Asa phoenix vol 21 no 2 jan 1935

THE PHOENIX of ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA-----' Vo LUM B

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Published in November, January, March and May of each yea r at o. 30 North Ninth treet, Richmond, Indi ana, by the Nicholson Printing Company, for the Alpha ~ igma Alpha orority having headquarters at Indi anapo lis, Indian a . Busine ss correspondence may be add ressed to either office, but matter for publi cation and correspondence concerning the same shou ld be addressed to Mrs. B . F. Leib, 317 E ast Fall Creek Blvd., Indi anapo li s, I ndiana.

Entered as second-cia s matter e ptember 4, 1923, at the po t office a t Ri chmon d , Ind., under the Act of March 3, 1879 .

Subscription price one dollar per year.

NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, ZZ, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo. Vice-P1'esident-Miss Evelyn G. Bell, II II, 8 E. Depew Ave., Buffalo,

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

Treasurer- Mrs . Reinard S~hlosser, BB, 28oo Dexter, Denver, Colo.

Registrar- Mrs. William M. Crook, NN, 17 Woodbine Ave., Narberth, Pa. Chaplain-Miss Louise Stewart, YY, 3642 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Ill. Extension Officer- Miss S. June Smith, KK, 354 Manor, Millersville, Pa. Edito1路- Mrs. B. F . Leib, XX, 317 E. Fall Creek Blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. Finance Chairman- Miss Elizabeth B. Small, II II, 246 Bryant St., Buffalo, N . Y.

CH AIRMEN OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES Constitution- Mrs . Wayne R. Fuller, 430 Starin Ave., Buffalo, N . Y. Historian- Mrs. Roderick McCullough Thomas, 702 S. W. First St., Miami, Fla. Songbook- Miss Ethel Tobin, 5443 Romain Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Fellowship- Miss Esther Bucher, 4134 Eaton, Kansas City, Kans.

AlumnaePhilanthropic- Mrs . John Stockton, West Carrollton, Ohio.

Scholarship- Miss Joy Mahachek, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa. Sorority Examination- Miss Mary Gaal, 275 Deshler Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

BOARD OF ADVISERS Alpha- Miss Grace B. Moran, Farmville, Va. Alpha Alpha-Miss Amy M. Swisher, The Tallawanda, Oxford, Ohio.

Alpha Beta-Miss Ethel Hook, 202 Conner Apts., Kirksville, Mo. Alpha Gamma-Miss Ethel A. Belden, State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Beta BetaGamma Gamma-Miss Vera Leeper, College and Choctaw St., Alva, Okla.

Epsilon Epsilon-Miss Edna McCullough, ror7 Rural St., Emporia, Kans.

Zeta Zeta-Miss Orlo R. Nattinger, ro8 So. St., Warrensburg, Mo. Eta Eta-Miss Jane Carroll, 706 South Broadway, Pittsburgh, Kans.

Theta Theta-Miss Mabel C. Bragg, 8o Madison Ave., Newtonville, Mass.

Iota Iota-Mrs. Hildegarde B. issly, ro78 24th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Miss Marjorie K. Jones, 1904 No. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mu Mu-Miss Elsie Musolf, rr2 S. Washington Ave., Ypsilanti, Mich. u Nu-Miss Jean M. Richmond, 1411 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. Xi Xi-Miss Ethel Tobin, 5443 Romain Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Omicron Omicron-Miss Helen M. McClaflin, 237 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio.

Pi Pi-Mrs. Carolyn W. Heyman, ro Granger Place, Buffalo, N. Y. Rho Rho-Mrs. Margaret D. Seidel, r66r Fifth Ave., Huntington, W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Miss Lucy E. Spicer, 6or o. Taylor St., Gunnison, Colo.

Tau Tau-Miss Mae Paul, 409 W. 8th St., Hayes, Kans.

Phi Phi-Miss ell Martindale, Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Psi Psi-Miss Marian elkins, Louisiana State Normal College, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-Miss Audrey B. Peterson, 1835 Meade Ave., San Diego, Calif.

ROLL OF COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha-State Teachers College, Farmville, Va. 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.

Epsilon Epsilon-State Teachers College, Emporia, Kans.

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

Theta Theta-Boston University, Boston, Mass.

Iota Iota-Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

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, Kans.

Phi Phi-State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Psi Psi-State Teachers College, Natchitoches, La. Omega Omega-San Diego State College, San Diego, Calif.

ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Alva, Okla.-Miss Eva Ames, 829 Flynn, Alva, Okla.

Boston, Mass.-Mrs. Clyde Jones, 36 Glen Road, Winchester, Mass.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Miss M. Alice Weinheimer, 452 Prospect, Buffalo, N.Y. Central, Pa.-Miss Geraldine Smith, 312 W. Orange St., Lancaster, Pa. Chicago, lll.-Mrs. Alex J. Mills, 4408 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, Ill. Columbus, Ohio-Mrs. Charles Cummings, 71 W. California, Columbus, Ohio.

Denver, Colo.-Miss Esther Wheaton, 980 Grant, Denver, Colo.

Des Moines, Iowa-Miss Edith Burr, 1014-2~th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Empm路ia, Kans.-Mrs. Ralph Hahn, 707 Congress, Emporia, Kans.

Hays, Kans.-Mrs. Paul Ward, Hays, Kans.

Huntington, W. Va.-Miss Doris Feeley, 2547 Third Ave., Huntington, W.Va. Indianapolis, Ind.-Mrs. Howard McDavitt, 4818 E. 1Jth St., Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City Mo.--Miss Phon Johnson, Windemere, Apts., Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles, Calif.-Mrs. Clinton Berry, 187 Wapello Road, Pasadena, Calif.

Maryland-Vil路ginia District-Mrs. Hattie Kelly Thomas, 702 S. W. 1st St., Miami, Fla. Maryville, Mo .-Mrs. A. J. Dinsdale, 604 S. Mulberry, Maryville, Mo. Norfolk, Va .-Mrs . L. Lewis Smith, 1435 Mallory Court, Norfolk, Va. Philadelphia, Pa.-Mrs. William M. Crook, 17 Woodbine Ave., Narberth, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Miss Mary Cribbs, 94 W . Prospect, Pittsburgh (5), Pa. Toledo, Ohio-Miss Margaret Duncan, 1804 Freeman, Toledo, Ohio.

Ypsilanti, Mich.-Mrs . Francis Edward Morley, Ypsilanti, Mich.

EDITORIAL STAFF AT!ONAL EDITOR

Mrs. B. F. Leib, 317 East Fall Creek Boulevard, Indianapolis, Ind. CHAPTER EDITORS

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-Sallie Perrow, State Teachers College, Farmville, Va. -June Harpster, 236 Oxford College, Oxford, Ohio.

-Anne Russell, College Farm, Kirksville, Mo. -Myrle E. Fox, 410 S. r Ith St., Indiana, Pa. -Edna Wise, 1545 11th Ave., Greeley, Colo. rr -Kathlyn Boyce, 902 4th St., Alva, Okla.

EE -Margaret Mary Woodmansee, 1509 West St., Emporia, Kans.

ZZ -Regina Myers, I I I Grover St., Warrensburg, Mo. HH -Ruby Fulton, 8o1 West 9th St., Pittsburg, Kans.

00 -Elizabeth Rowlet, 40 Newtonville Ave., West Newton, Mass.

II -LaVona Parrott, Drake Dormitory, Des Moines, Iowa.

KK-Jean Wolf, 1917 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ml\1-Lyleth Turner, 107 Elm St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

NN-Elinor Emory, 1538 Hartrauft Drive, orristown, Pa . : : -Frankie Sutton, 1426 West 99th St., Los Angeles, Calif.

00 -Jean Hollander, % Mrs. Parker, Brady Lake, Ohio.

IIII -Betty Murphy, 120 St. James Place, Buffalo, N.Y. PP -Elizabeth Steele, 1713 3rd Ave., Huntington, W . Va. ~~ ancy Jane Salter, Box 176, Gunnison, Colo.

TT -Marjorie Wallerstedt, 412 W. 13th St., Hays, Kans. cllcll -Sarah Frances Rawlet, 504 S. Fillmore St., Maryville, Mo. >Jiw -Elizabeth Middleton, Box 124, ormal Station, Natchitoches, La. nn -Corinne V. Heller, 4249 Ridgeway Rd ., San Diego, Calif.

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SORORITIES Chairman-Miss Carrie E . Walters, 0~Y, 3815 Chestnut St., Philaphia, Pa. Secretary-Miss Edith Manzell, A~T, Monterey, Highland Park, Mich.

Treasurer-Miss Mabel Lee Walton, ~~~' Drawer E., Woodstock, Va. Director of Local Panhellenics-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, A~A, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo. Di1路ector of City Panhellenics-Mrs. C. P. Neidig, IlK~, 3632 Paxton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Di1路ector of Eligibility and Nationalization-Mrs. Orley See, D..~E, 48 Wildwood Ave., Piedmont, Calif.

Dil路ector of Publicity-Miss Lula McPherson, Il6.0, Pittsburg, Kans.

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THE PHOENIX OUR PRESIDENT Outline of Thirty-four Years When Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded, I was already two years old. (Yes, my lambs, that makes thirty-five, the present correct figure.) I belong to that class of native Missourians whose grandparents never let their children, yea nor their children's children forget that their courageous grandparents came from below the Mason and Dixon's line to settle a new country; that the antique highboy and other family heirlooms were brought here in a covered wagon from their comfortable and proper setting; and that a few faithful slaves remained after the government had declared them free.

At the age of three, I am told, I had stopped crying every time my beautiful Mother stepped out of my sight and had settled down to the pleasures of a happy childhood. Pictures of it come back to me ..... .

I am riding beside my indulgent father in the carriage.

Our speed is not forty miles an hour but the black horses are spirited and life seems good to them as well as to me. More than likely we are on our way to church and my Mother is asking me if I know my Bible verse ..... .

It is the fall of 1908. From my station high up on our outdoor wood pile, I am making political speeches for William Jennings Bryan for President of the United States. My imaginary audience is large and enthusiastic but in reality it consists of my sister who-alas, for her on such occasions as this-is three years my senior and precocious. (My campaigning was of no avail-Bryan met his third consecutive defeat for the presidency.) .....

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It is warm under the huge chautauqua tent. As is usual we have season tickets to the week of lectures and entertainment. The chautauqua manager has just made a flattering introduction of Opie Read who makes his lecture interesting even for the children by telling some of his famous stories.

The seats are folding chairs, very hard and very slippery .....

In spite of my wishes I found myself old enough to be in high school and so called upon to give up some of my glorious out-of-doors adventuring for more ladylike pursuits. And before those four high school years had ended my entire world had changed. I had learned that joy is balanced by heartache.

I had had my "long, long thoughts." 路 My sister had married.

We had changed our place of residence. I had seen my future husband (although I had no idea of it). My nephew had laughed his first baby laugh at me. I was growing up. The United States was at war. Not only my world, the whole world had changed.

By the time I was ready for college I had determined to prepare myself for a teaching career. When I entered State Teachers College at Warrensburg, Missouri, in the fall of 1918, the gymnasium building had been converted into a barracks and the athletic field was the scene of military exercises. But with the signing of the Armistice the young men of the college were soon back in their civilian clothes. The gymnasium building became just a gym again-except that somehow during the transition some rooms were made available for the sororities. For me life in college was full, "full of a number of things." I was in earnest about my classes and I had a part in most of the activities which the college offered-including romance.

And now enter Alpha Sigma Alpha !-In April, 1919, I became a charter member of Zeta Zeta Chapter. Never, never will I forget nor can I properly evaluate the first friendships which Alpha Sigma brought me. For two years I was chapter president of Zeta Zeta. My college life was closely bound with my sorority life. Then one hot day in August, 1921-too hot

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for a cap and gown-words were said to, about, and over us.

I do not remember those words but I remember saying goodbye, goodbye to many things and people who had become dear to me.

The next month I began my teaching experience in Kansas City. It was a four year experience. During that time I did some graduate study from the University of Kansas and I attended my first Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention.

The convention of 1922 was held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City. It was an important occasion for me. I was elected National Registrar. I held the office until 1930 when the Boston Convention declared me National President. But wait, the chronological order is getting mixed. In 1925 (June and roses) the above mentioned romance made me known in Alpha Sigma Alpha as Wilma Wilson Sharp.

Since 1930 I have had charge of a department of the Kansas City Girls Advisory Bureau, a social service agency sponsored by the Junior League. It is engaging work which offers opportunity for several avenues of approach to social problems as well as occasions to practice altruistic promises.

The outline is brought down to date. I am grateful for my fifteen years in Alpha Sigma Alpha. I am grateful for the time I have spent in an interesting world. What could be more interesting than living in America during the past three decades?

Wilma Wilson Sharp.

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EVELYN G. BELL

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OUR VICE-PRESIDENT I have a wonderful admiration for the girls from Buffalo.

They sent such a large, enthusiastic group to convention and seem to be "on their toes" when it comes to accomplishments.

And when we think of Buffalo, we think of our national vicepresident-who seems to be too modest to write very much of herself. At least her biography does not begin to give you an idea of the grand person she is or the splendid work she has done. However I will give it to you as she sent it to me.-(Editor's Note.)

I was born in Buffalo and received my grammar and high school education here. I attended Buffalo State Teachers College for three years and received my B.S. degree in 1931. I have taught social studies in the Junior High Schools of Buffalo ever since my graduation. I was initiated into the Theta Chapter of Clio my Freshman year-and was Chapter President when we became Pi Pi Chapter in 1926. I was delegate to the national convention in Chicago in 1926 and was national chairman of social service work from 1928-1930. My college interests were dramatics and glee club.

From 1930 until 1932 I was President of the Delaware World Wide Guild, the largest local organization in the American Baptist Association.

Evelyn G. Bell.

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LEONA WILCOX

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OUR SECRETARY Leona Wilcox Iota Iota is justly proud of Leona Wilcox, our National Secretary, who is serving in this office for the third consecutive time. That she does her work faithfully and well is already known. The Alumn<E and Active chapters look to her for suggestions and advice, not only because of her national office, but because she is always ready to help.

While a student at Drake University, Leona was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi and became especially interested in History and Social Studies. She is a member of P. E. 0., of the Iowa State Historical Association and has been President of the History Club, an organization of Des Moines Public School History teachers. Recently she has spent two summers at Columbia University, doing graduate work in Elementary School Education and Social Studies.

Leona is in her second year as assistant principal at Byron Rice Elementary School. This fall the school wrote and staged the play "Peter Pan," doing all the incidental work of painting scenery and making costumes. The play was so well done that they were requested by department supervisors, to repeat it for two hundred Art and English teachers and elementary school principals.

To know Leona is to know that she is jolly good company and always ready for a good time.

Written by Lillian Buckles Jacobson.

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POLLY SCHLOSSER

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OUR TREASURER This is the first time I was ever asked to write my autobiography, in fact, I never thought about having one. I attended grade and high school at Kirksville, Missouri, where Miss Hook, Alpha Beta's well known Adviser was one of my best loved teachers.

Not having planned on college immediately after graduation, great was my joy when an older sister secured a teaching position in the Training School of Colorado State Teachers College and asked my mother and me to live with her in Greeley.

There were two things that shaped life anew for me: the beauty and strength of the mountains, always visible, seemed to lift me up to a greater joy in living and then came my privilege to be a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and have so many dear girls for my friends. My sorority has always been my pride and joy, through her, old friendships deepened and new friendships came. She has made life beautiful for me~ she has furnished the most beautiful threads for my life's tapestry.

That I would ever have the privilege of serving her as a member of the National Council never seemed quite attainable to me, but now that that privilege is mine, I read again our Ritual and find the most meaningful sentence to be "that the glory of life is-to serve; not to be served."

Teaching in Denver is grand work, that's why I've done it for eleven years. I am married to the very nicest man I ever met at an Alpha Sig formal. We have worked together for our little home, making a home for my mother too. He is a Life Insurance salesman, a very new one, we've had a depression out west, you know.

Now that's really all there is to tell except that I have a dear little scottie dog who is a wonderful pal.

Polly Schlosser, Beta Beta.

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DOROTHY WILLJAMSO

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OUR REGISTRAR The -first eight years -of my life were spent in Oak Park Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. I then lived in Rochester, Ne~ York, where I remained just long enough to make a friendship which resulted in a voluminous correspondence when I moved to Narberth, Pa. (Alberta and I were dressing our dolls alike and kept sending dress materials through the mails.)

Narberth is a suburb of Philadelphia and as a child I remember my delight in the city's sightseeing opportunities. Many times have I visited Independence Hall and looked at the crack in the Liberty Bell! I attended school in Narberth for five years and then went to the Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa. My first year in college was spent in Frederick, Maryland, at Hood College. I found that Home Economics was not my major interest so after a year at Hood I enrolled at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia where I took the four-year course in Business Administration and received a B.S. degree. Frances Bishop, the first girl I met at Hood, also came to Drexel where we became sorority sisters.

Although I had rejected Home Economics in favor of secretarial studies, upon my graduation from college I took a position as secretary to the Dean of the School of Home Economics at Drexel. I remained there for four years and was married during that time.

Last June I resigned from my position and now I am busy learning to be a housewife instead of a business woman. There is a distinct difference but both are interesting and satisfying "professions."

Dorothy Williamson Crook.

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LOUISE N. STEW ART

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OUR CHAPLAIN I was born in Zanesville, Ohio, and still claim it as home though my postoffice address is Chicago. Zanesville is noted for having the only bridge in the world built in the form of the letter Y. Was graduated from Denison University in 1929 with an A.B. degree and a high school teaching certificate. Majors: mathematics and Latin.

Taught high school classes following graduation.

Received M.A. degree in psychology from the Ohio State University in 1932. Have something over a year done on a possible Ph.D. at Ohio State in psychology.

Was charter member of Sigma Eta Sigma local sorority at Denison and became a charter member of Upsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha when the local group went national.

Alpha Sigma Alpha offices: Vice-President, Program Chairman of Upsilon Upsilon Active Chapter. Ex-Collegio Secretary, Trustee of Upsilon Upsilon Ex-Collegio Chapter. Sponsor of Lambda Lambda Active Chapter. National Chapl<!in.

Chairman National Committee for Ritual Revision (preceding 1932 Convention).

Physical description: 5 feet, 2 inches tall; weight never the same for very long at a time so probably about average; brown hair; blue eyes.

Religion: Episcopal.

Present means of earning a living: Personal Shopping Bureau, Marshall Field and Company, Chicago.

Louise N. Stewart.

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S. JUNE SMITH

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OUR EXTENSION OFFICER A native Pennsylvanian-Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

Education: Graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June, 1928, B.S. Degree in Education. Graduated from Columbia University, N. Y. C., 1933, M.S. Degree in Education.

Professional Experience: Kindergarten Teacher, Woodbury, N. J. Elementary Assistant, Public Schools, Lebanon, Pa. Faculty, State Teachers College, Millersville, Pa., (present position).

Additional experience in Children's Summer Camps in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, and Social W ark in a New Yark City Settlement House.

Sorority Affiliations: An initiated member of Kappa Kappa Chapter, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Chapter President of Kappa Kappa for two years, 1926-27 and 1927-28.

Assisted with the installation of Nu Nu Chapter, Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. An installing officer at the re-instatement of Alpha Gamma Chapter, Indiana, Pa. Attended the Chicago National Convention in 1926. Organized a local Alpha Sigma Alpha alumna: chapter now known as 路the Central Pennsylvania alumna: chapter. Served as Ex-Collegia Secretary for Kappa Kappa, 1928-32. National Examination Chairman, 1932-34. Attended National Convention, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, 1934路 National Extension Officer, 1934路 S. June Smith.

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ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL

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OUR FINANCE CHAIRMAN As to my biography-! tried to write one. But every one I wrote seemed to make me out such a swell person that I was advised by a frank friend that I had better not try to put that estimate of myself over on the home town folks, who know me too well. It is really too bad, for it made grand reading.

So I have outlined a more reserved history of myself.

RETIRED on December r, r933, at the end of thirty-five years of active service, the last twenty-five of which were rendered at the STATE TEACHERS CoLLEGE at Buffalo, New York.

TAUGHT At various times English, Latin, dramatics, speech, and supervised practice teaching in the Practice School.

GRADUATED State Teachers College, Buffalo, New York.

Post graduate work at Columbia University.

Private instruction in speech and dramatics.

ADVISERSHIP Clionian Sorority, January r9ro-June r926.

Alpha Sigma Alpha, Pi Pi Chapter June r926-November I932.

PRESENT OCCUPATION Trying to find the leisure that retired teachers are popularly supposed to have.

Wishing for all teachers the financial security of a sound annuity system.

Enjoying some advantages that teaching denied me-as, a winter in the Adirondacks.

Selecting from the multitude of engaging interests some which I have time to follow.

Searching for more time for these interests.

Convincing people that life teems with fascinating interests for retired teachers.

Elizabeth Bird Small.

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GENEVIEVE S. LEIB

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OUR EDITOR Being editor and having the advantage of reading the life histories sent in by the other councilors, I should use my imagination and make up a most interesting one about myself. However my conscience forbids, so I'll stick to facts. I'm ahead of most of the councilors in the matter of years, but since I've found out that "Life Begins at Forty" I have nothing to fear on that score. I'm ahead of all of them in the fact that I'm the mother of a precious son, fourteen years old and a sophomore in high school. Aside from that my achievements are few.

I was born a Hoosier and have lived most of my life in or near Indianapolis. I lost my mother and father when I was very young-and after that spent my vacations with my aunts.

It was during one of these vacations, spent in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that I saw my future husband receive his sheepskin from the University of Michigan. It was also in Ann Arbor that we were married in 1914.

I graduated from the same High School, Shortridge, that my son attends. I am now serving on the P. T. A. board of that school as program chairman. The following fall I entered the Teachers College of Indianapolis, which is now the College of Education of Butler University. There I immediately joined Phi Delta Psi sorority, which later became Chi Chi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

After graduation I taught school in Indiana and Indianapolis until my boy was born. Now as he says, "I am only a substitute," but I still enjoy the days I spend in the school room.

As an active member of the Presbyterian church I serve on their Women's Finance Committee and am President of the Young Women's Missionary Society. I belong to a Literary Club and am their delegate to the Indiana Federation of Clubs.

In case you might think that my life is all work and no playI'll admit that I still have time for a dancing party or a game of contract. Recently I was asked to write a paper on Use of Leisure Time. I wrote the paper, but leisure is one thing I do not have.

Genevieve Steele Leib.

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i\IARY J. ALTENBT RG Pres ident Alpha Gamma

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PAGING THE PRESIDENTS College chapter presidents are potential officers in the whole plan of sorority organization. By virtue of her office the college chapter president is charged with general supervision of her chapter. Alumna: members entrust her to 路 carry on the traditions which they have helped to establish. She must not only "pass on the torch undimmed," she is expected to hold it a little higher. The college chapter president is required to interpret the national purpose and program to her chapter.

She is regarded as a "key-man" in the organization setup. On the campus the chapter president is known by the success and standards of her chapter. Within her chapter she must be all that she fondly hopes of any of her members. It is taken for granted that she will radiate those qualities of leadership which are expected of any group leader. But the task is harder because a chapter president is so intimately known in her own small circle.

Happily, chapter presidents have their compensations. The honor of election to the office is in proportion to the responsibilities of it. The exercise of wise leadership is rewarded by the cooperation and esteem of sorority members. The experience gained is invaluable. At the outset the chapter presidency is a recognition of capability, at the close it has proved a means of growth and has provided the choice satisfaction earned from serviCe. The opening sentence bears repetition. College chapter presidents are potential officers in the whole plan of sorority organization. The names of Alpha Sigma Alpha's college chapter presidents for the year 1934-35 are recorded with much pride.

Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha

. Burnley Brockenbrough . ............. . . . . . . . . . Nancy Simpkinson Alpha ...... . . .... . ...... Elizabeth Farrington Beta . . . . . . Mary Jane Altenburg Gamma . . . . . . . .. .. . .

THE PHOENIX Beta Beta ....... ....... . .. Marie Snydal Gamma Gamma . . . . .. . Irma Curtis ....... . .... .. ..... Hazel Ronen Epsilon Epsilon .

Zeta Zeta . . . . . . . . . Sophie Lee Husman Eta Eta . . . . . ....... . Anne Prell Theta Theta . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . .. Mary Louise Phinney Iota Iota . ..... ... . . . June Marie Douglass . ...... Jean Kerr Kappa Kappa ... . . .. .... .. . ........ .

Mu Mu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lyleth Turner Nu Nu ............. ... ........... .. ...... Elinor Whitlock Xi Xi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .......... Louise Peterson ........... Winifrede Schram Omicron Omicron Pi Pi . . ............ . . .... .. ..... Margaret Houston Rho Rho . . . . . . . .... . . . ......... Wand a Toney Sigma Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberta Helmecke Tau Tau . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . Elizabeth Eppstein .... . ..... Georgia Ann Schulte Phi Phi Psi Psi . .................. . ... . ... Faye Price Omega Omega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Standish

TO ASA Although our hearts are wounded, And we're lonesome, AL.A, We know we have, in you, a friend, Who'll help in any way.

Through you we've made our friendships, Found our greatest hope and cheer, And to you we owe success for which We dream each coming year.

Dear sisters, you are worthy of All praise our hearts can give, So we thank you for the way in which You taught us how to live.

Barbara McKinstry, AA Pledge.

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TREASURERS Signing herself "Yours for more efficient collectors of internal revenue"-Polly Schlosser writes "There are six treasurers who have done very well getting their dues in on time.

These girls should have some very clever ideas on collecting dues, which would be helpful to the other treasurers. I should like to give these girls some recognition for good performance of duties and cite them for superior achievement." They are : r.

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Julia Deer, Alpha.

Dorothy Smith, Alpha Gamma.

Alma Sheely, Kappa Kappa.

Margaret Baldwin, Pi Pi. Marvella Schridde, Tau Tau Marion Malloy, Phi Phi.

Your editor wrote to these treasurers and in response I received the following replies:

uy he Unpopular Officer" The sorority treasurer is probably the most unpopular of sorority officers. For some hidden reason the girls like to keep out of her way, especially at the first of the month. Nevertheless the treasurer overlooks this feeling, and asks . the girls for money just as commonly as if she were talking about the weather.

In the first place the girls should be made to feel the necessity of paying their sorority fees. If the girls are going to belong to a sorority they have to pay their dues on time, just as their tuition must be paid if they intend to go to college.

There should be a definite time for paying dues. Tau Tau's members pay their dues the first meeting in the month. The members are given one week to pay and at the end of that time-fines begin. The fines are ten cents a week for each item that the delinquent member owes. No one who owes dues, fines, or assessments is allowed to come to parties; and few girls want to miss a party.

THE PHOENIX The treasurer also goes to the first pledge meeting of the month and collects from the pledges, and the same fines and punishments are inflicted on them.

Tau Tau members feel that sorority fees have to be paid eventually (and with fines) so why not now!

Marvella Schridde,

TT Treasurer.

Early this fall my chapter sisters honored me by electing me to act as treasurer in the vacancy left by Elizabeth Billings who did not return to school this fall. It was an honor accepted with pride in the thought that they believed me capable of representing them in this manner. That night each of them must have made a secret vow to aid me as much as possible in my new undertaking, for they have been only too eager to do what they could.

The most important piece of fall work is to collect the national annual dues. This was effectively done by handing each member a slip written as follows: Owe-

Name Date

1933-'34 Dues National Local ..

1934-'35 National Dues

.$

8.00

Total. ...... . . . .. .

. ...........

$

These gave each a definite idea of her debt and also a tangible reminder. The response was not fully one hundred percent when the dues were sent to national and the balance was drawn from our treasury. But at this time the treasury has been fully reimbursed.

Julia Derr, Alpha.

* * * * I have tried to make each member of Pi Pi chapter realize that the financial factor is very important in determining the strength or weakness of the chapter. We have set the second meeting of each month as the date when monthly dues are to be paid. I have found that putting notices in the sorority box

THE PHOENIX a few days before meeting serves as an effective reminder to pay dues. If a girl gets too far behind in dues and does not try to get caught up, she is restricted from attending certain social functions. I encourage the girls to give me an explanation if they cannot pay their dues on time. By so doing, they at least show that they intend to meet their obligations. Each member must give willing cooperation in order to keep the chapter's efficiency up to standard.

Margaret M. Baldwin, II II Treasurer.

ABOUT 8:30A.M. About 8:30 a. m.

And on any dayThere's the dear mail man Coming our way.

Two short "ting-lings" Bring always good cheerIt's the mail man's ring Hooray! He's here!

Anne opens the door, We're right on her heels.

Jean grabs her four, "'Bout time," she feels.

Hamilton News-That's Cay's!

Here's a "swell one" from JoeNot, not for Alma, this says "To Dottie," you know.

A few to some others And that's all for this day.

Tomorrow will surely come Mother's, But for His-wait and pray!

Helen Hagy, KK.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES There are many ways to increase the prestige of Alpha Sigma Alpha on every college campus. One of these is the participation in the extra-curricular activities of college. It is the duty of every member to take advantage of opportunities offered along this line.

A study just completed by the Collegiate Representatives shows that Alpha Sigma Alpha is represented in many activities on most campuses, but there must be other opportunities still open. Will a similar study for the second semester show that every member has at least met the sorority requirement of participation in two extra-curricular activities?

Every campus has various literary societies, debating and dramatic clubs, honor fraternities and Y. W. C. A.'s. Each chapter should try to discover which girls are especially qualified for various organizations and urge them to become active members. A student body soon recognizes ability in members and rewards it by positions of trust and honor.

Probably next to scholastic standing the best way to judge a group of girls is by their participation in college activities.

And the best way for anyone to develop leadership and selfconfidence is through the actual practice of these qualities, which are so much in demand not only in college life but in alumna: days of responsibility and professional and social demands.

In taking account of each chapter's extra-curricular activity status one is not only endeavoring to increase the prestige of a particular Alpha Sig chapter on a particular campus, but IS helping each individual member in a very material way.

S. June Smith, National Extension Officer.

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CHAPLAINS To the active girls there is nothing new I can say concerning the work of "my department" of the Council. You have been or you are chapter chaplains or you have been called upon at some time or other to assist the girl who holds that office in your chapter. Paraphernalia problems, intricacies of settings, suitable devotions at business meetings, though directed by a Council member, have, in practice, been the concern of the active chapters. The manner in which the chapter girls have responded is worthy of the sorority.

However, I believe that there is also a niche for the alumna: in this phase of sorority activity. In some cases, the paraphernalia which seemed so beautiful in your undergraduate days is in great need of repair or replacement. Sometimes, this represents a financial burden to the chapter-other times, the difficulty is lack of time. It is surprising how much of our paraphernalia can be made by an individual or group. Then, there is the matter of assistance with or attendance at services. It is thrilling to a pledge and gratifying to an active to have "the old girls come back" for a service.

Finally, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Book of Devotions which is on its way could be augmented and improved by alumna: contributions. It is a collection of selections, both quoted and original, which are suitable for use as a part or the whole of the devotional exercises conducted at the beginning of a chapter business meeting. The present plan is to distribute it to the chapters in mimeographed, loose-leaf form and to have it become the nucleus of a scrapbook of college chapter devotional material. Your contribution should reach me not later than February 16.

The secret and devotional side of the sorority-shall we make it an All-Alpha Sigma affair?

Louise N. Stewart, National Chaplain.

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COOPERATION How often it is said, "I've done my share, let him do his."

And how easy it is to create an attitude of this sort in a group, ruining its spirit and defeating its purpose. In a sorority group this attitude is exceptionally dangerous, for after all a sorority is made or ruined by the spirit of sisterhood and affection among its members. If one item of selfishness is allowed to creep in, if one girl is allowed to shirk, it can spoil everything.

For in everyone is a latent spark of laziness and a stubborn determination not to be tread upon, and given a little encouragement it flames up, burning away the spirit of cooperation which is the element in a girl's character necessary to a unified sorority group.

It is so easy to remember what one has done and forget what one has neglected to do. It is so much easier to remember what another hasn't done than what he has. To each person he is the most important one in the world, the one with whom he must live, and the one who must be placated so that life will be pleasant. If we could check up on one another, if we could compare what we had done with what the other had done, we'd know what we should do. But in a sorority chapter there is no way to do this. There is no metric system to measure service, so the only way to do away with any jealousy on this score is for each to do all of which he is capable.

Ruby Fulton, HH.

* * * In the hustle and bustle of everyday things, It means much to belong to a group that brings Perfect companionship, love, sisterhood, And strong ties that bind us for one common good.

May we never forget AL.A's high ideals, Nor be false to the vows which membership reveals.

Endeavoring always, the highest to gain, Alpha Sigs strive to aspire, seek, and attain.

Louise Martin, Ar Chapter.

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GROUP ACTIVITIES Again active Alpha Sigs start a n路ew year at our respective Alma Maters. And even as we grow each year, so our Alma Maters grow. They are always looking into the future and planning new experiments. This is especially true of Temple University, which, beginning with this term, is reaching out into another field and is sponsoring a Special Course in Fine Arts, under the expert guidance of Boris Blai, the noted Philadelphia sculptor and teacher. This professional group of six men and six women have a special studio in Oak Lane Country Day School, a branch of Temple University. This group will have the opportunity of becoming proficient in the media of stone, wood, and clay, painting and etching, so that by the end of the third year they will be able to serve an apprenticeship in different industrial plants where they may be used in carving furniture or designing monuments and the like.

To make the artist a well-rounded individual, one who can interpret his environment by realizing the effect of art upon the social, economic, political and religious conditions and how those conditions affect art, the actual work with the fine arts will be supplemented with classes in science, social science, contemporary English, and culture. However, these are to be given more in actual contact than in theory. Hence they will mainly consist of visits to the Franklin Institute, the Fels Planetarium, industrial plants, the aquarium, and a housing trip.

And as everyone needs to understand himself, an attempt will be made to help this group in economic adjustment, philosophical adjustment, psychological weaning and marital relationships.

Then, at the end of the four years' intensive training, the professional group will receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

For those who then desire to be teachers, it will be necessary to devote a fifth year to a study of pedagogic principles.

We are expecting big things of this group which has the courage to initiate a new experiment.

Kay Blood, KK.

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"THE WOMAN'S BUILDING" Who should initiate the newly decorated Woman's Building but the Alpha Sigs? We gave an open house for all the Greek letters Monday, September the twenty-fourth. We were unfortunate in not having an orchestra, but we had a very good pianist.

The Woman's Building was blessed with a new floor, new paint and good looking modernistic sets this summer. We have our Tau Tau chapter room on the second floor where the actives meet on Monday nights at seven and the pledges meet Oel Tuesday at five. The room is little but mighty.

Arlene H arrison, TT.

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CHRISTMAS AND SNOW Somehow snow and Christmas just seem to belong together. The soft, fleecy flakes descending from blue skies are symbols of purity, love, and peace showered upon weak mortals by a benevolent Heavenly Father.

As the flakes alight they seem to crystalize into beautiful star-like designs, reminding us of the wondrous star that shone brilliantly over Bethlehem years, years ago.

Evergreen boughs are decked in white; a brown, ugly earth is hidden; stark, gaunt, bare limbs of trees are softened; roof-tops are blanketed with snow- the whole world was dressed in white to welcome the Christ-Child, once more.

May we forget our petty whims and selfish ideas and have our hearts as pure, clean, and unstained as the fresh snow, so that when the Christ-Child came we had room in our hearts for him.

Myrle Fox, Ar.

CHRISTMAS AT TEMPLE Christmas at Temple is the loveliest time of the year. The Great Court in Mitten Hall is always very beautifully decorated with ropes of green, poinsettias, wreaths and lighted Christmas trees.

Each year the Music Education Department gives a Christmas concert. This year it gave Handel's "Messiah." Perhaps the most beautiful and impressive event is the Candle Procession given by the Women's Glee Club, which is given in the Great Court. The girls, all dressed in white and carrying candles, sing while marching into the Court, "Bring a Candle Jeanette, Isabella." At the end of the musical program they again march out through the Court, this time singing "Carol, Sweetly Carol." The University Orchestra assists the Glee Club and helps to make it a very enjoyable program.

Every year on the evening of the Candle Procession the "Y" sponsors a white supper. It is held in the University dining room. The color scheme is white, the table decorations being in white, and the menu includes only those foods

THE PHOENIX which are white, or near white. During the dinner there is a program of carol singing by the group, and some special solo numbers.

The grand finale of the Christmas season at Temple is the caroling on the evening (or should I say morning) before vacation begins. The carolers visit the sorority and fraternity houses, the dormitories, and student houses.

Jean Kerr, KK.

A WORD PORTRAIT OF EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY Her hair was of gold-cut square and page-like; her features clearly outlined between each golden shield; the brow unafraid; eyes soul blue. Picture a head, face and form as of a Grecian Age; hear a voice of haunting liquidity-coming from strange far lands to weave a tapestry of fulfillment and understanding; feel power triumphant-revealing and pouring wisdom from an inner source of light.

When I looked down from my balcony upon her, I thought first Jeanne D'Arc stood below, brave and slender as a lily queen. She moved and spoke. Lo! an Elizabethan page smiled out from older days. She walked to her table-speaking gentle asides, as if to bring into herself that vast sea of strangeness before her. She sat in a velvet chair and I saw a questing maiden, sewing a golden seam of desire and hope.

'Twas as the maiden I loved her best; 'tis as the maid I see her now.

Written by Elizabeth H owlet.

TRAIN SLUMBERS Two-forty o'clock in the morning means to some folks a homeward journey from a happy, hilarious dance. To others it may represent the hour of most deep and peaceful slumbers.

But to me it meant something quite different as I boarded a train to return to I. S. T. C. after vacation.

Within me a feeling of resentment at having to return struggled with a quivering sense of some possible thrilling ad-

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venture. As I walked through the coach I peered eagerly into each face hoping that somewhere I might discover a source of entertainment or even romance. But alas! my fellow-travelers were a bedraggled, weary, worn-looking group.

Across the aisle a thin, stooped, plain-looking young woman held a chubby baby who was peacefully sleeping. In response to my friendly smile she gave a timid inquiring glance then once more focused her attention on the child.

Stray, untidy wisps of gray hair encircled the flabby wrinkled face of a middle-aged woman (another passenger).

Her rusty, black dress draped her voluptuous form and had a wrinkled, "slept-in" appearance. Her dull gray eyes were almost hidden by puffy bags of flesh. As she yawned lazily I was sure she certainly would furnish no excitement.

A tall, gaunt, angular woman of about fifty miraculously wielded her body into a reclining position on her seat. As a few low snores emitted forth I realized that one more passenger had gvien up and gone to sleep.

An interesting, intelligent-looking young man sat at the farther end of the car. My heart quickened its beat, for here, perchance, might be adventure. But after a few poorly-concealed yawns he brushed back his brown wavy hair, slouched in his seat, and no doubt dreamt about a petite, precious, blonde maiden whom he loved (just another opportunity snatched away!).

I was almost given to despair, thinking that the whole train would sleep and desert me when suddenly I spied two black eyes peering curiously from a kinky, curly head. Sleep wasn't going to be the big event in this chocolate-colored baby's life.

The world held too many other interests (which was also my philosophy). She struggled with all her "baby-might" to stand up and view the world at large. Soon however, a familiar, milk-filled bottle attracted her attention, with the ultimate result that she too was in dreamland.

Evidently I had boarded the "Sleepy-Town Express," so I folded my arms, slouched in my seat, and resignedly succumbed to the slumber which had overpowered my fellowpassengers. ( Good-nite, folks!)

Myrle Fox, Ar.

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A NEW YEAR FOR MA Pa had been with the railway mail service for-well it seemed forever, and this New Year's Eve was the same as all the others. Ma couldn't remember a New Year's Day when he had been at home. His "run" on the train took him away from them five days out of the week and he'd never missed a "run."

He wished them all "Happy New Year" and told the boys to have a good time at the party. Then kissing Ma good-bye he said, "It's sure been a happy year for all of us, hasn't it?"

"Why Pa, I don't see how you can say that, it seems to me we've had nothing but trouble this past year. Dave in bed over six months with that streptococcic infection and just now able to walk a little and- " "But Ma he lived and he's gettin' well and then it seems to me with Dave bein' sick, we've all learned to appreciate home and each other more-we've all grown closer together somehow, and Ma, it looks to me like just knowing what a fine young men the boys are would make you happy."

"Oh, I'm happy, I didn't mean it that way. You can always make me see things right, Pa. I guess our troubles have been a blessing in disguise."

"That's the spirit, all you have to do is stick your chin out at this old world and try to remember through all our happiness and sorrow that it's God who gives and God who takes away. Good land, Ma! Here I've been preachin' a little serman and I've only forty minutes to make the train." He kissed her goodbye again and shouted "Happy New Year",'' as he hurried away.

A few evenings later as Ma sat beside Dave's bed massaging his leg, they planned a little surprise for Pa and the bovs.

Dr. Carter had said he might walk down stairs tomorrow, the very next day. Pa would be in off his "run." How surprised he'd be to hear Dave's crutches on the stairs and how happy to have him with them again at dinner. The telephone ranob' interrupting their plans-it was Mr. Wright at the post-office.

He wanted to know if the boys were home.

"No, they aren't here, but if it's anything special you can call Circle 536. I'm sure you'll find them there," and Ma

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It wasn't ten minutes later that Claude and John came running in and she could tell by the expression on their faces that something had happened.

"Did Mr. Wright call you? What did he want?"

Claude spoke quickly. "It's about Pa, he-he's sick."

"Pa sick-but what's the matter-where is he-why didn't Mr. Wright tell-? No! Pa's not sick! Pa's dead!"

And it was true, Pa who had never been sick in his life, Pa, who had been joking with the men in the mail car a minute before, was gone. Nobody, least of all, Pa himself, even suspected that he had heart trouble and it was the sudden loss that left them all dazed with grief.

The boys couldn't understand Ma, she was so brave about it, but then they hadn't heard Pa telling her good-bye on New Year's Eve-"Remember Ma, in all our happiness and sorrow, it's God who gives and God who takes away."

Jane Foltz McDavitt.

THE ALPHA SIGS (Little Brown Jug)

The Alpha Sigs live all alone In a big white house they do not own; Some are slim and some are round, The loveliest girls that can be found.

Ha, Ha, Ha, you and me We're in the best sorority.

Ha, Ha, Ha, and I say I'm glad that I'm an AL.A. When we go out with the boys W e do not laugh nor make much noise; Are we cultured? Well, I'll say, We're members of the AL.A's.

Lucille Doolan, Beta Beta Pledge.

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THE QUEEN'S COURT A Rush Party in One Act, by Phi Phi CAST . Mary Ann Bovard . Meredith Millikin .. Laverna B. Wells . . . . . Sally Rowlett . . Helen Gaugh, Elizabeth Plank, Erma Walker, Marian Maloy Queen's Jester . . ........ . . ... Nell Blackwell (Actives) Queen's Peacock . . . Lillian Blanchard ( Alumn<.e) Court Pianist . . .. Mary Francis Young (P::ttronesses) Concert Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Helen Gaugh (Rushees) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Lillian Blanchard Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jean Patrick First Soldier . .

Second Soldier Trumpeter ....... . . . .. . . .

Herald ... . ...... . .. . . .

Ladies in Waiting . .

SCENE The Court of Queen A:SA. At one end of the long ball room stands a throne above which hangs the lighted crest of Alpha Sigma Alpha. All around the room are loges roped off by twined crepe paper.

The soldiers stand at the door of the hall. As the Rushee-guests arrive they conduct them to seats in the respective loges. A page in short white suit and large red sleeves and cap passes lorgnettes to each one. Another distrib\Ites the dance programs which are comic Heralds holding scrolls with the program written upon them.

When all of the guests have assembled the trumpeter in page costume appears at the lower end of the hall , sounds a fan fare whirl , walks to the foot of the throne, about faces and sounds the call again.

The herald enters in long, flowing purple robe and turban calling loudly as he hastens to the foot of the throne.

HERALo-Her Majesty, the Queen! Her Majesty, the Queen! ( He is followed by ladies in waiting who walk slowly as a processional is played on the piano.) The queen follows. She is in blue with long blue train which is held by a page in a glittering sequin costume.

The soldiers are last. The queen is seated upon the thron e with soldi ers and ladies in waiting on either side.

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HERALD-( in loud sing-song voice) You are assembled here on this day To dance and be merry; to laugh and be gay For music and merriment always hold sway In the royal court of the A'f.A. Her highness the queen and her escort Welcome the ladies of the court Our honored sponsor and patronesses.

(Here the sponsor and patronesses names are called and as they are called they advance from their seats, bow before the queen and back from the throne to their places.)

HERALDAnd now the actives of high degree Will please step forward as by the decree.

(The names of the actives are called and they bow before the queen as the others did.)

HERALDAnd now those whose rank is Alumn~ Whose loyalty and service rank so high (The same ceremony is repeated.)

HERALDThe queen will now greet with graciousness The ladies to be presented to her highness The Court will welcome them today And hopes their friendship will always stay With the loyal friends of A'f.A. So step you forth you ladies fair With your beautiful eyes and your curled hair.

And present yourselves before the chair Of the gracious queen of A'f.A fair.

(As the ru shees come forward they are presented with fancy crepe paper ruffs with A~A pinshaped paper at the throat.)

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HERALD-And now the rushee who catches the bouquet Of the royal queen of AL.A Will have the honor so supreme To dance the first dance with the queen.

So step up close ye ladies fair And catch the bouquet from the air.

(T he queen stand s and throws the bouquet to the rushees. She descends as the music starts and dances a few steps with the favo rite and the rest join in the first dance.)

HERALD--( when the dance is over) Now come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe With waltz, fox-trot and jigs Dance this, the dance of the Alpha Sigs.

(During this dance the song I wanna Be an A lph a Sig is sung by the acti ves while dancing.) 路

HERALD-Clear the floor for the Queen's Jester.

(Jester enters. She is in brilliant g reen silk costume with a red ru !l and a stick with a red clown's head and bell s. She bows before the queen and dances a tap dance .)

H ERALD--(when clapping has ceased) And into the dance again This time in a sweeter strain Whether it makes you happy Or m akes you blue The Alpha Sigs are following you.

(During this da nce the acti ves sing Following You a nd the jester circles through the dancers and gives each a tiny pipe-stem doll. The fourth da nce follows.)

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HERALD-( after fourth dance) The queen has brought here by command A famous pianist of the land.

Lady Helen has studied in lands afar She has played before king, emperor and czar.

(The pi ani st bows before the queen and plays .)

HERALDAnd now for the dance of the College Girl Let us see you step and slide and whirl. ( During thi s dance the actives sing I Wa nt to Be a College Girl.)

HERALDAnd now the jester holds a tray Containing cards in grand array One sh all be taken by each Rushee And then the lucky one you shall see.

(The jester holds a tray wit h enoug h face cards for each rushee to have one. T here is one q ueen of hearts. Thi s is the lucky ca rd and the ru shee w ho gets it receives a prize.)

H ERALDWill the one with the queen of hearts arise And receive from the queen this royal prize ?

(Queen presents prize.)

(Music fo r next da nce. D uring the d raw ing each ru shee has bee n presented with ti ny purse sized chin a perfum e flasks.)

H ERALDThe Queen has brought here by command The m ost beautiful bird in all the land She is the loveliest of the flock Ladies of the court, The Queen 's Peacock!

(The peacock enters. She wea rs a short suit of l a~e nd a r sequin s an~ a lo ng peacock tai l, made fro m crepe paper and wire and a cap whi ch matches the seq uin suit. She bows before the queen and executes a graceful strutting da nce.)

(D uring the seventh da nce tiny sil ver fi li gree trays are passed by the peacock.

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Though we were only friends at the start We hope that soon we'll all be sweethearts It is best to let Lady Barbara say The things we mean in a sweeter way.

(Barbara Zeller, Rush Captain, sings the first chorus oÂŁ Won't You Be the Sweetheart of the A~A. The rest oÂŁ the actives then join her during the last dance.)

HERALD--

Her highness has ordered refreshment.

(Refreshments are served in royal colors with napkins bearing in the corners.)

A~A

HERALD--

At last our thoughts we must homeward bend For even royal parties must come to an end.

Will the rushees please stand in the center Of our circle ?

(The actives, and alums form the circle of A~A and our chapter's closing song, Alpha Sigma Alpha Dear, is sung.)

Finis.

By Jean Patrick.

"NIGHT" Moonlight-white gold covering a waiting world.

Trees-like etchings against the radiance.

Nature-still, silent, throbbing with life.

Strife-souls of the damned seeking peace.

Love-two heads close together-oblivious.

Night, in all its glory.

Ruth McAdoo, TT Pledge.

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"THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM" GRACE FuLTZ HAwORTH

A perfect day, cloudless skies, soft caressing breezes, was that last Tuesday in August when we approached Richmondthe city of romance and history. As we gazed upon the gleaming waters of the James River, christened "None Such" by Captain John Smith three centuries ago, our view of the present busy city, which has arisen from the banks of that same rollicking stream of water, faded into visions of a memorable past.

There the Indian staged a reluctant retreat from his bountiful hunting grounds; the hardy settler led a life of glorious adventure; and brave men, silvery voiced statesmen, keen thinkers and visionary builders guided the destiny of the great Commonwealth through years of toil, strife, growth and prosperity.

For me, "On to Richmond," meant more than a historical quotation. It meant the fulfillment of a dream-the anticipated return to the home of my childhood. What priceless memories were with me as I gazed upon certain places, certain hallowed spots, which showed few changes since I last saw them as a child, twelve years of age! The intensity of my emotions when I stood face to face with my girlhood playmate are indescribable. The renewal of our youthful pledges, the meeting of an interesting husband and a charming daughter recaptured the essense of lasting friendship.

Time did not permit a lengthy sojourn in Richmond, but by following the expert personal guidance of our friends we found time to visit the most famous places and scenes of particular historical significance. The first of these well known places was St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry, on March 20, 1775, made his unforgettable speech. We took advantage of the opportunity to stand in the pew from which he spoke in the presence of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall and others who played leading roles in America's history. A bronze tablet marks the pew.

THE PHOENIX We next found the Capitol Building to be of much interest.

This building was designed by Thomas Jefferson. Just inside the entrance stands the famous Houdon statute of George Washington. This statute was seen and approved by the First President before his death. In the halls and rotunda we found colonial stoves, chairs, famous paintings and busts, together with many interesting reminiscences of the Confederate Congress. Before leaving the Capitol Square we viewed the Governor's Mansion; Crawford's equestrian statute of Washington; 路 a number of statutes of great Virginians; the State Museum; the State Library with its historic documents, (including the parole given by Lord Cornwallis) portraits, and thousands of priceless volumes; and the old Bell Tower 路whose peals summoned early residents to important gatherings.

As we drove along beautiful Monument Avenue the impressive statutes of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, "Stonewall" Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, "Jeb" Stuart and Commodore Maury passed in dignified review. We lingered for a few moments before the monument of the great Confederate general upon which base I had often played as a child. The monument is now guarded with an iron fence as a protection against destructive agencies.

Our stop at Battle Abbey proved delightfully instructive.

This building, presented to the city of Richmond by the Daughters of the Confederacy, is located on the boulevard. Here we saw the unusual murials begun by a famous French artist before the World War, and completed upon his return to the United States after serving his country. Here are also housed many striking portraits and busts of Confederate heroes.

The twilight hour seemed the ideal time for our visit to Hollywood Cemetery, in which rests the mortal remains of six presidents, many soldiers and other notables. The cemetery is one of the beauty spots of Richmond, overlooking the turbulent James River. We wandered through the peaceful surroundings until darkness drove us to the outside world.

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Fresh from a night of southern hospitality we continued on our quest of interesting places. The Confederate Museum better known as the "White House" of the Confederacy was' visited during the morning hours. This original building was occupied by President Davis and his family during the War between the States, and here the beloved Winnie Davis met her death. The building is now used as a museum and is filled with war relics gathered from the several states that belonged to the southern Confederacy.

It seemed quite necessary that we stop at the home for aged Confederate soldiers, since it housed one of my dearest childhood recollections-the mounted horse, "Old Sorrel," of "Stonewall" Jackson. My old friend was standing in the ~arne room, in the same spot, although the room seemed to have diminished in size and had a decidedly dusty and mouldy odor.

We lingered in the grounds for several minutes where we were entertained with some colorful stories of "war days" by an old Confederate soldier who had entered the southern army at the age of fifteen. There are not many of the old veterans left, just thirty-one are living in the Richmond home from that gallant band of men who fought so bravely for a "Lost Cause."

Before saying farewell to historic Richmond we stopped at the Edgar Allen Poe Shrine, the home of the poet and idol of American biographers. Known as the oldest house in the city it contains many relics, original manuscripts and personal articles of the poet.

After leaving Richmond we viewed numbers of famous battlefields, passed through many states and stopped at important spots and shrines most dear to the hearts of Americans and interest to students of national history. But even ' now, in my thoughts, when all those interesting scenes file past in silent review I most enjoy the happy memories of the hours we spent in Richmond.

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INTERESTING ALPHA SIGS Mabel Payne Hale The Des Moines Alumna: Association was very sorry to lose Mabel when she moved to Omaha, Nebraska. She is a very peppy person and anything is sure to be a success when Mabel has a hand in it.

Since leaving college she has been private secretary to the Dean of the Dental College at the U niversity of Michigan, school teacher and home maker.

After getting settled in her new home in Omaha, Mabel soon found something else to do. She became interested in the Nebraska League of Women Voters, a non-political organization devoted to the education of women for the privilege of citizenship. She is now State Executive Secretary. The work involves contacts with state legislators MAB E L PAYN E nALE and national Congressmen, lobbying for measures of league concern, visiting county and city board sessions, school boards, and tax supported institutions such as the courts, jails, hospitals and detention schools. Two weeks during the year she spends in visiting Leagues in the state. She also edits the Intelligent Voter, the organization's state paper.

Mabel has another outstanding interest at this time in membership on the Douglas County Consumers Council which is part of the NRA set-up, heading the Clothing and Textile division which checks false and improper advertising and obtains samples of materials from stores and has them tested to check on labels and statements of clerks.

Lillian Buckles Jacobson .

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Miss Amy Swisher Everyone who meets one of us Alpha Alpha girls soon hears about Miss Amy M. Swisher, our charming adviser. Nor does one wonder why we are so proud of her-she is head of the Department of Art Education, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Just recently she was reappointed art chairman for the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers. She has suggested for the program a study of Ohio Art and Artists. An article on some

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pioneer craft or a sketch of an Ohio artist appears each month in The Ohio Parent-Teachers Magazine.

Miss Swisher also gave a talk in Maple Park School near Middletown on "Art in Public Schools."

Not only is she valued as a speaker and an authority on Art in other parts of Ohio, but she is very much esteemed on your own campus. She spoke on the subject of "Dress" to a group of girls in East and West dormitories. Needless to say that the girls "turned out in numbers" that night.

June Harpster, Alpha Alpha Editor.

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Miss Helen McClaflin When the annual performances of Handel's "Messiah" were given at Denison University on December 15 and 16, the contralto was an Alpha Sigma, Helen McClaflin, Delta Delta.

"The Messiah," which brings large numbers of visitors from nearby cities to Granville, has been sung at Denison for over thirty years, and the soloists are always musicians of marked ability. For the last two years she has appeared as soloist for the annual performance of HELEN McCLAFLI N "Messiah" given by the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Miss McClaflin, who is one of a quartette of Alpha Sigma sisters, is at present a member of the music faculty at Kent State Teachers College and the enthusiastic adviser of Omicron Omicron Chapter. Convention delegates of 1934 will remember her lovely solo at Memorial Service and the capable manner in which she directed the singing at the various Convention sessions.

Miss Gladys Glenn Included on the list of those awarded scholarships in the School of Retailing at New York University for the current year is a Lambda Lambda girl, Gladys Glenn. Recommendations and grades form the basis for selection of recipients and only a limited number of scholarships are awarded. Since graduation from Ohio State, Miss Glenn has been a successful teacher of vocational home economics.

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Miss Vera E. Leeper What a wonderful help we have in our new adviser, Miss Vera Leeper! All of the girls are very much in love with her.

Vera has red hair, which does not need a permanent, and sparkling blue- gray eyes. Her personality is something we all envy.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern State Teachers College in 1932, and at this time is Secretary to the registrar.

While Vera was going VE RA E. LE EPER to school she was an active member of \~A, so you see she is quite at home as our adviser.

Kathlyn Boyce.

DEAR OLD ASA (Through a Mist of Tears)

Dear old AL-A We'll strive in every way To make you proud Of each of us today.

We thrill to your fair name, We'll always feel the same; To keep your standards High will be our aim.

You will always be The best sorority; To wear your pin Means all the world to me.

So here's to AL-A, We're sincere when we say: We'll love and Cherish you always.

Ruth McGee, Beta Beta Pledge.

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ALVA, OKLAHOMA At the first meeting held last summer we had a grand time talking of our various activities and interests. It being the first meeting held after the opening of summer school there was a happy time spent in renewing friendships with those who had come back to us after a year or more absence.

Those who listened would have agreed that "The time had come to talk of many things," as the walrus said. This meeting was held at Mrs. Phillip Rudy's-formerly Florence Hassebrook. The following officers were elected: President, Eva Ames; Vice-President, Mrs. Arthur Lane; Secretary, Louella Harzman; Treasurer, Vera Leeper; PHoENIX Correspondent, Minnie Wesley.

Other meetings of special interest held during the summer were: a picnic supper at Hatfield's Park, a breakfast held at Elizabeth Green's home, a buffet supper served on the lawn of Miss Shattuck's home, and a family picnic held at Fry's Grove near Capron.

Miss Irene Curtis and Miss Carol Pierce attended the National Convention of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Miss Eva Ames attended summer school at Stillwater doing work towards a Master's Degree in Home Economics.

Misses Edna Donley and Lois Rodgers vacationed in Colorado.

Miss Shockley taught in summer school. She remained in Alva during the vacation.

At the first fall meeting the members were entertained at the home of Eva Ames. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Clifford , Sterba and Minnie Wesley. Plans were made for the year s program.

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The Alphas entertained the Panhellenic group in October at a progressive miscellaneous-game party. Everyone reported an unusually good time. The Panhellenic project for that meeting was the bringing of canned goods for distribution to the Ward Schools for their free lunches.

The second regular meeting held was in the form of a pink and white shower for Mrs. Ralph Trenary-formerly Sue Edwards. This meeting was held at Louella Harzman's home with Edna Donley assistant hostess.

The third meeting was a Christmas party given by Miss Shockley and Mrs. Rudy at Mrs. Rudy's home for the Actives and Alumn~. A gift exchange was held. The Alumn~ enjoy entertaining the Actives at this meeting.

During teachers' meeting the Alumn~ were delightfully entertained by the Actives at a breakfast given at Hotel Bell.

Founders' Day was celebrated at this time.

Edna Kerst and Jennie Vinson Fiske of Gamma Gamma are leaders in establishing an Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumn~ at Tulsa, Oklahoma.

MiJs Minnie Wesley.

IN MEMORIAM DR. H. B. AMES, father of Eva Ames, passed away March 13, I934路

MARY ELLEN PEARSON, class of 1930, was killed instantly in an automobile accident November 28, I934路

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BUFFALO A pair of money-making schemes and a spot of tea comprised the trio of events of especial interest to the Buffalo Alumn~.

Hotel Statler was the place, October the time and our annual bridge party the occasion for satisfactory reinforcements of our depleted treasury. Dot Ewers netted a laurel wreath for her smooth management of the affair.

While the money making mood was on us, the Alumn~ turned out en masse to a luncheon meeting at the home of Dot Park's. With Mary Blackstone as chairman and Dot Ewers as cook par excellence the A~A hunger marchers did well by themselves. The major part of the luncheon was planned and prepared by Dot Ewers in connection with her promotional work for the W eckerle Milk Co. Entertainment and business merged when Dot put on her little song and dance aided and abetted by a movie camera depicting the exciting life of a quart of milk.

The first December meeting found the Alumn~ still hungry, so Louise Abrams marshalled the good cooks of the clan and provided sandwiches and cakes while Melvina Holzman, our hostess, replenished the spots of tea. Running true to form, gossip was paramount and probably served to acquaint out Alpha Gamma guest, Julia Smith, with the Buffalo group in no uncertain manner.

Comes Christmas-A~A's Annual Luncheon at Hildegarde Kayser's and more food for the epicureans.

Yours 'til we eat again!

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA The new year has started and we are planning to forge ahead with the old Alpha Sig spirit. A fine example of that enthusiasm was shown at our very delightful meeting on Saturday, October 27.

Nine Alpha Sigs wended their ways to Gettysburg for a

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luncheon at Mary Wilson Aungst home. We had a delicious meal served most attractively by our hostess. Candles glowed on the table revealing the color scheme of red, green, and gold.

From the fruit juice cocktail to the dinner mints our colors predominated. After we ate to capacity, we adjourned to the living room for a business meeting and a report from June on Convention.

A great deal of interest and Alpha Sig spirit prevailed throughout the entire afternoon. Of course, everyone's name was mentioned and more than once we wished for all of you.

It is impossible to give in this letter a resume of everything that happened but there are several things which are of importance to all.

The business meeting consisted of the following: I. Election of officers, President, Geraldine Smith; Secretary, Margaret Spry; Treasurer, Margarietta Hoover, PHoENIX Correspondent, Mary Wilson Aungst.

2. Changing of the name of our chapter to Central Pennsylvania Alumni Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

3路 Dues-The dues were decided, by vote, to be one dollar per member for one year, ten dollars of which is to be sent to the National Fellowship Fund.

May I say here, that this is a very important matter. In order to function actively it is necessary that we do our part toward the National Alumn<e Association and try, whenever possible, to comply with their request. The Fellowship Fund was one of the main issues stressed at Convention.

One of the members will get in touch with you for your dues this year. We would like to have a hundred percent and I'm sure you will cooperate.

Enclosed you will find a copy of the names and addresses of the girls in our chapter. If you know anything of interest about any of these members, please notify Mary, our PHoENIX correspondent. She will also welcome any article whether educational or otherwise that you may like to have in the PHOENIX. Here is a chance for you to let us know about your "hobbies" and work.

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If we are to function, let each one of us feel responsible for our chapter's success. We must rekindle the fire we had when we were Actives at Temple and bring into our Association that old spirit. Everyone possesses something which goes to make the chapter a living, vital force of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. We need YOU, so let's stick together and push ahead.

We'll be looking for YOU. "Zeal afire, hearts aglow" Let's Go! Love,

Jerry.

Please keep the following on file-the next two meetings will be: Time

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Chris and Ruth Lancaster County Group

CHICAGO Founders' Day of Alpha Sigma Alpha was celebrated by the Chicago Alumna: Association with a bridge luncheon in the French Room of .the Drake Hotel on November 17th. Plans were made at that time for the December meeting to be held at the Piccadilly Tea Room in the Fine Arts Building at twelve o'clock, in order to accommodate those who are working and must come on their lunch hour.

At every meeting we meet Alpha Sigs who have not been out to the Chicago meetings before and we are always glad to welcome these new members of our Association. We were glad to have with us at the last meeting Ann Brewington, AB, and Lucille Nickell, AB, both of the University of Chicago, and Margaret Ehrhard Easton, AA, of 1536 Fargo Avenue. Miss Brewington was formerly Ex-collegia Secretary of the Chicago City Association.

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as interesting and profitable as possible to all of the Alpha Sigs that we can reach and from time to time we will publish as much information as is available concerning our Chicago members. At present the officers of this Association are busy with the following activities: President Margery Foulke Mills, domestic science and general science teacher in the Lake View High School.

Vice-President Wilma Fistner Weymouth-house-wife.

Secretary-Treasurer Ethel G. Llewellyn, in the advertising department of Sears, Roebuck & Company.

PHOENIX Correspondent Dorothy Masters, in the press department of the National Broadcasting Company.

Dorothy Masters, BB.

COLUMBUS The Columbus chapter has been organized since February, 1933, the first president being Evelyn Whetsel Bryan. When Evelyn left to assume school duties outside Columbus, Ruth Kaiser (Zimmerman) finished the term. In February, 1934, Ruth refused the presidency; she was married in June and went to live in Moulton, near Wapakoneta. New officers will be elected in February, so we shall send in the new list for the March PHoENIX. All our meetings last year were held at the chapter house, 70-15th Avenue, but since there is no active chapter this year, meetings will probably be in the homes of members, though the October meeting was at the Y. M. C. A. Our November meeting was Founders' Day Dinner at the Hotel Broad-Lincoln, with Ruth Hessenauer as toastmistress. There were eighteen present, including Martha Kananen Berch who came from Cleveland, Norma Johns from Canal Winchester, Ethel Straw from Marietta, Grace Groff from Mt. Gilead.

Our vice-president, Mary Gaal, attended the national convention in August and gave an enthusiastic report of it at our September meeting.

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We are proud that the active chapter of last year held third place in scholarship among the sororities on the campus. This was announced at the annual scholarship banquet given by Women's Panhellenic this fall.

Meetings are on or near the First Thursday of each month, unless otherwise scheduled. We should be pleased to have any alumna: who may be in Columbus at that time attend our meetings; call or write the secretary, Gwendolyn Glandon, 498 W. 7th Avenue.

Dorothy Porter Cummings.

DENVER When Denver Alpha Sigma Alphas saw the new month of September, 1934, on their calendar pads, a smile of anticipation spread over their faces. A new year was beginning with red letter days marked off for good times and sorority fellowship.

The first of these days came on Saturday, September 8th.

It was a convention Tea at the home of Polly Schlosser. The honor guests were Roberta Helmecke and Betty Cunningham, Western State girls who were on their way home from convention. Their reports of business and fun at the convention were greatly enjoyed.

A pot luck costume party was given October 26th, at the charming country home of Maurine McMullin. Each guest brought her contribution to the dinner served buffet style at 6:30. Such food, such variety. Everything from appetizers to ice cream and cake were included. Even, believe it or not, venison. At this party a table cloth and eighteen napkins were hemmed. This was a gift for Beta Beta Chapter at Greeley, Colorado.

Fifty happy Alpha Sigs from all over Colorado sat down to luncheon at the Casanova of the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. This luncheon was held during C. E. A. convention, November 8th.

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to visit the active chapter, Saturday, December 8th. We will be entertained at the house for tea. Greeley Alumna: will also be guests. We are taking a surprise shower of jams and jellies for the girls.

About ten Denver girls drove up to the formal rush dance the B~ta Beta girls gave. It was a lovely party. So with thirty~ve gtr~s on the _alum~a: roll, with capable officers and many mterestmg meetmgs still to come, we are looking forward to a most successful year in our group.

DES MOINES To twenty sister alumna: groups A very hearty greeting, We hope you'll have the fun we have At every single meeting.

The Des Moines Alumna: chapter really does other things besides eating-but to look at our program for the first five meetings this year, you might doubt it. The fact of the matter is, that if we come early enough to eat we have a much longer time to talk and visit-and do we like to talk and visit.

The September business meeting and pot-luck supper was also a post-convention for we enjoyed the reports of June Douglass, Georgia Barton and Leona Wilcox. In October we heard "Voices from Abroad" through Dr. Alfred Pearson, of Drake University, who was in Europe this summer and was fortunate enough to have an interview with Adolph Hitler.

We celebrated Founders' Day with the active chapter and renewed old vows most appropriately, in the very room at Hotel Chamberlain, where Iota Iota was installed some years ago. After dinner Fern Johnson, an alumna: member, acted as toastmistress and we enjoyed hearing from Alice Fent, June 路 Douglass and Leona Wilcox.

In December we enjoyed another pot-luck supper at the home of Mayme Meston, in memory of old Saint Nick. We haven't exchanged gifts for the past few years on account of the "depression" but this year the committee felt that we were

THE PHOENIX far enough up the road to recovery to allow us an exchange of twenty-five cent gifts and how we did enjoy that. We also brought gifts of canned goods for Christmas baskets.

The January meeting-ssh~ it's another dinner and Iota Iota birthday party combined. Yet, we do do other things besides eat-but how we do enjoy a good spread as often as we can have them.

In our program this year we have tried to have as few business meetings as possible, leaving the most of the business to the officers, and to have interesting meetings of varied types.

On Valentine's Day we will have a party and in March another speaker on current event topics. Having outside people come in keeps us from getting too self-centered and gives fresh viewpoints and ideas that prove very valuable.

Lillian Buckles Jacobson, PHoENIX Correspondent.

HAYS, KANSAS The Homecoming Brunch The Alpha Sigs of Tau Tau Chapter had their annual getto-gether November the third by having a Brunch at the Brunswick Hotel. There were thirty-four members there including ten "alums." 路 Margaret Oshant gave a welcome to the "alums" ; Eleanor Winters, our president last year, was back and she gave the response for the "alums" ; Elizabeth Eppstein gave the National Convention report and Bee Jacquart gave her Helen Morgan act.

The decorations were different than usual-had AL.A made out of red and white carnations standing about one foot high.

The A's were made of the white and the S was red. The programs and menus were inside of little footballs.

As the old saying goes-"A good or a nice time was had by all the members present."

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INDIANAPOLIS Just to think another issue of the PHOENIX, another opportunity of hearing of our college and alumna: chapters. Every member in our group has read the Convention issue from cover to cover and certainly interested in all the activities. We hope that each PHoENIX will be full of every chapter's whereabouts.

It seems as though we have been giving an account of each of our monthly meetings, so we will continue with the November meeting. Our hostess was Miss Esther Burge assisted by Miss Eloise Proctor. Mrs. Genevieve Leib had the program, "Our Founders," as a part of which she read a letter telling of the First National Convention. Miss Helen Selvage reviewed "Good-by Mr. Chips" which carried us back to college days, thus a bit of reminiscence. Preparations for food and clothing, for the family we care for at Christmas time, were made.

The Christmas Party, or what a party! Our mothers just make extensive plans to have a big time for each one of their daughters. Mrs. Joseph Selvage was the hostess and all the mothers assisted. A most delightful play was presented by the mothers of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Mothers Club, and all the fun. The play was a real treat. We hope that they will have another presentation of this kind very soon. Mrs. Gerald Hutton had charge of the Christmas Carols and we all sang with the real Spirit of Christmas. The refreshments were served in a beautifully appointed dining room, lighted by candle light and a miniature Christmas tree in the middle of the table, lighted with blue lights and trimmed in silver. A favor was given to each one, a little lighted candle in a holder with a Merry Christmas to send us on our way. Presiding at the table were Mrs. H. W. Shaw and Mrs. Nettie Leach Turner. The gifts of food and clothing which we shared with our family at Christmas time were collected at this party. We all indeed had a very happy time.

We were very happy to welcome to Indianapolis and to the Indianapolis Alumna: Chapter Mrs. Caroline Strout, Upsilon Upsilon, who has recently moved here from Chicago.

THE PHOENIX May we send each one of our Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters a message for a Most Prosperous and Happy New Year in 1935 and may each one of us renew our pledge of loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Helen G. Selvage, PHoENIX Correspondent.

Indianapolis Mother Patroness Club Officers of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Mother's Club are as follows: President, Mrs. F. E. Shaw; Vice-President, Mrs. F. B. Foltz; Recording Secretary, Mrs. E. C. Faust; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Selvage; Treasurer, Mrs. J. K. Hutton; Menu Chairman, Mrs. E. A. Hall.

We hold meetings regularly each month. The program for each meeting is uniform in that it consists of a covered dish luncheon followed by a short business meeting. The roll is called and each mother answers with a current event. A member is appointed to read a paper on a subject she might deem important. This month we are entertaining the Alumna: Chapter with our annual Christmas party.

What made us friends in the long ago When first we met? Well I think I know, The best in me and the best in you Hailed -each other because they knew That always and always since life began Our being friends was part of God's plan.

LOS ANGELES We are completely changed and re-organized this year and hope that our new method will work better than last year.

At the first meeting it was decided to have only four meetings a year instead of once a month. Our year books are all printed and our new year has begun in earnest.

Founders' Day, our last meeting, was celebrated in the form of a formal banquet, held at the Mary Helen Tea Room in

THE PHOENIX Hollywood. We were honored to have with us a delegation of girls from the San Diego chapter. Active members and Alumn~ made up the remainder of the large group, one of the best turn-outs we have ever had at any function, making it a very successful affair. It was most interesting to hear all about our sister chapter here on the coast and we hope to have more times together and to get better acquainted.

Our next meeting will be a Christmas party which will take 路 place in the near future and to which we are looking forward to with anticipation.

It will be a little late when this goes to press to wish all you Alpha Sigs a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, but we'll wish it anyway. And that you'll all be very happy and prosperous in I935路 May Alpha Sigma Alpha Aspire to,Seek-and Attain greater heights than ever before.

Rubye Bellmard Schaefer, 22.

Los Angeles Alumnae Association President-Mrs. Clinton A. Berry (Marie Brunsman, AB), 187 Wapello Lane, Pasadena, Sterling 9461.

Vice-President-Mrs. Cecil Carle (Vesta Gross, EE), 6517 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, York 48oo.

Secretary-Miss Bayonne Gray, 22, 687 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, Fi. 6469.

Treasurer-Mrs. Sidney Bone (Inez Pierce, AB), II05 Don Jose Drive, Glendale, Douglas 4585W. PHoENIX Correspondent-Mrs. Edw. Schaefer, (Ruby Belmard, 22), 837 N. Croft St., Hollywood, CR. 13048.

PHILADELPHIA A Challenge "Arise and be not afraid!" This afternoon as I listened over WJZ to the Vesper Service conducted by Dr. Fosdick of New York, I was impressed with above theme. Knowing I had an article to write for the January issue of the PHoENIX,

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I felt I should reveal the thoughts (prompted by Dr. Fosdick's stimulating words) that permeated my mind in regards to our Philadelphia Alumn:E Chapter.

We are fortunate in Philadelphia in having two sch::>ols, Temple University and Drexel Institute, both of which have active chapters of unusual merit. From these institutions the graduates, who live within the vicinity of Philadelphia, form the Philadelphia Chapter of AL.A. In the past years we have struggled along with only a few who were really interested in the ideals of AL.A. Conventions came and went with little effect upon the organization, yet the still small group worked in an effort to influence and inspire the many more who each year became eligible for membership.

Last year a definite program of activities was introduced at the first meeting. This proposed program was enthusiastically adopted by the members of the association. As the year traveled on its course, new graduates slowly began to feel the radiant beam from the inner circle.

Still, this original small group, guided by its beloved president, Dorothy Crook, and now our National Registrar, felt discouraged. Fearlessly, however, the few members struggled on and on, and now we are beginning our activities for the years 1934 and 1935. The horizon seems brighter, the skies clearer, and the stars more radiant.

We are aware that our alumn:E group can grow only as the heart of each member is inspired by the ideals for which our sorority stands; and as Mrs. Sharp, our National President, says, "In order for growth we must rededicate ourselves to these ideals-with a vision for future greatness and plans for its attainment."

With this thought of A'f.A's future greatness, we realize that we must fearlessly go forth, gather as we can those within our radius, and make definite plans for our Philadelphia Chapter, and carry these plans on until a definite attainment is conscientiously felt. Thus, "Arise and be not afraid."

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A Dinner_ Party This sincere determination to succeed showed its effects Friday evening, October twenty-sixth, at a most delightful dinner party, held at the Woman's City Club of Philadelphia. Over thirty-five members attended this gala function. Our guests included Miss Richmond, adviser of Nu Nu; Miss Jones, adviser of Kappa Kappa; Frances Saylor, vice-president of Nu Nu; and Jean Kerr, president of Kappa Kappa. Both Frances and Jean gave interesting talks concerning the plans of their chapters for the year. They further encouraged the alumn~ to attend as many of their meetings and activities as could. Dorothy Crook, our president, acted as toast mistress.

The dinner was excellent- the spirit of friendliness was everywhere. It was a most satisfying achievement for those in charge.

A Christmas Party "Oh, Time in thy flight Make me a child again just for tonight!"

Radio! Card throwing! Puzzles! Gumdrop contest!

Guessing characters of books and nursery rhymes! Fun! Laughter! Hilarity-a superb time-prizes! Eats! Hurrah!

We want more!

All this and more made up the thrilling activities of our Christmas party. Jubilant souls forgot the professional world and its responsibilities. Once again it was like the days of childhood- each interested in the other and all interested in the same thing.

"Radio," called the happy winner of the game when after four minutes of conversation she had five grains of corn in a straight line. For five rounds this provided exceedingly good entertainment.

What merriment in the gum-drop contest! Partners anawed on the ends of a string, their goal being the gum-drop.

Many, in their laughter, lost the string, only to capture it again.

The struggle lasted until two happy warriors claimed their victim, with gnashing teeth.

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"Oh, no, it matches with this piece"-

These were the murmurs, as partners attempted to put together the seemingly unrelated sections of a puzzle. (This is always a good game.)

Did you ever try to draw a figure on horseback in a dark room? Try this! Such horses one could never find, even in the curios of the circus. In many cases the rider was found on the tail of the supposed horse. Hilarity, nothing less is the result!

Space does not permit me to relate any further the success of our Christmas party. Even at this early date we are looking forward to the next one.

We are eager, we are enthusiastic, we are determined that the Philadelphia Alumna: Chapter be known from coast to coast.

"Arise and be not afraid!"

Ruth A. Nailor, KK, PHoENIX Correspondent.

ALUMNAE WEEK-END AT TEMPLE The week-end of November 23, 24, 25 was a memorable one for Temple, for that was our Alumna: week-end when all that great body of departed students carne back to mingle with their younger brothers and sisters. Alpha Sigma Alpha had open house for its alumna:. Some of them, until this time, had not seen our house, and it was indeed a pleasure to have them admire it.

Friday night, we had a Book Party. Ginny Hoffman, June Smith, Jerry Smith, Kitty Bender, Helen Witmyer, and Mary Wilson Aungst very cleverly represented characters from "Alice in Wonderland." There were many other unusual representations of new and old works. Fifteen alumna: slept in the house that night, not to mention the actives.

Saturday night was the annual banquet. There were sixtysix people present, thirty-four of whom were alums. It was held in the sorority house-quite a full house, what? June Smith,

THE PHOENIX National Extension Officer and, incidentally, a Kappa Kappa Alumnus, told us the legal transactions which occurred at Convention. We were delighted to have our adviser, Miss Laura Drummond, who is now on a year's leave of absence at Columbia University, drop in to visit us. The girls who wrote the songs that won the Songbook trophy at convention sang their songs for the benefit of the alumna:. After the banquet, the alumna: went to their dance in Mitten Hall.

All in all, it was a splendid week-end, and we were glad to have so many of our alums back with us. Here is the way some of them expressed their appreciation of the week-end to us:

To the Actives 'Twas on our way from old T. U. We thought of things concerning you We, as Alums, are glad to find Our younger sisters so true and kind.

The Spirit, the House, and Mrs. Clarke, too All made it hard to say "Adieu".

So Ginnie, and Jerry, and Helen, and Kitty Wish to extend, on their way from the city, Thanks and good wishes to One and All. This is what we think of the actives: A-Amiable L-Loyal P-Purposeful H-Hospitable A-Alert S-Sincere I -Inspiring G-Generous S-Sociable In other words-One Swell Bunch!

Dorothy Burd, KK.

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TOLEDO Edna Fuller Carr entertained the Toledo Alumna: Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in her home for their November meeting. Our money making project of last winter of the sale of Anna Elizabeth Wade products was so successful that we have decided to order again this year. We also discussed ways and means of raising money, such as raffling off a dress, or a quilt, the blocks of which are to be made by the girls. Our enjoyable evening was brought to a close with delicious refreshments which consisted of pumpkin pie and coffee, which bore evidence to the fact that Edna is master of the culinary art.

In celebration of Founders' Day Margaret Duncan entertained the chapter at a dinner in her home, and later in the evening at a theater party. On that cool fall day the chicken soup at dinner seemed to just be what everyone craved. We saw an excellent picture, and are certainly indebted to Margaret for a wonderful evening.

We have our members names listed alphabetically, and each one in turn serves as hostess to the chapter. It so happens that Margaret is to be hostess at the December meeting too, and we have postponed the date of the meeting from the third of December to the eighteenth, so that we could really make it a Christmas party, and be more in the spirit of the Holidays.

Margaret is going to have a tree, and we are going to exchange ten cent gifts.

The girls in our chapter want to wish all the other Alpha Sigs and their families the merriest of Christmases, and the happiest of New Years.

(Miss)_Helen f. Klagg.

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Beta Beta: Esther Joan Linderholm to Howard Daniel Ninemires on September 9, 1934.

Delta Delta: Dorothy Hollinger to Maurice R. Scott on October 20, 1934·

Epsilon Epsilon: Maxine Guinn to Garland F. Henson on October 28, 1934.

Zeta Zeta: Margaret Kelly to Leslie Snow White on April 7, 1934·

Eta Eta: Mary Alice Bordenkircher to James Stephen Guhin, September 29, 1934·

Theta Theta: Winona Louise Prouty to John Daniel Petrosky on August 29, 1934.

Iota Iota: Pauline Elizabeth Fairchild to Edwin Dorance Seabury on August 18, 1931.

Mu Mu: Leona M. Gutschow to Macon C. Trabue on June 24, 1933.

Lambda Lambda: Augusta Woodward to Ralph Moore Besse on April 28, 1934.

Omicron Omicron: Ellmore Miller to Wilbur Rossen Du Bois on June 21, 1934.

Pi Pi: Thelma Harriet Corcoran to Charles C. Harper on November 10, 1934·

Phi Phi: Elizabeth Price to Thomas David Frye on May 31, 1934· Mary Powell to Marshal R. Douglass on August 17, 1934· Bernice Miller to Robert Burns Graff on July 21, I934·

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS MuMu: To Mr. and Mrs. Macon C. Trabue (Leona M. Gutschow ), a son, Macon Charles III, November 22, 1934.

LIST OF MISSING ADDRESSES The following is the list of addresses from which the November PHoENIX has been returned. If you know of any corrections please send them to the National Editor, Mrs. B. F. Leib, 317 E. Fall Creek Blvd., Indianapolis, Indiana.

Altha F. Archer, 1031 18th St., Santa Monica, Calif.

Mrs. Spencer W. Aungst, 134 E St., Williamstown, Pa. Mrs. Fred Barbee, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mrs. Donald V. Bennett, 4617 San Jacinto, Dallas, Texas.

Mrs. Geo. Deegan,

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Mrs. Robert L. Fenron, 644 26th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Mrs. Howard 0. Hale, 505 South 41, Omaha,_Nebr.

Mrs. Chester Hanson, 683 Broadway, Apt. 202, Newark, N. J. Miss Joyce Hedrick, 419 N. State St., Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mrs. Walter A. Jones, P. 0. Box 456, Medford, Ore. Alice S. Kay, 885 Haddon Ave., Collinswood, Pa. Marion G. Lantz, 2 Kendall Square, Worchester, Mass.

Mrs. Charles F. Mann, 1305 Armour St., Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. K. M. McCoy, 31 W. Stafford Ave., Worthington, Ohio.

Leslie Mellick, 416 N. Jefferson St., Enid, Okla.

Martha Rogers, Zink, Arkansas.

Mrs. Glen D. Salisbury, 120 Glynn Ct., Apt. 505, Detroit, Mich.

Ruth A. Wood, 324 Gaylord, Pueblo, Colo.

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ALPHA-Farmville, Virginia It hardly seems possible that another fall has slipped by and that we are just before beginning a new year. This fall, for the first time in years, the student body at Farmville State Teachers College got a real Thanksgiving holiday. Before we have only had one day. This unexpected surprise has lessened the days until Christmas even more, and what girl does not look forward towards the Christmas holidays, and what Alpha does not look forward towards the "Alpha Sig" Christmas "kid party" held every year just before we go home. Each girl dresses as a little child and comes to the party with a ten cent toy. We have drawn names before hand and each girl tries to pick a present appropriate for the receiver. The social committee plans the party every year and each time it is cleverly different.

Alpha rushees old girls in the fall. This time we rushed only one girl, Dorothy Justis, from Exmore, Virginia, and we're proud to say that Dot is now a full fledged Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Ruth Showalter and Lucy Patter are the Alphas who will be in May court this spring. This year's May Day theme calls for lords as well as ladies in the court. Ruth is to be a lord and Lucy a lady.

Two weeks after Christmas the sororities at Farmville rush the new girls and freshmen. This is always a trying as well as an exciting time for both parties. The freshmen have an unusually attractive class this fall. Here's hoping . . . . . .

Alpha wishes all of the Chapters success in rushing, a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Sallie Perrow, Chapter Editor.

Our Newest Member If you ever hear anyone "Moaning Low" around school, it's Dorothy Justis from Exmore, Virginia, Alpha Chapter's newest member and also "crooner." Dot's sunny smile, pleasing disposition, and willing hand have made her an outstanding girl on the campus.

Yes, Dot is our newest member, and we're ever so proud to have her for a "sister."

Sallie Perrot/J.

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As I look out from my window in the dormitory, I see the first snow that we have had this winter. Looking at the snow reminds me that December is here and it won't be long until Christmas. How the time has flown. When I think back over what we Alpha Sigs have done this year, I realize that our sorority is one of the factors that makes the time so short.

What have we been doing? Of course, the first five weeks were a mad " rush of rushing." That reminds me-we have a new pledge, Eileen McMachon. Then came our tea dance. We can never forget that, for we had such a marvelous time dancing in the beautiful ballroom at Oxford College. Here it is Founders' Day already . To celebrate the commencement of our sorority, we had a short program in which we reviewed again the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha, its founders, and other events of long ago . All of us then joined in singing the sorority songs and in eating ice cream and cookies. There was Homecoming, too, with our sorority float . How good it was to meet Alpha Sigs of other years and see some of our old friends again.

We have had a grand beginning, and we'll keep it up for the rest of the year.

Virginia Neibel.

My New Year's Creed I believe in Alpha Sigma Alpha. I believe that our sorority contains the best group of gi rl s on the campus, according to my ideal. I'm glad I'm an Alpha Sig. Alpha Sigma Alpha has proven to me that a sorority can truly develop poise and personality without producing snobbishness. Also I have learned through路 Alpha Sigma Alpha that a sorority isn't a clique of girls determined to outdo everyone outside their organization plus . 'most everyone in it.

Mary Hoover.

Joyful Christmas As we look out our windows, we see the beautiful white snow covering all that can be seen. It is a lovely transformation! The snow flakes glistening in the light of a street lamp look like a million tiny fa lling stars. Seeing this brought to my mind a story and a picture of long ago. You can guess it, can't you?

It is a story of a Baby Jesus who was born humbly in a manger, yet w hose increasing greatness is evidenced to us in many ways. And in this picture is the one brightly gleaming star which shone over the stable. The shepherds on the hillside saw it and left their watch to

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travel to Bethlehem to bring their gold, their frankincense, their myrrh.

They gave all they had. . Today, so many years later, we often forget the birthday bnght star. We neglect our offerings, and do not think much we give. Can we not at least give what the wise men gave? they must have brought love and new hope.

I think the Christmas season is the most beautiful, lovely, ful time of the year. Would it not be lovely if

and the of what I'm sure and joy-

"B ut today when Christmas draws near 'Tis hearts that blossom like bowers To meet earth's needs Hearts that bloom with fraternal cheer, While kind thoughts burst into Bowers Of loving Christmas deeds."

Can not that be our gifts from Alpha Sigma Alpha?

Phyllis

Coppock.

ALPHA BETA-Kirksville, Missouri One of the nices of our parties given before formal rush week took place at our president, Elizabeth Farrington's home. A delicious duck dinner was served at seven o'clock. About eight-thirty our dates came and we started on a scavenger hunt. Everyth ing from professor's ties to horse shoe nails were included in the list. At ten-thirty we all met at a certain place, danced aw hile, and then went back to our starting place; the results of the scavenger hunt were then produced .

Games were started while refreshments of grilled ham salad sandwiches and coffee were prepared .

After the dates had gone there was a mad scramble for beds. Early Sunday morning most of the girls we hope were safely in a bed of some description. We got up in time to eat breakfast up-town and then go to church.

We gave several other nice parties before formal rush week began, at least one each week. One afternoon a tea for the mothers and the girls was given, we are determined to interest the girls from some angle or other.

Formal ru sh week has at last descended upon us and oh the hostile glances that are seen on the campus. One would never know that after ru sh week is over that all these girls who belong to different sororities are the best of friends.

Dates for the parties of formal rush week were drawn in the Panhellenic meeting three weeks ago. We drew and found our dance

THE PHOENIX was to be on December eighth and our afternoon party on December fourteenth.

We considered our rush dance one of the nicest we have ever given.

All the sorority dances are given on the campus. We had our gymnasium transformed into a lovely Japanese tea garden. From a balcony which overlooks the floor pastel covered strips of crepe paper had been rippled and hung. A false ceiling was made with strips of blue crepe paper. Japanese lanterns were hanging over our heads. Fugiyama, the famous Japanese volcano was painted on a large mirror, immediately across from the entrance.

On one side of the room there was a tea table. Tea and small cup cakes with A~A on them were served throughout the evening by four of our little sisters dressed as Japanese. They also handed out the programs at the door. The orchestra also added to the Japanese idea by wearing kimonos.

Everything made a very pretty- background for the gir!s in their formals.

Next Friday, December fourteenth, the party is to be a progressive luncheon still carrying out the Japanese idea. Our patronesses are fixing the luncheon and they are going to serve Japanese dishes. The last course is to be served in one of our patronesses lovely, newly-decorated home. The afternoon is to be spent in playing bridge.

Bids go out Monday, December seventeenth, and pledging will take place that afternoon at five o'clock. We are looking forward to many lovely new girls as our pledges.

Anne Russell.

ALPHA GAMMA-Indiana, Pennsylvania Founder's Day! I could hardly believe that another year had slipped away when it came time for our Founder's Day this year. We celebrated the event on the seventeenth of November and the pleasant memories are still very vivid in our minds.

The day was grand but rather chilly. We all awoke feeling full of pep and excitement, anticipating the good time we were going to have. About noon when some of the alumna: members had arrived, one could hear happy hello's and friendly greetings called across the campus. The Alpha Sig whistle was ringing in the air, coming from the dormitory windows, remote corners of the campus and from passing automobiles which brought some of our alumna: here to spend a happy day with us.

At three-thirty in the afternoon, we initiated six pledges at Miss

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Belden's house, which she had so willingly offered us. We were very happy to initiate these girls, because after they had gone through the final degree, we felt that they were really ours for "keeps." At the close of initiation, Beth Kolger cordially invited us all up to her room in the dormitory for tea. It was lovely too, except that there were more girls than floor space; but we didn't mind. We piled on the beds, sat on the dresser and even on the radiator (until it became too hot).

Then came that very important hour of getting dressed-the bauquet was scheduled for six-thirty. At the appointed hour of six o'clock, we were comfortably loaded into cars, which our patronesses and members of the alumna: had so graciously offered us; then whisked off to quaint, old Rustic Lodge where the banquet and evening's entertainment were to be held. The tables looked beautiful and very soon after we arrived, sixteen active members, six new initiates, one pledge, four patronesses, three guests and our two sponsors sat down to partake of the feast. I really mean that it was a feast too and certainly delicious. However, I will not take the time here to make your mouths water by mentioning all the good things we had. Our president gave a very cordial welcome to everyone; Miss Belden, our adviser, gave an interesting talk by saying a few words about each member present, and one of our new initiates did very well in telling how glad she was to be one of us.

After we had eaten all we could hold, the dishes and tables were quickly cleared away and we danced the remaining part of the evening.

We had an orchestra too, which I think everyone enjoyed. Some of our guests played cards by the huge log fire .

At the stroke of ten-thirty, as badly as everyone hated to leave, we were again loaded comfortably into cars, amid a thousand goodn ights; then whisked back to school just to dream of another Founder's Day that would be as full of happiness, fun and excitement as the one we had just experienced.

Ruth F. Evans.

* * * I take my type writer on my lap and write my first article for THE PHOEN IX. It seems so strange that I should be writing for a sorority that I have heard so much about but have not belonged to until this year. When Alpha Sigma Alpha reorganized on Indiana's campus, I first started to see and hear of this group; I was still in junior high, and now I am a member. Being a town student and the kid sister of an Alpha Sig it was no wonder that the sorority is such a reality to me.

I shall never forget the thrill that I got when I received the invitation to become a member, when I realized that the girls wanted me to become a sister of theirs. Already the girls have gotten to mean so much to me, they make such a strong link between the educational and social side of college which we town students miss through not living in the dormitory.

Libbie Russell.

THE PHOENIX Professional Meeting Miss Isabel Callins, Director of Home Economics of Indiana State Teachers College, was the guest speaker of the Alpha Gamma Chapter on Thursday evening, November eighth.

Miss Callins had enjoyed an extended tour through Russia and Germany during the past summer. Her delightful descriptions and unusual experiences were very interesting. In concluding, various artides of exquisite workmanship were displayed.

Everyone declares, after listening to this exciting speech, that some day we should all travel in Russia. Perhaps aQ Alpha Sigma Alpha tour could be arranged! 路 Marjorie C. Sullivan.

BETA BETA-Greeley, Colorado Christmas is almost here, and are we glad? Just think, to be able to look forward to parties and all kinds of nice things. The only dark spot looming before us is that well known custom the profs have of " just seeing what we know," but perhaps it won't be so bad, after all.

We had a grand pledge dance about a month ago. Our pledges worked so hard that we are convinced that they should receive a great big bouquet of compliments and thanks. The dance was held at the Country Club and decorations were red and 路white. A large centerpiece of flowers and potted plants surrounding three red and white candles about four feet high made the main dancing room very attracti ve. The wall lights were covered with imitation pledge pins, and our Alpha Sig sign adorned the mantel.

This week after meeting, we had our annual Christmas party. We exchanged small gifts路 and everyone was as excited as if Santa Claus had appeared in person. Three of our patronesses, Mrs. Wrinkle, Mrs. Wynn, and Mrs. Poe, presented us with a lovely painted etching.

Our Denver alums surprised us with a jam and jelly shower last Saturday. We had heard rumors of a visit from them and so we gave a tea in their honor, but the jam and jelly was all a surprise, and need I add, a very delightful one.

May I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very, very Happy New Year in behalf of the Alpha Sigs of Beta Beta.

Sincerely,

Edna Wise.

Why I Am an Alpha Sig May I state, simply and co ncisely, that I pledged Alpha Sigma Alpha, because I consider the standards of fraternalism, friendship, and

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spirit of congeniality in social activities to be the highest on the campus.

I feel that the contacts and sincere friendship that this sorority has privileged me to enjoy will be a guiding factor in my future life.

Sincerely,

Roberta Cox.

Why I Joined Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha first interested me as the sorority which seemed to have the most vim, vigor, and vitality. The girls were all sensible, sincere, and had a good sense of humor. Then I had to consider the rushees, because these were also very important, as they were the ones with whom another pledge must live . Of course, I approved of the ones I knew, and liked them better than the rushees of any other sorority . Then I decided Alpha Sigma Alpha was by far the best sorority on the campus.

I hope that I may be able to contribute my share to the good standing of the sorority; do my part in bearing the sorrows and joys; and give happiness to all. I hope Alpha Sigma Alpha will be as glad that I joined them as I am.

Grace Be/wood.

EPSILON EPSILON-Emporia, Kansas "Trade one with me, won't you? Have you the tenth free? No, I'm sitting out the third one with the sponsors."

"How many are you saving? " Can you let me have the sixth? " No, this isn't a bargain sale or a mob scene, it is just the Emporia Alpha Sigs trading dances for the Christmas party. The big event is to take place December 15 at the Country Club. We are going to decorate the place ourselves and the inside of the sorority house is covered with twisted pieces of white paper.

In addition to this, our week is full of such events as the football banquet and the play "Green Pastures." Christmas is such a jolly, busy time for college students, don't you think? It's too early to worry seriously about finals and there is always the vacation to look forward to.

We have exchanged names in the sorority and Santa Claus will give out the presents this week.

We wish you all the very best Christmas and the happiest vacation.

Margaret Mary Woodmansee.

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THE PH OENIX ZETA ZETA- Warrensburg, Missouri

As usual the Zeta's have had lots of excitement during the last several months. Everyone just must know all about several of our big social events. But first of all, we have a lovely new pledge, Miss Jean Davis Strothers of Independence, Missouri . We are very fortunate in getting Jean who was formerly a Delta Gamma of Missouri University.

We are sorry to report that Pauline Wheeler will not be with us the rest of the year. Mildred Crich, a fall pledge, is spending the winter in Florida and will return during the spring quarter.

We just cannot wait another minute to tell the good news that Zeta Zeta was greatly honored at a Panhellenic tea, Friday afternoon, November 23. Each year the organization awards a silver trophy cup to the sorority having the highest scholastic average for the preceding year, and if the cup is given to the same sorority two years in succession, it is a permanent possession . Last year we had the highest scholastic average of any of the five sororities on the campus. Sophie Lee Husman, our president, accepted the cup from Mrs. Houts, the dean of women. We enjoyed a pleasant social hour, and music was furnished by a string trio. We are working very hard this year to obtain the cup again, so we can keep it permanently.

An annual Hallowe'en dance was given on Saturday evening, at the chapter house. Hallowe'en decorations filled the house, and the walls were covered with cats, signs, and funny faces . The fireplace was decorated with pumpkins, and a life-size witch stood in front of the fireplace safely guarding the pumpkins. The lights were covered with lanterns and paper pumpkins, giving the rooms an orange hue.

Our house father was dressed in a clown costume. Twenty couples were present at the dance.

We celebrated Founder's Day by entertaining with a banquet at the home of Mrs. Joe McMeekin. A three-course turkey dinner was served. Sophie Lee Husman presided as toastmistress, and two solos were sung by Martha Corrigan . There were thirty-one guests present at the banquet. After the dinner verses were read that each person had composed and sorority songs were sung. Many of the rhymes were quite clever and we are sure that our many Alpha sisters will enjoy reading them. Each was to begin his poem with the first letter of his name.

D is fo r Dudley And Daisy as well You can find one in Zeta Zeta And the other in the dell.

Mary Louise Dudley, Pledge.

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THE PHOENIX V is for vim, vigor, and vitality Which give Alpha Sigs A real personality.

Kathryn Van Meter, Alum.

A is for Alpha And B is right next That's why I take Alpha Sig as my text.

Miss Ball, Patroness.

Friends in A~A are we ~et in happy company Years but strengthen loyal ties Of love that shine In Alpha Sig eyes.

Miss Fitzgerald, Patroness.

The pledges are giving a party for the actives tonight, but that news must wait until next time. We are also planning a box supper for the near future .

Regina Myers.

ETA ETA- Pittsburg, Kansas Chatter Christmas is in the air. The streets down town are all lit up and sorority girls thoughts turn to Christmas Formal. We're having ours in the Hotel Besse as usual and are planning on a big time.

One of our girls is in the hospital having just had an appendicitis operation. Best wishes, Barbara, and we hope that you soon get over your illness.

At one of our meetings not so long ago, we had a sort of checking up on our characters and found a lot of things that we decided could be improved, so Eta Eta had a New Year's about Thanksgiving and made a lot of resolutions. The best one was that we would not say anything that might even sound discourteous about anyone .

R. Fulton .

Carnival "Where can we get something Spanish? Have you a shawl?"

"We can use ~arrha's robe if we hide the sleeves-it's black with fringe and Bowers on it. Oh and I have an Indian blanket we can say came from ~exico . " Hasn't ony one any pottery?"

THE PHOENIX And out of the turmoil "Doc" Weede's office turned into the cleverest Spanish cafe you can imagine. With an immense sombrero Mrs. Spencer brought from Cuba and a string of pottery fruit for atmosphere and two charming ladies dancing the rhumba what more was needed to transport the guests to the land of senoritas?

To satisfy the inner man and women tamales were served and as added attractions were a novelty dance and a Mexican Peepshow.

The instigator of all this is the Women's Athletic Association of our college. Each year they give a carnival and each organization on the campus has a booth. Last year our French cafe was such a success that we decided to try it again but change our nationality. It was good fun and made money for us too.

R. Fulton.

lOT A IOTA-Des Moines, Iowa Founders' Day Banquet Our Founder's Day Banquet was held in the same room that the installation service was held the year Iota Iota Chapter was installed.

It was a most beautiful Rose Room at the Hotel Chamberlain. The centerpiece of the table was a large ship around which the toast program was centered. Our toastmistress was an alumna: from Greeley, Colorado, Fern Johnson. Alice Fent, a pledge, gave a toast entitled, "The Canoe," "The Yacht" was given by June Douglass, and the "Ocean Liner" by our National Secretary, Leona Wilcox.

Courtship Tea Mrs. W. F. Barr and Mrs. H. J. Blackhurst, two of Iota Iota alumna: gave the actives, and several rushees a tea. It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and was carried out along the idea of courtship. The reading "The Courtship of Miles Standish" was given, and a short play by Mrs. Blackh4rst's daughters. The color scheme was pink and shell. Each rushee received a pink tea rose.

H.L.

"Log Cabin Breakfast" The Time-Eight o'clock on the Sunday morning before Thanksgiving in the year of 1934.

The Place-In the Log Cabin on the top Boor of Hotel Fort Des Moines.

The Characters-Iota Iota Chapter rushees.

THE PHOENIX The Plot-Several weeks before the noted holiday of Thanksgiving, the members of Iota Iota Chapter decided that something should be done to build up the spirit of the coming holiday. The result was a Log Cabin breakfast. Amid the rustic surroundings we tried our best to look and act as Puritans even to the wearing of black and white.

Maybe they didn't serve blueberry muffins or scrambled eggs at their breakfasts, but at least we had the red and white checked tablecloth.

And, I sincerely believe that if this was to be put in a colonial paper, that the editor would add, "And a good time was had by all."

Doris Taylor.

Engagement Iota Iota Chapter wishes to announce the engagement of their president, June Douglass of Des Moines, Iowa, to Earl C. Longfellow of Bedford, Iowa.

KAPPA KAPPA- Philadelphia, Pa. KK Pledging and Initiation With our new president, Jean Kerr, reading the beautiful Pledging Service, four girls made their solemn vows to be true to A~A. The girls lighted their candles from the one extended to them by Miss Jones, our new adviser.

Jean Walf added to the impressiveness of the service by singing "Pledging Day." Each of the pledges exemplifies the ideal of A~A characteristics of character, caliber, culture and charm, and each has poise, power, personality, and purpose.

Yes, Alva Hellman, Phoebe Hamor, Eveline Smythe, and Jean Wright, we are proud of you!

* * * Soft, sweet strains from a violin, yellow candle light illuminating a white inner sanctuary, red roses and white chrysanthemums lending delicate beauty to the background-all was solemnity and beauty as four pledges joined Alpha Sigma Alpha's loyal sisterhood.

One of the four girls, Mary Amos, had been a pledge since last year and we were especially glad to have her among the initiatives.

Preceding the Service for the Sanctuary degree, ~ay Blo~d, who was initiated at National Convention, entered her name m the Stgnature book.

* * * Still another service was held on this Sunday afternoon. Kappa Kappa was very happy to extend the Patroness degree to a loyal friend and helper, Miss Edith Glasscock.

THE PHOENIX After Miss Glasscock made her promises to A~A, she was greeted by her sister Patronesses, and Kappa Kappa members.

Thus a lovely day in Kappa Kappa's life came to a beautiful endNow abideth faith, hope, love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.

Ruth Mac Menamin.

Alpha Sigma Alpha's Place on the Temple Campus Last year Kappa Kappa had a visit from Evelyn Bell, the national registrar. At the end of her stay here, she gave us what might well be termed a "pep talk." This acted as an incentive for us girls to get busy and add more campus activities to our list. And we did it very sucessfull y.

This year Alpha Sigma Alpha holds one of the most important places on the Temple campus. We hold the presidencies of Women's League, Y. W. C. A., Women's Athletic Association, Kappa Delta Epsilon (honor society), Delta Phi Upsilon (honor fraternity), Women's Glee Club, Women's League Judiciary Board; acting chairmanship of Magnet Honorary Society; vice-presidency of Y. W. C. A.; secretaryships of Student Commission, Swastika Honorary Society, Delta Phi Upsilon (honor fraternity); treasureship of Women's League. Besides these, some of our girls hold departmental offices; others are in Ternplayers (the dramatic organization at Temple); two girls are on the Student Commission; while quite a few are members of the Templar staff (the year book).

In this way Kappa Kappa has tried to carry out the sorority's ideal of purpose and power.

Mary E. Kirlin.

* * * Kappa Kappa Chapter entered on a whirlwind of social activities in the fall. One of many affairs was a benefit card party given at the sorority house on a Saturday afternoon when there was no football game to attend.

Mrs. Clark, house mother, Miss Glasscock, one of the new patronesses, and Miss Jones, the faculty adviser, made the party more enjoyable by their presence.

Miss Jones' pet kangaroos (knitted) provided much amusement.

They were the cutest novelties one would want to see.

Most of the girls were present and some had brought guests. A door prize was given to the holder of the lucky number. The high score received a prize.

Everyone left with the feeling that the party had been a great success and that we should have another soon.

Ruth Ada Owen.

THE PHOENIX "Dinner Is ServeÂŁ' "Cay, what time did you tell Ray to come? " "Why, between six and seven. What time did you tell Johnnie to come?"

"The same. What if they serve before they get there?"

"Well, it would be impolite, to say the least."

The door bell rings.

Dot: "I bet anything Johnnie is the last one here."

"No, you are wrong. Ray and John are together, but Ray came in last."

What is the meaning of all this? I'll tell you. The house girls are serving a sauerkraut supper to the boys, and all is ready except the two who came late. Introductions are followed by a few minutes of idle talk, and then some one says, "Eats!" It is not long before we have found our places and the A~A grace is sung.

We were well taken care of by three very capable waitresses, Helen Hagy, Mary Kirlin, and Louise Stryker. (We will give you a recommendation any day girls.)

Our menu was: Tomato Juice Sauerkraut- Hot Dogs- Pork Rolls Butter Pumpkin Pie Coffee This did not last long, but it sure was good while going the way of all good food.

That is all for Sunday night, but every night has a morning after.

This is ours.

'Jean, what did you do?"

"Why, Dot,-why do you ask?"

Ruth: "She was in good company. We were with her, weren't we Anna?"

Anna (smiling a dreamy reply) : "Yes." Eleanor: "Why don't we have a supper once a month on Sunday?"

All: "Yes." It was not long before we had the date and menu planned, to say nothing of all the minor plans which every girl stores and treasures m her own heart.

Santa Cames to Kappa Kappa Kid dies The noisy arrival of a quite overstuffed Santa Claus was. greeted by sights of great anticipat.ion, as he .clamored down the statrS. (our fireplace is for gas only). Hts pack, whtch he placed before our bnghtly

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lighted and tinselled tree, was loaded with toys for everyone and accompanying each was a clever little jingle written especially to suit each girl.

There were drums, horns, etc., for the music students; there were dishes for the home ecs; the teachers-to-be got toy globes and books; of course there were some miscellaneous gifts which were appropriately picked for the other girls. Every little girl seemed very well pleased with her gift, and as Santy hurried up the stairs to disrobe and rid himself of his cushion padding, you could see what a very popular old man he really was from the warm and enthusiastic farewells that were hurled after him.

All nonsense aside-except for the presents to our dear housemother, Mrs. Clark, and to our beloved sponsor, Miss Jones, for their guidance and kindness throughout the past year, these gifts were for a very special purpose- a part of our contribution to charity. After the party, they were distributed to some of the poor children of Philadelphia in hopes that a few little hearts might be gladdened at this Christmas time.

Evelyn Kite.

MU MU-Ypsilanti, Michigan Founder's Day, November 15 was celebrated by Mu Mu Chapter on November 19. We held our meeting at Mrs. Harry Smith's home.

She is one of our patronesses. We invited all 路of the local alumna: members and local members of Zeta Tau Alpha's. The Zeta Tau's were the girls who changed to A::SA at Ypsilanti in 1924. We had a very enjoyable evening hearing a bit of the sorority life when they made up their minds to go national. Refreshments were served and all of the Mu Mu girls felt inspired to go on to bigger and better things after meeting these other girls.

I could not help but think of the Grand Founders of A::SA . I was again so thankful for the experience that was mine in meeting these grand ladies at Old Point.

Lyleth Turner.

A Pledge's Poem The Alpha Sigma girls so gay Asked me to come to a party one day I went to the party and oh! what fun I decided right then that I'd like to be one.

They asked me to join them And I did accept, with my heart Full of joy I nearly wept.

THE PHOENIX And now they've got me on the pan With lots of things to do But if the tables were reversed I'd do the same right over again.

Helen Christy.

NU NU-Philadelphia, Pa. The Harvest Moon Dance November seventeenth dawned clear, bright and warm. A fact which made every Alpha Sig's heart glow with joy as we contemplated the coming event of the annual Harvest Moon Dance.

That morning found us busily engaged in hanging the sky and blowing up a countless number of multi-colored balloons. You can easily guess why we chose "Here Come the British With a Bang Bang" as our theme song of the day. By late afternoon, tired but thrilled, we sat gazing with pride at our beautiful blue sky with little balloons peeping out from the clouds. Yes, everything was there but the moonbut let me tell you a secret-we didn't have to go far to find the real one, and that was perfect!

But oh, how we enjoyed it when the strains of Gus Weger and his orchestra floated out across the court. Everyone was in a gala mood, and you can well imagine the fun late in the evening when strings of balloons floated from their moorings in the hands of the eager crowd.

Well all good things must end and so with the soft strains of "'I love you truly," our dante was happily brought to a close, for we knew it had been a tremendous success and an event which will again be looked forward to with eagerness in the coming years.

Sally Johnson.

Founders' Day Celebration Our first Founder's Day celebration was held with two purposes in mind; that of revering the Founders of our Sorority, and of getting better acquainted with our neighbors. For it seemed that our Chapter, Nu Nu, and Kappa Chapter, although so near (both right in Philadelphia), were yet so far apart. And so we joined together for this program on Thursday evening, November fifteenth-Founder's Day. We met at the Temple chapter house, and although the evening began with many strange names and faces the wind up was quite different . For when such a group of A~A's get together strangers do not stay thus very long.

We had been looking forward very much to having Miss Mary Williamson Hundley with us as our guest, but, much to our regret, she

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was, at that time, in New York and could not be here with us. Nevertheless, we held a short program in honor of our Founders, and then followed some time for fun.

Card tables were set up and the games began. Those not playing formed their own groups and busied themselves with the radio.

Soon after, the refreshment committee excused itself and set to work in the kitchen. The clatter of dishes and other noises, laughter and such, issued forth and it was not long before all were enjoying the delicious club sandwiches, and the steaming coffee, and the dainty cookies, candies, and nuts which they brought forth.

And all the while we less fortunate folk from Drexel were admiring the very comfortable and homey house the Kappa Kappas had and were, perhaps, secretly envying them for that which we, because of regulations, are not able to enjoy.

Our adviser, Miss Jean Richmond, was with us to enjoy the evening, and we had glimpses, also of several of the alumna: who stopped in later.

The cooks were relieved of washing the dishes, and soon after the things were cleared away our party broke up, with all agreeing that it is heaps of fun to really get to know our neighboring Alpha Sig sisters.

And so now we are looking forward to another such evening together.

Jean Mueller.

My Impressions of Initiation There were two of us initiated that night, and I'm sure we both felt the same way beforehand, nervous, curious, excited, maybe a little frightened by the tales of other initiations. We were told to wait down the hall from the closed door, behind which mysttrious preparations were being made.

Finally one of the members came to us and blindfolded us. After another seemingly interminable wait of about five minutes, we were led down to the ominous closed door. Our guide knocked, and we were admitted. Somebody took my hand and led me in some direction, and though I am familiar with the room, in my blindfolded state I was very confused and had no idea in what part I was finally halted.

A low, resonant voice, which sounded like that of an oracle, spoke and my guide answered . I was led in some other direction and more voices spoke to me. I felt as if I were walking in a dream; the voices all sounded far away . The peculiar part was that the voices sounded strangely unfamiliar. I could not decide which of the girls were speaking.

Finally I was steered a seemingly great distance down the room, and pushed to my knees on a pillow. From under my blindfold I

THE PHOENIX could see the Bicker of candies and a table before me which looked like an altar. A voice which I recognized as the president's spoke, and a palm was placed in my hands and the vows were given which made me a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

And so my initiation was over. I was given my pin and greeted by my sisters, none the worse for my experience.

XI XI-Los Angeles, Calif.

One of the most important events of the past two months was the Founder's Day Banquet, held at the Mary Helen Tea Room on November 17th. We were very happy to have several members of Omega Omega from San Diego w ith us. Marie Berry, an alumna, spoke on the past of Alpha Sigma Alpha; Louise Petersen, of Xi Xi, spoke on the present of the sorority, and Margaret Standish, of Omega Omega, told us of its future. Ethel Tobin was toastmistress. A very heavy rain kept one of our speakers, Dean Helen Laughlin, from attending.

During the first week of December, we had a week of rushing.

The first event was a lovely dinner at a nearby French restaurant. Two days later, the Hi Ho College Court was the scene of a luncheon. The last event was a formal dinner, held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

As a result of this week of rushing, Dorothy Linden was pledged the following week. The members also met many girls whom they thought they would like to see more of in the future, but whom they did not know well enough to bid.

The final event of the year will be the annual Christmas party, to be held at the home of Ethel Tobin, our adviser, on December r6th.

Active members and alumna: members and their mothers, and all Mother Patronesses have been invited.

OMICRON OMICRON-Kent, Dhio The entire pledge chapter of Omicron Omicron became active at an early morning service Saturday, November 24th. Following the ceremony the old actives entertained the new members with a breakfast at the Robin Hood, one of our campus restaurants. The new actives are Mildred Bowers, Maryellen Hollander, Marie Stambaugh, Irene Shieber, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Rosalie Wolfe, Vernelle Dawson and Lenore Shuman.

Mildred Bowers, one of our new actives, brought us victory when she won first place in a style review sponsored by the "Chestnut Burr" our College annual. Speaking of the "Chestnut Burr," this year's editor is none other than the Omicron Omicron Chapter editor of last year, Rosemary Price.

THE PHOENIX This year's hayride was as successful as last year's, because of these successful parties Omicron Omicron is attempting to establish the hayride as an annual affair. From now on our motto shall be "another year, another hay-ride for the rushees! " Hilda Austin, Editor.

PI PI-Buffalo, New York Yep, Pi Pi is still at it. We have just completed another very successful rush season . On November 5th we pledged twelve very, very, elegant girls and here they are: Frieda Beck, Jane Eggleston, Marjorie Ferris, Geraldine Hatten, Dorothy Kuhn, Anna Lou Marks, Betty Murray, Zita Oliver, Shirley Passage, Norma Reeves, Hazel Van Duzen, and Mary Zerby. On November 24th we held our Founder's Day Banquet and Formal Initiation at the Buffalo Athletic Club. Eight girls were initiated and the remaining four will not be initiated until Spring.

Our new members surprised us by holding a Hospital Party for the old members at the home of Betty Murray on November 27. The invitations were in the shape of hospital beds with a pair of bare feet sticking out of the end of the bed. Cute, eh what? We were all requested to wear pajamas and we were stopped at the door by a nurse who took our name and state of ill health. We were then ushered up stairs where we were weighed and plastered all over with adhesive tape.

After playing all kinds of games the nurses . kindly assented to our taking of some nourishment in the form of fruit salad, coffee, and cake.

We always thought our new girls were clever but now we know they are.

This wee~ we are getting all set for our annual dance which will be held in the college gym on Friday, December 14, in the form of a Polar Party. The decorations will be everything Polarish including icicles, bears, penguins, and snowballs. We are all looking forward to one swelegant time.

This certainly must be our big time, for after our dance we still have our Junior Prom on December 21st and our week-end house party after exams in January, and then we shall have a well-earned breathing space.

Betty Murphy, Editor.

RHO RHO-Huntington, W. Va. Dear Alpha Sigs: This past month has been a busy time for Rho Rho Chapter. We celebrated Homecoming Thanksgiving day. Each fraternity and sorority on the campus decorated the house and entered a float in the parade.

THE PHOENIX Thursday night was the Victory Ball and crowning of the Queen. This was followed the next week by a book shower for the house. Friday night we formally initiated two girls, Myrtle Jarvis and Myrle Pattersane. This Saturday night we are having our Winter Formal at the W.oma.n's Club. We are carrying out Christmas decorations. We hope this will be a grand send off for the Christmas holidays.

Rho Rho Chapter extends to all the other chapters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lovingly yours,

Elizabeth Steele, Editor.

Our Float for Homecoming Day Each year on Thanksgiving Day, Marshall College celebrates Homecoming Day. It has always been customary for each fraternity and sorority on the campus to arrange some sort of float for a big parade during the half of the football game.

This year Rho Rho Chapter had as its slogan, " Marshall Foxed the Bobcats." We decorated a truck with our school colors, green and white . We had the floor of the truck covered with green 1)10SS. A table covered with wild cat skins was placed on the moss, and we were fortunate enough to get a live fox to place on the table. Two of our girls dressed in riding outfits rode on the Boat.

Although we did not win a prize, we were highly complimented by many people.

Doris Hm路t.

Delivering Invitations About 6 P . M . on the evening of December the tenth we found that we had 'invitations to our Winter Formal to deliver to the different Greek organizations on the campus. Wanda Toney and I started. This being the first real snow we have had this winter we bundled up before we went out. First we got a sandwich and some hot chocolate. We met two girls, one of them a new initiate, Myrtle Jarvis, and got them to go with us. We traveled from one house to the other and as they are scattered over quite a large area we were getting rather cold. We tried to get a sled to go coasting on but could not get one. After all the invitations were delivered we got another hot chocolate and like most of our expeditions we ended in the Student Union Building. We stayed here for a while but then left and met one of the best snow fights anyone could hope to have a part in. After having our faces washed in snow and helping to wash other faces we headed home only to run in another snow fight which we got the worst of. All in all it was a lovely evening and we had a grand time.

Allison P1路entice.

THE PHOENIX Study In the Dormitory Studying is a hard task at any time, but study in the Dormitory is next to the impossible. We rush out of class and to our room with the full intention of studying. We get prepared to write a difficult theme in English 103, but it takes at least one-half hour to clear the desk from last nights art, and in the process we become interested in last weeks Parthenon or a letter from the best boy-friend received yesterday. If we are very persistent in our desire to study within an hour we are finally ready to study . We seat ourselves and pick up a pencil only to find the point is broken. We get up in disgust and wander down to the pencil sharpener on the second floor. On the way back we hear a very interesting conversation going on in one of the rooms, and we just can't resist the temptation to stop just a few minutes. It usually takes about two hours to exhaust the gossip which accumulates in one day, and we emerge a much brighter girl as to the scandals of our fellow schoolmates, but nothing accomplished on that very important theme.

Katherine Morford.

My Big Sister My big sister, of Rho Rho Chapter, is Wanda Toney. She is president of the sorority and she is well liked by every one in the sorority.

She is very sweet and helps me out in many of my difficulties since I am a freshman and need help on many subjects.

Ruth Cottrill.

The Missing Victory Gong On the campus at Marshall College is a large bell. This is called the Victory Gong. It has been the custom of years that the gong is rung once for every point made after our team wins a football game.

The fellow elected the Typical Freshman of his class always rings the Victory Gong.

Sometime during Thanksgiving, our Homecoming Day, this large bell disappeared. The mystery of how the Victory Gong could have disappeared has perplexed everyone on the campus.

Mary Louise Cottrill.

SIGMA SIGMA-Gunnison, Colorado

If If all the world were upside down And all the cows wore wigs And all the trees wore wings and flew And all the hills danced jigs,

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If all the dogs had purple teeth And all they ate were figs Even then , as now, and always, I'd like the Alpha Sigs.

The above effort was written by one of the pledges who is going through "Duty Week." Do you suppose there is something to control such spirit? She was my pledge and nothing seemed too hard for her.

Pledges are a fine lot even if they become a bit obsteperous at times.

The quarter is almost over and it has been 路 a busy one. Sigma Sigma certainly tried itself on social functions this term. We entertained the alumni at a formal dinner at the sorority house on Founder's Day. The actives entertained the pledges at a cabin party-for no reason at all. Then, at next chapter meeting we are having our annual Christmas party.

Homecoming was fun this year. Quite a lot of the alumni came back and stayed at the house. It was nice to see them get out of their school-ma'am attitudes and be natural for a while. We're hoping to see most of them back for the formal next Spring.

Here is to success and a goodly group of new pledges for the New Year!

Nancy Jane Salter.

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Pine boughs, Blue lights, A crackling fire in the fireplace, and merry couples dancing to " Stars Fell on Alabama."

You guessed it, this is the Panhellenic Pledge dance all dressed up like Christmas, in red, green, and silver.

Everyone is having a grand time .and the good old punch bowl is doing a rushing business. The Collegians are in the corner with Harriette Peake, an Alpha Sig pledge, at the piano and the trumpet doing double duty on the mute.

Afterwards we all go downtown, even if there is snow on the ground and the thermometer says thirty degrees below zero.

Did we have fun, but then, what that has to do with Alpha Sigma Alpha isn't fun?

Jean Hauser, Pledge.

TAU TAU-Hays, Kansas When one goes on a trip it is impossible to stop at every little village and see all there is to see. Just so, i~ would b~ i.mpossible to mention everything Tau Tau has done and still keep Within the covers of the PHoENIX. Therefore, I will tell of the "big cities" events. Home-

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coming was an important time for Tau Tau as rriany of our alums were back. Mrs. Katherine Mermis entertained all the girls in her lovely new home and then we all went to the annual Homecoming football game together.

The Pan-he! Formal was another important event not to be overlook~d. Our new pledges of three days attended this as their first party as an Alpha Sig. They were thrilled immensely, too.

Founder's Day found us all around a table at the college commons and partaking of hot chilli. Following the supper, an appropriate program was presented. The Reveille (which is the name of our yearbook) Contest was participated in and one of our pledges, Jeanne Underwood, won second place as the Reveille Queen.

The various activities on the campus find some Alpha Sigs in them.

One girl is gone on a debate trip; two are away and playing in plays which the college dramatic department is sponsoring; several are on the Intramural team of the physical education department; one is busy planning our Christmas formal dinner-dance; and others are doing whatever they can to keep Alpha Sigma Alpha the best sorority on the campus.

Marjorie W allerstedt, Editor.

An Ideal Pledge .

An ideal pledge Never is discourteous, Always is neat and clean, Lives a sweet and pure life, Prejudices herself against no one, Hopes for betterment, Answers to high moral standards, Smiles in the face of difficulties, lntelligenti y learns, Goes quietly about her work, Politely obeys her "superiors," Loyally upholds the right, Earnestly seeks for beauty, D epends ultimately on herself, Gives of herself to others, and Enjoys li fe.

Elizabeth Eppstein, TT.

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Reveille Queen Contest ~ach year the yearbook, which is called the Reveille, sponsors a Reveille Queen Contest. Each sorority on the campus chooses one crirl to represent it and the contest is begun. This year Alpha Sigma Al~ha chose Jeanne Underwood, president of the pledges, to represent us in the contest. Jeanne is a freshman and is a very lovely girl. Tau Tau is very proud of Jeanne. Jeanne won second place in the contest and will be featured in the Reveille in the Recognition section.

M m路jorie Walters ted t.

The Annual Christmas Dinner Dance On the eve of December 15, in enchanting formal attire, members of Tau Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha dined and danced at Hays' (Kansas) newest and finest hotel. Tinsel and wreaths afford the exciting Yuletide atmosphere for the annual Christmas dinner dance.

When the guests were seated at the three-sided table about 6:30, they found the combination menu-chapter roll-dance program. They were diamond-shaped as the Alpha pin, and on the front bore the sorority crest and chapter letters. A white aster was also beside the plate for the girl to tuck in the boy's lapel.

Between courses, the 19 pledges of Tau Tau sang a group of original songs, which they had prepared. At the close of the dance, they bid farewell with a good-night song.

The fine band arrived at 8:30 and the dance, by program, continued three hours. Such special dances as "The Moonlight Waltz" went to make the party more thrilling. Could anyone ever have a more enjoyable evening than those hundred had that night?

Bee Jacquart.

Panhellenic Formal The annual Panhellenic formal was held the night of November 17, at the Woman's Building of Fort Hays State College. The music was furnished by Wayne Wilson's band, which consisted of eight pieces.

The ballroom was dimly lighted and bridge tables were placed about the edges of the floor for those patronesses and guests who did not care to dance.

The feature of the evening was a "Best Dancers Contest." Each couple was given a number which was pinned onto the back of each boy's coat, then the couples all danced past the judges so that they might take your number if your dancing was anything to talk about.

The judges then picked about fifteen couples 路 which they thought were good, the floor was then cleared of all other couples and the selected ones kept on dancing. After these couples had danced about for about five minutes the judges selected their couple. The two were June Rader,

THE PHOENIX an Alpha Sig and Erwin Stever, a Phi Mu Alpha. We were all very proud of June winning over all the other sororities on the campus and we were very glad to see her get the prize box of chocolates. After the contest was over, all the other couples began dancing again, and the party lasted until after eleven-thirty, the appointed hour for the party.

Judges for the contest were: Mrs. W. A. Lewis, wife of the late college president; Mrs. Addison Forrester, a townswoman; and Dr. W. D. Moreland, of the college faculty.

Margaret Oshant.

New Pledges Just who are all these cute girls running around the campus? They are certainly the most appropriately dressed, most attractive, cheerful, mannerly and busiest g roup I have ever seen. They are on the run constantly. When they aren't in classes they are in glee club, band, out for some sort of sports, debating, at play practice or working. After all they are a working bunch of girls, and we surely admire them for it.

It seems to be one group of girls that participate in the majority of activities. Again I ask, who are these girls? They are Alpha Sig pledges of course. Power to them.

Juanita Wilson.

My Idea of My Sorority Our creed tells me what a fine sorority I belong to.

Filling my days with satisfying activity. I can ask for no more than that.

To find dominant beauty in art, literature, nature, and friendship .

Something that opens all of those fields to one; one should realize that this is her goal.

To know the peace and seren ity of a Divine faith. Here I find my Divine faith satisfying and answering.

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good. There are so many girls in the sorority, each which have lived a different life.

I can study them and being with them helps me to love life and get the joy out of life where if I wasn't a sorority girl I might miss those things.

Jeanne Underwood.

* * * During rushing days, I was sought out as an individual and received emphasis. I was entertained and made important. Now I have merged with that group and it is my turn to make my actives my superior. I must develop a sense of unselfishness, loyalty and generosity.

It had been my hope that I should be an Alpha Sigma Alpha girl because I believe it will help me to lead a better life.

Margaret June Culbertson.

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Four Alpha Sigs at Lakin Four Alpha Sig girls were fortunate enough to be selected for the cast of the play "Chintz Cottage" which was presented at "the Southwest Educational Conference held at Lakin, Kansas.

Lakin is about 200 miles southwest of Hays and we made the trip in the college bus along with the rest of the cast and we all enjoyed the trip immensely as most of us had not seen that part of Kansas.

Have you ever seen a small western town? Lakin is a typical one.

The town boasts a population of about 8oo. There are no big or new buildings, just little ramshackle stores. The court house has a bell at the top and a place in front to tie horses . The school house, where we presented the play, surprised us beyond words. It is a truly beautiful building and modern in every detail. The people in this little western town certainly have the best for their children.

As the hotel was not large enough to accommodate us we stayed in private homes. One of the houses where we stayed was almost a hundred years old and we were delighted at the antiques it contained.

We presented our play that night and came home the next morning-after experiencing a night in a small western town.

Kathryn Fisher.

{{Pledge Study Hall" At seven o'clock on four evenings a week, the two tables in the east end of the library are surrounded by Alpha Pledges industriously (?) passing the time until 8:45, when they are turned loose once more.

The most trying experience I, as a pledge, have is obediently, yet half defiantly, coming to the library these four nights a week and trying to study when everyone seems to have but one thought in mind "closing time." Numerous plottings for "walk out" strikes originate during brief intervals when the active supervisor is gone, but which sink into oblivion with her return.

Oh its nice to be a pledge, but 'twould be nicer to be an active, when it comes to Study Hall Privileges.

Nell Baird, Pledge.

Just Between You and Me I'll tell you, but remember, it is to be just between you and me.

A very bright, fanciful and colorful dream that has haunted me for many years has touched me with its colorful haze.

You see, I've always been a land-of-the-story-books sort of person.

College was a glamorous place full of delightful persons, of fun, and of

THE PHOENIX gaiety. Being a part of a group of girls in a sorority was a part of that dream.

I do truly believe that I will find in Tau Tau of Alpha Sigma Alpha many of my enchanting story-book dreams. So you see, there may be a land of dreams, after all.

Louise Baird, Pledge.

PHI PHI-Maryville, Missouri Phi Phi Chapter announces its annual fo rmal Christmas tea which will be Sunday, December 16, at the home of Mrs. F. M. Townsend.

The tea is given each Christmas season by the active and alumna: chapters for members of the faculty, members of all Greek letter organizations and two representatives from each of the other active organizations on the campus. Barbara Zellar and Jean Patrick an: co-chairmen of the committee on plans. The color scheme is to be silver and sapphire blue. We are all eagerly waiting for the 16th.

Sarah Frances Rowlett.

Founders' Day Patronesses, sponsors, alums, actives, and pledges of Alpha Sigma Alpha enjoyed a delightful luncheon on October 19, 1934, at the Linville Hotel. It was a festive occasion for we were celebrating Founder's Day. The history 路and ideals of the sorority were reviewed and instilled in our minds. The pledges were given beautifully framed etchings of the PHOENIX, which will always remind them of Founders' Day, and brighten the flame of their love for Alpha Sigma Alpha. To the founders of our b~loved sorority we owe many delightful and lasting friendships, and a part of college life that will ever be dear to us .

Clara Ellen Wolfe.

Dads' Day One day every fall is set aside as Dad's Day at Maryville State Teachers College. This year the eventful day was October 26. Dads were royally entertained by the students. Phi Phi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha entertained their dads by giving a smoker in the chapter room at five o'clock. Each of us proudly brought our dad so that they might come to know our sorority sisters and their dads. The room grew blue with smoke, but no one noticed for we were all on a fishing trip in Minnesota. The fish grew to very great size before we returned to our smoke-filled room and reali zed that it was six o'clock and time to take our dads to dinner. Our dads expressed themselves as being sorry

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that they cou ldn 't be Alpha Sigs. We wish that they could too, for they would be members of whom we would be proud.

Clara Ellen Wolfe.

* * * Last fall Phi Phi Chapter decided to give to the pledge making the highest grades a gold bracelet with the crest on it. Last year Barbara Zellar and Marion Maloy tied for high grades, so both were given a bracelet. This year the pledge that had the highest grades and received the bracelet was Clara Ellen Wolfe.

Sarah Frances Rowlett.

A Party!

The pledge chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha entertained the active chapter with a show at the .Missouri and supper afterwards at Lewis'.

Pink roses were presented by each pledge to her pledge mother. (I missed the show because of play practice but got to Lewis' in time for the supper.)

Sally Rowlett.

* * * At 10:30 came a sharp rap at the door, followed by-"Ail pledges wanted in Miss Schulte's room, immediately!" From all points of the dormitory came nine half-clad pledges, rather timidly but hurriedly scurrying toward the room of the active president.

Upon arriving we were firmly but not too kindly invited to enter.

We stood (as all good pledges do) in the middle of the floor while the haughty gazes of the superior and very lofy actives were showered upon us.

Miss Erma Walker, acting as (shall I say) mistress-of-ceremonies, explained (and by no means apologetically) that they wished to be entertained . The desired to know just how one would wrestle with temptation, and what would be the process of sharpening your wits.

Being serious students of economics they wanted a thorough discussion of technocracy. Other extemporaneous speeches were given, being alternated wi th some very clever (so we thought) interpretative dancing

by Frances Tolbert and Mary Frances Sutton who were veiled in filmy la vender bath towels.

When the actives had received all the burlesque entertainment they desired, we humble pledges hastily made our exit,-heaving a sigh. of relief when we were once more within the shelter of our respective rooms.

"Tat" Groh.

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THE PHOENIX What Next!

What will the actives think of next? This week we carried umbrellas, the week before we wore white cotton hose to school and, oh, the weather was hot! Other weeks we have carried MontgomeryWard catalogs, gone without make-up, carried candy for the actives, and worst of all, one week we couldn't have any dates. It seems that the actives think of everything, so what next? But we pledges have the laugh on them. We don 't mind it half as much as they think we do. We are proud we are Alpha Sigs and we like for other people to know it.

Mary Frances Sutto11.

* * * Pledge duties, Pledge duties Something different every week.

The very sight of actives Make pledges feel quite meek.

Now girls-do this Now girls-do that Running many errands No danger getting fat.

Wear white cotton hose Down town too, and how!

Stand when actives enter We're used to it by now.

Carry an umbrella Three whole days they say.

What luck-it rained!

Now pledges can be gay.

Will you do this and that?

"We don't mind" we say.

And the beauty of our answer We real! y feel that way.

IS

Eleanor Crater.

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PSI PSI-Natchitoches, Louisiana Psi Psi really has the Christmas spirit with all of her m embers planning for the Christmas party and the holidays so near. But she is also looking forward to that night soon after the holidays when she will hold initiation, when several of her new pledges will become full members.

Psi Psi Chapter wishes to announce the pledging of Mildred Smith and the initiation of Inez Hunt, Elise Haygood, Ruth Mansinger, and Louise Rogers.

Miss Miriam Nelken, Psi Psi's beloved adviser, has been unable to attend meetings for several months because of serious illness. She is now in New Orleans undergoing treatment and Psi Psi's are hoping fo r her speedy recovery.

Psi Psi regrets that she had to give up two of her best members, Mildred Jones and Elise Haygood, who received their A. B. degrees in December at the close of the fall term. Mildred Jones is now employed as a commerce teacher in a nearby town.

Psi Psi wishes to announce the marriage of Miss Anna Mae Davenport, a fo rmer president of Psi Psi, to Mr. Allen West, October 28.

Psi Psi Chapter sends Christmas Greetings and Hopes for a successful New Year to all national officers and all chapters. Here's hoping Santa does not forget you.

Elizabeth Middleton, Editor.

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Just as in the manufacture of your own fraternity badge today, the old craftsman was satisfied only with the best materials obtainable and through his years of experience put forth his skill to fashion fine gold, silver, and precious stones into jewelry which was truly beautiful and which would be a worthy symbol of all that is fine, permanent, and beautiful. â&#x20AC;˘ Balfour craftsmen today create your fraternity badges, keys, and rings, adding those finishing touches by hand which set such jewelry on

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