, Marcia Plyler, Kathy O'Rourke Jeanette Salkeld

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Karen Shuster, Eileen Skarbek, Carol Sta­ger and Dolly Stella. At a banquet in their honor, each girl was presented with a silver mortarboard charm.

This summer, we Deltas are all dreaming of decorating and furnishing our new suite when we return to school. The excitement of a new green and gold decor is a won­derful prospect on the fall horizon.- JOAN QUIST

Zeta

wtns first place

in Greek Sing

;\; ZETA CHAPTER's spring pledge class of 13 had a real treat for the sisters when

they held their pledge party, "Jungleland." The invitations of black paper cauldrons instructed us to come dressed as wild ani­mals ; the favors were stuffed animals, which the pledges made themselves. Everyone hated to see the party come to an end. Our new pledges are : Mary Steward '66, Pamela Monroe '67, Rosemary Daschbach '67, Mary Burden '67, Marilyn Gotschall '67, Marilyn Clouser '67, Barbara Kingston '66, Robin Todd '67, Susan Kline '66, Susan Hiler '65, Martha Westaby '65, Joyce Brown '66 and Jacquelyn Eckels '67.

Zeta Chapter captured first place in Greek Sing, the highlight of our Greek Weekend, May 8, competing with three other sororities. We chose "Smiles" as our theme and sang: "Smile," "When You're Smiling" and "Alpha Sigma Tau." Our costumes were plain yellow dresses accented with green­tinted carnation corsages. We wore white accessories and carried yellow and green flowered hats with green ribbons. The sis­ters of Zeta Chapter wish to thank Kay Sigmun '64 and Diane Cohick '66, for di­recting us to success.--HELENA BoYER

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Theta

plans interchange

with two chapters

;\; AFTER A busy spring term Thetas went on their informal weekend at a resort ajoin­

ing a large park. We picnicked, played tennis and swam in a pool. Alumnae and actives met for dinner and in all we had a wonder­ful time.

The summer was not filled with many idle hours ; there was a six-week European trip for one of our members, summer school for some and camp counseling for others. Also, Chapter members gathered for a matinee, and bowling and pizza party.

Our Alumnae group (Detroit ) hosted A~T's 15th National Convention. Theta won an honorable-mention for song writing. Much fun was had and much business dispatched, and, of course, there was much talking. It was a memorable experience. While there Theta met with the delegations from the two nearest chapters-the Alphas and Alpha Thetas, and fall plans were made. Our proj­ects include a picnic before fall term, joint parties at the different campuses and an overnight visit by some Thetas to the Alpha Chapter at Eastern Michigan University.

The three chapters hope to help each other during fall rushing. The Thetas are looking forward to much fun and the strengthening of friendships.- BARBARA DAVIS

Iota

wtns many honors

;\; SECOND SEMESTER began "just right" for the Iota Chapter at Kansas State Teach­

ers College, Emporia, by the pledging of 11 wonderful girls. The pledges were Shirley Arb, Margaret Berry, Pat Bahm, Carol Garoutte, Kay Glaves, Sharon Ioerger, Circe Marshall, Nancy Randall, Carol Reed, Carol

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Iota's Sharon Ioerger accepts the first p lace plaque in the Freshma n Talent Show .

Small and Donna Woolf. The theme rush was "Broadway Beat," with parties of "Car­nival," "South Pacific," "Oklahoma" and " Pajama Game."

Alpha Sigma Tau was well represented in the Miss E-State contest this year. Glenene Brown, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon ; Cheryl Burns, representing Phi Sigma Epsil­on ; Janet Rule, for Sigma Tau Gamma ; and Tommie Hodges, our A~T candidate, looked just beautiful, and we were so proud to say they were Alpha Taus.

But the honors continued! Sharalyn H all has been nominated by the Emporia chap­ter of Phi Sigma Epsilon for ational Sweet­heart. Nancy Thompson was first runner-up in the Miss Coldwater Contest, and Pat Bahm is a candidate for Miss K ansas of the Miss Universe contest. More of our girls will be traveling this summer in competition for titles-we were so excited when Sherry Feltner was chosen Miss Emporia. She com­petes in June in Pratt for the Miss Kansas title. Nancy Woodland and Carolyn Joyner

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wi ll travel to Washington, D.C., in June to seek national titles at the Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Convention. Nancy had been chosen Miss Future Business Teacher for K ansas, and Carolyn as Miss Future Business Executive. Carolyn was also re­cently chosen Miss Navy Wings of Gold of K ansas, and had been Miss USA in the News Photographer contest, just returning to us this year from her trip around the world.

Back on the campus level, Melva Long was a candidate for Sigma Tau Gamma's White Ro e Queen; Bobbie Jo Loepp, our new President, was chosen the 1964 Tau K appa Epsilon Queen ; and Dianne Clug­ston was a gracious Sweetheart of Alpha K appa Lambda for 1964.

April 17 was the date of our sprincr formal , "Younger Than Sprinotime." Held in the beautiful Colonial Ballroom, the Alpha T aus looked lovely in their lonrr e e­ning gowns. That night we initiated a ne' tradition-the choosinrr of an A~T ' eet-

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heart. Our 1964 Sweetheart was Tony Pietrzak.

We really had fun with our "Aim at the Flame" booth at this year's Penny Carniva l. But perhaps our pledges didn' t appreciate it as much, for they held candles while cus­tomers paid to try to put out the candles with water pistols !

The campus organizations found the AT's to be fine workers. Sally Clerico, K aren Hind, Marlene Johnson and Earlena Moss­man were selected into Pi Alpha, Honorary Women's Education Fraternity, along with Vicki M cAdoo and Beth Mohr, who were elected as Vice President and Correspond­ing Secretary for next year.

Bobbie Jo Loepp was initiated into Pi Omega Pi, Honorary Business Education Fraternity. New to Kappa Delta Pi, Hon­orary Education Fraternity, is Karen Kuhn ; and Vicki McAdoo "brought home the gavel" as its President for next year.

Marilyn Ames, Sharon Ioerger and Sherry Feltner are in Treble Clef, and Marilyn has been elected its President for next year.

Another Presidency goes to Marlene

Sharalyn Hall, Iota, invites all rushees to "step right in" and visit Alpha Sigma Tau's "Broad­

way Beat."

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Johnson, for Xi Phi, the Honorary Leader­ship Fra ternity, and one of its new members is our Earlena Mossman.

Sharon Ioerger was pledged to Sigma Alpha Iota, Honorary Music Fraternity. Iota Chapter also wishes to congratu late Sharon on her lead performances in several operas, and Pam Warrick for her performance in one of the college theatre plays.

What a year for offi ces ! Iris Schmidt was elected AWS Secretary and Pam Warrick, Treasurer. At the State Collegiate Young R epublicans Convention, Karen Kuhns was elected State Women's Chairman, and in the campus CYR organization, First Vice Chairman, with M ari lyn Ames winning Treasurer's position.

Marlene Johnson was elected Senior Rep­resenta tive to Student Council, and Sherry Bonine is the new Senior R epresentative to the Union Activities Council.

We' ll all be cheering heartily at next fall's games along with J ean Clark, one of the newly elected Hornet cheerleaders.

May 3 was our Parents' Day. We had a relaxing dinner and program at which the alumnae presented Sharon Rippel with the Outstanding Senior Award.

The Senior Farewell Party and final week closed our semester. It was hard to realize that our members will be spread from ew York to California this summer .. . working, "summer-schooling" or traveling. Carolyn Ul­rich and J aneen Bunschuh will be exploring Paris, whi le Marlene Johnson will be studying in Finland and Russia. And Iota awaits fall, 1964, eager to begin another great semester.­MARLENE J oH NS ON

Nu sisters work together!

;'\; SISTERS WORKING TOGETHER : To get in­to the swing of spring quarter, Judy King

was installed as Secretary of Panhellenic Council on April 6.

Why delay! We were busy with informal spring rush early in the quarter, and are pleased with our six new pledges: Linda

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ALPHA SIGMA TAU'S

CONVENTION at

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FIFTEENTH NATIONAL

ETROIT~ MICHIGAN

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The Alpha Sigma Tau Fifteenth Convention

group turns to face the camera during

one of their sessions.

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Archer, Robi Belcher, Annetta Bohlender, Sharon Floyd, DiAnn Seery and JoAnn Seery.

Saturday, April 25, Nu Chapter held its annual dinner-dance at the Safari in Fort Collins. The theme for the evening was "Moonlight Safari." At this time awards were given to the Outstanding Pledge, Anna Jean Van Tine; Outstanding Active, Kathy Blietz ; and Scholarship, Carolyn Jones. The sorority presented gifts to the graduating semors.

Micki Kral received the Scholarship Im­provement Trophy for spring quarter. On May 2, Myrna Armes, Robi Belcher and June Fansler modeled for J. C. Penney's

,! Spring Dress Carnival. Chosen to serve on both OWS Activities Committee and Asso­ciated Students Board is Judy Stark.

Parents' Day Brunch was held on May 31 , at the Country Club in honor of the gradu­ating seniors and their parents.

Betsy Szadaj is taking a tour of Europe this summer with a group from the college.

We are all looking forward to returning to the campus and Alpha Sigma Tau in the fall with the hope for an even more success­ful year.-MYRNA ARMES ·

Omicron

sees full and

prosperous semester

;\; 0MICON CHAPTER of Alpha Sigma Tau had a full and prosperous second semester.

We started by changing the theme of our rush party, which is the climax of all the activities of formal rush. In previous years our party has been centered around a Greek banquet. This year we all came as "flap­pers" to a dimly lighted speak-easy which proved to be lots of fun . We finished rush season by taking 11 new members-Janet Ball, Barbara Bowman, Sue Clay, Rhoda Dower, Carolyn Gwinn, Navahlia Hanners,

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Brenda Hudson, Linda Hudson, Judy Jack­son, Mary Ann Leland and Peggy Ould.

As is our annual custom, in May we had an all-clay picnic with our brother fraternity, the Theta Xis, at Claytor Lake

The big event of the semester was the Yellow Rose Formal at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Carolyn Hughes was honored as the Theta Xi sweetheart and A~T selected Glen Run­ions as their sweetheart. The Best Pledge Award went to Sue Clay.

At the May Awards Assembly we were rewarded for all our hard work when we received the Intramural Award and tied with another sorority for the Scholastic Cup. Two Alpha Sigma Taus were elected as T eachers of the Year. Carolyn Hughes represented the secondary school teachers, while Brenda Roberts was chosen for her outstanding work in elementary.

Although everyone felt they needed the summer vacation, we were anxious to come back in the fall and work with our sisters to keep A~T a t the top of the ladder.­JAcKIE KYLE

Pi

wLns Panhellenic

Scholarship Trophy

;\; OuR FALL semester opened with new officers: Sharon Hoppe, President ; Bar­

bara Lentz, Vice President ; Bonnie Onder, Recording Secretary ; Cheryl Yuchs, Corre­sponding Secretary ; Sondra Dexter, Treasur­er; Faye Schaedlich, Chaplain ; Pat Poehling, Historian ; atalie Cox, Custodian ; and Mari­lyn Lesh, Editor.

One of our first events of the term oc­curred during February 18 to 21 , when Pi Chapter was nationally inspected by the National President, Mrs. Earl Peterson. She was introduced to the Harris Student body during our Brotherhood week and session. Mrs. Peterson had conferences with Presi-

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To All Collegiates & Alumnae

Copy due for Fall ANCHOR: July 1 Copy due for Spring ANCHOR: January 18

DEAR SoRORITY SrsTER:

Material for the ANCHOR should be set up as follows: 1. Use white paper for news, standard size 8Y2x11. 2. Use a typewriter ribbon that types dark enough to read. 3. Double space.

4. Use a 70 or 75 space line, and indent 10 spaces to indicate a paragraph. 5. Clip photos on margins only. Glip marks show when cut reproductions are

made for printing. Do not write on back of photo with heavy pen or pencil as this cracks front.

6. Please use real names- no nicknames. 7. Get action into pictures if possible. For instance, a picture of a queen is more

interesting if it shows her accepting her crown. Do not send colored pictures. 8. Collegiate and Alumnae news need not be longer than 300 words. Pictures

are needed, too 9. O n the back of each picture attach the following information. {Do not write

on the back of photo with heavy instrument.) (a ) Chapter name (b ) Name and address of sender (c ) Name of person or persons involved in photo, from left to right (d ) Give the picture a lead or title line · (e ) Number pictures and make a typed list by title of the photos ; attach

pictures to the typed sheet (f ) Send only glossy, sharp black and white prints

11. Give Chapter article a proper title. 12. Edit your copy when you have completed it. 13. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of your photos.

Send to: Mrs. B. L. McBee, Editor 1183 Avon Street Akron, Ohio 44310

At the 1964 Detroit Convention Phi Chapter received an award for sending in the best arranged copy. And Iota Chapter was cited in second placed for copy arrange­ment.

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The Panhellenic Scholarship Tea Trophy, shown above. was presented to Alpha Sigma Tau's Pi Chapter and is now their permanent possession after w inning it for the third semester in succession. Pi's first place average was 3.07. Harris President John D. Whitney who atten ded the Te a and presented the Trophy to Pi Chapter said, "This is a healthful type of competition and any college in

the country would be glad to have student groups with such outs tanding records."

dent Whitney of H arris, and vanous other instructors; each offi cer of Pi Chapter, and the other actives and pledges also had con­ferences with her. She enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared for her and the collegiate members by the alumnae. She saw the so­rority go through a mock pin pledging cere­mony and initiation, and she witnessed a typical business meeting. Afterwards, Mrs. Peterson spoke to the sorority as a whole and gave us her evaluation for efficiency. All in all, I believe she enjoyed her stay, and I know all the girls of Pi Chapter en­joyed personally meeting and becoming ac­quainted with their National President.

On March 10, eight of our members were

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honored at the Honor Roll assembly. The girls of Pi Chapter attaining 3.5 average or better were: Jeanie Delgman, Jo Ann Eber­sohl, Marilyn Lesh, Jo Ann Litto, Pat Powh­ling, Faye Schaedlich, Kendall Schneider and Jeanne Frautwein. Two of our girls, Faye and Jo Ann Litto, are attending Harris on scholarships. These honors are well de­served.

On March 14, Alpha Sigma Taus annual "Emerald Evening" Dance was held at the Ambassador Kingsway Hotel. A progre sive supper was held on April 5 which beaan with snacks and ended with delicious home­made sundaes.

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had a surprise during their Easter vacation! The pledges gave a kidnap breakfast.

On April 7, Pi Chapter received the sur­prise of its life. We won the Panhellenic Scholarship Trophy at the Panhellenic Scholarship Tea. We have now sole posses­sion of a beautiful trophy which we won only after attaining the highest academic average of a ll sororities on campus three times in successwn.

Alpha Sigma Tau received another won­derful honor on May 28, when we won the annual "J abborwock" at Harris. All the so­rorities and fraternities on campus compete for a gift of $25.00, given by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority who sponsor the whole pro­gram. "J abborwock" consists of a series of skits based on a particular theme. Alpha Sigma Tau gave a "Robin Hood Theme." We were overjoyed when it was announced that Alpha Sigma Tau won. Extra thanks go to Sondra Dexter, who was responsible for writing the script.

Personal congratulations go to J o Ann Litto and Jeanne Frautwein who received Who's Who recognition. Also, congratula­tions to Kendall Schneider for winning the Quarterly contest sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta Honorary English Fraternity. K endall Schneider and Ruth Kallenbach have both done excellent work in the Honorary English Fraternity.

Also, congratulations to Bonnie Onder, who became Queen at Pi Kappa Sigma's annual sorority dance.

On May 3, we held our annual Parents' Day Banquet and enjoyed steak and roast beef, with baked potatoes, salad, green beans and pie. Boy, it was good!

On May 17 we held initiation and re­ceived into Alpha Sigma Tau eight new members. They are: Sandra Carter, Jeanne Delgman, Pat Graham, Geraldine Hann, Kathy Postol, M ary Schmidt, Kendall Schneider and Janet W oelm.

To celebrate the end of finals, Pi Chapter enjoyed a weekend trip to Hellacres.

Pi Chapter hopes everyone enjoyed their summer vacation and hopes to see every­one at Detroit at the National Convention.­MARLYN LESH

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Rho

rushes with "Alice Ln T auland"

;\; "HELLo? Is anybody here?" whispered Alice as she entered Tauland. "Oh, a

party!" Thus the spring semester began for the A~T's of Southeastern. The "Alice in Tauland" rush party was a success with fine food, good entertainment and grand com­pany. As a result of the season, Billie J o Hobbs, Jan K ennedy, Anita May, Annette Moss, Sharon Nix, Dean Trammell and Charlotte Venable picked up emerald and gold colors.

The next big event at S.S.C. was the Savage Scandals. Alpha Sigma Tau was well represented on the program with calendar

Sharon Nix, Rho, and Jimmy Green, Alpha Tau Beau, were King and Queen of the annual Beaux

Arts Ball. Sharon was also awarded the Out­standing Sophomore Award and served as pres-

ident of her pledge class.

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girls posing as the months of the year, danc­ers, vocalists and accompaniests.

Several Alpha Taus were contestants for the Queen of the Beaux Arts Ball, but our own Sharon Nix and beau Jimmy Green were crowned royalty for the evening. Rho Chapter also won honorable mention in the booth contest, following a theme of "West Side Story." Bobbie Chapman Duke was voted best performer for her rendition of " I Feel Pretty."

Other campus honors were given to Zelma Bowman, who was elected president of Car­dinal K ey, and Diann Thompson, who was awarded a tuition scholarship by the Duran t branch of the American Association of U ni­versity Women.

New excitement came when the Alpha T au pledges sponsored the first powder puff football game. The challenged members put up a good fight but the pledges won powder puffs down. There was a host of male cheer­leaders, a male drill team and a "Football Queen." H alf time provided the opportuni ty to announce Dr. Donald Parham the Alpha Tau Professor of the Year. D r. Parham is from the physical educa tion department and aided the pledges in the planning of the football game. The profits of the night financed a fun-filled sneak to Six Flags in T exas.

We sponsored a Mothers' Day tea which gave us the opportunity to meet the mothers of our friends and to share a part of sorority life with them. Special guests were Miss Slack, the Dean of V\7omen ; Sue Dyson, our a lumnae representative; and Areline Wilson and Harriet Powers of Oklahoma Presby­terian College. Areline and H arriet are re­cipients of the Alpha Sigma T au Alumnae Chapter's Scholarship, granted to worthy students of American Indian descent.

As the semester closed Sharon IX wa granted the Imponna trophy at the Annual Awards Assembly. The award is given to the outstanding sophomore student each year.

It was a sad moment for each of us as we departed at the end of the term, knowing

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that we were saying good-bye to our gradu­ating sisters. But, at the same moment we were proud of the successes of Alpha Sigma T au, and eager to return for the fall rush season.-SHARI WESTBROOKE

Zeta Tau

invited AST's "Beneath the Sea"

Zeta Tau pledges entertained th e actives a t their party " Beneath the Sea with A~T."

;\". ZETA T Au Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau began the seme ter by adding four new

pledges, climaxing our informal pring ru h . Added to our sisterhood are Connie Gra­ham, M ary K . Lucas, Donna O 'M alley and J ean White. The new pledges joined the fall pledge class and invited the actives "Be­neath the Sea with A~T ." Everyone joined in the fun. The room wa transformed into a watery wonderland by sea shell , nets, e en a p irate's chest! The pledo-es entertained dressed a various ea creature . Later that week, an impressive initia tion erv1ce wa held.

The activities a t Longwood oven helm ed

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all A~Ts with pride in our sisters. With major elections A~Ts were installed in many varied capacities. The gavel of the student body president was passed from one A~T to another as Mary Ann Lipford was suc­ceeded by Millie Woodward. Also given new honors and responsibilities were: Mary Lea Shoulders-Judicial Board Secretary; Sarah Jane Lynch-Athletic Association President ; A.A. Treasurer- Bobbie Allen ; Y.W.C.A. Secretary-Fran Lipford ; House Council Secretary-Jean White ; Fire Drill Director­Bev Guthrie!!. Three A~Ts were chosen to be on the May Day Court at Longwood. The Zeta Tau beauties were Wanda Old, Meredith Gate and Mary Kay Richeson. Longwood's annual water pageant had six A~T participants. The nautical talents of Anne Persak, Linda Barron, Lynn Gardner, Gail Nolan, Lee Criss and Sarah Jane Lynch helped make the show a success . Still further evidence of Alpha Sigma Tau leadership was shown in the tapping of Wanda Old, Betty Shepherd, Sarah Jane Lynch and Anne Per­sak into Alpha Kappa Gamma, national leadership sorority for women.

Zeta Tau was active in the social "whirl" as well. We attended a picnic at the home of our advisor, Mrs. Richard Brooks. And we all took this opportunity to congratulate our "Daddy," Dr. Brooks, on having been named the new academic Dean of Long­wood. Our annual Senior Banquet was again successful, although we were saddened at being separated from our senior sisters next year. In response to our banquet, the seniors gave the underclassmen a party where they presented a farewell gift to the Chapter.

At the annual Greek Banquet, the A~Ts watched our own Judy Partrea welcome all sorority members at Longwood to the Greek gathering, and then retire from her office as Panh ell e nic President. A~Ts had two other reasons to be proud of their sorority that night. As a reward for scholastic achievement, A~T was presented the scholar­ship bowl, which is given to the sorority with the highest scholastic average on campus. Later, we listened to Mrs. Earl F. Peterson deliver an inspiring speech to all the Greeks ; we were glad she was our sister. This was

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the first item on her busy schedule during h r visit to our campus. Through conf ren cs, meetings and .informal gatherings with our nationai t .president, we gained many sug­gestions and a feeling of closer nationalities.

The new officers of Zeta Tau chapter ar ·: Betty Shepherd, President ; Wanda · Old and Bev Cuthriell, First Vice Presid ent~ ; Ann Chapell, Recording Secretary; M eredith

' Gate, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Lea Shoulders, Treasurer ; Beth Otwell, Assistant Treasurer ; Connie Birch, Chaplin. We're looking forward to rewarding summer vaca­tions and a "best ever" year beginning in the fall.-BILLIE CuTHRIELL

Phi shares memones

<t. SINCE FEBRUARY Phi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau has had various memorable

events. Initiation and installation took place February 12, while the induction of officers was February 18. Eight girls were initia ted and 18 new officers were installed. February

Phis Ruth Ann Wallace, left. and Janice Sibley decorated for the Spring Formal.

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20 brought excitement as preparations for the Panhellenic Tea were finished and new girls were greeted by all the members. Every­one at the Tea seemed to favor the punch and cookies since it was so close to supper time. The decorations were simple, but ade­quate, as the members' friendliness out-did any decorations that there may or may not have been.

March 3 brought ribbon pledging and March 17, pin pledging. To the excitement of the Chapter, two girls were pledged, Cindy Krobert and Elizabeth N esom. The big social event that we had all worked so hard for had finally come ; on March 20 preparations for decorating the Spring For­mal began. Everyone helped, even our broth­er fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma. The formal was held in the Student Union at Southeastern Louisiana College. That night, as part of the entertainment, the pledges and new members had to dress in costumes of their own design, and dance. It was very funny and the audience enjoyed the evening. The night of the Spring Formal the chapter chose their sweetheart, Ruth Ann Wallace, and their favorite, Larry Badeaux.

Before the Easter holidays began, a com­mittee took hand-made Easter baskets to the mentally retarded children at the elementary school in Hammond. The children were de­lighted with the baskets and company, and showed their appreciation by singing a few songs for the girls.

At Southeastern Louisiana College, Greek Week was held March 30 through April 4. The members of Phi Chapter participated in the choral singing ; later, member Iris Brann participated in the spelling bee. Al­though we did not place in any of the con­tests we had fun cooperating and participat­ing in our school's functions.

The year was coming to an end and the girls decided that they wanted a vacation. So off to Biloxi, Mississippi, they went. There were plenty of people to meet, plenty of sand to play in, and too much water. It seems that the week-end was rained out, but better luck next time. May 12 the sorority held their Senior Tea to honor the graduating seniors at the home of the chapter's adviser, Miss Margaret D. Lowe. Everyone had a

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Mr. Snider, left, Sara Sims, Mrs. Thurman and Camille Gennaro relaxed and talked at Phi's

Parents' Tea.

lovely time. Later gifts were presented to the seniors.

Every year Phi Chapter has the project of decorating for the alumnae banquet. All the members donated flowers and the decor­ations turned out to be a success. As a last social gathering, the members wanted their

Jadine Thurman, left, Sue Thompson and Flor­ence Finny, Phi, enjoyed refreshments at the

Panhellenic Tea.

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Phi Chapter's officers for 1964 are, from the left; Sara Sims, President; Carolyn Henderson, Vice President; Jadine Thurman, Custodian; Sherry Fraser, Music Chairman; Wanda Smith, Historian; Phyllis Dudden, Corresponding Secretary; Cheryl Henderson, Assistant Treasurer; Cheryl Jolivette. Treasurer. In the front row are Annette Corkern,

Secretary, and Susan Smith, Rush Chairman.

parents to meet each other ; thus, the Par­ents' Tea was held on May 17. Many par­ents came making the tea quite successful. There was an informal atmosphere as every­one relaxed and talked together. Sherbert punch, mints, small cakes and strawberries and cream dip were served to the guests. This seemed like the perfect ending to a perfect semester for all the members of Phi Chapter. During the year many Phi Chapter girls had outstanding academic records and received awards; these girls were: Iris Brann, Cheryl Henderson, Judy Worley and Lydia Waguespack.-PHYLLIS M. HoRN

Chi goes "A round the World with AST"

;t CHI CHAPTER's second semester was com­pleted and fulfilled in duty and spirit with

the Annual Spring Banquet. Not only was this recognition time for the seniors, but also

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Mrs. Earl F. Peterson's last National Inspec­tion of her chapters.

In February we attended the Panhelleni Tea, to which all women students were in­vited; and Mount Olympia towered above our festive Greek activities, highlighting our annual Greek Rush Party. All th sisters and rushees were dressed as Greek goddesses and seated around tables lavishly furnished with fruits. Everyone enjoyed the skit, "Here we go again," and a "Sing Along With Apollo," lead by Marsha Clark. The Chapter was de­lighted with 16 pledges: Ann Brodt, Natalie Burkhart, Virginia Butler, Susan Davis, J ean Lowe, Harriet Miller, Jane M yers, Barbara Pownall, Carole Rachelle, Betsy Sherrer, Shirley Sloanaker, Sheri Shank, Pat Tatter­sal, Joan VanNess, Sharon Wheatly and Theta Wintermeyer.

March 28 was the scene of gay activities with a slumber party at Judy Auvil's home in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Judy's living room was decorated incidentally and coin­cidentally in yellow and green, and Mrs. Auvil baked an "Alpha cake.''

"Around the World with A~T" was the theme for our spring dance. Past an entrance reflecting Japan were miniature replicas of a Pyramid, the Washington Monument, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Arch of Triumph for worldly landmarks. Travel posters a lso hung throughout the gymnasium. The Society Club Orchestra played music from a Hawaiian Beach while sisters and guests sat at Parisan cafe tables and had a pleasant evenmg dancing "around the world."

As the girls sang "Welcome, Mrs. Peter­son" in the lounge of the women's hall on May 3, Mrs. Earl F. Peterson, accompanied by our advisor, Dr. Sara Cree, stepped from her car. This was the beginning of a lovely visit, and thorough and instructive inspection punctuated with private conferences with all Chis and helpful suggestions for Chapter im­provement. Mrs. Peterson attended a mock initiation, and on May 5, our Spring Banquet at which collegiate members, Alumnae and guests listened to her wonderfully warm and enlightening speech about the meaning of happiness. Later in the evening we heard a striking speech from our advisor, Dr. Cree.

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Phyllis Miller, retmng Treasurer, received the Outstanding Senior Award.

Concluding the year was the installation of officers and the officer's workshop. Judy Auvil is the newly elected President of Alpha Sigma Tau at Shepherd.

Chis are very proud of many of their mem­bers. Betty Pugh and June Hamstead re­ceived scholarships to the University of Ten­nessee and the University of Arizona, re­spectively. Gail Ruth was chosen as a prin­cess to the Queen Shepherd's Court and as a candidate for Apple Blossom Princess, and Martha Kephart was selected "Rose of Delta Sigma Pi."

On Senior Recognition Day Alpha Sigma Tau also "walked off" with many honors. Jane Spect received the Outstanding Senior Award in music. And June Hamstead was again honored, here named the Outstanding Senior in the field of biology and received the West Virginia State Science Award in biological research. Carolyn Osbourn was chosen the Outstanding Senior in elementary education, and Pam Emswiler, secondary education. Barbara Puckett, Jane Spect and Pam Emswiler were also among Who's Who selections.

Quite proudly Chi Chapter received the Sorority Scholarship Cup at the Awards Day ceremon1es.

Of Shepherd's six cheerleaders, four are Alpha Sigma Taus-Patti K ave, Captain; Betsy Sherrer, Barbara Pownall, and Sheri Shank, Alternate. Marsha Clark now serves as President of the Student Christian Asso­ciation.

Two recent pledges received great honors. Betsy Sherrer was chosen Apple Blossom Princess and Queen Shepherd. In the past, Betsy has also served as Tau Kappa Epsilon Sweetheart and as the Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. Ann Brodt, last year, was chosen ·west Virginia State Forest Festival Queen, one of the greatest honors in the state for a girl.

For projects Chi conducted the campus Cancer Drive and sent the annual Easter Gift to Pine Mountain Settlement School. Thus the year ended, filled with much hope. It was a year of fine sisterly association and huge promise.

This year the Chapter began a housing

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fund. Our Alumnae Chapter first conceived the idea and started a planned savings pro­gram-a good start!

Sherry Anne Shirley represented Chi as Convention Queen contestant, and Judy Auvil was our delegate. Other sisters attend­ing were Susan Davis and Carol Weeks. Alumnae present were Mary Charles Adams, Libby Davis, Genevieve Pitzer, Ruth Seibert and Mrs. Stephens Sinnett, our Alumnae Representative. Chi's were happy to receive the second place music award and first hon­orable mention.

This year we will celebrate our 25th birth­day. We plan to have a Homecoming Tea for our parents and Alumnae, and a special Spring Banquet to commemorate the oc­casiOn.

With our marvelous advisor, Dr. Sara Cree, we have sought and seek to find and to bring to reality what we have seen and felt and learned in the past years from Mrs. Peterson, from our fellow students, teachers, advisors, and from our own close association in the Chapter.-JEANIE KITCHEN, Juov AuviL & SHERRY ANNE SHmLEY

Psi /eels it's great to

be an AST'er

;\; MEMBERS of the Psi Chapter were very busy from January to May this year. In

March we had five new pledges to fill our quota: Margaret Fake, Carol Gum, Missy Hubers, Ann Newman and Jackie Rebel.

One of the biggest highlights of the spring semester was our election of officers: Cathy Consolloy, President; Elaine McGlathery, Vice President ; Gail Dodd, Treasurer; Gloria Smiley, Recording Secretary; Mary­ann Reichardt, Corresponding Secretary· Linda Krebs, Pledge Chairman.

All of us anxiously awaited the results of the spring college elections and ' ith good reason. We were well satisfied ' ith the

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results, as these gir Is were elected to office: Bar?ara Sweeney, Bluestone yearbook editor; Elame McGlathery, legislative vice presi­dent; Mimi Hunt, Student Handbook editor; Andy Lacy, Social Chairman; Gloria Smiley, senior representative to Honor Council; Pat Thomas, junior represen ta ti ve to Honor Council; Cathy Consolloy, senior representa­tive to legislative council ; Mary J o Gaynor, junior representative to legislative council. Offices held by other Psi sisters for the com­ing year are: Mary Ann Reichardt, presi­dent of Mercury Club ; Betty Deutz, vice president of W.A.A. ; Barbara Kinderman and Ann Newman, Y.W.C.A. representatives.

Our annual May Day weekend was a highlight of the year. Psi had been looking forward to welcoming Mrs. Peterson, Na­tional President , to Harrisonburg. Fortu­nately Mrs. Peterson's visit fell on our May Day weekend. She arrived Thursday after­noon and that night we held a reception in her honor. The next day was the first Parents' Day ever held at Madison. It was very successful and Mrs. Peterson had an opportunity to meet many of our parents at our Open House in their honor. Saturday was May Day. We had a good representa­tion of Psi sisters in the court: Carol Mauk, senior princess ; Dianne Pennywell, Nancy Spady and Marty Walker, all part of the senior court. Before the festiviti es a new offi­cers banquet was held. Our regular Monday night meeting was moved up to Saturday night and we presented Mrs. Peterson with a photo album. Sunday morning after church we bade our National President goodbye and wished her a safe journey to Shephard College, Shephardstown, West Virginia.

Even the last day of school Psi Chapter was honored. Emily Reid, an A~T'er was valedictorian of her class of 1964 with a 3.9 average. Her speech delivered several weeks before graduation was enjoyed by all.

To end this segment of Psi's life, many of our girls went to Virginia Beach for the week of June 2. We rented two cottages and entertained ourselves and friends for several days with salt water, sand and fun. That last week together was happy in most

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ways except in saying good-bye to our gradu­ates. They promised they would be back for fall rush, so we are expecting them.

We at Psi send best wishes and A~T love to all our sisters.-JANE SwANSON

Alpha Alpha

joins in activity swim

;.\:. ALPHA TAus at Ball State found them­selves engulfed in campus activities dur­

ing the spring of 1964.

The first "dip in the pool" was the annual Theta Zi Variety Show. This year we proud­ly came home with the third place trophy for our act, "Nervous Spurs." Along with Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Chi. we told the story of a cowardly marshal in the Old West whose only friend was his horse Eustis.

Three weeks later, we were busily prac­ticing for our number in the Phi Mu Alpha­SAl Spring Sing. We chose to sing "Yellow Bird," and complemented the title of our song by wearing yeflow sashes with black skirts and white blouses.

On May 16 we took time out from campus activities to enjoy our annual closed dance. The theme of this year' dance was "Island Paradise." Decorations transformed the room in the Lighted Acres restaurant in Fort Wayne into a South Sea magical isle. A lovely dinner preceded the dance.

May 21 was the date of the annual Lamb­da Chi Bike-A-Thon. The Lambda Chis changed the scene of the event from the Ball State track to the Muncie Fairgrounds. Buses carried several hundred Ball Staters to the event while others came by car. Alpha Alpha Chapter entered a team in the wo­men's tricycle race and used "Alpha Tau­readors" as the theme for pit decorations.

On Sunday, May 23, our patron and patropess, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Manor, hon­ored-our seniors with an arinual senior pic-

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pic at their home. Graduating seniors also received a gift from the sorority.

As the school year drew to a close, several members received honors. Sharon Drill, our president, was awarded a $1600 scholarship for education of the deaf. Our past presi­dent, Carol Buzolits, was selected an out­standing senior for scholarship and campus activities. Susie Staples was a member of Ball State's national champion women's drill team, the Marching Mademoiselles. Liz El­lison and Marijo Barnett were initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, and Marijo was named a Junior Marshal to assist at commencement.

Final exams and qommencement soon brought an end to the school year. But plans for a Homecoming float and other campus and sorority activities for the fall were al­ready in the making. Alpha Taus await an­other busy year at Ball State.-MARIJO BAR­NETT

Alpha Delta shows off new house

-;\; THE ALPHA Delta Chapter began the spring semester by holding an Open

House when members of the other sororities and fraternities at Southwest Missouri State College were given guided tours through our new house.

Throughout the semester we had several parties as a part of open rush. With parties such as our St. Patrick's Day party, when we all wore our green jumpers, and our Hawaiian and Hillbilly parties, we gained five wonderful pledges, Kay Selleck, Jane Levan, Pat Francis, Jane Nelson and Ellen Treece.

Alpha Delta participated enthusiastically in S.M.S.'s first Greek Week, which included dinners at the sorority houses, panel discus­sions, a picnic and a dance.

The pledge class had several bake sales and an iron-a-shirt day to earn money for their gift to the active chapter. Just before

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Alpha Deltas held a Hillbilly Rush Party in their backyard.

m1tlat10n, they presented us with a much needed card table and folding chairs.

Life wasn't all work and no play for these pledges who dragged the sleepy-eyed actives from their beds at five o'clock one Saturday morning. They made certain that each active was sufficiently blindfolded, handcuffed and led to a waiting car. Finally, everyone ar­rived at the home of pledge Julie Siddens where a delicious breakfast was served. Then the actives were honored with personalized songs the pledges had composed.

Pictured is Yellow Rose Sweetheart Penny Ohl­man Waltner and her court at Alpha Delta's

Yellow Rose Ball.

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Alpha Delta Pledge Class President Barbara Farthing presents July Ruesler a trophy for being

Ideal Pledge.

Later in the semester, the actives honored the pledges with a party at the home of Catherine Swineford. The evening was spent dancing and singing favorite songs.

Alpha Deltas decided that a spring re­treat was just the thing we needed to plan for Homecoming and fall rush, which will be upon us all too soon after school begins. Everyone had lots of fun and we accom­plished a great deal at the retreat held at the Girl Scout camp near Springfield.

We honored our mothers this year with a covered-dish dinner at the sorority house. Each girl gave her mother a green felt replica of the Alpha Sigma Tau pin with A:ST em­blazoned in gold. Inside she had written a promise of a gift (such as breakfast in bed for a week ).

The highlight of Alpha Delta's spring ac­tivities was the annual Yellow Rose Ball held at Riverside Inn. Penny Ohlman Walt­ner was crowned Yellow Rose Sweetheart by last year's sweetheart, Tonni Van Hook. Also, Carol Ann Chilton was presented the trophy for Ideal Pledge, and Kay Selleck received a trophy for being the pledge with the highest grades. The pledge class gave Judy Ruesler a trophy for being the Ideal Active, and also presented their pledge train­er, Kim Bowman, a charm bracelet with a pledge paddle and discs engraved with their names. The chapter presented Richard

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Rogers of Sigma Tau Gamma a trophy m recognition of the service he had given to the sorority.

Just before school was out, we initiated Jane Levan, Kay Selleck, Julia Siddens and Carol Ann Chilton. Immediately preceding the service we all went to breakfast at Aunt Martha's Pancake House.

Congratulations go to Penny Ohlman Waltner, who received the Nyda Sebring Award given by the Alumnae Chapter ; Judy Ruesler, who was an attendant to the Sigma Pi Orchid Queen; Catherine Swineford , elected secretary of A WS ; Kim Bowman who graduated Magna Cum Laude ; and to Faye Fronabarger and Shirley Borucki who made the Dean's List.-BETH FoRD

Alpha Epsilon

wins First Place in

All-University Community Chest Show

;\; ONE OF the highlights of 1964 for the Alpha Epsilons was the winning of first

place in the All-University Community Chest Show. The competition included all Greek and various organizations. For our theme four Alpha Taus dressed as hobos and sang popular songs of great American cities. Each song was accompanied by a skit in the back­ground. The performance ended with Donna Morgan dressed as the Statue of Liberty holding out the torch to the audience and the cast of girls singing "This Land Is Your Land" in the background.

We are very proud of several Alpha Taus who became fraternity sweethearts and win­ners of other contests this spring. Brenda Harper was elected the Phi Sigma Epsilon Sweetheart, and Donna Novak has recently been nominated for the national sweetheart of Phi Sigma Epsilon. Joyce Scranton, form­er runner-up to Miss Illinois for 1964, be-

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came the 1964 Greek Ball Queen. Kathy Karner was honored this spring when she became runner-up to Miss Macomb.

One of the biggest honors that can be won by a coed at W.I.U. is the title of "Best Dressed Girl." This honor went to Alpha Epsilon's Sue Jordan for 1964.

Among the girls elected to the honor of class leader and personalities were many Alpha Taus. Carolyn Barnes and Donna Novak were elected Senior Class Leaders and Julie H eitsch was elected Senior Class Personality. Among the juniors are Trudi Ambler and Margie Huber as personalities, and Margie Huber as Junior Class Leader. Barb Tornillo was elected class personality for the sophomore class. These girls are to be congratulated as only two girls from each class receive such honors.

Among the major officers of the Alpha Epsi lon Chapter are Margie Huber, Presi­dent ; Sandy Valenta, Vice President ; Trudi Ambler, R ecording Secretary ; Norma Pia­cenza, Corresponding Secretary ; and Carol Morrisey, Pledge Trainer.

Other school elections brought honors to Alpha Taus. Doris Baryzk was recently elected president of the Western Association of Women Students. Trudi Ambler also took on great honor and responsibility as the president of the University Union Board.

Margie Huber was elected to the execu­tive council of Student Government. The elected class officers are as follows: Donna Morgan, Senior Class Secretary ; Linda Tor­pie, Sophomore Class Vice President ; and K athy Karner, Sophomore Senator.

Three girls are anxiously awaiting the Alpha T au Convention. Carol Morrisey and Doris Baryzk were elected as delegates, and Margie Huber will a ttend as president.

Sharon Hutton received a proficiency award from the W .I.U. yearbook, the Sequel.

Fun was had by all at the Spring Alpha T au picnic. This was a substitution for the annual dinner-dance and was very successful.

During Greek Week one of the main events is Greek Olympics in which all Greeks compete in various athletic even ts. Alpha Tau was paired with Sigma Tau Gamma and won third place among the other Greeks.

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Two Senior Alpha Taus graduated with honors this year. Carolyn Barnes was elected Senior Citizen, based on scholastic achieve­ments, and Donna Novak also graduated with a very high scholastic achievement.

We feel that we have had a very suc­cessful year. We are very proud of our accomplishments as a sisterhood and a l o of the honors achieved by the individual girls through much time and hard work. We are looking forward to our new rush periods and a very busy and exciting new year.-GINNY HAYER.

Alpha Zeta Rebuilds Program

;'t. Vh ARE faced with a grave and serious problem this year in Alpha Zeta Chapter.

The problem stems from a large graduating class and a small pledge enrollment. It is a very discouraging time for all sisters when their hard work and devotion to the sorority does not seem to yield any fruitful end. But it is al o a time when we have drawn much closer to each other in one vast, concerted effort to keep the sorority together.

To begin to explain the cause for our small membership is to look at a complex maze of facts and incidents, and such an explanation can erve no purpose in this article. I am writing at this time and layina bare our problem, becau e I feel that we can only succeed in the future with the full support of all our sisters throuahout the country. In expo ing ow· situation I ' ould

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hasten to add that I am prouder than ever to be a member of Alpha Zeta, because we have pushed to the limit of our sorority pledge and through struggle have come to a new realization of a sorority. It is ideal to have a good membership and an active program, but we have found a oneness in our group that never existed before the present crisis.

What can we expect in the future? This is a difficult question and one that requires an outline of our plans. Each one of us has tried to contact at least one girl who might be interested in pledging, but this does not insure our perpetuation. As you all know when the time comes to pledge it is always more alluring to join a well-established sor­ority with a substantial membership than one which is struggling to remain on campus. A motion has been placed before the Pan­hellenic Council to limit the membership of each sorority to a specific number, thus enabling the smaller sororities to get some of the girls who would ordinarily join the larger ones.

Does this mean that we would therefore become a sorority full of rejects? This is the question most often asked, but if this motion is passed many girls who would have only considered the large sorority will be more willing to come to our teas during rushing. Before, the prospective pledge may have been only willing to attend one large sorority's function, but now she is forced to consider some of the others because of pos­sible rejection, and we are given the op­portunity to show her that we have some­thing to offer in our smaller group. By this means a girl who would never have even considered us may, by personal contact, be induced to bid us.

Let me assure you all that we will not give up. Until the last of us has gone Alpha Zeta will continue. The hope of the future springs from our own desire to sustain. To this end and to the ideals of our sorority we pledge ourselves. In this convention year we would ask only that you extend to us that sisterly love and concern that is implicit in our bond.- VALERIE STUMPF

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Alpha Eta has spring with

success & rewards .t LIL' ABNER and Daisy Mae came to life

at the beginning of this semester as we presented our dance, "Amo Te in Dog­patch." The decorations consisted of an out-house, a muddy swimming hole, an old tar paper cabin and our traditional eight­feet-tall heart. To say the least, the whole campus responded well, and came in full force in everything from old bean sacks and pigtails to dirty, torn jeans.

During the same weekend we began our rushing activities which lasted three weeks. We began with our tea, and gave apothecary jars filled with hard candy as favors. The following week we presented our spread. This event was based on a Japanese theme and was called "Tau T eahouse." The theme was carried well as we dressed in J apanese kimonos and gave rice bowls and chopsticks as favors. Our last event was the dessert which gave the rushees a chance to meet our advisors and patronesses.

The rush season was good to us again, because we gained 12 lively pledges. During their pledging period they presented the traditional pledge party. The theme cen­tered around Easter as the pledges presented themselves as eggs which were "Cheaper by the Dozen." After the entertainment and food, the active members received coffee mugs with our sorority's Greek letters.

Ties with our brother fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, were tightened by having a picnic. We all had a ""onderful time playing baseball, singing, and, of course, eating as much as possible.

During the semester we were very happy to welcome our alumnae representative, Mrs. Howes of the Flint, Michigan Alumnae Chapter. We exchanged many wonderful ideas and found her two visits very reward­ing and helpful. Mrs. Howes was especially delighted with our new sorority outfits of green sweaters and skirts .

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Alpha Eta Chapter d elighted Mrs. Howes, Flint. Michigan Alumn ae Representative. with their new sorority outfits.

Spring Formal. It consisted of a dinner and dance which was held at the Ionia Country Club. We presented our dates with hurri­cane lamps with our sorority emblem.

Campus Day proved an exception this year, because it did not snow for the tradi­tional ceremony of the Queen coronation. We were very proud of Diane Kovacs, who was elected to the Campus Day Queen's Court.

Senior Farewell services were held for our graduating sisters. As usual, there were tears of happiness and sadness as we wished our parting sisters "Good luck" in future years.

In order to reaffirm the ties of sisterhood, the sorority alone spent a weekend at J en­nifer Wilton's cottage. With such an event we were able to realize how much sorority means, and were enabled to get to know our sisters better.

Now that another semester is past, we are looking forward to August and our National Convention. The Alpha Eta Chapter plans to be there in hopes of meeting our sisters from other chapters, and to gain a greater

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knowledge of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority on a national leveL- ANN MAciNTOSH

Alpha Theta picks a "Tough Tau"

;\; THE ELECTION of the A~T "Tough Tau" was the highlight of the spring rush sea­

son. Alpha Theta's "Tough Tau" for 1964 is Mike McLean, who reigned over the A~T "Western Round-Up" rush tea. Mike and his "gang," Phil Johnson, Tom Marshall, Pete Sakalas and Gene Schulte, were at the tea to greet the rushees.

For the Easter basket contest Mary Sue Roulo and her committee constructed a huge Easter egg out of an old barrel. The egg was filled with food for the needy. Even though A~T did not win first prize, the girls had a good time making a family happy for Easter.

Marilyn Johnson was selected Sweetheart for the Arnold Air Society. She will reign until next spring.

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Outgoing President Caro'l Harris (left) and incom­ing President Barbara ·Busby (center) a re pic­tured at the social party with their dates. pre-

ceding Alpha Theta's Dinner-Dance.

The Dinner-Dance at the Botsford Inn ended the social events of the semester. A social party at Mary Beth McCarthy's home preceded the Dinner-Dance. Mrs. Es­pinosa, Alpha Theta moderator, and her husband attended to wish the graduating

Marie Gray (left). Mary Sue Roulo, Marlene Piet. Carol Harris and Marilyn Johnson get ready to "shoot" Alpha Thetas "Tough Tau," Mike McLean.

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Judy Patton, Alpha Gamma Chap­ter, was a finalist in the " Miss H en­derson" contest, a Poultry Princess, Hot Sprin[!s County Forestry Queen and a cheerleader for H enderson State T eachers College.

members farewell. Everyone had a good time eating, dancing, singing and talking.

We are very proud of Mary Beth M c­Carthy who was elected Secretary of the Ski Club and Treasurer of the Panhellenic Council.

After a fun-filled semester of hen parties date parties and gatherings in the Union, the girls elected new officers for the coming year. They are Barbara Busby, President and Hi -torian ; Dorothy Dowd, Vice President and Chaplain; Mary Sue Roulo, R ecording and Corresponding Secretary and Junior Pan­hellenic R epresenta tive; M ary Beth M c­Carthy, Treasurer and Senior Panhellenic R epresenta tive ; Gail Chop, Rush Chairman Music Chairman and Custodian· Evelyn Adams, Editor and Etiquette Chairman· Marilyn Johnson, Pledge M other and Pro­gram Chairman.

This summer wedding bells will ring for Carol Harris and Al Borzymowski.

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Alpha Iota rewards high grades

with a steak

t To START the semester right Alpha Iota innovated a Scholarship dinner which

gave steak to the sister who attained a semester's index above her estimated one, and hamburger to the one who missed her goal. After Spring rushing, we welcomed 15 pledges who are now sisters: Lynne Chanon, Karen Fishbach, Marsha Gilman, Marla K lebanoff, Marsha Miller, Gail Minker, Bin­nie Perper, Esta Reichstein, Margie Rosen, Marcia Schwartz, Laura Silverman, Ethel­inda Spiegel, Susan Tuck, Linda Winikoff and Becky Zelmanowicz. As pledges they enjoyed a Punch Party in their honor, a Mother-Daughter Luncheon and an elegant Spring Formal Dinner and Dance.

Our annual White Elephant Sale proceeds went to the American Cancer Society. Our Spring Weekend Float, "That was A-Fair That Was," captured the judges as well as first prize for the most beautiful entry.

On campus Alpha Iota has been active with Iris Magidson and Pamela Russell initiated into Phi Kappa Phi ; Dianne Le­vine, Sharon K lein and Beverly Rudberg initiated into Pi Lambda Theta; Iris Magid­son is President of the Art Illustration, De­sign Honorary; and Louise Bauman is a member of the Art Education Honorary. Valerie Eisen will be Business Manager of the Onondagan, our Yearbook. Susan Klei­man and Judy Flax were members of the Senior and Sophomore Executive Council, respectively.

With a sorority Parents' Weekend and a Senior Dinner, we ended a wonderful and rewarding year, grateful to those who were graduating, and with an eye towards our return to 760 Comstock in the fall.- DrANE GLAZER

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Alpha Kappa has activities

highlighted by Mrs. Peterson's visit

t ALPHA KAPPA Chapter has concluded a most successful spring semester. After

pledging Sally Elliot, Libby Estill, Cynthia Hermann, J ean McElarney, Bonnie Padel­ford, Paula Shore and Jill Simon, we in­creased our pledge class number to a total of 25 fine girls.

We held a lovely banquet at the Wake­field Hotel in honor of our pledges. The program consisted of dinner, a speaker and some very amusing poems written by the active sisters about the pledges. Other pledge activities included a slumber party and a surprise big-little sister party, carrying out a little girl theme.

Alpha Kappa won another trophy for our case by capturing the sorority bowling championship. We're very proud of it! Song practices were long and hard under the di­rection of our songleader Liz Lennon, but unfortunately we did not win the Greek Sing trophy. We did have a wonderful time though, in presenting "My Bonnie Lassie" and "Younger than Springtime" m compe­tition for Greek Sing.

We also participated in the Junior Skit Assembly, presenting a skit on sorority unity. Speaking of sorority unity, our group took an active part in the Panhellenic-sponsored Greek Weekend. Activities included a "Clean Sweep," where all the sororities can­vassed the grounds together for litter. On Sunday, the intermixed pledge classes of the different groups ga\ e parties in the vari­ous houses for the actives. The we kend was concluded Monday nio-ht with an inter­esting talk on sorority unity o-iven b ' an

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officer of the Cleveland, Ohio, Panhellenic Council. We all agreed that Greek Week was a great success in promoting sorority unity on campus.

Alpha Kappa was a busy Chapter indeed. We held a lovely open house for the campus, providing tours of our house (with our newly decorated living room ), refreshments and entertainment by the "Rivermen," a local folk singing group. Over 300 people at­tended this event, proving it a great success.

Not forgetting our other sorority aims, Alpha Kappa conducted an excellent cul­tural program over the year. Its highlight was a talk given by Dr. J. Glover Johnson, head of the religion and philosophy depart­ments at the college, on one's philosophy of life. Discussion and refreshments followed.

For our social service work we entertained a group of orphans from the county home at a basketball game and a wonderful time was had by all.

To conclude our social program, we held our annual spring formal, "Memories of You," on April 25 in honor of our graduat­ing seniors, Ginny Eaton, Nancy Gross, Judy Plummer, Elaine Rose and Loretta Sine. These seniors were again honored at our Senior Nite dessert. The program included a humorous dialogue about the seniors in the course of their four years at Marietta written by the junior class. We then pre­sented the girls with beautiful sterling silver ashtrays as a remembrance of their active days.

Our last social activity was a successful Mother's Day Tea held on May 10 with mothers (and fathers, too ) in attendance from as far away as New York and Massa­chusetts. Entertainment included singing of sorority songs.

Finishing the year, activation finally came for 17 of our pledges. New actives are Sandy Baratta, Barbara Bingham, Louise Burger, Jennifer Dunbar, Sally Elliot, Judy Faris, Judy Fee, Linda Frigard, Cynthia Her­mann, Barbara Kopp, Karen Mylenbush, Cynthia Ostanek, Marcia Overbeck, Bonnie Padelford, Nancy Pateman, Annette Sapta­gata, Louise Stephenson and Linda Taber. The best pledge award was given to Nancy Pateman. The pledges then formally pre-

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sented their gift to the active chapter. Our ambitious pledge class not only painted the chapter room but made curtains for the kitchen, too.

Elections were held and new officers in­clude Carlene Race, President ; Marcia Thayer, Vice President ; Frances Berkhout, Recording Secretary; Nancy Rosenberg, Cor­responding Secretary ; Charlene Clements, Pledge Trainer; Alice Ahem, Rush Chair­man; and Kathy Olson, Treasurer.

We are very proud to tell our sister Chap­ters of the election of our past President, Nancy Gross, and past Treasurer, Reine Reele, to Phi Beta Kappa. We were espe­cially proud that of the girls who were initiated into the honorary only two were sorority girls and both Alpha Sigma Taus. Other girls elected to honoraries include Nancy Rosenberg and Betsy Vester, Sigma Delta Phi ; Barbara Berman and Kathy Ol­son, Pi Gamma Mu ; Barbara Petrie, Beta Beta Beta and Alpha Psi Omega ; Kathy Olson, Intaglio and Pi Kappa Delta.

Probably the most memorable occasion this past semester was a visit from our Na­tional President, Mrs. Mary Alice Peterson . Mrs. Peterson was our guest for two days, from April 15-17. She met with each officer and active member in conference as well as with the pledge class and college officials. We of Alpha Kappa found Mrs. Peterson's visit most pleasant and enjoyable, and her suggestions most helpful.

Alpha Kappa eagerly looks forward to another successful semester and wishes her sister Chapters the same.-JANICE CHERNEV

Alpha Lambda

tops year with

relaxing outing

;.\; SPRING QUARTER at Radford College found the Alpha Lambda Chapter of

Alpha Sigma Tau involved in many produc­tive and enjoyable tasks.

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Officers for the term 64-65 were elected, and installed April 1. These new girls who will serve the sorority this coming year are: President, Robbie Smith; Vice President, Janie Jones; Recording Secretary, Dottie Miller; Corresponding Secretary, Anne Har­rison; Treasurer, Julie Ware ; Chaplain, Pat­ti Wilkins ; and Editor, Kendall Westbrook. Other committee heads were appointed which are too numerous to mention. After the installation ceremony, past President, Diane Bolen, was given a warm applause and presented a gift with much Alpha Sigma Tau love.

April 8 marked the initiation ceremony for one Mary Ann Cuba. Mary Ann's being the only initiate was quite impressive, and heart-warming for all. Mary Ann graduated this June.

Through all the rush and hub-bub of studies and college life, Wednesday nights are so wonderful for the Taus. H ere is the sisterly love and fellowship of sorority. This is the feeling we hoped to give Mrs. Earl Peterson when she arrived April 23 for in­spection. Her stay was such a grand ex­perience for all of us. Mrs. Peterson met with each officer and member individually, and dined with the whole sorority. At the conclusion of her three-day visit, we held a regular meeting including a mock initia­tion. The National President gave many helpful comments, and seemed pleased with the Alpha Lambda Chapter. We certainly hope so. A short reception followed .

During the quarter we also filled a box for the Pine Mountain Settlement School with paper, books, old clothes and other items which would be needed.

Along with the ritualistic and service projects of Alpha Sigma Tau, we also have some very good times. On May Day, we had Open House, and participated in the Panhellenic Sing. In fact, we won first p lace, and received a gold cup. This really thrilled us for we had spent so much time practicing. We sang "No Man Is An Island," and "The Cat."

May 13 was the annual Flapper Party. A few days later on May 16, Alpha Sigma Tau held its Sweetheart Banquet at the

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Hardie House in Blacksburg. The food was scrumptious! New members provided a light entertainment for the past sweetheart, old members, sponsor and guests-including Dr. Martin. The new sweetheart was chosen to be Helen Whitehurst from Pulaski, Virginia. She is truly a "sweetheart."

The last week of school was busy with exams and last minute doings, but each Tau girl felt a sort of sadness for the loss of the seniors who would be graduating and leav­ing. Senior Confessions was quite enjoyable and also "informative!"

To top the year just right, we all headed for Claytor Lake and a weekend of fun and relaxation at Cabin Parties. Our patrones , Mrs. Spiers, had lent us her cabin. It was just the perfect size, situated at the very top of a steep cliff, overlooking the shimmer­ing lake. The weather also was extremely satisfying for swimming, boating and eating outside. The new members enjoyed a boost in the lake fully clothed, and an informal initiation service at night. The most memor­able part of Cabin Parties, I believe, as well as Alpha Sigma Tau life in general, was and is the close ties of love and friendship which "n'er can be broken."-KENDALL WESTBROOK

Alpha Mu

features formal

"Springtime in Paris"

;\; THE ALPHA Mu Chapter and the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity held their annual

White Rose Formal May 16, 1964, featur­ing "Springtime in Paris." The Alpha Taus worked clo ely with their brothers to make this dance the most successful ever. The elaborate decorations con isted of 12 beauti­ful white ribbon rose bushes one to each table. The reception hall \ as ga ly adorned with a sparkling fountain and an arch o -

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Alpha Mus w orked hard to make their rush party a success.

ered with various colored roses. The high­lights of the formal occasion were the an­nouncements of Sigma Tau Gamma's White Rose, Nancy Avery, and the Beau of Alpha Sigma Tau, Billy Max Gilbert.

Alpha Taus were very fortunate in that they lost only four graduating seniors and gained eight of the 15 girls that pledged the spring term.

Rush began in early spring and the Alpha Taus used their ingenuity to plan two unique rush parties. The informal one was "Swing down Bourbon Street with the Alpha Taus," featuring various skits provided by the girls. After our party in the sorority room we joined our brother fraternity in their fra­ternity room for a general mixer.

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was the theme of our formal rush party. Our pa­troness, Mrs. Larry Smith, worked with us to prepare the food which was served buffet style.

Alpha Mu received eight pledges-Linda Davis, Gloria Grey, Pat Dickinson, Kay M oon, Linda Pagan, Mary Jo Lane, Martha T ullos and Cathy Martin.

T he spring term ended with the initiation of our pledges and planning for our summer meeting August 9, at the home of our faculty advisor, Mrs. Lela Willis.-BRENDA Bou­DREAU

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Alpha Nu

has successful

sales & work days

;\; THE ALPHA Nu Chapter has had a busy and profitable year. Fall term and part

of winter term was occupied with Home­coming and rush. During formal rush three new pledges, Carol J ean Hogan, Delores Mann and Rebecca Holmberg, were initiated into the Chapter. Later in the year, Coleen Smyer was initiated. At Thanksgiving and Christmas we visited the Pleasant View Nursing Home where we sang songs, talked with the patients and then served refresh­ments. We plan to return many times next year.

The last half of the year was our busiest time. We had several very successful bake sales and work days. At the close of school, the Alpha Nu Chapter was the proud re­cipient of the Scholarship Cup that is given each year to the sorority with the highest grade-point average.

Summer vacation will not keep our chap­ter from meeting again. We plan to hold a retreat in July at the home of Mrs. T. R eed Maxon, National Rush Chairman. During this retreat, we will make plans for homecoming and discuss rush.

Everyone in Alpha Nu is eagerly looking forward to an exciting 1964-1965 school year!

Alpha Omega

is champion again!

;\; ALPHA OMEGA is champion again. During the last semester, under the excellent

leadership of the officers, the sorors achieved many new distinctions and many "firsts" for the sorority. The members participated in various scholarship, social, charitable and

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A new sorority housing complex now under construction at Central Missouri State College is exjJected to provide impetus to the sisterhood program at Missouri's largest state college. The nearly one million dollar building will be ready for occupancy by the opening of the fall term 1965. Alpha Sigma Tau's Alpha Nu Chapter will be one of the occupants.

D esigners Mantel and Steele, Kansas City, used a unique H -shaped floor plan in the build­ing which will house eight sororities. Th e building, ·to house 292 women, will have a cen­tral dining room, laundry and other fa cilities. It is located only a short distance from the College Union and classroom buildings.

competitive events, and in all, showed we were one of the top sororities on campus.

During the Christmas vacation, many of us participated in a Christmas party at the children's ward of one of Brooklyn's hos­pitals. Because this was enjoyed by all, the sorors decided to have an Easter party at a New York settlement house for underprivi­ledged children. It was very rewarding for all the girls and we decided to do it again this coming year.

Everyone was looking forward to the Pan­hellenic and All-College Sings this year. Us­ing the theme of "Hell Bent For Leather," the sorors of Alpha Omega won second place

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in the Panhellenic Sing, and second place in the competitive sing (the All-College Sing) between all the winning groups on campus. The other main event on campus is the annual Brooklyn College Country Fair wherein all the various groups on campus participate. This year we worked with the brothers of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and used the theme " Peter Pan in Never­Never-Land," complete with characters and scenery. For the fifth year Alpha Omega won first place, and this was the fir t time in campus history that a girl s organization won five years in succe ion. The soror ' ere very proud.

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Alpha Omegas are pictured in "Never-Never Land."

Socia lly, Alpha Omega had a very reward­ing year. In May, we worked with the broth­ers of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on their annual Sweetheart's Dance. It was a tre­mendous success. We a lso had a Mother­Daughter luncheon, a Father-Daughter brunch, a theater party to see "Oliver," a faculty tea, an alumni open-house, a debat­ing team open-house, a "mystery" bus ride

and a parent picnic. It was a very active term and we had a wonderful tim .

When awards were given at the end of the team, Alpha Omega did very well. Bon­nie Newmark '64, received the Interprimi Soror's award (she was president of the Pan­hellenic Associa tion ) and the Honor's Award, which is the highest award given by the college for campus citizenship and for student-activities leadership. Another member, Harriet Grossman '66, received the Sophomore-of-the-Year award. One of our fall pledges, Ellen Feldzman '67, re­ceived the award for the highest index of all sorority pledges on campus during the fa ll term. We were the fi rst-place winner of the annual Brooklyn College Blood Drive award and many of the sorors received serv­ice pins at the Student Activities luncheon given by the college.

Thus, Alpha Omega had many "con­quests" this year. But one special event all the sorors will remember. In March, M rs. M ary Alice Peterson visited our Chapter and spoke with every member. She toured our campus, spoke with various people and sat in one of our sorority meetings. It was a rewarding experience for all. The girls were very proud in that they truly lived up to one of their songs:

(They are) " . . . standing proudly for the world to see,

We' re known as A::ST." -ROBE RTA SILVERSTEI

ANNOUNCEMENr-f ' ' ' The National Council of Alpha Sigma T au is pleased to announce the insta lla tion of '

the NORFOLK AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER, on O ctober 15, 1964.

The Norfolk Area Alumnae Chapter was formally insta lled by Mrs . .Justi n G. Doyle District President. Congra tulatory messages may be addre sed to the President :

~ Mrs. D . H . Rhodes, ~ 621 H eron Point Circle,

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Alumnae News

Akron-Canton

asks contributions

/or Penland House

t THE AKRON-CANTON Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority elected the

following officers: President, Thelma Eggle­ston; Vice President, Frances Miller Record­ing Secretary, Nora Cooper; Corr~sponding Secretary, Barbara Gordon ; Treasurer, J ean­ette Gross; Historian, La Grace Foote; Chap­lain, Pansy Corye.

At the Convention in Detroit Mrs. Sue M cBee was selected Chairman to furnish and redecorate Alpha Sigma's two rooms at Penland. Any of the Chapters wishing to contribute money or furnishings such as sheets, pillow cases, draperies, lamps, etc., please contact Mrs. Sue McBee at 1183 Avon Street, Akron Ohio 44310.- THELMA EGGLE­STON

Baton Rouge

has successful year

t THE BATON Rouge Alumnae Chapter has had a prosperous year.

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At our February meeting in the home of Mrs. Ronald Aime we initiated six new members. We also voted to affiliate with the newly re-organized City Panhellenic.

On April 11 , 1964, Camille Gennaro Vir­ginia Langston and Fran Winstanley a~tend­ed the City Panhellenic pre-rush luncheon held at the Lakeshore Motor Hotel. Misses Gennaro and Langston sat as delegates of Alpha Sigma Tau at a display table which portrayed our sorority jewelry and so forth. Mrs. Fran Winstanley modeled in the style show for the guests.

"W_e gathered for our monthly meeting on Apnl 18 at the home of Mrs. Winstanley. At this time we voted to send $5.00 to the American Indian Scholarship Fund an aid in sending Areline Wilson to summe~ school

' to pre~ent our gift to Phi Chapter on May 17 at their Parents' Tea. Miss Camille Gennaro attended Phi Chapter's Tea in Hammond and pre~ented_ the group a kneeling pillo~ for use m their ceremonies.

Our last two meetings were short and in­formal.

We have enjoyed working together thi year, and hope to increase our member hip by leaps and bounds in the fall.

Good luck to all Alpha Sigma Taus every­where.

A CH R

Bluefield

enjoyed busy spring

t THE B~uEFIELo Alumnae of Alpha Sigma Tau enJoyed a busy spring season. An in­

ter~sting program in March was the presen­tatlOn of a book review of I Was Jacqueline K ennedy's Dressmaker by Minnie Rae. In April, during an interesting program on " Im­pressionist Paintings" we enjoyed colored slides of paintings by Manet, Dega, Renoir, Monet and Picasso, with an informative nar­ration by Mrs. Frank Williamson. Also at this meeting new officers were elected for the 1964-1965 term. They are : President, Marcella Whitlock ; Vice President, Mrs. Joyce Buchanan ; Recording Secretary and Editor, Barbara Warden ; Corresponding Secretary, Thelma Bailey; Treasurer, Mrs. H enrietta Hamilton ; Historian, Mrs. H elen Gatherum ; Chaplin, Mrs. Mary McClung; and Publicity, Nancy Ruddell and Mrs. Clara Belle Looney. In May we had our an­nual carry-in dinner as the closing social. After dinner a short business meeting was held and a calendar set for the coming year.

This year, besides being active in sorority affairs, many of our members were busy with various church and community activities. President Marcella Whitlock was ~ elected president of the C lassroom Teachers Asso­CiatlOn of Mercer County and n amed "Teacher of the Year" at Cumberland H eights School. She is also a sponsor of the Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and a member of the Executive Council Board of Concord College Alumni Association. Vice President Joyce Buchanan is secretary of a Home Demonstration Club, president of the Dudley School P.T.A. , chairman of Com­mission on Education and church librarian at the Virginia Avenue Methodist Church. Our Recording Secretary and Editor, Bar­bara Warden, is the coordinator of Junior Sunday School, assistant Sunday School teacher, class leader of' the young men and young women's youth group and second counselor in the' District Primary Association of the Mormon Church. She was also chair-

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man of the Nominating Committee and co­chairman of the Membership Committee of the Classroom Teachers Association of Mer­cer County. Treasurer Henrietta Hamilton is a member of the Executive Board of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and will be co­president, with her husband, of the Preston Street School P.T.A. She is also chairman of the Education Committee at her church.

Historian Helen Gatherum is a member of the Y.W.C.A. and co-chairman of the Y-Teen Committee. She is treasurer of the M edical Auxiliary of M ercer County and of the Fairview School P.T.A. In the Bland Street Methodist Church H elen sponsors the Altar Boys and is an assistant Circle leader. Chaplain Mary Ruth M cClung is the super­intendent of the E lementary Division of Sunday School and secretary for the chil­dren's work of W.S.C.S. of the Trinity M eth­odist Church. Mildred Warden is president of the Virginia Avenue M ethodist W.S.C.S. and her son David graduated, June 3, vale­dictorian of Graham High School, Bluefield, Virginia.

1963-64 has been a good year for the Bluefield Alumnae and we're looking for­ward to another of active sorority life.­BARBARA wARDEN

Buffalo

sponsors Art Exhibit

with area Panhellenic

t BETTY CLAY was hostess at our dessert meeting in February when we completed

plans for our special Ways and Means pro­ject held later in the month.

At a Hat Fashion Show and spaghetti dinner at Helen Neville's on February 24 Eunice Pundt narrated as several members modeled beautiful hats presented as a pre­view of spring millinery fashions. Ora ell McLean and Pat Willby, co-chairmen for

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the event, presented many lovely door prizes to the lucky winners among approximately 80 members and guests. All proceeds bene­fited our Social Service Fund.

Veronica Wilkins was the hostess at our March dessert meeting. Following the busi­ness meeting, we enjoyed several fascinating games that were challenging and great fun . Dorothea Porter entertained the board mem­bers during a meeting at her home later in March.

In April the Buffalo Panhellenic Associa­tion sponsored a Sherry Party for members and guests at the Albright-Knox Art Gal­lery. Following this, we viewed an art exhibit by Hans Hofmann. This is always a wonder­ful opportunity to meet and visit with our friends from the other sorority groups in the area.

Sally Wales was hostess at our May dessert meeting. Mr. Louis Molisane of Lockport demonstrated some new spring hair styles. Sally Wales and Jean MeN amara were the models as we previewed some interesting and lovely styles.

Florence Bates' beautiful home in Elma was a wonderful setting for our delicious outdoor pot-luck supper in June. Later we had a brief meeting followed by several lively games led by Jean McNamara. Every­one had a relaxing and enjoyable time.

Several members are planning to attend our National Convention in Detroit in August. We all look forward to hearing the wonderful and interesting reports they will share with us at our September meeting.­NoRMA MARTIN

Denver

mourns Florenefl

Stackhouse

t THE MARCH meeting of the Nu Alumnae Chapter was at the home of Mrs. Dibby

Strelesky, with Mrs. Dottie M eehan as co­hostess. In April Denver Alumnae went to Greeley for the initiation of seniors into the

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Alumnae group. Following the ceremonies at the chapter house, everyone enjoyed a de­lightful luncheon and style show at the Gree­ley Country Club.

In May we lunched with Mariane Lam­berty ; Marianne Pulliam was co-hostess. In­itiation of new officers followed the luncheon . They are : President, Mrs. Shirley Bales ; Vice President, Mrs. LaVonne Carlton ; Sec­retary-Treasurer, Mariane Lamberty ; Chap­lain, Mrs. Margaret Troisi ; Editor, Mrs. Eleanor M cKeeman ; and Historian, Mrs. Dibby Strelesky.

The June meeting was at the home of Mrs. Verna Page, with Mrs. LaVonne Carlton as co-hostess. Plans were made for next year.

It is with deep regret that D enver Alumnae mourn the passing of Mrs. Florenell Stack­house on July 25, 1964. Florenell was always willing to contribute her time and her talents to Alpha Sigma Tau. We will miss her very much.-VERNA PAGE

Detroit

has busy 19 64

Convention year

;\; As THE Detroit Alumnae Chapter begins another year, we can look back with

pleasurable satisfaction at a wonderful Con­vention, and many interesting and enjoyable meetings.

In February, we held our annual Valen­tine Dinner-Dance at Lakepointe Country Club. As always, this gala event was well attended, and everyone had a wonderful time. Co-chairmen Mrs. Chester Kasiborski and Mrs. Victor Kitzul made all the arrange­ments. Our regular business meeting that month was at the home of Mrs. Theodore Briggs. Here the group made tray favors for hospitalized children as a project for the College Women's Volunteer Service.

Every year we like to devote one meeting night to a card party. This year the event was held in March at the horne of Mrs.

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Casimir Cislo. There was more hilarity than cards, and prizes, too!

With April came our annual meeting and our .Presiden t, Mrs. Harold Jennett, ' was unammously reelected to a second term. M rs. Robert Echols hostessed the meeting.

I n May, we met at the home of one of our newest members, Mrs. Edward Schnell of Pleasant Ridge. Marjorie was originally from Pi Chapter, and we are so glad to have her with us. Convention planning was the agenda for the evening.

O ur J une Luncheon was held at Devon Gables'. To close the year, four new mem­bers were initiated into the alumna chapter.­MRs . WILLIAM MoNTICELLO

Emporia

helps Iota with

new house plans

;\; IN jANUARY we Emporia Alumnae met with our husbands in the Black and Gold

Room of the Student Union on the Kansas State Teachers College campus for a social evening topped by a delicious meal and card games. So we might meet the new Iota pledges we asked them to a party in Feb­ruary. At these enjoyable semi-annual events the pledges learn about Alpha Sigma Tau's alumnae program in informal surroundings.

Vina Durham entertained in her home, formerly President Butcher's of Thackers College, in April. Our celebrated active, Carolyn J oyner, a former Miss U .S.A. and fourth runner-up to Miss Universe in 1962, was guest speaker. She has returned to our campus to complete her degree work after enjoying one of her contest awards, a world's tour. Forty collegiates and alumnae met in H erington, K ansas, on April 26th, for our annual State Reunion Day for Iota Chapter.

A May initiation into the Emporia Chapter was completed for collegiates graduating or leaving school. At the business meeting, fol­lowing a luncheon, the Board of D irectors of

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the Alpha Sigma Tau Housing Corporation announced that three lots south of Hammond Park, at the corners of 18th and Merchant, in Emporia, had been purchased. These are opposite an entrance to the cam pus soon to be the main entrance, replacing the one on 12th Avenue.

Iota's present house is completely paid, and over $19,000 in the building fund was used for the lot purchase. We have three rentals to help pay the $16,750 loan on this n w property.

Other sororities, desperate for more living space, have built new houses. And with the continued growth of our Collegiate Chapter and careful management of our properties, Iota should begin building the finest house of all at Emporia State in the near future . Finding one person with the time and ex­perience to guide such a big project is our present problem. But we know someone will soon volunteer as Iota, as well as Alpha Sigma Tau, has a lways had such leadership.­BuRNICE AcE

Flint

gives news of members

;\; IN MAY Marlyn Bazley was installed as President of the Flint Alumnae Chapter.

Marilyn (maiden name, Mooney, of Delta Chapter, Indiana State College, Pennsyl­vania) joined the Flint group more than three years ago. Despite a 16-mile drive from Fenton, she has attended faithfully, even on the most bitter cold or stormy evenings. An art major, she has contributed generously in designing place cards and other table appointments whenever they were needed.

Other officers are: Vice President, J ean Toomey; Recording Secretary, Louise Le­Roy; Treasurer, Diane Walsh ; Correspond­ing Secretary, Barbara Casse; Historian, Su­san Halling ; Editor, Lucille Ma Whinne · Chaplain, Pauline Scudder ; Pan hellenic Rep­resentative, Barbara Beckers· Membership,

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Eloise Howes and Donna Essy ; Beta Rep­resentative, Jeanne Clark ; and Alpha Eta Representative, Eloise Howes.

Marilyn followed Barbara V anDette, who served capably for two years. (Commenda­tion is also due Barbara's husband, Bob, for such activities as procuring speakers and preparing for rummage sales.)

In the spring, 1964, J eanne Clark received her well-deserved Master's Degree which she completed while serving as Panhellenic pres­ident and Beta Representative, teaching and caring for three children. Before school be­gan in the fall , 1964, J eanne Toomey moved into a beautiful new home in the Grand Blanc area. In October, 1964, Lucille MaWhinney acted as chairman for the English division of the Conference of the Michigan Association of Junior Colleges held in Grand Rapids.

Among the families attending the World's Fair were Barbara VanDette's and Jeanne Clark's.-LucrLLE MAWHINNEY

Lansing

profits /rom "White

Elephant" sale

;t. OuR MARCH meeting was at the home of Willow Cameron. At this meeting we

had an auction of various "white elephants," which yielded some profit. In April we dined at Dine's Restaurant in Lansing which is al­ways enjoyable and brings together a good number of Lansing Alumnae members.

In M ay, Margaret Twork invited us to her home near Mason. Though a violent wind. storm crossed Michigan that night, we were spared the worst of it and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The Tworks have a lovely stand of Christmas trees and a trout pond. A potluck dinner was followed by the elec­tion of officers.

Maxine Springer was chosen to represent us at the Convention in August.- MARY WALTON

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Los Angeles

enjoys luncheon &

fashion show

;t. THE Los ANGELES Alumnae Chapter held its April meeting at I. Magnim's Tea

Room on Wilshire Boulevard where we en­joyed a fine luncheon and fashion show. The May meeting was at the home of Margaret Marine in suburban Tustin, California. And the annual family picnic took place at Cecil Barrett's Mobile Home in Long Beach. Reg­ular meetings will start again in September, after summer travels are over.

Comings and goings include: Mary H artman and husband spent a delightful vacation in Hawaii. Gertrude Flint went to Wisconsin to attend college graduation festivities for her grandson. Alice Kline, who taught in Torrance, was married this sum­mer and will teach in Pomona. Lorraine Yeiser has resigned from teaching here and will return to Michigan where she expects to do some graduate work. Eve Johenson and her husband have moved into a lovely new home in San Pedro. Ruth Tokheim, who lives in Turlock, is a frequent visitor in Whittier, does some substitute teaching both in Whittier and Turlock, and always comes to alumnae meetings when she is here. Cecil Barrett and her husband are planning a boating trip to San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico, in O ctober, and are looking for­ward to some good fishing. And Janet Tink is being busy with birthday parties and short trips to San Diego, as summer fun for the children.

We wish we could all converge on the Convention this year, but since we cannot we wish you great success and happiness, and shall look forward to the report.-CECIL BARRETT

Alpha Sigma Tau gives these to us: inspira­tion- cultural development- loyalty--lasting friendship.

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Macomb-Carthage

expresses concern ;\:. I AM certainly sorry that the Macomb-

Carthage Alumnae Chapter has caused so much concern for the past year. We here in Macomb have been concerned too, but ap­parently not enough.

I have read Shirley's letter and can only say that she has put our situation rather well. There are many Alumnae in this area but

' we are rather spread and husbands do not particularly like us to drive too far alone late at night. Jane Ring and I returned to school, Jane to finish her degree and myself to work on a higher degree.

Several of the other girls were having babies, and there just didn' t seem to be any night when they could get together with us conveniently. I have been working with the Alpha Epsilon Chapter trying to find a loca­tion to build or buy a house. Two of us this spring conducted a service for the girls who were graduating.

I will serve as President again this year, as we shall have a spring election. I shall try to do better. I am going to continue on at school, but I am not going to work.

I certainly hope the Detroit Convention was a success. I have never been able to at­tend one. It seems as though I am either expecting in August, or else we are having a vacation as a family.

Greetings to both Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Peterson.- JANICE S. FROWEIN

Muncie

climaxes good year

with "Annual Meeting"

;\:. "DESSERT-SALAD Smorgasbord," "Senior Buffet," "Card Party" and "Annual

Meeting" brought the activities of Muncie Alumnae of Alpha Sigma Tau for 1963-64 to a fitting climax. The first listed is an an-

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nu.al event scheduled specifically for fellow­ship with the collegiates at Ball State Teach­ers College. "Senior Buffet" is held at the beginning of the spring quarter in order that the student teachers may attend before beginning their study away from the cam­pus. Initiation into alumnae chapter is an important part of this meeting.

It has been a long time since the alumnae have had a "Card Party" a t a member's horne for a regular meeting. We wanted one, we had one, and we had a very good time. Another may be scheduled for next year.

The annual meeting meant "mission ac­complished" for many, and new assignments for others. We appreciated the work and responsibilities carried by all.- ELL YouNG

Philadelphia

attends activities in "far corners"

;\:. SINCE last we reported in these columns Philadelphia Alumnae have had a variety

of activities in the far corners of this Greater Philadelphia area. We traveled to Hunting­don Valley in February for a delicious Chinese luncheon served by hostess J ean Goldman. The program carried the interna­tional flavor with movies J ean and husband Win Goldman had taken on trips to Mexico and Nassau. This led to conversation about travels the girls enjoyed, as well as discussion of the plans for a spring trip to France by Betty Lee and her family .

On March 7 Virginia Burke entertained at her home in North Philadelphia. We en­joyed attractive chicken salad platters with the touch of green and St. Patrick that dec­orated the tables. We amused ourselves profitably on this occasion with a White Ele­phant sale. Many were extremely pleased with their purchases and lamen t that this may have been the last such event for a while. We are running out of white elephant items in our attics.

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This year our evening party to include husbands came in April. We were directed to the Western suburbs of Haverford where Betty Allison and Phyllis Clark and husbands co-hosted a Pass-Word Party. In the course of the evening there were several different panels which rivaled in both charm and skill the best that Allen Ludden has pro­duced.

In May we went to Abington for a Spring Luncheon at the home of President Peg Brown. Traditionally, this is an affair to which we bring a guest and a covered dish. Both the company and the food were superb. After luncheon Peg's father, Mr. Irl Wood­ring, showed films of the World's Fair, intro­ducing us to the scope and wonders of this gigantic undertaking. These pictures and the brochure which we all received made us resolve to visit the Fair before summer's end.

The final event of the '63-'64 season for Philadelphia Alumnae was a family picnic at the home of Peg Reed in Fox Chase. This is always a delightfully informal afternoon where we have a chance to renew acquaint­ance with husbands and children.

There was one post-season sorority activity which was an Executive Committee meeting in Abington at Peg Brown's home. Plans were formulated for meetings from Septem­ber through June, 1965. A planning meet­ing at the end of the season rather than in September is a new idea for our Chapter. It would seem that we have a good start for a good year ahead.-BETTY ScHEERBAUM ALLISON

Princeton-Athens

experiments with

new meeting times

;\". A SuNDAY afternoon in May highlighted the spring activities for the Princeton­

Athens Alumnae. At the home of Bula and Dr. Meade McNeill we installed new officers, initiated four alumnae and presented plans

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for the coming year. Bula served a delicious dinner to us. We always enjoy being guests there and the May meetings in her home are becoming a tradition in our Chapter.

Our newest members include Patricia Baker Anderson (Mrs. Myron, our newest bride ); Brenda Martin, Carolyn Walthall, Jean Wright Smith (Mrs. Don); and Ellen Maples Knight (Mrs. David ). Several sisters who have been inactive will be with us this year.

Summertime is a busy time but we man­aged to have an executive meeting and made plans for an August rummage sale.

Our beloved past advisor, Mae R . Hunter, was seen downtown wearing a gay, blue hat. She reported on her winter in Florida, in­dicating that it was " just fine ."

Two former alumnae representatives will be teaching in Florida schools this year. Mona Craghead Clark (Mrs. Edward Gail, our June bride ) will be in the Melbourne area. In Homestead, we'll find Hila Arring­ton. She recently returned from a year spent teaching and touring Germany and other European and Middle Eastern countries.

Our fall activities are all planned and eagerly awaited. We will begin our new year on Sunday, September 13 at 3 o'clock. The meeting will be called to order by Beryle Crockett, our President. Devotions will be led by Margaret M. Weatherford, Chaplain. Our program will feature slides of the World's Fair shown by a local home economist.

This is a new experiment in meeting time for us. We feel that Sunday afternoon will be convenient for everyone. Another new practice will be the use of durable covers for our yearbooks. These are green and will feature gold trim.

We invite Omicrons everywhere to join with us in the observance of the 35th year of our founding. This is our Emerald year; a time to reminisce and a time for renewina old ties. Those of you who are visiting the cam­pus, please contact your collegiates. And those of you who visit or mo e into town, please call us, "on't you?-MARY CATHERINE BoNEs

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Shepherdstown

does not let snow

hinder success

.t. AGAIN THIS year we were hindered by the heavy snow during the winter months in

West Virginia, even as late as our March meeting. Still Chi has had a busy and, what we feel, a most successful and rewarding year.

In April we were impressed with a tour of the Federal Internal Revenue Service Build­ing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The visit proved most educational. After our tour we went to the home of Joann Vincient for our business meeting. We were the guests of Mrs. Howard Carper, Jr. (Jean Smith) for our last meeting of the year. At this time new members were initiated.

We are planning a big year starting the fall with a September picnic at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg, West Vir­gmla. We are looking forward to 1964-65 season, we hope Alumnae everywhere in the area are planning to share our future events with us.

Springfield, Mo.

makes swim-party-picnic

a summer social

;t. EARLY this spring Alpha Delta Alumnae elected officers for the 1964-65 year. Our

new slate of officers are: President, Laura Dennis; Secretary, Mary Jane Hasty; Treas­urer, Shirlee Keller; and Chaplain, Donna Strothkamp.

In May we held our annual banquet hon­oring graduating seniors from the Collegiate Chapter. At this time the seniors were in­itiated into the Alumnae Chapter.

A swimming-party-p icnic was our summer social event. All Alumnae brought their hus-

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bands and children, and a happy time was had by all. The picnic was held at the home of Alumna Shirlee K eller and was well at­tended.

As fall approaches we are making plans for Homecoming. We hope to see many out-of­town Alumnae this year.- MARY JANE HASTY

St. Louis

celebrates 200th

;t. THis SPRING has found St. Louis Alumnae busy with the celebration of our 200th

birthday.

Mrs. Peterson, National President, visi ted us February 19 and had dinner with us and the collegiates at the Student Union Room of Harris Teacher's College.

Our annual date party took place on February 22 where Alberta K euper and her husband were our charming hosts. None of our "single" girls leaped this year to bring a date to this party, but a dozen married couples had a wonderful evening enjoying Alberta's new house, the pot-luck supper, cards and games.

Coffee and dessert preceded our Feb­ruary meeting held at Barbara Cordes. After a brief meeting the collegiates joined us for the program. A model from the Toni Stein Modeling Agency talked with us about prop­er care of skin, nails and clothing ; effective ways of wearing make-up and clothing ; and proper posture. I'm sure we all left this meeting more aware of what we can do to be well groomed.

Our March meeting was held at Charlotte Boehm's house. The program for the evening was to be a fi lm on how to prepare income tax forms. We are sorry to report tha t the fi lm did not arrive but we did enjoy sharing our plans for Easter vacation.

Janis Marshall was again our gracious hostess for the Panhellenic Bridge. All the proceeds from the tickets ($1.25 each ) were

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turned over to the St. Louis Panhellenic Association for their Scholarship Fund.

A silent auction was held at our April meeting. The gifts auctioned were either a hand-made article or a service to be ren­dered. The amount taken was $16.00. We want to thank Maxine Graflage for being our hostess for this meeting.

The St. Louis Annual Alumnae meeting, held May 22 at Mary Lou Scott's horne, started with a pot-luck supper. We elected our officers and followed this with installa­tions and the reading of annual reports from the officers who served during this past year. New officers are: President, Mary Lou Scott ; Vice President, Margaret Bongner; Treas­urer, J an is Marshall ; Recording Secretary, Pat Gilcrease; Corresponding Secretary, Mar­garet Gieselrnann ; Chaplain, Roberta Klehr; Historian, Viola Miller ; and Editor, Mar­garet Klinert.

Alice Dunlop again very generously pro­vided her horne for our summer luncheon. This always is an enjoyable occasion as everyone is relaxed from their school re­sponsibilities. Since many friends do not come regularly to our business meetings, we are glad they are able to attend this function so we might share the highlights of the year and our plans for vacation time with them.-MARGARET GmsELMANN

T ri-City

ends with picnic

;\; A DELIGHTFUL end to a very busy and successful year for the Saginaw-Midland­

Caro Alumnae was a picnic at the lakeside home of Judy Kaiser Dean.

The second half of this year proved as enjoyable as the first with our casino party as a major highlight. This was held in Mid­land and we invited our husbands to join us. Everyone so throughly enjoyed the even­ing that we are thinking of making it an annual event.

In January we toured the Child Guidance

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Clinic in Saginaw, and in April our annual rummage round-up was held at the horne of Jane Goetz Bornrnari to.

Roni Gacek Bailey hostessed our election and installation of officers at her Midland horne in May. Officers for the 1964-1965 year are: ancy Mott Hanson, President ; J ackie Willman, Vice President; Rosalie Bor­senik M cFall, Recording Secretary; Karen H ansen Mahan, Corresponding Secretary ; Judy K aiser Dean, Treasurer· Roni Gacek Bailey, Historian ; Carla Almquist Young, Chap la in ; and J ane D elanty Robinson, editor.

Three new babies were added to our growing roster this spring as Margaret Bueker Clark and Linda LaFave had boys, and J ane Delan ty Robinson had a girl.

We have been very interested in the pro­gre s of Beta Chapter since it is our closest collegiate chapter. At the end of May we initiated their graduating seniors into the Alumnae.

Many of us will be attending the Con­vention in Detroit in August, so we are now looking forward to that as well a next fall's activities.-JANE DELANTY RoBINSON

Washington, D.C.

completes successful year

;\; THE moNTHS passed quickly this spring for busy Washington Alumnae. A brief

resume of activities will give some idea of what the girls do in A~T ; space will not per­mit writing of their many school, church, social and community commitments.

In lieu of the February meeting, the group attended a play, " Write M e A Murder," given by a local theatrical company.

"Convention" was the main topic of con­versation at the M arch meeting with June R eynolds. M eda Ray Sev\'ell was selected as the official delegate. Those of the group who are teachers regret that the Con ention and local schools open August 24--and school must go on!

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April's meeting with Ann Dey was mainly a business meeting with able officers being elected for next year. Martha Jones will again lead the group. She makes an out­standing President.

A "White Elephant" sale (which is always an interesting way to exchange unwanted items! ) was held at the home of Mary Early in May. The year officially ended with a planning meeting at the home of Charlotte Douglas. Activities for next year were out­lined and work begun on the new yearbook.

During the spring, Charlotte Douglas, June Rey.nolds, Meda Ray Sewell and Edith El­liott each found time to spend a few days at the World's Fair. Others are planning to go since they have had first-hand infor­mation about how much fun it is.-EDITH ELLIOTI

Wichita

aids in presentation

of six scholarships

;\; ALBERTA KROEKER is the newly installed President of the Wichita Alumnae; re­

tiring President Louise Davies presided over the year's activities.

Our Panhe llenic organization was the sponsor of a luncheon and spring style show held at one of the leading downtown de­partment stores. Not only did the attending members enjoy a graciously served luncheon, but they previewed fashions for the coming season. The proceeds of the event enabled the organization to present one girl from each of the six high schools with a scholar­ship. The girls are recommended by the school counselors on the basis of their scho­lastic background.

During the month of April the Panhellenic organization sponsored a workshop. Its pur­pose was to promote a better understanding of Greek organizations and to enable the members to have smoother working groups.

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Both alumnae and collegiates were m at­tendance.

Spring was celebrated with a delightful salad supper held outdoors on a grassy ter­race. Each member made and brought her favorite salad which was supplemented with warm dinner rolls, coffee and iced tea pro­vided by the hostess. A pleasant evening, a marvelous meal and warm friendship were the basic components to the successful event bringing this year's sorority season to a close.-GERTIE ZuvANICH

Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor

ends year filled with happy memories

;\; OuR YEAR is completed with happy mem­ories of our past meetings, and an eager

look forward to our National Convention at the end of the summer.

February found the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Alumnae at the home of Joyce Parker in Ypsilanti for a regular business meeting "Ornery" weather in March postponed our meeting. Only eight of us found our way to Barbara Raalie's home in Allen Park on March 11.

March 21 we formed a theatre party-hus­bands invited, too. Twenty of us watched "An Evening of Absurdities" at the Quirk Theatre on the Eastern Michigan University campus. Later, we gathered at Joyce and Jerry Parker's for pie and coffee.

April 1 twenty alumnae met at Plymouth's "Arbor Lil" for our Founders' Day dinner.

During the month of April, a "book dri,·e" was held-the books to be given to the Boys Vocational School, Whitmore Lake, in mem­ory of Willard Maxey, father-in-law of our Mitzie Maxey. Besides the 300 books, book­cases, records and magazines were also col­lected from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor resi­dents.

In May, we initiated six graduating active Alpha Sigs. They were Judith Lehr, Janice

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Shannon, Karen Erickson, Cathy Seibel, Rita Heaveir and Pauline Fucinari. A variety of delicious desserts were served by the alumnae after the initiation.

May also brought our annual Mother­Daughter Luncheon, held this year at the "Farm Cupboard." Mrs. Meston, an alumna, spoke to us. We all enjoyed this outing as it gave us a chance to meet the mothers of our "sisters."

Our annual pot-luck picnic was held at Portage Lake this year. Sharon Bishoff's in­laws graciously let us use their cottage. As usual, we had too much to eat. After dis­cussing National Convention plans, a white elephant sale was held. Bidding was made interesting because each "white elephant" was wrapped.

And so our year ends. We look forward to seeing all of you at the convention.-JoYCE JUBENVILLE

Sororities and Fraternities Tell Their

Story at the New York World's Fair

" Partners in Free Enterprise)) is w hat this exhibit is saying to thousands of visi·tors to the N ew York World's Fair .

The guides ex plaining the exhibit to visit~rs were staff m em bers assigned by a number of national frat ernities mid sororities. Sh own in this picture are: Jam es fr ey, A ssistant Execu­tive Secretary, Tau Kappa Epsilon; Jo Ann Glasson, Field A dvisor, Alpha Chi Om eoa; and Patricia Ann Jones, Field Secretary, D elta <_eta.

The exhibit will be displayed again nex t year at the W orld s Fair in the Hall of Fre E n­terpri e, the pavilion sponsored by the American Economic Foundation.

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Directory: Co!le9iate 1964-1965

Alpha ( 1899)-Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich.

President-Gail Phillips, 422 Wise Hall Adviser-Miss Susan Scharnweber 110 Perrin

Ypsilanti, Mich. ' ' Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. John Howe,

4.2248 Hammil Lane, Plymouth, Mich. ; Ad­vtser-Mrs. J . B. Carpenter 1032 Evelyn Ypsilanti, Mich. ' '

Beta (1905-1917; 1940)-Central Michigan Uni­versity, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

President-Bonnie Myers, 507 S. College St., Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Adviser-Mrs. Charles Owens, 420 S. Fancher, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Alumnae Representative- Mrs. Russell , Clark, 5039 E. Coldwater Rd., Flint, Mich . 48506 ;

Adviser-Mrs. Charles Owens, 420 S. Fan­cher, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Gamma (1900-1913)-Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee, Wis.

Alumnae R epresentative--Mrs. Grant Hinkamp, 659 Lark Street, Marion, Ohio

Delta (1916)-Indiana State College, Indiana, Pa.

President-Michele Snyder, 127 Turnbull Hall Adviser-Mrs. Donald B. Shank, 197 Phila­

delphia St., Indiana, Pa . Alumnae R epresentative-

Epsilon (1919-1923; reorganized as Lambda, 1926)-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Alumnae R epresentative-See Lambda Chapter.

Zeta (1921-1948 ; 1949 )-Lock Haven State College, Lock Haven, Pa.

President-Carol Tobias, Box 180, Woolridge Hall

Adviser-Mrs. I. 0 . Fleming, 108 Riverside Ter., Lock Haven, Pa.

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Miss Theresa Howberg, ·661 W. 3rd St., Lock Haven, Pa .

Eta (1927-1939)-Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Alumnae Representative-Mrs. Bernard M cBee, 11 83 Avon St., Akron, 0. 44310

Theta (1923)-Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.

President- Barbara Davis, 3681 Helen, Detroit, Mich . 48207

Adviser-Mrs. Dan Harrington, 10072 Balfour Rd ., Detroit, Mich. 48224

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Donald Bouffard, 15504 Eastburn, D etroit, Mich . 48205

Iota ( 1923 )-Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kans.

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President- Bobbie Jo Loepp, 1006 Constitution, Emporia, Kans.

Adviser-Miss Mary Cravens, 1337 Grand, Emporia, Kans. 66801

Alumnae Representative-Mrs. Thos. E. Curry, 91 28 Shade, Wichita, Kans. 67212 ; Adviser­Mrs. Richard Stauffer, 2018 Lin coln, Em­poria, Kans.

Kappa (1924-1929 )-Miami U., Oxford, Ohio Alumnae R epresen tative-Mrs. R . M. R einert,

136 Mavern Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45013

Lambda (1926-1961 )-Temple U niversity, Phila­delphia

Alumnae Representative--M abel Schreiber, 511 Chestnut, Lebanon, Pa . 17042

Nu (1928-1940; 1948)-Colorado State College, Greeley, Colo.

President- Esther J ane Miller, I 715 I Oth Ave., Greeley, Colo. 80631

Advisers-Dr. Juanita Lewis, 1632-27th St., Greeley, Colo.; (on leave} Mrs. J ohn Hick­man, 2409 W. 20 St. Road, Greeley, Colo.

Alumnae Reps.-Advisers-Mrs. Fred Trimmer, Box 85 , K ersey, Colo. ; Mrs. Norman Page, 803 So. Flamingo Ct., Denver, Colo. 80222

Xi (1929-1933)-Western State Teachers Col­lege, Gunnison, Colo.

Alumnae R epresentat ive-Miss Grace Quinby, 309 So. Sherwood St., Fort Collins, Colo.

Omicron (1930)-Concord College, Athens, W. Va.

Presiden t- Barbara Sue Rice, Box C-745 Adviser- Miss Mildred Dransfield, Box 30 7,

Athens, W. Va. Alumnae Representative-Miss Mary Catherine

Bones, 1007 N . Walker St., Princeton, W . Va . 24740

Pi (1930)-Harris Teachers College, St. Louis Presiden t- Sharon Hoppe, 3510 Avondale, St.

Louis, Mo. 63115 Advisers-Miss Julia Kohl , 5816 J amieson, St.

Louis, Mo. 63 109; Miss Julia K. Murray, 3506 Hawthorne, St. Louis, Mo. 63104

Alumnae R epresentative-Miss Elizabeth Alles, 669 Bellsworth, Lemay, Mo. 63125; Adviser­Miss Jacqueline Hudson, 1546 Wellston Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63133.

Rho (1932-1948; 1949)-Southeastern State Col­lege, Durant, Okla.

President-Carol Cearley, Sta. A, Box 57 Adviser-Mrs. H ercel Harris, 1248 Waco, Dur­

ant, Okla. Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Miss Sue Dyson, 315

No. Walnut, Pauls Valley, Okla.

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Sigma ( 1925-1954)-State University College for Teachers, Buffalo, N. Y.

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. Douglas Bolton, 60 Briarhurst, Williamsville, N. Y. 14221

Zeta Tau (1935)-Longwood College, Farmville, Va.

President-Betty Shepherd, Box 468 Adviser-Mrs. Richard Brooks, 303 Pine St. ,

Farmville, Va. Alumnae R eps.-Advisers-Miss Carol Nye, 117

62nd St., Virginia Beach, Va.; Mrs. J esse Wm. Overbey, 6777 Miami Ave., Richmond, Va.

Upsilon (1935)-Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, Ark.

President- Joy Phillips, Box 584 Advisers-Mrs. David Ritter, 1835 Independ­

ence, Conway, Ark.; Mrs. Betty Young, 814 Watkins, Conway, Ark.

Alumnae R eps.-Advisers-Mrs. K enneth Snow, 6606 Bluebird Dr., Li ttle Rock, Ark. 72205 ; Mrs. Carl Emerick, 210 St. Madelene Lane, Florissant, Mo. 63031

Phi ( 1940)-Southeastern Louisiana College, Hammond, La.

President-Sara Sims, Box 915, College Sta., Hammond, La. 70402

Advisers- Miss Margaret Lowe, Box 859, Col­lege Sta., H ammond, La. 70402 ; Mrs. 0 . Moore, Box 717 , Coli. Sta., Hammond, La. 70402

Alumnae R epresentatives-Miss J oann Brauner, 5518 Camp, New Orleans, La. 70115 ; Ad­viser-Mrs. J. F. Zaleski, 402 W. Colorado Ave ., H ammond, La.

Chi ( 1940-1948; 1950) -Shepherd College, Shep­herdstown, W. Va.

President-Judy Auvil , Turner H all Adviser-Dr. Sara H elen Cree, Shepherdstown,

W.Va. Alumnae Rep.-Adviser-Mrs. Stephen Sinnett,

1004 W. John St., Martinsburg, W.Va.

Psi (1944 )-Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. President-Cathy Consolloy, Box 611 Adviser- D r. Marilyn Crawford, Box 171 , Madi­

son College, H arrisonburg, Va. VAlumnae Representative-Mrs. T . .J. King, J r.,

1845 Lakeridge Rd ., Birmingham, Ala. 35216; Adviser-Mrs. Robert Ritchie, Box 73, Day­ton, Va. 22821

Omega (1945-1954) - Minot State Teachers Col­lege, Minot, N . D.

Alpha Alpha (1945 )-Ball State College, Muncie, Ind.

President-Sharon Drill, Crosley H all , B.S.C., Muncie, Ind.

Advisers- Miss R etha Lozier, 2220 South Dill, Muncie, Ind. ; Miss Peggy Lou Holman; 1725 W. Washington, Muncie, Ind.

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. R obert E. Smith, 2105 Belmont Dr. , Muncie, Ind. 4 7304

Alpha Beta (1946-59 )-Marshall College, Hunt­ington, W. V a.

Alum nae Representa tive-Mrs. Spencer A. Gil­lette, 396 Fores t Rd ., Hun tington, W. Va. 25705

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Alpha Gamma (1946)-Henderson State Teach­ers College, Arkadelphia, Ark.

President-Alma Ruth Patterson, Box 2005 Adviser-Mrs. Roy Green, Pinewood Dr., Arka­

delphia, Ark. Alumnae Representative-

Alpha Delta ( 1948)-Southwestem Missouri State College, Springfield, Mo.

President-Judith C. Ruesler, 839 E. Walnut, Springfield, Mo.

Adviser-Mrs. Glenn Downing, 1100 S. Pick­wick, Springfield, Mo.

Alumnae R epresentative-Miss Doris Sheppard, 620 N. Belview, Springfield, Mo. 65802 ; Ad­viser-Mrs. Carl H. Nieman. 1950 Meadow D r., Springfield, Mo. 65804

Alpha Epsilon ( 1948 )-Western Illinois Univer­sity, Macomb, III.

President-Marjorie Huber, 308 W. Adams, Macomb, Ill.

Advisers-Miss Helen Buckley, 523 N. McAr­thur; Dr. Harriet Stull, 635 N . McArthur

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Vernon F. Bremer, 2336 Rainwater Dr., Decatur, Ill.

Alpha Zeta ( 1958 )-Queens College, Flushing, N.Y.

P resident-Eileen H ethy, 170-06 Crockeron, Flushing 58, N. Y.

Adviser-Miss Margaret Kingston, 116-18 233 St., Cambria H eights, N. Y.

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Elaine Kriz, 16 W. Lincoln Pl. , Freeport, N . Y. 11520

Alpha Eta ( 1959)-Alma College, Alma, Michigan President- Karen Roehl, Newberry H all Adviser-Mrs. Lester E. Eyer, 5355 Blue Huron,

Alma, Mich. Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Fred Howes, 4206

Greenbrook, Flint, Mich.

Alpha Theta (1959)-University of Detroit, De­troit, Michigan

P resident-Barbara Busby, 15855 Prevost, D e­troit, Mich . 48227

Adviser-Mrs. Jose Espinosa, 18660 Washburn, Detroit, Mich.

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. William A. Mon­ticello, 19546 D alby, Detroit, Mich. 48240

Alpha Iota (1960)-Syracuse University, Syra­cuse, N. Y.

President-Shelley Shenkman, 760 Comstock Ave. 13210

Adviser-Mrs. J acob Henderson, 30 1 Hurlbert Rd ., Syracuse, N. Y.

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Helman Rubin­son, 1801 James St., Syracuse, . Y. 13206

Alpha Kappa ( 1961 )-Marietta College, Marietta ill~ '

President-Carlene R ace, 215 4th St. Adviser-Mrs. Catherine M. Draper 213

White's Rd., Marietta, Ohio ' Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Echo! Jeffrie ,

160 Washington Ave., Clark burg W. Va. 26301 .

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Alpha Lambda ( 1963) -Radford College, Rad­ford, Va.

President-Roberta A. Smith, Box 1079

Adviser-Miss Evelyn Fitzpatrick, 1030 Calhoun St., Radford, Va.

Alumnae Rep.-Adviser-Mrs. Fred W. McCoy, Station A, Box 483, Radford, Va.

Alpha Mu (1962)-Arkansas A&M College, Col­lege Heights, Ark.

President-Bobbie Fay e Gammel Box 3 76 Col-lege Heights, Ark. ' '

Adviser-Mrs. Earl Willis Box 521 College Heights, Ark. ' '

Alumnae R ep.-Adviser-Mrs. Wesley McCoy, College H eights, Ark.

FAITH OF OUR FOUNDERS (Continued from Page 12)

Alpha Nu ( 1962) -Central Missouri State Col­lege, Warrensburg, Mo.

President- Carol Webster, Hosey Hall , CMSC, Warrensburg, Mo.

Advisers- Dr. Hattie Ewald , 401 S. Mitchell , Warrensburg, Mo.; Mrs. W. H. Hopkins, Route 1A, Warrensburg, Mo.; Mrs. Doris Brookshier, R.R. 2, Warrensburg, Mo.

Alumnae Reps.-Advisers- Mrs. Albert J. Ger­hardt, 16105 E. 31st St., Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Fred Griffith, 406 E. Market, Warrens­burg Mo.

Alpha Omega ( 1960)-Brooklyn College, Brook­lyn, N.Y.

President-Bertha Schlessinger, 1040 Carroll St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Adviser-Mrs. Irvin Fishberg, 125 E. 86th St., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Alumnae Rep.-Adviser- Miss Linda Bussell , 180 E. 17th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

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nae chapters; and contributing to our national social service projects. grows, prospers and even runs on the volunteer service of its members.

A third reason is the perpetuation of friendship, for friendship is the greatest reason for a fraternity. The fellowship, the opportunity for service and the fun you knew in college are also offered to you in maturity.

College enrollments have increased rapid ly in the last few years and are still increas­ing. Campuses are adding more fraternal groups each year, and colleges and univer­sities that have never before had Greek organizations are welcoming them on their campuses. So the opportunity for expansion is here, and we must take advantage of it.

Then we must revive our alumnae chapters and organize more, enlisting their help in the expansion program and in guidance and support of our collegiate chapters. Alumnae must be stirred out of their apathy and indifference and enrolled in the service of their sorority.

And whom do I mean by "we"? Not the National Council, not the expansion direc­tor, not the other members of the national staff, not the collegiates, not the alumnae, but all of us together in a concentrated eff art to accomplish our goal.

This is the hour of decision for Alpha Sigma Tau. H er fate is in your hands. Keep faith with your Founders and make Alpha Sigma Tau a live, growing sorority, extend­ing the loveliness of its ideals to an ever increasing membership.

As Benjamin Franklin walked out of Convention Hall at Philadelphia, he was asked, "What have you given us?" And Franklin, past 80, yet with his great mind still look­ing to the future, gaye his answer to that question: "A Republic, sir, if you can keep it."

Similarly, your Founders and pioneers have given you a sorority. Can you, will you keep it?

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*Akron-Canton, Ohio Mrs. Thelma Eggleston, 2000 Monumental Rd. ,

N.W., Canton, Ohio

Albuquerque, New Mexico Mrs . L. .J. Paddison, 911 Parkland Circle

*Baton Rouge, Louisiana Miss Camille Gennaro, 3638 North Blvd.

Beckley, West Virginia Mrs. Harvey Cook, 329 Westwood Drive

*Bluefield, West Virginia Miss Marcella D . Whitlock, 1905 Dearborn,

Apt. 11

*Buffalo, New York Miss Evelyn Grampp, 686 Richmond Ave. ,

14222

Charleston, West Virginia

Chicago, Suburbia, Illinois Miss Linda Petersen, 130 1 Northwest Hwy.,

Des Plaines, Ill.

Cleveland, Ohio J./ Mrs. Andrew C. Soeder, 335 E. 215 St. 44123

Columbus, Ohio

Conway, Arkansas Mrs . .John McHenry, 600 Western

Dallas, Texas

*Denver, Colorado Mrs. Frank Bales, 6418 Xavier, Arvada, Colo.

*Detroit I, Michigan Mrs. Harold .Jennett, 23648 Glenita, Warren,

Mich.

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Detroit II, Michigan Mrs. Ray McFee, 14925 Rosemont Rd., D etroit,

Mich . 48223

Durant, Oklahoma

*Emporia, Kansas Mrs. Jim Burch, 2205 W. 12th St.

*Flint, Michigan Mrs. Richard Bazley, 928 Worchester, Fenton,

Mich.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

*Greeley, Colorado Mrs. Delbert Bott, Rt. 1, Box 147, Eaton, Colo.

Harrisonburg, Virginia Mrs. Wm. J. Bowman, Route 6, 22801

Indianapolis, Indiana Miss Grace Hood, 6082 Garver Rd.

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Joliet, IIJinois Mrs . Patricia Horton, 834 S. Madison, Hins­

dale, Ill .

Huntington, West Virginia Miss Clara Closterman, 1025 9th Ave.

*Kansas City, Missouri Mrs. Louise Robertson, 5412 W. 80th St., Prairie

Village, Kans.

Kewanee, Illinois Mrs. Harry Lehning, Sheffield, Ill.

*Lansing, Michigan Mrs. W. C. Cameron, 1415 Hess St.

*Little Rock, Arkansas Mrs. David Bevans, Jr. , 4021 West Capitol

Lock Haven, Pa.

*Los Angeles, California Mrs. Richard Marine, 567 Arlington Rd ., Or­

ange, Calif.

*Macomb-Carthage, Illinois Mrs. Richard Frowein, 314 W. Adams, Macomb,

Ill.

Marietta, Ohio Mrs. Richard Stenberg, 105 Wyandotte 45750

Miami, Florida

Mt. Clemens, Michigan Mrs. Donald Sorensen, 23846 Woodland Ct.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

*Muncie, Indiana Miss Nell Young, 600 S. Talley

*New Orleans, Louisiana

New York, N.Y. Mrs. Elaine Kriz, 16 W. Lincoln PI., Freeport,

N.Y. 11520

*Norfolk, Virginia Mrs. D. H . Rhodes, 621 Heron Point Circle,

Virginia Beach, Va.

Oak Hill, W. Va.

Peoria, Illinois Mrs . Elmo Haney, 317 Brookview Rd. E. Peoria

Ill. ' '

*Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. J ames Brown, 1981 Corinthian Ave., Ab­ington, Pa.

Phoenix, Arizona Miss Joan Schipper, 6516 N. 12th St., Apt. 6

Port Huron, Michigan Mrs. D . N. Bantien, 1626 Pennsylvania, Mar s­

ville, Mich.

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*PriJ?ceton-Athens, West Virginia M1ss Beryle Crockett, Main Street, Princeton ,

W. V a.

Pueblo, Colorado

*Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia Mrs. H . J . Lowenthal, J r., 302 Hummingbird

Rd., Richmond, Va .

*Roanoke, Virginia Mrs. R andolph Hodges, 2224 Pelham D r.

San Diego, Calif. Miss K aren Chamberlain, 71 5 Cohasset Ct., Apt.

4, San Diego, Calif. 92109

*Shepherdstown, West Virginia Miss JoAnn Mentzer, Baldwin Apt. 7, 126 S.

Church St., Martinsburg, W. Va.

Springfield, Illinois Mrs. Richard Doedtman, P .O. Box 15 26, 191 8

Lee St.

*Springfield, Missouri Miss Laura D ennis, Rt. 2

*St. Louis, Missouri Mrs. William D. Scott, 1625 Marshall Ct. , F loris­

sant, Mo. 63031

District !-Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin President-M rs. R . B. Cross, 207 Winthrop Rd.,

Muncie, Ind . 47304

District 11-New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu­setts, Connecticut and Rhode Island President-Mrs. Robert Wales, 16 1 Ponderosa

Dr., Buffalo, . Y. 1422 1

District III-District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Ten­nessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina President-Mrs . .Justin G. Doyle, 408 Patrick

H enry Dr., Fails Church, Va. 22044

St. Petersburg, Florida Miss Ellen H. Smith, 2327 Second Ave., North,

St. Petersburg 33 71 3

*Tri-City Mrs. Dale Hanson , 2846 Hardin , Saginaw,

Mich.

War, West Virginia

*Washington, District of Columbia Mrs. Guy M . .Jones, 7269 Lincolnshire St., An­

nandale, Va. 22003

Welch, West Virginia Mrs. Lena Caporossi, Box 607

*Wichita, Kansas Mrs. Elwin L. Kroeker, 2804 Rivera

*Williamsport, Pennsylvania Mrs. Edward Szybist, 312 Sherman St.

Youngstown, Ohio M rs. Keith McGowen, 5 Apache Lane, Poland,

Ohio

*Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor, Michigan Mrs. Gilbert Pearson, 15600 Lakeside Drive,

Plymouth , Mich.

District IV -Missouri and Illinois President-Mrs. J ohn Simpson, 6535 Devon­

shire, St. Louis, Mo. 63109

District V-Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and California Presiden t-Mrs. ]. Waldo Hinshaw, 27 Hardith

Hill Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63 11 9

District VI-Arkansas, Louisiana and T exas President-Mrs. T. Reed Maxson, Arilen Acres,

Warrensburg, Mo. 64093

-.Attention _Alumnae If you are interested in forming an alumnae chapter or club, please write to Miss J acqueline

Hudson, National Alumnae Chairman, 6200 Hoffm an Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63139, for

particulars . Central Office has available a limited number of state d irectories for organizing

purposes. These will be sent upon request.

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Mrs. E. A. Lyman* Helene M . Rice* May Gephart* M ayene Tracy* Mable Chase* Adriance Rice* Ruth Dutcher*

Eva O 'Keefe* Harriet Marx

(Mrs. C . F. Pfeiffer) 239 Columbia, Berkeley 8, Calif.

*deceased.

_ flaliona/ Council President__:_'f:riss Elizabeth Wilson (Pi ), 124 Elm

Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63122

Vice Presidents-lJ.rs . R . B. Cross {Alpha AlJilia) , 207 Winthrop Rd ., Muncie, Ind . 47304; "Mrs. Robert Wales (Sigrrta.), 161 Ponderosa Dr., Buffa­lo, N. Y. 14221 ; ~rs . .Justin G. Doyle (Theta ), 408 P_ptrick Henry Dr., Falls Church, Va. 22044;

rs . .John Simpson (Pi ), 6535 Devonshire, St. Louis, M o. 631 09; -Mrs. .J. Waldo Hinshaw (Iota ) '\ 27 Hardith Hills Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63119 ; Mrs. T . Reed Maxson ( Iota ), Arilen Acres, Warrensburg, Mo. 64093

National Expansion Director_(Mrs. Parry Schip­pers (Pi ), 5300 Sutherland, St. Louis, Mo. 63109

NPC Representative-Mrs. Haswell E. Staehle (Alpha ), 481 Torrence R d. , Columbus, Ohio 43214

I National S ecretary-Miss Ethel Himelick (Alpha

Alpha ), 2300 White River Blvd ., Apt. 16, Muncie, Ind . 47303

Treasurer-tJ.iss Margaret Macdonald (Sigma), 673 R ichmond Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. 14222

I Editor-Mrs. Bernard McBee (Eta ), 1183 Avon

Street, Akron, Ohio 44310

Chaplain_fMrs. Earl F. Peterson ( Iota ), Route 1, Crawfordsville, Ind. 47933

Executive Secretary-

6200 Hoffman Avenu e

St. Louis, M issouri 63139

flaliona/ Committee Chairmen

Alumnae-Miss .Jacqueline Hudson (Pi ), 1546 Wellston Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63133

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Collegiate Records Secretary--Mrs. ~ · E. Marshall (Pi), 5935 Bishops Pl. , St. Lams, Mo. 63109

Constitution and Parliamentarian-Mrs. Haswell E . Staehle (Alpha ) , 481 T orrence Rd., Colum­bus, Ohio 43214

Convention-Endowment-Miss .June M cCarthy (Pi ), Central

Office Examinations-Miss Mary Charles Adams (Alpha

Lambda), 1055 Norman Dr., Apt. 210, Annap­olis, Md.

H istorian-Mrs. I. Newton Miller (Pi ), 1131 Ralph Terr. , St. Louis, Mo. 63117

H ousing-Mrs. E. C. Phipps (Omicron), 2611 Harrison Ave., Parkersburg, W. Va. 26102

Life Membership-Miss .June M cCarthy ( Pi ), 4602 W. Florissant, St. Louis, M o. 63115

Me morial Loan Fund-Miss Kathleen K elchner (Rho), 43 A Laurel Pl. , Eatontown, . .J. 07724

Music-Mrs. George Halas (Delta), 1219 Gar­man Rd ., Akron, Ohio 44313

Nominations and Public R elations-

Pledge- Miss Rose Marie Schmidt (Theta) , 5106 Harvard Rd. , Detroit, Mich . 48224

Program- Dr. Ada .Jane Harvey (Upsilon), 703 Donaghey, Conway, Ark. 72032

Rush-Mrs . .James F . Alexander (Pi ), 6328 Po­tomac St., St. Louis, M o. 63139

Scholarship Awards-Mrs . .J. E. Gaughan ( Psi), -1378 Wylie Way, San .Jose, Calif. 951 30

Social Service-Mrs . George Black (Nu), 10934 Ambush Dr., St. Louis, M o. 63123

Standards-Mrs . Vernon Fox (Alpha Alpha), 610 W. Centennial, Muncie, Ind . 47303

flationa/ Panhef/enic Con/erence

Chairman-Miss Elizabeth D yer (Chi Omega), ..,_. 2245 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati 8, Ohio

Secretary-Mrs. Karl Miller (Sigma Kappa ) , 6311 Leonardo, Coral Gables, Fla.

Treasurer-Mrs. George Roller (Alpha Omicron Pi ), 4261 Palm Lane, Bay Point, Miami, Fla. 3303 7

College Panh ellenics Committee-Mrs . .James W . H ofstead (Kappa Alpha Theta ) , Deer Park Circle, ashville 5, Tenn.

City Panhellenics Committee-Mrs. R obertson Page ( Sigma Sigma Sigma), 200 Park Lane, Douglaston 63, N . Y.

Alpha S igma Tau Alternate-Mrs . .Justin G. Do •le (Theta ), 408 Patrick H enry Dr., Falls Chur h, Va. 22044

ANCHOR

CONCORD

COLLEGE

PRESIDENT:

Joseph

F.

Marsh, Jr .

.J os L PH F . l\fAR S H , JR ., is th e thirteenth pre~ident of Conco1 d Col lege. L' nd er his lead ership for the past five years the Cn'!egc has de' e loped its plwsical facil itit•s and enacted curricu lar changes so that Cone<· i "ill continue to maintain its n·p11tation a~ an outstandin~ und ergrad uate instit11tion. Exemplary of this. Conn•rd College is tlw first college in West Virg inia to rccei,·e full accreditation for an ex tended period for its teacher training programs by the :'IJ'ational Council for the .\ ccr('ditation of lt•adwr Education, under the Council's re,·ised and strengthened standatds.

Last year Concord established a Center for Economic De' elopment to assist mana>.:t' rs of existing firms in southern W est Virginia in expanding the opportunities for l'tllpl"'­men t. The Center is the fir st o f its kind in th(' nat ion to be financed by th (' .\ rca Rt•­de' elopment Administrati on .

Conco rd College rece ntl y has been th e recipient o f the la rgest singk pri,·ate gift ,., t'l' made to a coll ege or uni,·ersity in W es t Virg inia. This gift from the .\l cxander Foutu.la­tion is to be used to assist in the const ruc tion of a Ill'\\ fine arts bui lding. Concord has successfully established an affiliation "ith the Uni,·crsity of Dakar in West .\ frita that already has resulted in the exchange of stud ents bet\\ een the t'"' institutions . During the fall President .Yfarsh "ill be one o f se, ·en educa tors participating in an educational mission to the United Arab R epubl ic under the auspices of the L'. S. D l'partment of State and the .\ merican .1\s oriation of Colle~cs for T eacher Edu< at ion

Other accompli hments and changes include th e es tab lishment of a nc" I !onors Pw­gram; expansion and upg radin g of cu ltural and public a ffairs pmgrams . and , leadrrship among the State colleges in \\'est \ 'irginia in es tabli shment of a spt·cial prngram for tlw adm ission of talented high sch ool junio rs to summer school.

BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE

PAID SL PauL MiDa.

Permit No. 789

Return undeliverable copies to Alpha Sigma Tau, 6200 Hoffman Ave .. St. Louis, Mo. 63139.

On the Concord College campus, Athens, West Vir­ginia, from the left, J . Franklin Marsh Library, Admin­

istration Building and the Science Building.