Asa phoenix vol 19 no 1 nov 1932

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Published in November, January, March and May of each year at No. 30 North Ninth Street, Richmond, Indiana, by the Nicholson Printing Company, for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority having headquarters at Wellesley Farms, Mass. Business correspondence may be addressed to either office, but matter for publication and correspondence concerning the same should be addre路ssed to Julia Lancaster, Welles路 ley Farms, Mass.

Entered as second-class matter September 4, 1923, at the post office at Richmond, Ind., under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, ZZ, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo. Vice-President-Miss Mary A. Wagner, KK, Clark School, Northampton, Mass.

Secretary-Miss Leona Wilcox, II, 1916 44th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Treasurer-Mrs. James G. Haworth, D.D., 2411 Barrington Drive, Toledo, Ohio.

Registrar-Miss Evelyn G. Bell II II, 8 East Depew Ave., Apt. 5, Buffalo, N.Y. · Chaplain-Miss Louise N. Stewart, YY, 70 E. Fifteenth Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Extension Officer-Mrs. Wayne R. Fuller, 430 Starin Ave., B'uffalo, N.Y. Editor-Miss Julia E. Lancaster,®®, Wellesley Farms, Mass.

Chairman of Trustees-Miss Elizabeth Bird Small, IIII, 196 North St., Buffalo, N.Y.

BOARD OF ADVISERS Alpha Alpha-Miss Amy M. Swisher, The Tallawanda, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Miss Ethel Hook; 202 Conner Apts., Kirksville, Missouri.

Alpha Gamma-Miss Ethel A. Belden, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Beta Beta-Miss Elizabeth Luzmoor, State Teachers College, Greeley, Colorado.

Gamma Gamma-Miss Ollie Shattuck, 811 Fifth St., Alva, Oklahoma.

Delta Delta-Mrs. Howard L. Goodwin, 30 Franklin Ave., Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Miss Edna McCullough, 1017 Rural St., Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-Mrs. Orlo R. Nattinger, 108 South St., Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Miss Pauline Potter, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Miss Mabel C. Bragg, So Madison Ave., Newtonville, Mass.

Iota Iota-Mrs. W. F. Barr, 2842 Rudand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Miss Laura W. Drummond, 2729 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Mrs. Ralph Stogdill, 1115 W. 2nd Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Miss Estelle Bauch, 408 Emmet St.1 Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Miss Jean M. Richmond, 1411 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-Miss Ethel Tobin, 167 South Normandie St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Miss Ada Hyatt, 325 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Miss Elizabeth B. Small, 196 North St., Buffalo, N. Y. Rho Rho. Sigma Sigma-Miss Lucy E. Spicer, Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Miss Mae Paul, Lamer Hotel, Hays, Kans.

Phi Phi-Miss Nell Martindale, Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Miss Anne Fern, 1959 Central Ave., lnd~anapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-Mrs. Albert A. Fredericks, Box 1316, Normal Station, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-Mrs. Gertrude Bell, San Diego State College, San Diego, Calif.

ROLL OF COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-State Teachers College, Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-State Teachers College, Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas.

Zeta Zeta-State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-State Teachers College, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Theta Theta-Boston University, Boston, Mass.

Iota Iota-Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-University of California, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-State Teachers College, Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-State Teachers College, Buffalo, N. Y. Rho Rho-Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va. Sigma Sigma-Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Fort Hays Kansas State College, Hays, Kansas.

Phi Phi-State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-State Teachers College, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omego-San Diego State College, San Diego, California.

CHAIRMEN OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES Constitution-Miss Dorothy Williamson, The Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. ConventionHistorian-Mrs. Roderick McCullough Thomas, 301 E. University Parkway, Baltimore, Md. Songbook-Miss Ethel Tobin, 167 South Normandie, Los Angeles, Calif.

Fellowship-Mrs . .Reinard Schlosser, 28oo Dexter, Denver, Colo.

Alumna:-Miss Carolyn Ray, Lakin, Kans.

Philanthropic-Mrs. B. F. Leib, 2020 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, Ind. Scholarship-Miss Joy Mahachek, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Sorority Examination-Miss S. June Smith, 336 North George Street, Millersville, Pa. Mother-Patroness-

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SORORITIES Chairman-Mrs. Orley See, DSE, 48 Wildwood Ave., Piedmont, Calif.

Secretary-Miss Carrie Walters, TSU, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsy1vania.

Treasurer-Miss Ada Norton, AST, 5IO Pearl St., Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Director of Local Panhellenics-Miss Mabel Lee Walton, SSS, Woodstock, Virginia.

Directors of City Panhellenics-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, I405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo. Chairman of Eligibility and Nationalization-Mrs. C. P. Neidig, 2033 Hewitt Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

EDITORIAL STAFF National Editor

Julia E. Lancaster, Wellesley Farms, Mass.

Chapter Editors

Alpha Alpha-Lucille Pipher, 52 Wells Hall, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Emily M. Smith, III E. Patterson St., Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-Elizabeth McCoy, 655 Locust St., Indiana, Pa. Beta Beta-Helen Walking, Greeley, Colo.

Gamma Gamma-Frieda Shirley, 709 Flynn St., Alva, Okla.

Delta Delta-Helen Gerke, 127 E. State St., Athens, Ohio.

Epsilon Epsilon-Margaret Neidick, Emporia, Kans.

Zeta Zeta-Dorothy Bryant, Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Esther Pease, I2o8 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, Kans.

Theta Theta-Katharine M. Hale, 393 Randolph St. S., Weymouth, Mass.

Iota Iota-Margaret Halverson, Drake Dormitory, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Norma Rebecca Nyce, 2I9 Mather Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Lambda Lambda-Frances Bennett, 70 15th Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Mu Mu-Mary Esther Lawrence, 309 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Emily Talbot, 6296 Guilford Road, Upper Darby, Pa. Xi Xi-Carol Connon, Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Mary Jane Fairchild, 126 Linden Road, Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Maxine L. Nelson, 245 North St., Buffalo, N.Y. Rho Rho-Erma King, I726 Fifth Ave., Huntington, W.Va. Sigma Sigma-Vivienne B. Gratton, Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Beth Harkness, 4IO West I6th St., Hays, Kans.

Phi Phi-Grace Goodson, 42I College Drive, Maryville, Mo. Chi Chi-Eileen Brown, 2938 N. Talbot, Indianapolis, Ind. Psi Psi-Mary Elizabeth Carroll, Box 258 Normal Station, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-Ellen Christenson, I I68 23rd St., San Diego, Calif.

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FOUNDERS' :OAY IN ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

On November fifteenth nineteen hundred thirty-two, Alpha Sigma Alpha members will in unity of spirit keep Founders' Day. Throughout our sisterhood that day will provide opportunity for grateful reflection upon the benefits of membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha. It is to be the time of thoughtful re-dedication to the high purposes of our sorority. But of greatest moment, it will be the peculiarly memorable occasion when Alpha Sigma Alpha girls will in honor and endearment hold communion with the five girls who, upon November fifteenth nineteen hundred one, founded the sorority. With loyalties quickened by their in. spiration, with hearts warmed by esteemed kindredship with them, Founders' Day, 1932 will be a glorious day in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The names of the Founders of Alpha Sigma Alpha are herein respectfully recorded: VIRGINIA LEE BOYD LOUISE BURKS COX JULIETTE JEFFERSON HUNDLEY MARY WILLIAMSON HUNDLEY CALVA HAMLET WATSON WILMA WILSON SHARP,

National President

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BUILDING In a year when students and college administrations are bartering to keep the wheels of learning in motion; at a time when current magazines and books are crammed either with the plaints of recent graduates or with the plans of professors, the present college generation is face to face with the challenging question "Why Go to College?" It's a question that concerns you now!

Although each must answer the question in her own way, I submit for your consideration a refutation of the idea that college prepares one for life. College is life. You are living, doing and thinking now as you will in a greater way when your college days are over. Yes, you are laying the foundation for broader service in life, but who can deny the importance of a building's foundation? Who can deny that the foundation of a life is all-important?

We are not living for today alone. We are not building for the present. As we live, so we build. Let us build now that our Building of Life may be strong, beautiful and of service to mankind.

"Let not soft slumber close your eyes, Before you've collected thrice The train of action through the day!

Where have my feet chose out their way?

What have I learnt, where'er I've been, From all I've heard, from all I've seen?

What have I more that's worth the knowing?

What have I done that's worth the doing?

What have I sought that I should shun?

What duty have I left undone Or into what new follies run/ These self-inquiries are the road That lead to virtue and to God. Isaac Watts-Self Examination.

Evelyn G. Bell, National Registrar.

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A SHORT SKETCH OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA Editor's Note: Our first magazine was called The Alpha Sigma Alpha Magazine. From the issue of May, 1906 the following summary of early history is re-printed. It is an appropriate tribute to Founders' Day.

_ Since this is the first issue of our magazine, we feel that we should give a short sketch of our Sorority.

On November 15, 1901, the order was established at the State Normal School, of Farmville, Virginia. The founders were Virginia Lee Boyd, Bryant, Va.; Juliette Jefferson Hundley, Farmville, Va.; Calva Watson, Jennings, Va.; Louise Burks Cox, Iron Gate, Va.; May Williamson Hundley, Clover, Va. The Sorority existed as a local one from November 15, 1901, to February 12, 1902, when the organization was chartered under the laws of Virginia.

During November of the year 1903, a chapter was put in at the Lewisburg Female Institute, Lewisburg, W.Va. On May 9, 1904, Gamma Chapter was established at the College for Women, Columbia, S. C. We were fortunate in getting this chapter, in that it was the first chapter a sorority ever put in the college.

In 1905 chapters were established at Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton, Va.; Fanquier Institute, Warrenton, Va. Again at Fanquier we were fortunate enough to be the first sorority to enter the school. Later in the year 1905 chapters were organized at Fairmont Seminary, Washington, D. C., and at Ward Seminary, Nashville, Tenn.

ELIZABETH UHE FULLER National Extension Officer Elizabeth Uhe Fuller is admirably fitted to serve on the National Council in the recently created and important office of 路 National Extension Officer. She possesses the happy combination of distinctive charm, unusual capabilities, and staunch sorority loyalty. Mrs. Fuller's effective work for A. S. A. began during her college days at State Teachers College, Kirks-

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ville Missouri when she was president of Alpha Beta chapter.

Lat:r she serv~d as assistant to the Nati?nal ~ditor. . .

Mrs. Fuller is a graduate of the Mtssoun State Umverstty.

Her pleasures and responsibilit~es as a ho~emaker and mother have not lessened her interest m Alpha Stgma Alpha. So the sorority again claims in its behalf the ability, time, and effort of Elizabeth Uhe Fuller. Hers is the honor and trust of a n~w national office designed to bring great advantages to the soron~y.

To her is pledged the confidence and support of the entire membership of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALUMNAE The revised constitution of Alpha Sigma Alpha has an Article XI and two 路sections are as follows: Section 3路 Each alumnre chapter shall have a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and PHoENIX Correspondent who shall be elected and formally installed before June first of each year.

Section 6. The Alumnre Chairman shall collect regularly from each alumnre chapter editor, the PHoENIX Correspondent, news of interest. She shall compile alumnre news and send it to the National Editor for publication in THE PHoENIX. The import of the above sections is completely clear and understandable but for emphasis I would like to repeat the duties of the alumnre chapter editors and the function of the National Alumnre Chairman. The editors are to write timely news stories and send them to the Chairman. A few days before THE PHoENIX "deadline" the Chairman will send all Alumnre news and articles to the National Editor.

You can readily see the advantages of this new plan. In the firs~ place, one of the duties of this new officer is to act as a sort of "clearing house" for alumnre news. Bank checks would eventually reach their respective banks, it is true; but the clearing house expedites the rapidity with which these checks are handled and moreover gives assurance to the public that the checks will, without fail, reach the bank whose name they bear.

So it is with the Alumnre Chairman. It is her responsibility

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to see that an abundance of news reaches National headquarters in ample time for printing.

Then, too, when alumna: news arrives in one envelope instead of an item from here and there, the problem of the National Editor will be simplified.

The; following types of material are wanted for publication: Personal news: Marriages, births, positions.

Professional items: Honors, appointments, research work.

Articles of professional interest: Summaries of theses, dissertations, and reprints.

Alumna: of Alpha Sigma Alpha, remember that THE PHOENIX is even more your magazine than that of the college chapters. It is our earnest wish to make the alumna: section of THE PHoENIX so interesting that you will eagerly look forward to every issue. We will need the help and co-operation of every Alumna: Chapter to make this possible.

We are urging you to send news of all kinds to be printed in the January issue of THE PHoENIX, not later than December first, to your Alumna: Chapter PHoENIX Correspondent, or directly to Carolyn Ray, Lakin, Kansas.

THANKSGIVING In the enjoyment of the temporal pleasures which the day calls forth, the spiritual significance of Thanksgiving is often obscured. We forget the Pilgrim's motive in celebrating this day. We do not realize the true meaning of its name. As a consequence the individuality of Thanksgiving is lost in the common term "holiday." On this Thanksgiving let us go back in spirit t9 the time of the Pilgrims. Let us search out their motives for celebrating this day. Let us send our thoughts to God filled with gratitude for the blessings He has showered upon us. And thus we bring back the day's individuality, making it a day of real thanks and justify its name, THANKSGIVING. Jane Paltz McDavitt.

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THE LAST STAR I How brilliantly you sparkle there alone, Defiant brightness, in a world of gray!

Waiting for the sun to herald day, Waiting after other stars have gone, Undaun~ed by the fast-approaching dawn.

II Star, shining in the pause from night to day When all the world is lost in slumber deep And fellow stars surrendered unto sleep, What signify you, advent of the day?

Or is it courage that you here display?

Ill Far in the east five golden fingers bend, Obliterating all your brilliance soon, Leaving you as frigid as the moon.

Are you a reminder to purpend That there is nothing here that does no( end ?

-Vivienne Gratton, ~~.

CONVENTION DELIGHTS Just what portion of the convention was most delightful!

The scenery, Chalet hospitality, and interesting meetings was each delightful, but what of the inspirational personalities we encountered. The captivating smiles, challenging glances, teasing witticisms, jolly chats-why shouldn't a girl want to "be good." After coming in contact with such worthwhile and interesting girls, one would be good. How delightful to be sisters of such splendid girls, how delightful to have learned of such interesting Founders, how delightful to be reassured of the splendid activities of our organization. Such delightful Convention Delights.

Miss Mae Paul, Tau Tau Adviser.

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PSI PSI Our Convention in the Mountains was a rare experience to us and to say that we had a glorious time would be putting it mildly.

The inspiration we received from those snow-clad mountains; the helpful information imparted at our business meetings; the closer bonds of sisterhood gained from personal association with our National Officers and other A. E. S. members are the important reasons why we felt a general helpful and joyful atmosphere during those four short precious days at Estes Park.

The memory of our Convention in the Rockies is now like a beautiful poem or an inspiring sermon-each time we think about it or discuss it with one of the unfortunate "stay-at-home" members, we get more lofty ideas and nobler thoughts.

Personally, for me, the high spot of our Convention was the acquiring of new friends, and to these I wish to dedicate the following: "Life is sweet just because of the friends we have made.

And the things which in common we share; We want to live on not because of ourselves, But because of the people who care; Its giving and doing for somebody elseOn that all of life's splendor depends, And the joy of this world, when you've summed it all up, Is found in the making of friends."

Marjo~ie

Fredericks, Psi Psi Adviser.

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IMPRESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION By a Patroness As I had never attended a sorority national convention, my thoughts. were vague as to what to expect. W auld there be a crowd of girls out for a good time? Or, would the rising generation ape the ever-present "club-woman" type? I did not know. And I was eager to find out.

At the close of the convention, three distinct things stood out in my mind. First, I was impressed with the youth of those present. Almost all of the more than one hundred delegates present were active college students.

With this in mind, it is more than interesting to note the business-like manner in which the sessions were conducted.

There was a blending of the various elements to make up a balanced mental diet. There was a careful consideration for those of older experience; there was a sympathetic understanding from those of middle life; and, there was a delightful desire for information on the part of the younger delegates present.

Secondly, the typical club-woman was quite absent. There was a love of fun, a willingness to arbitrate, a desire to develop in the chapters a longing for the best things of life.

Thirdly, I was impressed with the judicious management and direction of not only the National Council, but of the 1Board of Trustees as well. As a person who has had opportunity to "sit in" on the anxious moments spent by a board of trustees, I feel that I want them to know that their efforts were known and appreciated by some of those present.

In conclusion, I want to say to all the delegates that the pleasure you brought to the Colorado chapters is more than we can ever express. Many things we learned from you and we sincerely hope that you will come again.

Mildred A. Helmecke.

October 14, 1932.

Gunnison, Colorado.

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CONVENTION AFTERTHOUGHTS Convention brought to me as never before a realization of the bigness of Alpha Sigma Alpha. There assembled were the delegates from all our chapters united in one common purpose, to aspire, and to seek to attain.

Girls from the east and girls from the west, delegates and chapter advisers from our chapters in the south and the groups in the great middle west, all met in The Chalets on a common meeting ground. It was Alpha Sigma Alpha that brought them together and bound them to each other with bonds of friendship and love. The ideals and purposes of our sorority were big enough to cover the ideals and purposes of all young womanhood no matter from what section of the country they came. Alpha Sigma Alpha sought and gained as members, girls who thought alike and carried in their minds and hearts the same ideals.

Convention increased my pride in Alpha Sigma Alpha. I have always been proud to wear her badge, but now I am vastly more so. I know now that A.S.A. stands for the best wherever it is found, and that to be recognized as a member of our sororitiy is to be recognized as a young woman of the highest type. The representatives from all the chapters were girls whom anyone would be proud to call sisters, and as representatives of their chapters路 they proved that as a group Alpha Sigma Alpha is made up of the best.

My faith in our leaders, the National Council and the Board of Advisers, was increased after learning to know them personally, and I know that the future of our sorority is safe in their hands.

Convention was a happy time. I'm glad that I was there, and it will long be remembered.

Louise Glaser, Gamma Gamma Alumnae Chapter.

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CONVENTION DAYS Before we went to convention we had such a vague idea of our National officers. We felt that our local chapter was the representation of our sorority. But now that we have met, and loved our national officers and other sister chapter members, sponsors and trustees and know that they are human, there is a bigger meaning to our sorority.

Just to look into the eyes of our national president as she spoke to us at the formal banquet, and said "Be good children; be good," was enough to set us forth with determination to seek, aspire, attain.

We lived at convention. It was not just a routine of meetings, but life. Surrounded by the beauty of the mountains we set to work for greater aims for A. S. A. Each day was an adventure, we worked and played, laughed and cried, and helped each other to understand life and its problems.

Eileen Brown, XX.

This pict~re shows Dorothy Thompson and Etleen Brown holding the display cup which was won by Chi Chi chapter this year. The picture was taken at Estes Park, Colorado.

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A good. picture of the type of bus the girls rode in from Denver to the Chalets. The girls are Mildred Cramer, KK, and Jean Reid, NN. Miss Wagner and Bette Anderson 00 are in the background.

Martha Kaiser, .:l.:l, Nadine Bondurant, AB, Kathryn Van Meter, XX, and Emily Hall, 00

ALONG A ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIL I want you to forget this commercial world we live in and take a short trip from Denver to Estes Park with me. Leaving Denver in one of the buses we travelled north for about fifty miles. Along the road were many farms producing crops of grain, sugar beets, hay, vegetables and fruits. The countryside is dotted with oil wells and very small farm houses.

We stopped at the Big Dam which stores up water for irrigation purposes. This dam formerly furnished power for the city of Loveland. A short distance west of Loveland you enter the Big Thompson Canyon and soon you are between the huge granite walls, towering for hundreds of feet along the river.

The colors of the rocks and trees and the blue of the mountain streams blend into a picture of perfect harmony.

THE PHOENIX Mother nature has reproduced in this granite stone queer figures of human beings, a turtle, and using one's imagination you can see the forms of inany. animals. The stillne~s _is disturbed by the laughing mountam streams and the strrnng of the cattle in the plains. This gorgeous canyon follows the windings of the river for about twenty miles, only to terminate abruptly and give place to a broad basin which is Estes Park.

Eileen Brown, XX.

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA CONVENTION FROM AN ALUMNAE'S STANDPOINT "Here's to Alpha Sigma Alpha." Having attended the Convention at Estes Park, I am more enthused than ever with our organization. Anyone who met our National Council and delegates from the different chapters would certainly be thrilled with them and their reports of activities on the various campuses.

The Sunrise Pledging Service was very .beautifully arranged on a mountainside overlooking a lovely lake with beautiful . scene:y on al_l sides. Needless to say it was very beautiful and very 1mpress1ve.

The Formal Initiation Service was also an important feature of the program, with very interesting news offered by Mrs. Sharp concerning early members and history of our sorority.

I was especially interested to learn what Alumna: Chapters of the organization we're doing, and we had many alumna: representatives at the convention. We find that the Alumna: of many chapters are doing very active work in many cities of the United States.

I only wish every member of Alpha Sigma Alpha could have attended the conv~ntion, but many of you, when you learn of the wonderful tlme had by all at this convention will plan and look forward to the next one.

Elizabeth Young, IT.

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SNAPSHOTS TAKEN AT CONVENTION

The photo of the girl standing alone by the tree is Betty Hickernell, President of Phi Phi chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Senior, 1933, Maryville, Missouri.

The group picture features Mr. H. 0. Bickernell, instructor of wind • instruments of Northwest Missouri State Teachers College and father of Bet- · ty Hickernell; Winifred Todd, alumna; Betty Hickernell, President of Phi Phi chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha; and Juanita Marsh, alumna and assistant instructor of physical education of Northwest Missouri State Teachers College.

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CONVENTION It would be very difficult for any of the delegates to the convention this summer to decide what she liked best or the most beneficial things derived from it. However, I believe that we all agree on one thing. While there we formed friendships with our sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha that will never be forgotten. The eastern d~legates were certainly fortunate . in being able to meet in Chicago and go West together. Our car was like a sorority house on wheels, with Alpha Sigma Alpha banners tacked everywhere and the girls all having one continuous "session"-talking about sorority affairs, singing, and playing bridge.

One of the most enjoyable evenings spent at Estes Park was Saturday, when we went up the mountain for the Steak Fry. After our outdoor dinner everyone gathered around a huge bonfire and sang sorority songs.

Sunday was also an eventful day, with sunrise pledging service, memorial services, round table discussions, a sight-seeing trip through the beautiful Rockies, and initiation that night. . Of course the climax of the eventful four days came on Monday night at the hour set for the banquet. The songs and talks were inspiration to all of us, and we left the banquet hall, happy and proud to be Alpha Sigs. After dinner we went down to the Stanley Hotel and danced with the Phi Delta Theta's, whose convention began on our last day _at Estes Park.

We left Tuesday morning 'midst the songs and cheers of all the Alpha Sigs and everyone at the Chalets, from the manager to the "bell-hops."

No doubt everyone knows that the next convention is to be held in Virginia. We can only hope that the girls in the West will like our part of the country as well as we did their Rockies, and that we shall be able to return their gracious hospitality.

Mary Lillian Gorsuch, PP.

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TRAIL RIDGE UP FALL RIVER PASS The drive up Fall River to the fish hatchery and Sheep Lake in Horseshoe Park, then to the summit of Deer Ridge was one of the most interesting trips we took. The Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous highway in the world. It is nine miles and is called "The Million Dollar Highway." This is easily understood as it cost sixty thousand dollars to build one mile.

The instructor of the tour explained to us that dynamite was placed in the rocks in the early winter and when the spring came and the ice melted the dynamite exploded and cut the rocks away. This trail was originally the oldest Indian trail across the Continental Divide.

We saw the "Hermit of the Mountains." He is the only ,prospector in the Rocky Mountains. Judging from the tumble down shacks which represented his home I would say his prospecting was not so good. However I should not make such hasty conclusions during this present economic situation.

The road emerges to the top of the great ridge and circles about the mountain top showing three elevations of road. The succession of stupendous mountain panoramas seemed endless.

We stopped to see the mighty force of the great torrent of water dashing itself into a frothing whirlpool in the narrow rocky gorge below which forms a picturesque sight called Chasm Falls.

At the summit of Deer Ridge with Mummy Range constantly in view we entered Hidden Valley. We passed a series of little lakes formed by the beavers and called the Beaver Dams. This shallow valley is a unique affair tucked behind a ridge. Soon we were continuing our trip upward and gazing at the amazing stretches of mountain ranges as they grew longer and longer. After we paused briefly at Rainbow Ledge and surveyed the road we had traveled we reached the highest point at Iceberg Lake. It is two miles above sea level. Our last stop was at Deer Creek Inn. It was a wonderful trip but ~1 think most everyone was glad to get back to earth.

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CONVENTION By an Alumna Convention! The coming together of Alpha Sigma Alphas from all parts of this grand old country of ours. Jean from Philadelphia, Corinne from California, Lilburn from Lciuisianna, Mary Esther from Michigan, and others from the middle east and the middle west. What a wonderful convention it was, and what a glorious stage was prepared for it. Our hotel was completely surrounded by mountainous scenery, more beautiful than any "set" ever painted by a mortal, and our Colorado A.S.A.'s were excellent stage managers. Every second of Convention was thrilling, the work times and play times alike.

On the train going out, I had the feeling of going to a strange place where I would know only two persons, our National President and my own chapter Advisor. But did I .find strange people? No! We were all sisters and we had known each other always, even though we had never met before.

And, too, I will have to admit I had qualms about attending a convention of college girls. I have been out of school several years and I was afraid I might be an "older sister." As a matter of fact, I have never been part of a group of such lovable girls as were these whom I had, in a way, dreaded to meet. We all chatted, laughed and had serious discussions together-we were all of one age.

When the roll was called at the opening session there were only .five accredited alumna: delegates, but at the alumna: round table held on Sunday morning, there were about ten of us.

While the college delegates were in their discussion group and our advisors were in theirs, we alumna: were busy telling each other of our respective alumna: chapters. We were bringing to convention the members of our groups at home who were not fortunate enough to be with us. I want to bring to you a message given our group by Miss Mary Wagner, who will be the guiding star of our alumna: groups, and what a bright and shining one she is, too. Here it is: "The strength of any sorority depends upon the strength of its alumna:." Isn't that a stirring challenge ?

THE PHOENIX Conventions are not composed of business meetings only, you know. We had a delightful rainbow dinner and formal reception the first evening, and on Saturday night we all climbed, no, I should say strolled, up towards Long Peak for a steak fry, after which we gathered around a huge fire for a song fest. We were near enough to the stars so that we felt we could reach and touch them. The air was so exhilarating that each of us thought she had possibilities for an operatic career.

We sang our convention song many times, and each nearly wept, from the beauty of its melody and the sentiments the words expressed. We lingered there, huddled together in the snappy night, until quite late, and as we picked our way down the dimly lighted, winding road, we continued to sing our carols, with much feeling. Two huge fires were awaiting us in the lobby of our hotel, flanked on each side by a large crockery jar filled with newly popped corn, from which we could help ourselves. And did we? Never had popped corn tasted so good to me.

The sunrise pledge service on the mountain side Sunday

"The Window" A scenic spot on the Skyline Drive.

The top of the world.

On the Skyline Drive.

THE PHOENIX morning was beautiful. Sunday afternoon all delegates boarded sight seeing busses and took the beautiful trip up through the gorgeous canyons to the Continental Divide. On that 28th day of August we were as cold as we would be in Kansas City in mid-winter, but we kept warm by singing between "oh's" and "ah's" inspired by the breath-taking panorama.

Sunday night we were almost as thrilled as we could be with the lovely initiation service. It made huge lumps come into my throat. And after this beautiful service, Mrs. Wilma Wilson Sharp, presented to us, through letters and old mementoes sent her by the first Alpha Sigma Alpha initiate, Our Founders. I wish every girl ever initiated into our sorority could have been there to share the excitement that permeated the room. Words just can't express how happy we all were.

All of you just must plan to attend the Convention in 1934.

You'll be missing so very much if you are not there.

Esther Bucher, HH.

Iceberg Lake On the Skyline Drive.

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NATIONAL CONVENTION National convention! For months before we heard and read about it, and now that it has passed and gone, for months we will still be hearing and reading, "at convention...."

I will never stop thanking the good fortune that permitted me to be a chapter delegate to the 1932 Alpha Sigma Alpha national convention. Fate was kind to allow me to meet our -lovely national officers, to feel that no longer would they be merely national officers to me, but would be real and cherished Friends. No longer would letters seem lacking in something, for now I would know the personality behind those letters.

Nothing, I think, can make one realize the wonderful fellowships and friendships that exist among girls than to be associated even though for a short time, with a large group of girls from different sections of our country, at a convention.

Nothing can make a girl realize the true meaning and worth of "sorority"; to understand and appreciate the ideals and aspirations of Alpha Sigma Alpha; to feel that she has, for a moment, felt the throbbing pulse of a great living organization than to help regulate the life and functions of that organization.

One absorbs so many new ideas, finds so many inspirations, meets so many lovely people, and makes so many new friends, that it is almost possible to say, "We aspired, we sought andwe have attained! " Shirley Baird, TT.

THE CONVENTION TO ALPHA ALPHA Although the glamor and the glory of the Convention belongs to the past, the memory of it has become a vital part of Chapter life. After I returned from the Convention in the mountain I felt that I couldn't talk long enough or fast enough to impart to my A.A. sisters all that I had seen, heard, or discussed. I only wished that I could in some way transmit to the others the inspiration that I had received but my own re-

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Mary's Lake, from the Chalets

Helen Harvan, Marian Behrens, and Jean Young, BB.

Omega Omega at Convention: Corrine Heller, Virginia Driscoll, Margaret Basinger, and Mrs. Bell.

THE PHOENIX action seemed hard to give to others. The sorority had come to mean more than a local organization, it was a vital part in a national organization that was very concerned about all our endeavors and accomplishments. The bond of sisterhood stretched across the entire of our forty-eight states from coast to coast, and the sorority was a living organization interested in each and every one of us. We found that our own special problems were also those of many other sister chapters.

Our trip to and from Estes Park together, gave special opportunities for making new friends, and our exciting experiences, such as cantaloupe parties, mountain climbs, will hold no little place in our reminiscing. I only regret that I was the only A.A. girl to have had such a glorious experience, and we are beginning our plans for making every A.A. girl a delegate to the 1934 Convention.

Francis L. Heuer, AA.

Kathryn Van Meter, ZZ, with the ZZ trophy for the greatest increase in Life Memberships.

Lilburne Middleton and Mrs. Fredericks, from Psi Psi.

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THE DESIRE TO KNOW My first, but not my last, convention was at Estes Park in August. Although I came from the East~ it was not the trip that I shall remember longest. The Chalets, the mountains, and the good times, although pleasant memories, are pale and indistinct in proportion to the inspiration I received from the business meetings and the initiation services. To see such an assembly of people vitally interested and 路so rich in the knowledge of the history and tradition of Alpha Sigma Alpha thrilled me to the marrow. I felt at the time and I still feel that it will be a lasting memory, one that I shall never forget.

It taught me to love A.S.A. in a different way than I had before. This new inspiration told me that I must show my love not through words but through service. It showed me my ignorance as to Alpha Sigma Alpha's constitution and symbolism. It pointed to new goals to strive toward.

Fun has always meant much to me but it is an entity in itself, while knowledge gained forms a foundation which inspires you to build.

It is this desire to grow in knowledge of A.S.A. that convention gave me. I count it as the greatest good that I received.

V ernabelle Bartlett, u Benny,"

Eileen Brown, XX, Miss Fern, XX, (holding the XX trophy won for the best exhibit) Dorothy Thompson and Genevieve Leib, XX, Miss Luzmoor and Inez Mclnler BB (holding the BB trophy won for the l;rges~ attendance).

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A TRIP TO VAN BRIGGLE POTTERIES Piles of crumpled paper surround me and still my inspiration system refuses to work. When I was asked to write a paragraph about Convention I thought "how easy! Why that is all I have talked about for the past two months." Now I discover it would be much easier to write a book about it than pick out one paragraph.

Of course by this time you know about the wonderful time we had, the wonderful girls we met and how we rediscovered our wonderful council. I think I will tell you about one of the most interesting trips we made. At least it was most interesting to me as my pet hobby is pottery.

As one approaches the Van Briggles Potteries which are located at Colorado Springs it appears to be a lovely country home. Our driver stopped with a flourish in front of the entrance and took us inside. In the small entrance we were met by a young man who told us a brief though interesting history of the Van Briggle potteries.

We went next into a long room that had several interesting looking doors and a row of windows along one side. Just beside the entrance stood the potter at his wheel. The potters' wheel has been used since the beginning of history and has never been replaced by a mechanical device. The potter placed a lump of grey clay on his swiftly turning wheel, and by holding his hands in exactly the right position soon had a vase of a lovely shape. The base was placed on a shelf at the side of the room with many other vases. These must dry several days before the next step could be taken. The second step was the etching of the designs by sure fingered artists.

The next room we entered was small and contained the huge jar of paint that was used on the vases. This paint looks like thick smooth cream. To our unexperienced eyes it all seems to be grey. 路 The room beyond we discovered the painter putting the paint on the bowls and vases with an electric sprayer. This painter or artist had to J.cnow just how and what colors his vase would have when it left the ovens. It seems a very easy

THE PHOENIX job but we were told it took a great deal of e~perience and training. In this room were many racks holdmg vases that were drying before they went to the ovens.

I must not take time to describe these wonderful ovens but one is impressed to see a plain little grey vase go into the o~en and know it will come out of the intense heat proudly beanng the warm soft colors of the Colorado mountains or sunsets.

The last room was a display of the finished products of these potteries.

To me this trip held a deeper meaning than "A Visit to the Van Briggle Potteries."

That's all.

Margaret W trllace, rr.

THE THRILLS OF BEING PLEDGED After the excitement of rush week came the lull of the period of silence. Would I or would I not be selected by Alpha Sigs? That was the outstanding thought in my mind as I sat at my study table staring at the pages of my psychology book. Suddenly two girls came dashing into the room, threw their arms around me, kissed me, and said-1 can't remember what, but it all meant that Alpha Sigma Alpha was inviting me to be a member. You can imagine how the little prickles of excitement raced through me.

The next thrills came on the following Sunday morning when the sorority held its formal pledging services. The time and setting were perfect. Sunrise in the beautiful courtyard of McGuffey Hall! The actives and pledges dressed in white stood in a diamond-shaped formation around the candlelighted table. The doves flying from the eaves of the ivy covered building cooed their approval of the services. Each word that was uttered sent an additional quiver through my body. The supreme thrill came when the pin and colors were !given to me and I was really pledged to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Anna Florine Randolph, AA.

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MIAMI SERANADES I always hate to awake in the morning and hear the girls commenting, "Wasn't that an impressive seranade last night that the Phi Tau's gave? They surely have good harmony" or "Didn't you like those Shadow Singers?" Evidently I had slept on right through the seranade, perhaps so deeply sunk in dreamland that I did not have my ears open to material things.

Last night shortly after dormitory closing hours, the soft strains of music came flowing in through my open window.

"Out with the lights, Jane, this is one seranade I'm not going to miss." I grabbed my bathrobe, wrapped it around me and proceeded to sit on the window sill where my roommate, Jane, already was.

"Ah! 'tis a Sigma Chi sweetheart seranade! Now who's the girl?" "Oh, look at that moon! Isn't it gorgeous?" "What an ideal night for a seranade." "Oh, there's Bill standing beside the director. See him Lou?" "Who's planted his pin in this dormitory, now?" Many such exclamations could be heard from neighboring windows.

During the sweetheart song everyone was very silent helping to make the song more impressive. The singers were so emotional and sincere that the listeners frequently sighed with admiration.

As the last strains of music died away in the distance, I was made to realize that there are other things in this world more elevating than sleep.

Miriam Snyder, AA.

WHY CHOOSE HOME ECONOMICS I shall never rue the day I decided to become a teacher of Home Economics. I am now a Junior and think often of my success in finding a vocation that thrills me with expectation and yearning. I love it. Even the terror of this busy semester at the Home Management House doesn't deter or dilute my enthusiasm! I'm in it heart and soul.

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which there is such a scope of opportunity; to improve, create, stimulate; to reap the harvest of individual happiness one experiences in seeing one's students as efficient, happy wives in happy homes with adoring husbands, rearing happy, healthy children, being community leaders in progressive enterprizes.

That's what we're doing-building foundations for "homes," indirectly manufacturing happiness, synthesizing gold to increase the nation's wealth.

"If all the houses were happy homes, How happy we'd all be!"

Well, wouldn't we? Could any nation be more prosperous? Wouldn't all people have the opportunity and desire to appreciate art, music, literature-those unifying influences which make all people one whole? Would we be hearing of wars, underworld gangs, prison riots, political parasites, economic depressions ?

It seems I think Home Economics a panacea for the world's illnesses; the foundation of a Utopia that would not be impossible. I do! I'm going to lay all the stones I can, anyway! How about my sister Home Economists? Yes, we're marching under a banner with "Utopia" emblazed in gold letters. Some day we will march into a strange but beautiful land-our Utopia!

Kathryn Frances Meiser, Ar.

RETROSPECT As Commencement season draws near most of my thoughts take the general trend of "Thank goodness, it's almost over."

The people who are so trite as to say, "You college days are the happiest days of your life" have 路no appeal for me. I wonder if they ever sat up until two or three o'clock in the morning studying for semester exams? Have they ever lived in a dormitory for four years, unable to get away from petty regulations and monotonous routine? 路 All this has quite a rebellious tone, but I am not entirely unappreciative. Some of the things about college I shall never

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forget are famous people I have heard and seen; E. H. Southern, "A.E.", Cornelius Otis Skinner, Tony Sarg, Admiral Byrd, Carola Goya, Abbey Theater Players, Princess Der Ling, Ruth Bryan Owens, and many leaders in the field of education and public life.

Special events, too, I fondly remember; the special dances, Sorority affairs, Commercial Teas, May Day celebrations, Christmas celebrations, Easter vespers, and department outings.

My one real regret when I leave college will be that I am leaving active membership in Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha behind me. The most lasting friendships I have made are those in AL.A. Long talks, long walks on fall or spring days with sorority sisters, rush parties, sympathetic advisors! Those are the things which will stay longest in my memory.

Commencement brings us all to a new life. What it holds for us we must wait and see. After all we are only living behind a dim past built on theory and coming to a future bright with actuality.

Margaret Cravener, Ar.

MOUNTAIN DREAMS Nestled among these beautiful rocks With the wind blowing through my locks.

I want to stay here and dream As I look at that laughing mountain stream.

It seems to say so much to me It speaks of life and peace and ecstasy.

We are all here at convention for an aim; And that is to aspire, seek and attain.

The grandeur of the mountains seem to say-aspire; The depths command us to seek.

The majestic splendor calls forth with magnetic power-attain.

With these forces in our hearts may I command; go forth sisters and fulfill our aim.

Eileen Brown, XX

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"TO ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA" Dear Alpha Sigma Alpha We sing to you so true; We love your safest shelter And all your girls so true.

We love the pin you let us wear Its emblem shall always reign We honor the Greek that's written there "Aspire, Seek, Attain."

And as our roll increases Each year with members new, May each one find the lessons taught; Are loyal, sincere and true.

For truest friendships are ever made To live and grow supreme.

To strengthen the bonds of sisterhood Which thro all life shall remain.

So may the shield of A.S.A. Be honored, loved and praised; And all the virtues she may teach, Remain with us alway.

Velma Krause, TT.

Alpha Sigma Alpha records with sorrow the death of Jean Mellon, Kappa Kappa, on October 16th.

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BUFFALO ALUMNAE CHAPTER NEWS On Saturday, October 1st, the Buffalo Alumn;r Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha held its first fall luncheon and meeting at the Fairfax Apartments. Thirty-four were present, including Thelma Bratt, a guest alumna from Upsilon Upsilon Chapter, and "Benny" Barlett, president of Pi Pi active group.

The following were presented as the board of directors for 1932-1933: President, (Mrs.) Doris Glunz Fisher; Recording Secretary, Evelyn Bell, Corresponding Secretary, (Mrs.) Marion Edwards Pickup; Treasurer, (Mrs.) Melvina Jacobs Holgman; Life Membership Treasurer, (Mrs.) Louise Allen Coe; Program Chairman, Alice W. Hannel; Luncheon Chairman, Emma Coleman; Courtesy Chairman, (Mrs.) Katherine Strickland; Charity, (Mrs.) Hildegard Kayser; Publicity, Ruth B. Molyneux; Honorary Member, (Mrs.) Ruth Vawter Ward; Big Sister, Ruth Puls.

Plans for the year were discussed, particularly those relat~ ing to our annual bridge party to be held on Saturday, October 29th, at the Buffalo Consistory. A committee under the chair~ manship of Alice Hannel is in charge, and is working to make the event both a social and financial success.

Ruth B. Molyneux, IIII.

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CHI CHI ALUMNAE NEWS This is the interesting program which has been arranged for 1932-1933.

PROGRAM SEPTEMBER r6, 1932 Hostess-Evelyn Hall Assistant-Mrs. Edw. Karrman National Convention ReportMrs. B. F. Leib OcTOBER r, 1932 Hostess-Mrs. B. F. Leib Assistant-Eloise Proctor "THE PHoENIX and Coat of Arms"-Adelaide McCarthy NovEMBER 5, 1932 Hostess-Esther Burge Assistant-Kathryn Faust "Colors and Jewels"Bereniece J. Lamb DECEMBER 3, 1932 Annual Christmas Party Home of Mrs. Jose Selvage Hostess-The Mother Patroness Club Program-Alumna: and College Chapters JANUARY 7, 1933 Hostess-Mrs. 0. K. Gaskins Assistant-Margaret Schofield "King Asa"-Kathryn Faust FEBRUARY 4' 1933 Spread Hostess-Margaret Dow Committee ChairmanMrs. 0. K. Gaskins Assistants-Geraldine Hutton, Evelyn Hall and Mrs. Edw. Karrman MARCH 4> 1933 Hostess-Bereniece J. Lamb 路Assistant-Wilma Wolf

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"Flowers-Narcissus, Aster and Palm"-Esther Burge APRIL 6, 1933 Hostess-Helen Selvage Assistant-Adelaide McCarty "Letters and Numbers"Eloise Proctor MAY 3> 1933 HostessMrs. Howard McDavitt Assistant-Geraldine Hutton "Hermes"-Mrs. B. F. Leib JuNE 3, 1933 HostessMrs. Edward Karrman Assistant-Anne Fern Election of Officers

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President . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ..... .. . EvELYN HALL Vice-President . .. . .. .. . .... . .... BERENIECE J. LAMB Secretary . ....... . . . ........ MRs. EowARD KARRMAN Treasurer .. . ................... . .. MARGARET Dow PHOENIX Reporter .. ..... . MRs. HowARD J. McDAVITT

Now to tell you about the meeting at Evelyn Hall's house.

It was the most interesting we have attended for many a day.

Why ?-Because Genevieve Leib was there breathless with convention news. We were so anxious to hear what she had to say, that we acted like, "kids waitin' for Santa Claus." I don't believe she left anything unmentioned and if she did, it wasn't because she didn't talk long enough (excuse me, Genevieve!).

When she finished we felt like we had attended the convention-that's how contagious her enthusiasm was. It must have been wonderful. There was little time left for business but we did manage to select a program committee with Bereniece Lamb chairman and Helen Selvage and Kathryn Faust, assistants. We were glad to hear that Helen Emick, who has been ill so long is improving. 路It has been a long hard "pull" for Helen and everyone knows it takes true Alpha Sigma Alpha courage to be patient and persevering as long as she has.

The meeting adjourned and Evelyn said, "Everybody keep your seat; we're going to have something good to eat."

When it was time to go we all had trouble getting on our hats. Do you suppose our pride in the active chapter could have had anything to do with it? The trophy they won for the best exhibit at convention was lovely.

Sixteen members attended the October meeting at Genevieve's house. We had to begin writing letters as soon as we arrived, to all of the Alpha Sig's outside of Indianapolis who had attended the Butler College of Education and tell them about the Golden Anniversary, which that branch of the College will observe (during Indiana State Teachers Convention) October twenty-first. There will be a tea at the College from 4 to 6 in the afternoon and a banquet at the Claypool Hotel in the evening. We hope Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnre will be represented one hundred per cent. The letters were in the

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This task finished the business meeting began-the minutes were read and the dues collected. Then Genevieve Leib read a message, which came that very morning, from Wilma Wilson Sharp. Is it not wonderful how happy we become over a thoughtful act? It seems to draw us to a greater height of love, friendship and duty. Another letter from Mrs. Sharp, in which Genevieve was appointed National Philanthropic Chairman, was read and also one from Grace Fultz Haworth. We made plans for a Rummage Sale to be held -November twelfth. We have had these sales before and have realized quite a little profit and many humorous experiences. I am sure I will have something funny to tell you about this Rummage Sale the next time I write.

Reservations for the Golden Anniversary Banquet were made by those present. Adelaide McCarty's talk on the PHoENIX was very educational and the story about Amherst, Massachusetts, the home of our National Editor was so interesting. We were glad to have one of the active girls with us and we decided to have one of them at each meeting. We feel that we will know each other better in this way. Refreshments were served and we all left with that feeling of good fellowship enjoyed by every true Alpha Sigma Alpha.

I hope you enjoy hearing from Chi Chi Alumnce as much as we enjoy hearing from you.

Jane Paltz McDavitt.

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, ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA ALUMNAE NEWS A low basket of flowers flanked by tall lighted green candles tied with yellow tulle formed the center piece of the table when Miss Luella Harzman and Miss Edna Donley entertained the patronesses and Alumna: of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority with a seven o'clock dinner Friday evening in the home of Miss Harzman, 917 Flynn.

Following dinner a business session was conducted by the retiring president, Miss Bess Hubbard. The following new officers were elected for the coming year: President, Miss Louise Glaser; Vice-President, Miss Edna Donley; Secretary, Mrs. Earl Johnson; Treasurer, Miss Eva Ames; PHoENIX Representative, Mrs. Ralph Trenary.

The remainder of the evening was spent in playing rook with the prize going to Miss Minnie Shockley.

Guests included Mrs. E. A. Haines, Mrs. W. W. Starr, Mrs. Mack Hiatt, Mrs. Ralph Trenary, Mrs. Phillip Rudy, Mrs. Arthur Lane, Mrs. Vinis M<;>rris, Miss Minnie Shockley, Miss Eva Ames, Miss Margaret Wallace, Miss Louise Glaser, Miss Irene Curtis, Miss Bess Hubbard and Miss Mabel Chew.

Recently a stork shower was given by Mrs. Arthur Lane for Eleanor Houts Sterba at the beautiful new home of the former on East Normal Street. The guests were Alpha Sig Alumna: and the parents of Mrs. Sterba and Mrs. Lane. A report of the Estes Park Convention was given by Margaret Wall ace and then the gifts were wheeled into the room by Mrs. Lane's small daughter Lorraine in her doll carriage.

There was a profusion of lovely and useful gifts in great variety and the guest of honor was not only surprised but overjoyed as well. Several clever games were played, one of which asked for advice from each guest. Much good advice was given and many beautiful names suggested. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the more than delightful evenmg.

The Alva Alumna: plan to meet once a month during the year and a calendar will be worked out. This will be ready for the next PHoENIX. Mrs. R. H. Trenary, (Sue Edwards).

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Those living in Alva are: Mabel Chew, working at Northwestern; Irene Curtis, post graduate work; Mrs. Arthur Lane, Mrs. Stanley May, Mrs. Kent Johnson, in homes of their own.

In the country near Alva are: Mrs. John Gallon, Mrs. Russel Elmore, Mrs. Finis Morris, Capron (country), Mrs. John Hyde, Mrs. Ralph Trenary, Capron (country).

In Capron is Mrs. Earl Johnston and her sister Miss Nellie Heaton lives near Capron.

In Waynoka are: Mrs. Glen Varnum, Mrs. Jack Wagner, Miss Thelma Karrle, teacher.

In the country near Waynoka is Miss Belle Chestnut.

In Avard lives Mrs. John Parish.

In Carmen lives Mrs. Eleanor Houts Sterba.

KANSAS CITY ALUMNAE CHAPTER We had our first Kansas City Alumna: Chapter meeting of the season on September 17, at which time Mrs. Sharp and I tried to bring the spirit of Convention to the group. Wilma brought the material from the Founders, and the girls were so interested that the bridge game was dispensed with and every one sat breathless. You know how interestingly our President can tell anything. .

On November 11 the Kansas City Alumna: Chapter is sponsoring a tea to be held at the Hotel Baltimore in honor of the visiting Alpha Sigma Alphas who will be in the city for the Missouri State Teachers' Meeting. We are planning on having quite a few guests and are looking forward to that time with much pleasure.

Esther Bucher.

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THE MOTHER-PATRONESS ASSOCIATION OF INDIANAPOLIS The Mother Patroness Association of Chi Chi chapter met at the home of Mrs. C. C. Lamb for their luncheon meeting September fourth, the first of the season. We were so glad to see each other again and hear what every one and their daughters had been doing through the summer. After luncheon and a short business meeting Mrs. Thompson mysteriously unwrapped a large package, which to our surprise contained cotton, large pieces of colored gingham and thread. The girls at the chapter house had asked her to bring it to the meeting so that we could make gingham dogs. They were going to use them as favors at one of the rush parties. We had a good time making them and reminiscing on our own school days.

The next luncheon meeting was held October fifth at the home of Mrs. Edward M. Burge. There were eleven mothers present, but we missed Mrs. Turner, who is visiting her daughter, Mary Turner Gallagher in Waupaca, Wisconsin. A committee was appointed to nominate officers for this year to be elected at the next meeting. Plans for the annual Christmas party were discussed and the date for December third, to comply with the Alumn~ Chapter plans. The mothers were asked to save old clothing for a rummage sale to be given by the Active and Alumn~ Chapters in November. Mrs. B. F. Leib, sponsor of the Active Chapter gave a most interesting report on the National Convention. It made us feel proud to be affiliated with a wonderful organization like Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Mrs. G. W. Hutton, Secretary.

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BUTLER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Before the days of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, when a hitch rake was still a necessity on the Circle, eight young women dressed in the stylish bustles and pinched in waists of the eighties, were graduated from the English Opera House. Dr. Eliza A. Blaker was the master of ceremonies and the occasion was the first graduating class of Mrs. Blaker's Kindergarten Training School.

It must have been a happy and exciting occasion. These young women were determined to have elaborate exercises and having no hall or auditorium they asked Mr. English for the Opera House. He gladly gave his consent and on the night of commencement you may be sure they stood on the stage scared and trembling but happy. There was a display of handiwork in the orchestra pit, colored fruits, in hand woven baskets, were part of it. They sang the lively kindergarten songs accompanied by the wheezing of an old time organ.

Each girl read a short essay before the hundred people present and the many rows of empty seats which surrounded them.

Dr. Blaker's first kindergarten was part of an exclusive school and all the children of prominent families in Indianapolis attended. After a short time she decided to start an independent kindergarten and training school. The training school was in her home and the kindergarten in the poor district.

These were troublesome times for both Dr. Blaker and the training students. Some had to solicit children, others solicited clothing and lunch money for the children. Others visited wealthy men and solicited them for money to finance the work.

They would go to Mrs. Blaker's home to take their psychology, child study and practice theory at 4 p. m. after their soliciting and kindergarten practice.

Dr. Blaker developed from this small beginning a half century ago, a college that became nationally known. She died in 1926, but she had already reached the pinnacle of her profession, and was one of the prominent figures in the educational world.

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In 1930, the Teachers College of Indianapolis, or Mrs. Blaker's, as it was called for so many years, lost its identity as an independent institution. It was made a college of education at Butler University. And so it has developed until now in 1932 we are celebrating its fifty years of progress.

Friday afternoon, October 21, a home coming reception will be held at the college. There will be a historical exhibit outlining the fifty years of the college, on display, in charge of Ann Fern, Alpha Sigma Alpha, sponsor. Mrs. B. F. Leib, Alpha Sig. advisor will be in the receiving line. A banquet will be held at the Claypool Hotel, in the evening at 6:30.

Dean William L. Richardson will preside and Miss Emma Colbert, Assistant Dean, will be toastmaster. Speakers will be the President of the College, Dr. Walter Scott Athern, Hilton U. Brawn, of the Board of Trustees, Mrs. Blanche Matthews, Registrar and Mrs. Leib.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumna: have reserved two tables for the banquet, thereby well representing the oldest sorority at the teachers' college, the local group, Phi Delta Psi having been founded in 1902, with Dr. Blaker an Honorary Member.

PRAISE (Tune: Juanita)

Oh, Alpha Sigma To thy colors we are true; Our hearts are loyal And our faith true blue.

Thy bond holds us ever, And thy beauty e'er instills Love, joy, and honor, And our souls it thrills.

Alpha Sigma Alpha We sing proudly of your fame.

Alpha Sigma Alpha We rever thy name.

Doris E. Johnson, ZZ.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA ANNUAL EFFICIENCY REPORT l93I-I932 CHAPTER

EXAMINATION

I. Kappa Kappa 2. Alpha Alpha 3· Alpha Gamma 4· Alpha Beta 5· Phi Phi 6. Chi Chi 7· Pi Pi 8. Tau Tau 9· Iota Iota IO. Zeta Zeta II. Lambda Lambda I2. Eta Eta I3· Rho Rho I4· Omega Omega IS. Nu Nu I6. Epsilon Epsilon 17. Theta Theta I8. Gamma Gamma I9. Delta Delta 20. Sigma Sigma 2!. Psi Psi 22. MuMu 23. Beta Beta 24. Omicron Omicron 25. Xi Xi General Average

98.88 97·50 97·50 95·63 98.8s 98.24 96·72 95·00 97·67 95·I8 99·00 95·73 94·33 96.n 92-46 96.62 97.20 95-40 92.I2 9I.50

OFFICERS

AVERAGE

99·87 99·22 98.so IOO.OO

99·38 98.36 98.oo 97·8I 97·79 97·59 97·22 97·II 96·73 96.62

96·72 96·94 97·72 99·22 95·78 98.o6 93·78 96-40 97·72

96·53 90·84 86-46 96.66 97·00

89·59 89.25 89.8I

96·39 96.07 96.03 95·26 95·06 94·79 94·35 94·22 93·94 93·83 93·06 90·05 88.I4

78-47 73·9I

87·57 85.46

95·56

94·IO

94·83

94-4I 97.66 92·97 9!.5° 93·03 95·75 96.I6

Leona Wilcox, National Secretary.

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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS Alpha Beta Ruth Irene Larimore to Dr. William V. Durden, on May 2oth, at Kirksville, Missouri.

Gamma Gamma Sue Edwards to Mr. Ralph Trenary, on August sth, at Alva, Okla.

Norine Wilson to Mr. Mayne Van Dergraff, in June at Homestead, Okla.

Jennie Locken to Mr. William R. Kinney, in June, at Mooreland, Okla.

Florence Hassebroek to Mr. Philip Hudy, in June, at Mooreland, Okla. 路 Delta Delta Margaret Cruikshank to Dr. John F. Jackson on June 30, 1932, at Hicksville, Ohio.

Lora Mabel Jones to Charles R. Smith on July 3, 1932, at Columbus, Ohio.

Lambda Lambda Margery Rutledge to Mr. Ward E. Hann. They will be at home in Nelsonville, Ohio, where Mr. Hann is supervisor of music in the public schools.

Janice Radebaug to Mr. Rodney S. Borror. They are living in Marysville, Ohio.

Josephine Hutchfield to Mr. William Ambacher. They will be at home 135 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

Xi Xi Lois Oles to John Merkley, Jr., on February 16, 1932.

Pi Pi Arline Marx to Howard Beale on May 14, 1932 at Buffalo.

Ellen Neunder to Philip N. Fleck on June 30, 1932 at Buffalo.

Marion Edwards to Arthur Pickup on August 6, 1932 at Buffalo.

THE PHOENIX Tau Tau Isabel Lovejoy to Mr. Leo Derks, on August 21. They are living in Almena, Kansas.

Mildred King to Mr. John 0. Nelson on August 29th. They are living in Marquelle, Kans.

Modena Hoagland to Mr. Herbert Chittendon on June 19th.

They are living in Hays, Kans.

Eta Eta Nell Amrien to Mr. John Gerwert, on June 2.

Helen Brandenburg to Mr. V. Fred Guffey on June 4路 Marcette Hobson to Mr. Paul Ham, on June 6.

Marjorie Zentz on August 9 to Mr. Raymond McCrumb.

BIRTHS Alpha Beta Mrs. Orene Fogg Haar, a daughter, Joan, on February 19th.

Mrs. Sammie Wheatcraft Chevalier, a daughter, in Septem-路 her.

Gamma Gamma Mrs. Russel Elmore, a daughter, Nelda June.

Mrs. Finis Morris, a daughter, Marlyne.

Mrs. Ralph Hill, a son.

Mrs. John Parish, a daughter, Betty Lerlene.

Chi Chi

. Mrs. Dorothy Ransey Karrman, on October 23, 1930, a daughter, Jane Anne.

Mrs. Vivian Coers Rowe, on October 30, 1929, a daughter, Harriet.

Mrs. Mary Rookberry Maxwell, on December 29, 1931, a daughter, Mary Margaret.

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"BEAUTY..... " Beauty is of the heart.

And there is no joy to exceed that ecstacy of beauty expressed .....

A rosebud with a frock of dew.....

A distant hill clothed in mist. ....

A thought finely penned or spoken.....

The clearness of a child's questioning eyes .....

The feeling exchanged with those who care.....

All are beauty divine, and that realization is the fondest desire of all Life.

Audrey Bowen Peterson.

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ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER NEWS Hello, Alpha Sigs everywhere!

This is my first experience in writing anything for THE PHoENIX, so please don't be hard on me.

First I must tell you about the end of last year. On May third the Miami Alpha Sigs were about the busiest and most excited girls on the campus because we were getting ready for our formal that night. We held it in McGuffy auditorium, a perfect place for a dance. There were little balconies all around, and the room was decorated with apple blossoms, purple and white lilacs, and palms. The very essence of spring was there adding to our pleasure. The Campus Owls furnished the syncopation, and we furnished the lovely girls and handsome men.

Some of us were fortunate enough to have our friends come from home.

Fran and I had that happen, and we were so thrilled that we are still talking about it. We ordered black and silver clocks with the sorority crest for favors, but Pan He! decided that sororities should not give favors . That meant that we could keep them ourselves, and we weren't altogether sorry. Our programs were black and white with cute silhouettes on them. That night is one that the Alpha Alphas will remember for a long time.

We opened our very successful rushing season this year on September seventeenth. We began the week with a crazy bridge party at the lovely colonial .home of Miss Molyneaux, one of our patronesses. The invitations were paper cut and colored to look like rocks, announcing that the Alpha Sigma Alpha engineers were going to erect a crazy bridge on that evening. Every table played differently, the instructions being written on a rock placed on each table. Dainty cakes, ices, and punch were served for refreshments. Everyone fell in love with the newly erected Molyneaux home which was finished and furnished in the early colonial manner. Historical relics and heidooms interested and intrigued all of us.

The next week consisted of hectic rushing to and from the Freshman dorms to take the rushees up town between four and six o'clock.

This year we made our rendezvous at Folker's Candy Shoppe.

On Friday night we had our formal rushing banquet, and about forty girls were present. As the theme was marriage to a sorority, the place cards were hand-painted church doors which opened, disclosing a little bride and groom. For favors we gave gaily colored boxes of dusting powder with huge puffs and A~A printed on top. Between courses,

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Marguerite Tohle sang a song just perfect for her lovely soprano voice, and Lucille Pipher gave a group of three readings. Then Miss Swisher, our loved little Mother Patroness, told us about her exciting time at the Olympics. After that Frances Heuer stirred us with her talk on marriage to a sorority, which she illustrated with her ever-present and appropriate poems. When we were ready to leave, we sang sorority songs finishing with "We Love Thee Truly," humming the last verse. It was so impressive that we felt that we really had been to a wedding. And I can't begin to describe the picture one saw when she looked down the dimly lighted table, decorated with red and white roses, at the girls all looking so pretty in their formals.

The next night, Saturday, we had a garden party at the home of one of our alumna:, Mrs. White. She has a very pretty lawn with a lily pond in it, and we intended to have the tables there. But the weather man changed his mind, and we stayed in the house around the open fireplace. We played "cootie" and gave for prizes two phoenix scarfs which Fran had bought in Colorado. For invitations we had little cards with script writing and a hand painted clump of holyhocks.

The Bower tallys were also bought in Colorado.

From that night till Wednesday at about five o'clock there was a period of silence. We didn't talk to the rushees, but we talked plenty about them! We were slightly worried because there is a great depression in this part of the country, and we were afraid that it might affect pledging.

Wednesday afternoon we all gathered in Wells and waited for Fran to come with the news of how many had signed cards in our favor.

At last she came running in and announced that we had nineteen pledges. Imagine the shout that went up and the scramble to find if the particular favorites had pledged! Then we all hurried to the Freshman dorms to plant the pledge pins. Everyone was so thrilled! We had a celebration at the La Casa Tea Room and then we went to the one and only Oxford Theater.

The new pledges are: Ada Anders, Washington, C. H.; Betty Banker, Poasttown; Eleanor Breymaier, Bucyrus; Dorothy Abercrom,bie, Cincinnati; Ruth Giesler, Portsmouth; Mary Jane Falknor, Covington; June Harpster, Cairo; Ruth Nisley, Washington, C. H .; Prudence Purdy, Piqua; Marjorie Reardon, Toledo; Anna F. Randolph, Maumee; Alma Molliter, Mary Robertson, Midland Park, N. J.; Lucille Roth, Portsmouth; Nancy Simpkinson, Piqua; Belle Smith; Zanesville; Frances Talbot, Youngstown; Miriam Van Renssalaer, Port Clinton; Lois Wilson, Washington, C. H .

The next Sunday morning, October third we held our formal pledging outdoors in the beautiful court of McGuffy Hall. At the end of the service we had our pictures taken, ate breakfast at the La Casa, and went to church.

On Wednesday the twelfth, the sorority went on a hike and wiener roast near the Tallawanda. We had a grand time eating and feeding

THE PHOENIX the burnt wieners to an appreciative dog which happened to come along. ' I think that ends our fun so far, but we are looking forward to formal initiation Monday and to our pledge dance. Six of us are going to be initiated, and I'm so excited that I can hardly wait.

And now it's time for me to say goodbye, so here's hoping that every chapter has as much fun, and pledges as many lovely girls as Alpha Alpha.

Lucille Pipher.

ALPHA BETA CHAPTER NEWS We are proud to announce that at the end of last spring quarter, our chapter received for the third successive time the scholarship cup offered by the local Panhellenic.

The first party of our fall rush season consisted of a line party followed by a chili supper at the sorority house. The latter part of this entertainment was most amusing, for house decorations consisted of drugstore signs and billposters, while the chili was served in all kinds of containers from milk bottles 路to fruit squeezers and had to be eaten with such utensils as bread knives and egg beaters. After the party we played bridge and danced.

Our second rush party was a Court Whist luncheon on September 24, at the home of Dorothea Grim. A lovely luncheon was served after which court whist was played at Louise Cosby's home. Prizes were won by Juanita Jacobs and Dorothy Hutchison. There was also a gift for each of the rushees.

Dorothy Hutchison.

Miss Zelma Foster, an alumna member of Alpha Beta, entertained a number of active members and their guests at her home Sunday evening, September 路 10. The evening was spent playing "Battleship." Refreshments of sandwiches, shoe-string potatoes and sliced tomatoes were served.

Juanita Jacobs.

ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER NEWS Hello, everybody l Station ASA, broadcasting on a frequency of good will from its studio at Indiana State Teachers College. We are about to present the ninth of a series of programs from Alpha Gamma Chapter.

A group of Alpha Sigs are holding a little informal meeting in the room of Bernie Anstead and Phyl Wright, two Junior girls. Our President, Alta Welch, has just finished telling the girls about her trip to Estes Park, Colo., to the National Convention, and has passed around

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various programs and other mementoes of the trip. Alta was our only representative as ill health prevented Miss Belden from going.

I will now turn the "mike" over to the girls, adding a little explanation when necessary. Alta is speaking.

"Our six new pledges should feel important. They're the first Alpha Gamma pledges to receive a sun rise pledging service held out on the campus and a pledging breakfast in the dining room afterwards.

As I call their names will they please rise and answer?"

"Juanita Dean."

"Here."

"Mary Jane Altenberg."

"Preshumpt" (Mary Jane's mouth is full of candy).

"Marion Cox." "Here."

"Eudora Meyers."

"Here."

"Dora Good."

"Accounted for."

"Fran Cruise."

"Here."

"Where? I can hear you, but I don't see you."

"I'm sitting under the desk; there isn't room anywhere else."

"Well, you're a staunch looking bunch of pledges and you seem to be bearing up under your pledging duties-more power to you. Jane Stoltz, as recording secretary, you may give us the main points in the last letter you received from La Rue Graden. I'll hold what's left of that cookie for you while you do it."

"La Rue says she is recovering rapidly from her appendix operation; the roses we sent here are lovely; and she hopes to be back in school in about two weeks. And I guess we certainly hope so too."

"Girls are you all ready for the Panhellenic Tea on Saturday?"

"Yes indeedy, I-" "I've got the cutest blue eyed Freshie all picked-" "I don't know whether to wear my-" "My black velvet came back from the cleaners and-" "You can depend-" "That'll do, that's enough. I need no further proof to assure me that the Alpha Sigs are all for it. I only hope you'll be as enthused about the Panhellenic Dance at Christmas time."

"Never fear, Alta, we'll be there in a body."

(This comes in a chorus. Bernie Anstead is now speaking.)

"Just think of the fun we'll have. It'll be so good to see some of our old girls back again. We miss them a lot. I wish Christmas would hurry up and come."

"Shush, Shush, don't rush us like that, Bernie. As sure as my name is Phyllis Louise Wright I wouldn't hurry up the social functions for the world. There's the party we're having the night after the Pan-

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hellenic Tea, the dinner the pledges are to serve us, the progressive parties the girls are starting to have, the Founders' Day banquet, the rush parties, the-" "Phil, stop! You've knocked the candy off the table waving your arms around like that. For goodness' sake, sit down-" "Ooh, not there-that's the cake you're sitting on-" "There goes the waste basket-" "You're kicking me-" It's too bad not to let you in on the last of the meeting-it was certainly getting interesting-but our time is up. Station ASA is signing off from its Indiana studio. With love until you hear from us again. 路 Betty McCoy.

GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Sigma Alpha held its formal tea for their rushees for the coming "bid" season on September 15. The occasion was for the bids that were to be given out on September 16. Bridge and touring was the main diversions of the afternoon's entertainment. The sorority girls progressed by twos and threes so they could all see the new rushees.

Peggy Curtis and Mildred Knapp ushered at the doors.

Delicious refreshments were served.

Rushees entertained were: Vella Mae Patterson, Mrs. Essie Nall, Irene Reuss, and Violet Haigler.

Alpha Sigma Alpha is happy to announce that Mrs. Essie Nail has been initiated into our chapter. We are very fortunate in having Mrs. Nail in our group. Thanks to her, girls!

Frieda Shirley.

ETA ETA CHAPTER NEWS With fourteen new pledges Eta Eta chapter feels that this is going to be a red letter year. The 路 following girls were pledged Tuesday evening, October II, Iris Bartlett, Helen Ebeling, Marguerite Fowler, Ruby Fulton, Dorothy Devoe, Kathleen Iliff, Annabelle Householder, Euphemia Malle, Alberta Montgomery, Nadine Morris, Dorothy Newton, Helen Scott, Lois Scott and Wanda Wolf. So, of course, you see, why we feel that rush week was a great success.

Friday afternoon, September 30, we started our "Olympics of Alpha Sigma Alpha," with a tea at the new sorority house at 218 East Williams. Mrs. C. F. Spencer, our patroness, graced the tea table which was decorated with burning tapers. A great many of our alumna: came to the tea, making a total of more than sixty present.

Speaking of alumna:, makes us think that our girls are our most precious asset. Saturday afternoon, they gave a beautiful bridge luncheon at President Brandenburg's home. Sachets were given to the rushees as favors.

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Our formal Saturday ~ight, closed our Olympics. Our president, Esther Myers, was toastmistress. Viola .Lochrie sang. Miss Carroll talked on the ideals and friendships of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Mrs. Helen Guffey told what Alpha Sigma Alpha means to an alumna.

Lorene Bardett played a piano solo.

Wednesday night, October 19, Miss Jane Carroll, our sponsor and Miss Eulalia Roseberry gave us a party in the cafeteria annex in honor of our new pledges.

THETA THETA CHAPTER NEWS Once more Theta Theta has opened her broadcasting studio. We are now located at 29 Exeter Street, Boston, Mass. Kitty is still chief announcer. Please allow me to take a few minutes of your time to introduce the girls who are back this year. The president is Alice Northrop; vice-president, Emily Hall, who was our delegate at Convention; secretary, Winona Prouty; and treasurer, Bernedatte Carter.

As you can see our chapter suffered gready from the June and August Commencements. We are only five in number to start off, but we are just as strong and ASA is well-known around School.

The girls of the School of Education worked hard last year to raise money to refurnish their room at School. ASA was able to help and now has the honor of using the room for their business meetings.

Winona was the ASA girl to do the most in getting the room in order for the opening of the school.

Julia Lancaster, the national Editor, was our first guest this year.

Theta Theta was pleased to have her approval on what we have been trying to do for the School. We are proud to say that ASA came out third in the scholastic rating of all the Sororities and Fraternities in the entire University.

The first rushing party was held Friday, October 14th, at the B. U. "Co-op" House. It was a Japanese affair. The invitations were printed by hand and had to be read backwards. Winona was afraid that the girls would not be able to decipher them. The rooms were decorated prettily and you could not help feeling like a Japanese girl. The affair was very informal, and when we finally broke up, we felt as if we had known all the girls for years. That was the main purpose of this party and we accomplished it.

Theta Theta and the "rushees" are to be the guests of Mrs. Wilson, October 27th, at her home in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Mrs. Wilson is a honorary member of Theta Theta chapter and closed our social season for us last year with a bridge and tea at her home. She also invited the City Association that afternoon, so that the girls graduating had an opportunity to become acquainted with the Alumni of their chapter.

I have received the time signal and must "sign-off." Good-bye until January.

Katharine M. Hale.

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For one of the rushing parties at Drake University a studio tea was held at Younkers Tea Room. Miss Margaret Halverson had charge of . the arrangements.

The favors were black pallettes with colors pasted on them to form the typical artist's effect. For amusement the would-be artists were given a piece of paper and a crayon, and were instructed to draw a likeness of the person next to them, using the left hand only! None of the portraits would hang in a gallery! Next large pieces of newspaper were given out from which paper were to be made by placing the hands behind the back and tearing the paper to make a figure. The final event was modelling out of gum drops.

Refreshments were served consisting of tea and mints to the tired "artists."

Vi1'ginia Baker.

Japanese Sandman Rushing time's a happy time; so I was told and really I found the statement true.

I had a most wonderful time during rushing season this fall as did all the rushees.

Japanese Sandman, a pajama cozy, was held at Dr. Fenton's home.

Mrs. Fenton is an active alumn:e member.

The pajamas varied in color from a bright red to a dark blue.

The house was decorated with lanterns which, indeed, with incense burning gave a truly Japanese atmosphere. Various games were played and all participants enjoyed themselves to a high degree.

A brief program was given by two of the men here. "The Peal of the Bells," a skit which might well be called "When Mother Was a Girl, But Daughter Oh !," was very humorous and, of course, very amusing. Refreshments were served, and each rushee received a Japanese shoe in the form of a pin cushion.

All of ASA's parties were as interesting and pleasing; so you see that rushing time is a happy time.

June Douglas.

The Iota Iota chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, whose president is Georgia Barton, gave a rush party for several rushees on Friday evening, September 16th at the home of their sorority mother, Mrs. Barr.

Florence Harley, an alumni, took charge of the entertainment in the forepart of the evening, which consisted of games, greatly enjoyed by all. Following the games four junior-high students of the Des Moines schools entertained the rushees, members of the alumni, and actives with music, readings, and dancing.

At the close of the evening delightful refreshments were served and the Iota Iota chapter had proven that they were a very interesting and ~incere group of sisters.

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By a Pledge Iota Iota Chapter invited me to a spread at Mayme Callahan's interesting apartment. It was my first Alpha Sig party and I was introduced to all the girls, then we had a very lovely lunch served. Each girl brought one dish. We had meat loaf, vegetable salad served in cupped lettuce with mayonnaise, parkerhouse rolls, hot coffee, scalloped potatoes, baked beans and for desert pumpkin pie heaped with whipped cream.

After the refreshments the pledges sang "Underwear," a song you'll remember if you went to convention. They laughed so hard that the last line sounded awful. The rest of the evening we all sang Alpha Sig songs.

Thelma Spear.

The first rush party was a gypsy affair. We all jumped into cars and went out to Greenwood. Ruth Hooks loaded down with much jewelry read our palms before a steak dinner was served in the cabin.

At each of our places was a tiny picnic basket filled with candies, and a fortune in which the picture of our future one appeared in a little square, like magic, when we wet it. Some were handsome but othersoh sad.

After we had eaten and eaten a little gypsy dancer who had had "too much pie" tapped for us and singing with the uke we all went home.

Miriam Hutchins.

LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAPTER NEWS Doesn't it just thrill you to be back at school again with Alpha Sigs? Lambda Lambda has been working so hard, and rushing is one of the. big headings in our calendar so far. Formal rushing started on Friday, September 3r. We held a tea from four until nine at the chapter house for about fifty rushees. Open house hours were then held on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. On Tuesday night we held 04r formal dinner at the Cambridge Arms. We were so thrilled when Mrs. Stogdill, our adviser, told us about Convention. Genevieve Parmer, our president, gave us such an inspiring talk. Gene has brought so much sparkling enthusiasm from Convention. Norma Johns, vicepresident, acted as toastmistress. We held open house again on W ednesday. On Thursday, we held one of the cleverest parties we have ever had. It was an Aunt Jemima one. Mrs. Doane, our new house-mother, whom we all like so well, dressed as Aunt Jemima and greeted the guests at the door. We then took them to a supper of pancakes, sausages and coffee. The tables were covered with check gingham and the place cards read, "Alpha Sigs in Town Honey." After supper we all played crazy bridge, danced some, and conducted a treasure hunt.

From nine o'clock that night until four-thirty the next day quiet period

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was observed. All things come to an end however, and we were happy to learn that the following girls had accepted our bids: Dorothy Benson, Onabel Black, Rosalea Funk, Sarry O'Toole, Thelma Shelby, Margaret Shelton, Cathryn Tower.

Pledging was held on Saturday, October eighth, at six-thirty o'clock.

We entertained our new pledges with a dinner at the chapter house.

We congratulate our new pledges and are sure they will make admirable ASA's.

We lost nine last year through graduation, but even with our number reduced we intend to make this a bigger and more successful year for Lambda Lambda. We are fortunate to have with us, residing at the chapter house, Louise Stewart, our National Chaplain. Louise is surely a help to us.

And now if you will permit me I will tell you what we did last spring and this summer. In May we held our Spring Dance at the chapter house. We all worked for weeks making colorful paper flowers. And then the day preceeding the dance with the aid . of a decorator, we turned our house into a spring garden. The orchestra was behind a green hedge with tall vases filled with flowers on each side.

The ceiling and walls were covered with green foliage and the flowers. Punch was served from a fountain vase in the dining-room. We all had such a wonderful time that we are saving the decorations, planning on making this an annual event.

Two of our active girls, Margaret DeWitt and Mary Short were initiated into Browning Dramatic Society, the oldest organization for women on State campus. Our president, Ruth Ludwig, an old member had a lead in the presentation. "Midsummers Nights Dream" was the play given; in the society's own nature theater by Mirror Lake. It made a performance long to be remembered.

Mary Gaal, a former president of our chapter, who received her master's degree here in June was elected to Pi Lambda Theta, an honorary educational sorority. We were all very proud of Mary.

In August we held a bridge luncheon at Lazarus' Tea Room for Columbus girls who were planning to enter Ohio State in the Fall.

May I extend best wishes from Lambda Lambda chapter to all Alpha Sigs. for another successful year.

Ftances Bennett.

Lambda Lambda New Positions Hilda Allen, '32, teaching, Bellaire, Ohio; Mary Louise Welch, '32, teaching, Vandocia, Ohio; Ruth Ludwig, '32, Ohio Fuel Gas Co., Columbus, Ohio; Marjorie Kircher, '32, landscape architect, Defiance, Ohio; Marjorie Merz, '32, graduate work, Capital University, Columbus; Elizabeth Baker, '31, teaching, Rushville, Ohio; Gussie Mitchell, '31, Federal Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio; Alice Selby, '31, teaching Middletown, Ohio; Helen Hirscher, '31, graduate work, Ohio State University.

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XI XI CHAPTER NEWS Xi Xi has probably more enthusiasm than any other chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha this year. It all commenced when Ethel Tobin, one of our delegates to the national convention, brought us the glorious news of the granting of the loan for our chapter house. I am certain very few of us could sleep for days, not when we learned that we were not only going to be able to build our house but would have a choice spot in the heart of sorority row. Xi Xi will no longer belong to the group of the few discouraged sororities who are unable to obtain a house on the row.

Until our house is built, we are occupying an apartment in Santa Monica, facing the beautiful Palisades park. On warm days, we can go swimming, since the ocean is so near.

We started our rushing season in late summer with a merry beach party, serving roasted corn and other eatables around a campfire. Next we held a formal tea at the home of Betty Fellows in Los Angeles. The alumn~ gave this lovely rush tea for the active chapter.

We are very busy nearly every day of the following week-formal rush week. On Tuesday we entertained with a lively carnival dinner.

Balloons and confetti figured strongly in the decorations, while enter-. tainment consisted of many gay games, and a clown act by the clever Anna Gassaway, an exhibition by Marelyn Connon, also lantern picture shows. Xi Xi held a desert luncheon on Wednesday at the El Eneauto tearoom in Westwood. On Thursday, we served a dinner, followed by bridge, with pictures of our future home on the row serving as combined placards and tallys. A formal dinner, exquisitely appointed, held at the Town House in Los Angeles, climaxed the week's activities.

Xi Xi will continue to be busy, all the rest of the semester, m preparation for the building of the house.

Carol Connon.

PI PI CHAPTER NEWS Last evening 路we entertained our rushees at the formal dinner and traditional court party that we have each year. After dinner our two pages, Betty Lynch and Alice Gregor, announced in a very grand manner that the Queen Vernabelle desired the guest's presence at the court. The puppets danced, the 路c ourt seer read fortunes, the minuet was done in a truly beautiful way, we all sang, "Alpha Sigma Sweetheart," and then everyone danced for the remainder of the evening.

Our first party was held at the home of one of our most loyal alumna, Hildegarde Kayser. It was a rather lovely sunbonnet party.

During the evening we played games, each rushee wore a large sunbonnet and the girls really did have a good time. After lunch was served the girls were told in rhyme to, "Go home and go to bed," by Doris Palmer.

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One bit of news that we're rather pleased about is that four of our girls have been elected to the honorary fraterni~y of the school, ~appa Delta Pi. These girls are Marge Moreland, Shtrley Stowell, Dons Palmer and Maxine Nelson. Isn't that rather nke?

This ends this month's news.

Maxine L. Nelson.

RHO RHO CHAPTER NEWS Ending a most successful and happy rush season, Rho Rho entertained with a formal dinner at the Prichard Hotel, honoring a dozen lovely co-eds from various sections of "The Switzerland of America."

A color scheme of crimson and white was carried out in decoration, place cards, and corsages of red rosebuds which were presented to each prospective pledge. The chaperones for the affair were: Mrs. Vivian Richardson, our house chaperone, Mrs. J. R. Kessee, Mrs. A. W. Hayes, Mrs. H. G. Wheat, Mrs. Floyd Brewer, and Miss Francis Napier, the Dean of Women. A guest of whom we were especially proud was Mrs. Ruth Williams, an Alpha Sigma from Indiana, Pa. Following the dinner the pledges and actives enjoyed seeing George Arliss in "The Successful Calamity," at a downtown theater. We were both sorry and anxious when the silent period began at midnight.

Eloise Keller.

One of our most outstanding pre-rush affairs was held at the home of Mrs. J. R. Kessee, a patroness of the Rho Rho chapter, on Saturday night, September 24, from 8:30 until 12:oo. It was an informal dance and bridge party in honor of the Rho Rho members and rushees; also our brother fraternity members, Alpha Kappa Pi and their rushees.

Everyone enjoyed it a lot, and especially the rushees, because it was one of the first parties of the season and their big chance to meet "Marshallites" and our chance to know them much better. At 11:30 a very attractive lunch was served by Mrs. Kessee, to fifty guests.

Fonda Young.

One of the most interesting and lovely of the festivities of pre-rush season was a Rainbow Tea given at the home of Mrs. J. R. Kessee, a patroness. The house was decorated with all colors of the rainbow, and the flowers of delicate shades to carry out the rainbow color scheme.

The tea was strictly informal. Tea, mints, nuts, and novelty sandwiches were served to about forty-five prospective rushees.

Another outstanding tea of the formal rush season was held at the home of Miss Virginia Jeffers, a pledge of Rho Rho. This was a Rose Tea, with a color scheme of green and gold. Talisman rosebuds were given to the rushees who attended, as favors. The centerpiece for the tea table consisted of Talisman roses and fern. Mrs. J. R. Kessee poured tea, assisted by Miss Jess Given, Miss Evelyn Simonton and Miss Harriet Ketchum. Those in the receiving line were: Miss Mary Lillian

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Gorsuch, President, Mrs. A .. W. Hayes, Patroness, Mrs. H. G. Wheat, Patroness, Mrs. Vivian Richardson, House Chaperone, and Mrs. Ruth Williams, an Alpha Sig of Indiana, Pa. Molded rose-bud ice cream, tea, nuts, mints and cakes were served to about forty-five rushees.

June Garrett.

"Heave Ho, Captain," and the party is on! Aracoma Lodge situated far back in the woods from town and civilization, and the air of spooks, murderers and sea-roving pirates, skeleton heads peeking from windows, candles in bottles making the only light in the room, a large fire in the huge fireplace and a card den to the side, formed the background for our Pirate Party, October 13, which marked the second party of our formal rush season. It was a success in every way and one of the most original and unique parties that I have ever attended. The rushees were entertained with a treasure hunt, a program dance, and bridge. The treasure hunt was carried out by following strings which had been strung throughout the Lodge and surroundings. At the end of the string each rushee found her treasure, which consisted of a small treasure chest, with the letters of ASA painted in red on the bottom and containing a bright new penny. Cider, doughnuts, apples, and barbecues were served to about eighteen rushees, the actives and the pledges.

The place cards were of white death-heads with black etching on them.

The party was chaperoned by Mrs. J. R. Kessee, Patroness, and Mrs. 'Vivian Richardson, house chaperone.

Erma King.

We are back in school once more and very very happy to be here.

I am afraid that we do not realize how much we miss our sisters and our dear old Alma Mater until we have gone away for a few months and then return to the old familiar scenes. Although we do not have as many girls in the house as we did last year we are having a wonderful time and have just completed a most successful and happy rush season. We have been fortunate in securing some lovely girls and some whom we think will make "true Alpha Sigs." We have had to work very hard and plan very closely but we have enjoyed every minute of it. We love dear A.S.A. and therefore love to do things for her.

Erma King.

SIGMA SIGMA CHAPTER NEWS Rush Week!

Friday, first day of freshman week! There is a scramble for luggage as the small train puffs wearily into the station. Students seem to pour from all openings. Girls in black, girls in green, girls in brown. Tall girls and short girls. Some look eager, others, just a wee bit frightened. These are the new freshmen .

Around the station stand groups of girls, scrutinizing the new

THE PHOENIX arrivals; and trying in vain to mask their eager glances with expressions of boredom. These are the upper-class girls.

Hikes, teas, social hours, and other means of entertainment are furnished by the school for these new arrivals before they are whirled headlong into that bewildering round of parties that constitute rush week.

Rush week at Western was cut down this year, and there were more girls to be rushed than ever. It was quite a problem to get them all in. Sigma Sigma's first party was a cabin party at Jean McKee's cabin. There were so many girls that it was hard to distinguish between the rushers and the rushees. However, we all had a glorious time, "just acting foolish." The next evening we entertained at a pajama party and taffy pull at Agnes Miller's home. Mrs. Miller is one of our patronesses. (All of our patronesses were lovely to us, as usual.)

Our last party was a formal dinner dance at the La Veta Hotel Friday evening. The tables were decorated with candles, and each guest was given a wristlet corsage of sweet peas. The programs were red, white and black. We had twenty-four guests, and these were the girls invited to join the sorority. Out of these twenty-four, we have pledged twelve, and we are so proud of all of them!

Sigma Sigma announces the pledging of Thelma Allinger, Jean Blackford, Mildred Burleson, Leila Tauber, Evelyn Gleason, Helen .

Gratton, Ethel Hamelton, Roberta Helmecke, Lois Hillman, La Vaughn Hotchkiss, and Joyca Wood.

Sigma Sigma entertained new pledges at a pot-luck supper at Ray Miller's cabin on Taylor River. Formal pledging services were held by moonlight with a background of towering rocky mountains and a rippling river. After services the girls sat around the fireplace, toasting marshmallows and singing old songs.

TAU TAU CHAPTER NEWS Our Diary May 26: It seemed quite appropriate that on our last day we initiate our two lovely pledges-Elizabeth Eppstein and Ethel Miller. After the early sunrise service, which was held in the Woman's Building, Wee Wee (Eleanor Winters) entertained the girls with a Farewell Breakfast at the Hotel Lamer. It was a lovely breakfast-each place was marked with a red and white monogrammed place-card. The senior girls, Marjorie Walker and Evelyn Pauly, were presented clever gifts and each gave a farewell toast. Then our new president, Shirley Baird was presented a big surprise-a birthday cake. It was indeed the nicest farewell meeting. From breakfast we went to the Commencement Service. However this will not be our last meeting. Our summer plans are big.

THE PHOENIX June 25: Since our president, Shirley Baird, lives in Almena, Kansas, Wee Wee, Miss Paul, our advisor, and I decided we should like to drive over to make plans for the coming year. I assure you after our conference-we certainly have wonderful plans for the year. We'll let you know as we go along.

July 20: Local Convention-it was a huge success. The local girls invited our entire chapter-actives and alumn.e-to Hays to spend the day. Will you believe it?-Thirty-two were present. Dean Agnew and Miss Paul served a buffet luncheon at Cody Commons. After luncheon we took a few "snaps."

The official session of the "convention" was held in the Woman's Building. Beth Harkness acted as chairman. The following program was carried out: Introductions ... ..... ... . .... .. . .. .... Betha Harkness Plans of the year ...... .. . . . . . , .. . . .... . . . Shirley Baird How the alumn.e can help . .. ...... . . . ... Katharyn Pratt News Letter . .............. . . . .. ... . ... Beth Harkness Organization of the alumn.e . .. . ...... Novaline Hickman Life Membership ......... ... ... .. .. .... Beth Harkness How to make the chapter stronger .. . . .. .. Isabel Lovejoy Estes Park . . ........ .. . . ..... . . . ... . . Eleanor Winters After the business meeting, the girls presented to Miss Paul a lovely leather portfolio, as it was her birthday. The guests were served ~ sherbet and wafers.

There was a second meeting; the alumn.e girls organized temporarily. They are now awaiting word from convention to make definite organization.

August 23: Members of Tau Tau chapter gave a bridge shower this afternoon at the home of Miss Beth Harkness on West Sixteenth Street in honor of Miss Mildred King and Miss Dorothy King whose weddings will take place next week. High-score favor was won by Miss Priscilla Wilcon and second high by Mrs. Jack Riley. The girls received so many lovely gifts. Both Mildred and Dorothy have been past presidents of Tau Tau. ' August 24: Miss Freda Winters entertained this afternoon at her home with a bridge party for members of Tau Tau chapter, patronesses, alumn.e and friends of the sorority. At cards favors were won by Miss Alice Nielson of Fairport and Mrs. Gilbert Roland. It was a lovely party and gave the girls a chance to meet a few rushees.

August 25: Today the girls left for Estes. How I envied them.

Tau Tau sent five and we were certainly happy that we had such splendid delegates.

August 29: Miss Paul sent a card from Estes telling what a grand time thev were all having and how splendid all the girls were.

Today was the double wedding of the King girls. It was the prettiest wedding. There were a number of alumn.e present.

THE PHOENIX September 12: Enrollment today. There were certainly some lovely new girls on the campus. We have eight active girls on the campus. Our girls are: Shirley Baird, president; Stella Hupfer, vicepresident; Elizabeth Eppstein, secretary; Eleanor Winters, treasurer; Effie Denison, college delegate; Ethel Miller, chaplain; Freda Winters, registrar; and Beth Harkness, editor. Next week will be our formal rush week and we are going to work hard.

September 16: This evening each active invited one rushee to dinner. We all went to the Blue Lantern which is just east of town and ate. Frances Nickles invited us up to play cards or dance so we had a grand evening. There certainly were some sweet girls.

September 17: Panhellenic Tea formally opened rush week. It was a very nice tea.

September 18: Our first rush party was a tea at Mrs. J. G. Brenner's. During the afternoon the high school string-trio played and Mrs. Riley, our patroness, played a group of piano numbers. With the tea, small cakes with ASA marked on them were served. Favors were small silhouettes. A number of the alumna: were back to help us.

September 23: Such a week. We've certainly worked hard and I do think that we are going to have some luck. Just think-we have even wired Emporia to send us pledge pins. Tonight was our last party. Our outstanding party was a progressive dinner.

The cocktail course was served at the home of Mrs. Floyd B. Lee on West Sixth Street where black and white lipstick towels embroidered with Alpha Sig insignia were given for favors. At the home of Mrs. M. C. Race in Pershing Heights the salad course was served and at the Lamer Hotel the dinner. Here the tables were candle-lighted and help baskets of yellow flowers. Plates of the guests were marked with cards on which was the monogram of the sorority. During the dinner, the Phi Sig trio sang. The dessert course was served at the home of Mrs. J. G. Brenner on West Sixth Street. Each guest was presented with a powder dish as a favor.

September 25: We were all so thrilled. Tau Tau has eleven new pledges. We held service for the following: Alta Miller, La Crosse; Luella Mollenkamp, Arnold; Esther Fisher, Glen Elder; Freda Denman, Prairie View; Dean Wiruth, Almena; Marjorie Harkness, Bertha Parsons, and Virginia Dague, Hays; Florence Casey, Zurich; Helene Ekey, Lucas; and Virgie Kalbfleisch, Harlan.

Following the service Miss Freda Winters served a buffet supper for which the rooms were decorated in fall flowers. Favors of address books with Alpha Sigma Alpha insignia were given the pledges as favors . Besides the pledges and the actives, there were present Miss Elizabeth Agnew; Miss Mary Mae Paul; Miss Priscilla Wilson, LaCrosse; Miss Catherine Lewis, Mrs. Florence Wallace, Miss Marjorie Walker, Dorrance; and Miss Katharyn Parsons.

October 3: This evening we had Open House for the Sigma Tau's and the Phi Sig's. And what a grand time we did have showing off

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Beth Harkness.

Tau Tau: Local Convention, July 20, 1932

Tau Tau: Actives and Pledges, taken after Pledge Service, September 25th

Thrills and Heart Throbs Rush week, like a dream of some Grecian Myth, originated more thrills and heart throbs, than anyone, but a rushee could phantom.

Sweetest memories of friendships, dining, dancing and teas center around those cherished moments.

The last perfect touch was added when in the soft dim of candle light I pledged my ever loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Freda June Denman, Tau Tau Pledge.

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THE PHOENIX My Impression of the Pledge Ceremony

To me, the pledge service was a very sacred ceremony. The simple and orderly procedure was enthralling. If I had have doubted the sincerity of the organization before the meeting for pledge services, I most certainly would have been convinced of its worthy intentions and sincerity after the ceremony. I shall always remember that quiet hour with reverence when I have the Alpha Sigma Alpha Organization in mind. I hope that I may be of service in the future. Esther Fisher, Tau Tau Pledge.

Tau Tau Honor Students We are proud of our girls who have attained a place on the Dean's Honor Roll, Shirley Baird, our president, has been on the honor roll for three consecutive semesters. Virginia Sailors Carter, Priscilla Wilson, and Beth Harkness are all on the honor roll. Finally, we are indeed proud that our new pledge, Luella Mollenkamp, is on the Dean's Honor Roll.

Bet h H ar kness.

Pledges Organize At the first pledge meeting, Monday, September 26, the following pledge-officers were elected: Freda June Denman, president; Virgie Kalbfleisch, vice-president; and Bertha Parsons, secretary-treasurer. Tau Tau expects great things from her pledges.

Beth Harkness.

CHI CHI CHAPTER NEWS Chi Chi Pledge Chapter Chi Chi announces the pledging of Vivian Cutshaw, Crawfordsville, Indiana; Stannye Kintner, New Albany, Indiana; Betty Leonard, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Francis Shaw, Indianapolis, Indiana; and Eileen York, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The pledges held their first meeting September 26, 1932 and organized a pledge chapter. Francis Shaw was elected president, Stannye Kintner, secretary and treasurer, and Eileen York, assistant editor.

We have an honor point system by which the pledges earn certain points through activities. The one having the highest number of honor points before initiation receives an award. We feel that this gives the pledges an incentive for work and development.

Eileen Brown.

September, 1932.

Dear Jane: In my last letter I think I told you that the week school began was also Rush Week. Well it has been a rush. There was this sorority

THE PHOENIX wanting you at the same time that another wanted you and consequently, it made one feel as if one were being pulled in two different directions at the same time. There were some very original rush parties, but the most original were given by the Chi Chi chapter of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.

Their first party was a "Deck Party." I had no idea what this could be until I received my invitation-a passport. My interest was more aroused when I arrived at the chapter house, because there in front of the house was a model of a ship and the steps were used as the gangplank. Before the time for the boat to pull out there were bon voyage gifts of flowers and telegrams. Then another realistic touch was given by the U"Se of a boat whistle to inform the voyagers that the ship was about to be christened by a rushee and then to sail out to sea.

After the boat was on its way there were deck games, such as pingpong, cards, dancing, checkers, etc. After we had done these things for some time, we were told that the captain of the good ship had made a deep-sea dive, and had brought up rich treasure in the form of silver jewel boxes inside of which was the Alpha Sig crest. I tell you, Jane, it was just lovely. When I went home I seemed to have lost control of my tongue, I talked so much.

The second Alpha Sig party was a slumber party. It was a more limited party than the other one. We all played cards and talked, and finally as a climax we had a spread, an old-fashioned one, the kind our grandmothers used to give, at midnight. As a fitting conclusion to the spread each of us rushees was given a gingham boudoir dog in case any of us needed a toy to take to bed. We slept some but you know how much one generally sleeps at a slumber party.

Well, these parties along with luncheon engagements formed a never-to-be-forgotten Rush Week.

Now I am expecting to hear from you. Tell me all about your rushing, won't you. So long 'til next time."

F1路ances Shaw, Pledge President.

PHI PHI CHAPTER NEWS Phi Phi Report of Convention Phi Phi chapter had five representatives present at the 1932 convention of Alpha Sigma Alpha: actives, Betty Hickernell, president, and Mary Powell, secretary; alumna:, Juanita Marsh and Winifred Todd; and the chapter sponsor, Miss Nell Martindale. Mrs. Martindale, mother of the chapter sponsor, also attended convention, being the only mother of the mother patroness organization present. She was honored by being asked to be chairman of the national mother patroness organization. Phi Phi chapter received honorable mention for its display which consisted of a poster, "Who's Who Among the Alpha Sigs," and a poster portraying Alpha Sig queens. Convention is a wonder

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ful experience according to the girls who were fortunate enough to attend and already the Alpha Sigs of Northwest Missouri State Teachers College are looking forward with anticipation to the next one.

PSI PSI CHAPTER NEWS The opening of the new fall term has been a busy and eventful time for Psi Psi girls. Now, since rush week is so near by,_we find ourselves busier than ever. We have been meeting many charming and desirable girls, and have been. taking them to football games and other entertainments in order to become better acquainted with them. After much discussion and many suggestions as to our Rush Party, we have decided to have a Music Party. Plans and preparations have begun, and great enthusiasm is being shown. We have had several informal get-togethers to discuss these important plans.

Some of the best news that we have is that we have three new actives. They are: Lodi Tucker, Julia Hoffpauir, and Mildred Jones.

Then, too, we have five new pledges whom we are very proud of.

During the summer vacation, in July, our annual House Party was held at Monroe, Louisiana on a beautiful lake, Horseshoe Lake. There was swimming, rowing, dancing and various other activities. There was continuous jollity and merriment throughout the several days that it lasted.

We have all enjoyed the inspiring and interesting reports that were brought back from our convention. In the following article is found some of the reasons why Mrs. A. A. Fredericks, our sponsor, values her trip to Estes Park.

Mary E. Can路oll.

OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER NEWS Omega Omega, baby chapter, hails all Alpha Sigs!

Omega Omega wishes to announce the initiation of Ethel Gildberg and Julia Moreland, who were pledged last May. The Sanctuary Degree was given at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, October 8th, at Scripps Cottage on the San Diego State College campus. After the ceremony everyone went over to the College Cafe for lunch. A number of the members went en masse that afternoon to the LaVerne-State College football game which State lost, 15-12. And then, in the evening, we honored our initiates with a formal banquet at the Martha Baker Spanish Patio Tea Shoppe.

Omega Omega also wishes to announce the marriage of Fleta Jones to Laurence H. Gerwig. The marriage took place in August. Fleta

THE PHOENIX is now living at Tutuila, Samoa, far, far from her sisters m Omega Omega.

Rushing season is upon us! San Diego State College sororities are having deferred rushing this year, so that the Freshman women will not be too bewildered by a new school and new customs.

Omega Omega started informal rushing the week of October roth.

On Tuesday and Friday members and rushees went off campus for luncheon, and the same will be done on next Monday and Thursday.

These noon rush luncheons are just lots of fun, both for members and for their guests.

Our first rush party is in the form of an overnight Party, on October 15th and r6th. It will be held at lone Wright's cabin at Suncrest, a mountain resort near San Diego. Members and rushees are leaving town early Saturday afternoon and are returning from Suncrest at various times on Sunday. Everyone is expecting to have a rip-roaring good time.

On Sunday afternoon, October 23rd, Omega Omega is having its final rush party-a garden party. It will be given in the gardens of the beautiful home of our President, Corinne Heller. This party will be a really dignified one.

We all hope that rushing this year will net us a number of real, nice pledges.

Ellen Christenson.

ZETA ZETA CHAPTER NEWS The rushing is over and we are glad to say that we have pledged three lovely girls, they are Martha Brown, and Mary Coleman from St. Louis, and Frances Lou Maddox from Blackburn, Mo. Mary and Martha are Sophomores, and Frances Lou is a Junior. We are sure these girls will be a credit to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Our rush party was quite a success, the sorority colors were used in table decorations and refreshments. Bridge was played during the earlier part of the evening, and later part of the college orchestra came and every one enjoyed dancing. Our house father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Calvert always help us with our entertainments. They invited us to dinner at the first of the term and since then have entertained for our rushees. On Sunday nights we usually have a picnic and have as our guests girls that we are planning on rushing next quarter. After the supper we bring the girls to the house and enjoy dancing. This way we feel that we are able to become better acquainted with a greater number of girls.

Our president is a small blond from Odessa, Mo. It is said that many times good things are done up in srpall packages and it is certainly true in this case. Blanch is a hard worker and always tries to

THE PHOENIX have everything done just right, and on time. She is a senior and is majoring in the primary grades.

During our first meeting Kathryn Van Meter gave a splendid account of the summer convention. Kathryn has been elected secretary of the senior class, and is also taking part in a college play. Another of our seniors, Doris Johnson, has been elected Literary Editor of the Rhetor which is the annual year book. Doris is also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, and has been chosen by the Y. W. C. A. to sponsor a group of Freshmen girls at devotional services.

Nearly all the girls in the sorority took part in the annual fall fashion show and were very charming in the evening clothes, sports clothes, and all the latest styles.

Friday night the Alpha Sigs sponsored the dance after the football game and the money which was cleared is going to be used on the house.

We sometimes wonder what our sorority sisters are doing and although we could not find out about all of them we have been able to keep in touch with the following: Rachel Brenneisen is teaching physical education in Jefferson City. Mary Lou Gallimore is teaching music in Marion, Kans. Martha Mae Marquis is attendicg the University of Missouri. Virginia Brown has been selected, because of her high scholarship, to attend special classes at Washington University in St. Louis. Alice Brayles is teaching in the grades near Odessa, Mo. Some of the girls who have been back to see us this year are Laura Brown, Mildred Hawthorn, Rachel Brenneisen, and Alice Brayles.

We were very glad to see these girls and hope we get to see a great many more during the year.

Dorr:thy Bryant.

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