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Published in November, January , March and May of each year at 1 o. 30 North Ninth Street, Richm ond, Indi ana, by the Nicholson Pri nting Company , for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority having headquarters at Indianapolis, Indiana.

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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.

Treasu1·er-Mrs. Reinard Schlosser, BB, 28oo Dexter, Denver, Colo.

Regist1•ar-Mrs. William M. Crook, NN, 17 Woodbine Ave., Narberth, Pa. Chaplain-Miss Louise Stewart, YY, 3642 Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Ill. Extension Office1·-Miss S. June Smith, KK, 354 Manor, Millersville, Pa. Editor·-Mrs. B. F. Leib, XX, 317 E . Fall Creek Blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. Finance Chai1·man-Miss Elizabeth B. Small, II II, 246 Bryant St., Buffalo, N .Y.

CHAIRMEN 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. Somrity 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, Pa. Beta Beta-Miss Rachel Branson, Greeley, Colo.

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

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

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

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

Iota Iota-Mrs. Hildegarde B. issly, 1078 24th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Kappa Kappa-Miss Marjorie K. Jones, 1904 No. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mu Mu-Miss Elsie Musolf, 112 S. Washington Ave., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nu Nu-Miss Jean M. Richmond, 14II 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. H eyman, 10 Granger Place, Buffalo, N. Y.

Rho Rho-Mrs. Margaret D. Seidel, 1661 Fifth Ave., Huntington, W. Va. Sigma Sigma-Miss Lucy E. Spicer, 6o1 No. Taylor St., Gunnison, Colo.

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

Phi Phi-Miss Nell Martindale, Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville, Mo. Psi Psi-Miss Marian Nelkins, 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-Colorado State College of Education, 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-Mrs. Eva Ames Wood, 829 Flynn, Alva, Okla.

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

Buffalo, N. 짜.-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-Miss Mildred Nalley, 885 Gilbert St., Columbus, Ohio.

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

Des Moines, Iowa-Miss Edith Burr, 1014 26th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Emporia, 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, lnd.-Mrs. Howard McDavitt, 4818 E. IIth St., Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo.-Miss Mary Hamlin, 2029 Swift, Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles, Calif.-Mrs. Clinton Berry, 187 Wapello Road, Pasadena, Calif.

Maryland-Virginia District-Mrs. Hattie Kelly Thomas, 702 S. W. 1st St., Miami, Fla.

Maryville, Mo.-Mrs. A. J. Dinsdale, 6o4 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, Pa. Toledo, Ohio-Miss Margaret Duncan, 1804 Freeman, Toledo, Ohio.

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

EDITORIAL STAFF National Editor

Mrs. B. F. Leib, 317 East Fall Creek Bvd., Indianapolis, Ind. C hapte1· Editors

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

AB -Anne Russell, College Farm, Kirksville, Mo. Ar -Myrle E . Fox, 410 S. Eleventh St., Indiana, Pa. BB -Edna Wise, 1545 Eleventh Ave., Greeley, Colo. rr -Kathlyn Boyce, 902 Fourth St., Alva, Okla.

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

ZZ -Regina Myers, 111 Grove St., Warrensburg, Mo. HH -Ruby Fulton, 801 West 9th St., Pittsburg, Kans. ®® -Elizabeth Howlett, 40 Newtonville Ave., Newton, Mass.

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

KK -Jane Dickson, 1917 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. MM-Lyleth Turner, 107 Elm St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

NN-Elinor Emory, 1538 Hartrauft Drive, Norristown, Pa. ::;::; -Dorothy Linden, 1339 S. Sycamore St., Los Angeles, Calif.

00 -Lenore Shuman, 623 East Main St., Kent, Ohio.

1111 -Betty Murphy, 120 St. James Place, Buffalo, N. Y. PP -Elizabeth Steele, 1713 3rd Ave., Huntington, W. Va. ::S:S -Nancy Jane Salter, Box 176, Gunnison, Colo.

TT -Marjorie Wallerstedt, 412 W. 13th St., Hays, Kans. <P<P -Sarah Frances Rowlett, 504 S. Fillmore St., Maryville, Mo. >J!>J! -Elizabeth Middleton, Box 124, Normal St., Natchitoches, La. nn -Corrine V. Heller, 4249 Ridgeway Road, San Diego, Calif.

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SORORITIES Chairman-Miss Carrie E. Walters, ®::SY, 3815 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Secretary-Miss Edith Manzell, A::ST, 64 Monterey, Highland Park, Mich.

T reasurer-Miss Mabel Lee Walton, ::S::S::S, Drawer E., Woodstock, Va. Di1·ector of Local Panhellenics-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, AlA, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo. Director of City Panhellenics-Mrs. C. P. Neidig, IIKl, 362 Paxton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Director of Eligibility and Nationalization-Mrs. Orley See, .6.lE, 48 Wildwood Ave., Piedmont, Calif.

Director of Publicity-Miss Lula McPherson, 11.6.®, Pittsburg, Kans.

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HOW?

By the careful budgeting of national income, Alpha Sigma Alpha maintains a convention fund which adequately finances a national biennial convention.

WHY?

To provide a forum for discussion of sorority affairs and the transaction of sorority business. To revisualize and revitalize Alpha Sigma's ideals and purposes. To revel in the joys and benefits of a nationwide sorority fellowship.

When?

August, 1936.

Where?

At some choice place where beauty and interest of setting will enhance the pleasures of convention.

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Dr. Harry A. Sprague, President of the American Association of Teachers Colleges

DR. SPRAGL'E EDITOR'S NOTE:

It is with pleasure that

The Phoenix presents Dr. Sprague to its readers.

The following article is reprinted from The Pelican of The New Jersey State Teachers College at Montclair, February 28, 1935.

of PresiW dent theHarryelection A. Sprague to ITH

the office of President of the American Association of Teachers Colleges, Montclair experiences an honor which it will not have again for a long time. The election took place at the regular yearly meeting of the Association at Atlantic City. President Sprague was nominated by President Roscoe West of Trenton State Teachers College.

The Association is an organization composed of institutional

membership and includes over two hundred teachers colleges in its records. It concerns itself with establishing standards for teacher training institutions, staff qualifications, curricula, teaching load, extension work, libraries, and graduate work. It meets every year in Atlantic City and is attended by from two hundred to five hundred people.

President Sprague has had a varied and prominent part in the educational field. He is a graduate of Fredonia State Normal School, New York, and did his graduate work at Teachers College, Columbia. He was Supervisor of .Newark Normal School, a professor at the State University in New Brunswick, and Superintendent of city schools in Summit, New Jersey.

In 1924 he was appointed President of Montclair State Normal School which at that time gave a two-year course for elementary school teachers. In 1927 the Normal School became a State Teachers College and continued under the guidance of President Sprague.

President Sprague is a member of the State Council of Education, the National Education Association, the Rotary, Schoolmasters Club, and the fraternities of Alpha Chi Rho, Phi Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi.

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The American Association of Teachers Colleges By

MILDRED SANDISON,

a solemn and perT petualwas rush and roar of waves HERE

like the sound of a great organ."

"Small waves licked the land like furtive tongues seeking some dainty food with sly desire."

These are the best similes I can find to describe the ocean. They are inadequate, I'll admit, but better than I could write myself, for the ocean leaves me inarticulate.

A week-end in Atlantic City was a real experience for a landlubber from Missouri. I came away with a longing to live near the ocean always. I came away, also, with my admiration for teachers colleges and normal schools stronger than ever.

You don't see the connection between the ocean and teachers colleges? Well, the time was February 22-24, I935路 The occasion was the annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers Colleges at Atlantic City. And I was privileged to attend this meeting to write it up for the Triangle.

The American Association of Teachers Colleges is one of the Departments affiliated with the National Education Associations.

Probably your own teachers college belongs to the AATC and very likely the president of your school attended this conference. If so, I believe he will agree with

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me that the entire conference was characterized by a spirit of confidence in the achievements and possibilities of the teachers college, by a critical analysis of these institutions with a view to improvement, and by an exchange of ideas and experiences. The meetings were conducted under the able direction of H. L. Donovan, president of the American Association of Teachers Colleges, and president of the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College at Richmond. President Donovan is to be congratulated upon the success of this convention.

The first session began at 9 :oo Friday morning. I slept till 8:30two girls from the office and I had driven from Washington during the wee hours, so I was nearly dead for sleep-so it took some real hurrying to get me to the meeting place, the Venetian Room of the Ambassador Hotel, on time.

Our Mabel Lee and Alpha Sigma Alpha's Miss Sharp, soon appeared and the three of us attended the first meeting. The theme of this session was, "The Current Economic Status of the Teachers College." Of particular interest was the talk by L. A. Pittenger, who before he became president of the Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana, was a member of the

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One of the highlights of the budget committee of the Indiana legislature for six years and who meeting was the banquet which therefore sees the finance question was held Friday evening. Mabel from the viewpoint of the legis- Lee, Mrs. Sharp, and I were latelator as well as the educator. Presi- and you should have seen us traildent Hill, of the West Texas State ing meekly in. The college choir Teachers College, Canyon, in de- of Montclair State Teachers Colfining the mutual interest of state lege, N. J., furnished the music and nation in the education of for the evening. The banquet proteachers, asserted that "schools are gram was perhaps the most forsuffering more from those who op- ward-looking of the entire meetpose the democratizating of edu- ing. President Bruce R. Payne of cation than by the actual lack of Peabody; "the young dean," William F. Russell of Teachers Colmoney. " The speeches were followed by lege, Columbia; and Dean Charles three five-minute critiques and H. Judd of the University of Chithen by open discussion in which cago were the speakers. Dean all members were given the op- Judd sketched the unrealized opportunity to participate. I par- portunities of the teachers college ticularly enjoyed the open discus- to reach and affect American citisions, which were snappy, inter- zenship. It was a privilege and an inspiration to hear him. esting, and to the point.

The second session was devoted "The Teachers College Slant" to the general topic, "What the was the 路 title of an address SaturLibrary and the Laboratory are to day morning by President John the Student in His Academic Howard Payne of Morehead, KenWork, the Training School tucky, State Teachers College. be in His Professional Work." "The student in a teacher training C. C. Sherrod, president of the institution," says President Payne, East Tennessee State Teachers "is a telephone line connecting the College, Johnson City, made the teachers college faculty member outstanding speech, I thought. with thousands of school children.

He outlined the different "pat- In a liberal arts college the objecterns" of student teaching in tive is the student himself; in the teachers colleges and normal teaching college the objective is schools throughout the country. the children the student will One of the systems which evoked teach." Such challenging statemuch discussion was the exchange ments as these brought forth a system, in which students are sent great deal of thoughtful discusout to substitute for teachers who, sion. There were those who mainin turn, come back to the college tained that the teachers college stufor special study and help. dent should not be thought of as

THE PHOENIX a transmission line-"he is entitled to a personality in his own right.

The teachers college should not slant but should stand erect for academic sufficiency." President Payne illustrated the teachers college slant in various subject matter fields. For instance, he said that in a liberal arts college class in physiology, a meticulous study of the anatomy of the heart would probably be made. In the teachers college, however, "the class needs emphasis upon the hygiene of the heart, because of the alarming growth of heart disease, and the consequent service that such a matter of knowledge would render to the many future citizens that the class will contact. Teachers can put to practical use a functional knowledge of the hygiene of the heart in supervising playground activities."

President Zenas 0. Scott, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, State Teachers College, discussed characteristics of successful college teaching which will eliminate "just sit and listen courses." If you were making such a list, what would you include? In a further discussion of the character of college teaching, Ambrose L. Suhrie, a professor in the New York University School of Education, pointed out that the faculties of teachers colleges and normal schools in the United States have made greater advances in their own general education and professional training than any other faculty group of

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higher schools during the last hundred years.

The meeting in the afternoon was held in connection with the National Society of College Teachers of Education. George S. Counts outlined present day reasons for requiring a longer period of preservice preparation for teachers路. He asserted that all teachers regardless of subjects taught should possess a considerable knowledge of social trends. Henry Knonower, director of Teacher Training and Certification in Pennsylvania, described the plan of coordination among teachereducating institutions in Pennsylvania. An interesting recommendation was made by R. W. Fairchild, president, Illinois State Normal University, who advocated the removal of hours of credit from practice teaching.

In a radio address over a nationwide hookup, President Donovan talked on "The Teachers College in the Service of State and Nation." His speech was so fundamentally important that I shall quote part of it here: . .."Springing from a folk movement, it is still a folk movement. The teachers college today is maintained because of public opinion which emanates from that great body of middle class Americans who desire a well educated teacher in the public schools for their children.

There is no institution of any kind in the service of the American people that is more truly democratic in its origin, in its purpose, and in its practices ....

"The general public today understands the necessity of a young man's

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attending a medical school to prepare to become a doctor. In most states, it is now impossible to engage in the practice of law before completing legal training in some college of law. These standards of preparation, however, are of but recent origin . Less than fifty years ago, a young man with a little general education could become the apprentice of a physician, ride with him to see his patients, assist him about his office, read a few medical books, and after two or three years of this sort of apprenticeship, become a practicing physician. Admission to the bar was usually through the office of some well-established lawyer. .. But the day of the home-made doctor and lawyer has passed .

"It has been more difficult to lead the general public to understand and appreciate that the technical preparation of a teacher is quite as difficult to obtain and just as essential as the technical preparation of the doctor and the lawyer. Most people believe that all the preparation that is necessary to teach is general education. No teacher can succeed without a liberal education. . .. But liberal or general education never made a teacher. The well-educated individual who becomes a teacher without any technical training may in time become a good teacher ; but his success will always be achieved at the expense of those whom he teaches during the first years of his experience.

"The teachers college stands midway between the old liberal arts college and the highly technical school. It provides for its students both a liberal education a nd professional training . . .

"No other group of colleges is today educating its students at so low a cost per student to the taxpayers. It may be suggested that the low student cost means a poor quality of education.

But this is not true. No class of colleges 路has made greater progress in recent years than the teachers colleges.

This is the verdict of every impartial observer of college administration.

These colleges operate under standards of the American Association of Teachers Colleges, which are as rigid as the standards of any accrediting agency for colleges in this country . . . Education in the teachers college may be financially cheap, but not cheap in quality."

The following officers of the American Association of Teachers Colleges were elected for 19.35-36: President-H. A. Sprague, president, State Teachers College, Montclair, N. J. Vice-President- Eugene Fair, president, State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. Secretary- Treasurer - Charles W. Hunt, principal, State Normal School, Oneonta, N.Y.

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Though we attended meetings religiously, we did many other things in addition. We enjoyed long walks on the famous Boardwalk; a "wheelchair ride" on the Boardwalk; an evening on the Steel Pier; much delicious food; visiting the exhibits in Atlantic City's enormous Auditorium; meeting old friends; and a lot of laughing and fun. Our room at the Ambassador overlooked the ocean. We would stand at the window for fifteen minutes at a time, just looking. "There was a solemn and perpetual rush and roar of waves. . . . " EDITOR'S NOTE : The foregoing article was written by Mildred Sandison, Division of Publica路 tions, National Educational Association, Washington, D. C ., for The Triangle of Sigma Si~ma Sigma.

It is through the courtesy of Mabel Lee Walton and MissSandisc.n that we are publishing it in The Phoenix.

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Paging the Presidents ~pportunities

for deeds which the world accounts great and T glonous do not come to many. But all of us can give dignity and HE

nobility to our less glamorous tasks by willingness, earnestness and sincerity with which we perform them. We can by a joyful performance of them, make a truly noble contribution to the final achievement.

Ruth S. Neidig, Grand President PKS. From The Laurel of Pi Kappa Sigma.

Theta Theta college chapter from each senior class, is the highkeeps her past presidents within est honor to be achieved on the calling distance. Chapter presi- San Diego State campus. Mardents of the last three years have garet shares the honor this year spent this year in or near Boston. with three other Alpha Sigs.

Emily Hall, 1931-32, teaches Mary Berkley Nelson, Alpha Chemistry in Framingham High chapter president, 1933-34, and an School, Framingham, Mass. honor graduate of that year, is now teaching in the schools of Alice Northrup, 1932-33, has a teaching position in Attleboro, Manassas, Virginia.

Mass., (where Alpha Sigma AlMargaret Houston, Pi Pi presipha jewelry is made). dent 1934-35, is the first member Ruth Feley, 1933-34, is doing of the class of 1935, State Teachers graduate work in English at the College, Buffalo, New York, to be Graduate School of Boston Uni- placed in a teaching position. She versity. will teach next year in Hamburg, Margaret Standish, chapter New York.

Nadine Bondurant, AB presipresident of Omega Omega, 193435 is a member of Cap and Gown, dent 1932-33, recently resigned honorary senior women's organi- one teaching position in order to zation of San Diego State College. accept a better one in Shelbina, Election to Cap and Gown, which Missouri. And in these times of has a membership of twelve girls depression, too!

Stand By for a Special Announcement Louise Cox Carper, beloved Founder of Alpha Sigma Alpha, has another honor to add to her long and enviable list. We will let her speak for herself: "I thought you would be inter-

ested in knowing that I am a grandmother. It's rather a glorious feeling! It is a pleasure to introduce you to Barbara Ann Taylor who arrived March 18, 1 935路"

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A. E. S. Conference Association of Education T Sororities will hold its eleventh HE

biennial conference August 25. 26, 27, at Niagara Falls. Miss Carrie E. Vv alter, A. E. S. Chairman, will be the presiding officer. The A. E. S. Council welcomes the members

of the A. E. S. sororities to the sessions of the conference.

Alpha Sigmas who are interested in attending the conference are asked to communicate with Miss Evelyn G. Bell, 8 East Depew, Buffalo, New York.

Educational Responsibility of Sororities to Members and Pledges current literature of the Greek Letter Societies there is frequent mention of the potentiality of the fraternity or sorority as a cultural center. There are also frequent reports of special efforts made to achieve this purpose.

Take for example the definite plans for establishing chapter libraries with the preparation of carefully selected lists of books to replace the collections of old text books, overflow of home book cases, odds and ends of magazines, and the like. We also hear of the establishment of resident advisers in the chapter houses with the express purpose in mind of raising the scholarship level of the group.

With this renewed emphasis on scholastic attainment on the part of educators, writers, and alumni, there is at the same time a definite interest on the part of the active members and pledges in establishing a high standard for the group.

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One evidence of th.is interest on the part of the undergraduates was found at Ohio State University* when the active members of sororities were asked to state their reasons for bidding. Then as a natural development of the problem, the freshmen of various groups including freshman Panhellenic were asked to state their reasons for liking older students.

The two investigations showed that there was a marked interest in desirable scholastic traits and achievement. From the point of view of the older students the scholastic reasons fell into the seventh and tenth places in the list of twenty-five selected on the basis of freq~ency. In the general average distribution personal reasons were first, family reasons second, scholastic reasons third, and *These i nvestigat ions we re carried on at Oh io tate Un iversi t y du r ing 1934 unde r the di reetion of Dr . Esthe r All en Caw, Dean of W omen. A um mary of the R easons for Bid路 d i ng was presented in the March "Phoenix."

THE PHOENIX social fourth. It may be interesting to know what specific scholastic reasons were given by the older students. Some examples are as follows: interested in school and in studies, works out things for herself, goes to school to study, high ambitjon in college work, does not let dates interfere too much with school, serious thinking, never cuts classes, has a definite goal in college life, intelligent, capable of carrying extra work, has some special talent, good grades in High School, honors in High School, officer in High School, belongs to honorary society, will raise scholarship standing of sorority, will influence younger girls to do good work.

From the point of view of the Freshmen the scholastic reasons were in the third place in a list of twenty-five. There is probably

much significance in the addition to their list of a new reason which may be referred to as "Ability to help and advise." It fell into the fifth place and it was mentioned 200 times or nine percent of the total number. Probably this particular reason more than any of the others gives the key to the responsibility to the younger member or pledge. If the undergraduate members can but attain the vision as expressed by their own advisers, the future position of the fraternity and sorority in relation to the educational institution in which it finds itself, can be greatly strengthened by developing its potentiality for leadership in scholastic achievement.

Grace P. Weiss, Assistant to the Dean of Women, Ohio State University.

WE ARE ALPHA SIGMA SISTERS (Tune: "Wonderful Mother of Mine")

We are Alpha Sigma sisters You are a part of us.

You'll hold a spot down deep in our hearts, For in you we've put our trust.

We will carry forever, On through the fields of time For there'll never be another to us, Like this Alpha Sigma Alpha of ours.

Elizabeth Farrington.

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The Collect Speaks CHARACTERS MADGE, a non-club woman; JEsSIE, an ardent club woman; THE CoLLECT, which speaks.

TIME-at the close of a district conference .

PLACE-Almost anywhere.

Madge and Jessie are dressed in ordinary street clothing. "The Collect" is simply dressed in a white robe, or dress.

MADGE: Thank you, Jessie. It was kind of you to bring me to your club conference. I have always wanted to see a woman's group in action, and it was quite an experience. I was amazed that I wasn't bored to death in the midst of so much seriousness!

JEsSIE: (good humoredly) Well, I suppose it was quite a come-down for you after all your heavy afternoons of bridge and tea drinking. But honestly, didn 't you rather enjoy it all?

MADGE: (impulsively) My dear, if women wouldn't be so eternally deceptive. They are so idealistic at heart, but their very actions belie many words they speak in all seriousness. Take for instance, that high-sounding creed or prayer, you repeated in chorus this afternoon-lovely words, beautiful composition, musical to read; but what does it all mean to you after you have repeated it with a beatific expression on your face?

JESSIE: You did notice that much about it, at least, so I believe there is some hope for you. I've often wished when I have repeated the Collect that it were possible for me to live up to such an ambitious prayer, myself. Many times I have felt more of a sinner and a hypocrite for even daring to speak the beautiful lines. It wasn't until I finally realized that there is really a practical, as well as a spiritual inter-

pretation to every one of those lovely phrases, that I understood how much we as club women may actually try to live up to the desires expressed in them.

MADGE: (questioningly) But they are so general, they seem to represent everything, and yet nothing. What do you mean?

JESSIE: (thoughtfully) I wonder, if perhaps, Mary Stewart, who wrote the Collect, didn't have in mind the things we are striving for in our civic, legislative, and public welfare departments, when she wroteTHE CoLLECT: "Keep us, 0 God from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed."

JEsSIE: We have accepted a big deed to perform, but surely it is being :~c足 complished in a small degree by the many-sided efforts of these neighbor departments. Aid in prenatal and maternity cases; infant care; protection of the health, and well-being of normal, and of physically and mentally handicapped children; care of the dependent and of the blind; unemployment insurance and old age pensions; teaching of civic pride and patriotism-these are only a few of the numerous projects tackled by these departments as we endeavor to be "Large in thought, word and deed."

MADGE: (beginning to comprehend) Oh, I do see, and in striving for the success of the many projects you lose yourselves in service, and have no time for "fault-finding or self seeking" both of which are consuming evils of the discontented. Please go onTHE CoLLECT: "Let us be done unth fault-finding and leave off self-seeking.

May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face without selfpity; and without prejudice."

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JEsSIE: Through our department of Education we are striving to develop true knowledge that we may meet each other without self-pity or without prejudice. By educating ourselves and aiding in the education of others, we are seeking the beauty of truth, that we may see ourselves and others in our proper relationship in the scheme of life. Cooperation between the home and the schools, and an understanding between the schools and the community is sought. A study of the aims and methods of modern educatiOn is encouraged.

Vocational trammg schools, nursery schools, and schools for adult education are aided . Many clubs sponsor scholarships, and the State Federation gives a fellowship which is used for research or study by a graduate student.

THE CoLLECT: "May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous. " MADGE: (smilingly) I think that was put in for me, personally, as well as for others who have misjudged the aims of women's clubs, and have been "generous" with criticism. I should have realized that those inspired faces were reflections of an inner knowledge of the work to be done, and of the needed help they knew was in Him. THE CoLLECT: "Teach us to put into action ou1路 better impulses, straightforward and unafraid."

JESSIE: That, too, applies to you, Madge, for you have certainly been straightforward and unafraid in admitting your lack of understanding.

MADGE: You really have me interested. I'm sure that I can explainTHE CoLLECT: "Let us take time for all things; make us grow calm, serene and gentle."

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MADGE: Undoubtedly, art, music, literature and drama help us to round our lives, and each has its power to make us calm, gentle and serene. Gardens, too, have this effect. What do your departments of Music, Art and Literature do?

JEsSIE: Music, of course, is the universal language, it draws together many who have no other common interests. We try to encourage study of the masters of music, and try to develop a desire for good music in the home, the school and the church. Creative work in music, art, literature and drama is urged, if only as a means of self-expression. Art pilgrimages and exhibitions, attendance at good plays, and the reading of good books, we believe, all help to advance our cultural growth.

MADGE: And the Garden department?

JEsSIE: This department has contributed toward subsistance gardens, and has distributed seeds to school children. Many school, library and hospital grounds have been made more attractive through efforts of this department. In addition, flower shows and plant exchanges are enjoyed. Conservation of plants and trees, and of birds is other work in which this department interests itself. But to go onTHE CoLLECT: "Grant that we may 1路ealize it is the little things that create differences. That in the big things of life we are as one."

MADGE: That sounds something like the old saying that "The Colonel 's Lady and Judy O'Grady are -sisters under the skin!"

JEssE: Just the thought! And, of course, through our International Relations department we work on the assumption that customs and costumes are only superficial, that actually all people have the same beginning, the same problems and aims, the same end-

THE PHOENIX ing. The International Relations department strives for a better understanding between the peoples of the world . It works as an agency fo r the end of war and for the establishment of lasting peace through world cooperation.

MADGE: Just as that department sponsors world cooperation and peace, your Home department promotes harmony in the home, and through the home and its influence for goodTHE CoLLECT: "May we strive to touch and to know the great common woman's heart of us all." ]ESSIE: Yes, as ever, charity begins at home . This department studies marriage in our land and all lands; divorce, and its effect on children, the home and the world; the ties between the family and community life, and all life.

Problems and aims of all other departments directly, and indirectly, center in the Home department; which acts somewhat like a mirror in that it reflects the work being accomplished by the other groups. We should feel honored, not licensed, because we are club women, and should be sympathetic and helpful to those who must receive what we are able to give. Truly, "it is more blessed to give than to receive ."

MADGE: (softly) But "with what measure ye meet, so shall it be meted unto you."

THE CoLLECT: "And 0, Lord, God, let us not forget to be kind."

MADGE: You have not fo rgotten to be kind, Jessie. I now see that as the lines

of your Collect form a complete and beautiful prayer for guidance, so do the departments of the federation interweave and unite in an intricate and sincere pattern for service.

(The Collect then steps forward and leads the entire group in the repetition of the Collect): Keep us, 0 God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.

Let us be done with fault-finding, and leave off self-seeking.

May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face without self-pity, and without prejudice.

Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward and unafraid.

Let us take time for all things; m ake us grow calm, serene and gentle.

Grant that we may reali ze it is the little things that create differences; that in the big things of life we are as one.

And may we strive to touch and to know the great common woman's heart of us all, and 0, Lord God! let us not forget to be kind . (Mary Stewart)

Marion Kinback Smith, KK, Cape May Court House, . J. Any group wi s hin g to u e "Th e Co ll ect Spea k s" mus t g e t perm is ion of the a uthor, wh o has h a d it copyri ghted .

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Are You There ?

A NY ONE who does telephone 1""'\. work feels kinship with the spectator of a shadow pantomime.

Both must guess what the players are trying to express. Both must construct the whole from the brief outline which is given. Each formulates her idea of participants and the objective of the action from seemingly inconsequential factors. The "show goes on" for both. All of us who use the telephone are the unsuspecting actresses who offer amusement, exasperation, pathos, or pleasure to the person "on the other end."

Would you like to "listen in" on a telephone saleswoman ? Then plug in.

"Who's this? . . . . . "I didn't want you." BANG! (a slamming receiver is most soothing to the ear). " I want you to send me one of them rowing machines." ("Is it to be charged to an account or sent C.O.D.?")

"Yes." (and the charge -C.O.D. formula must be repeated in simpler terms.)

"Send me some buckle thread."

(Boucle yarn is on sale.)

"Will you please send me a pair of the fabric gloves advertised this mornmg. " "I wanted to order some of your ingrown hose." (There are ingrain hose.)

"E. S. O'Callahan." (Name given very indistinctly. "Is it E

as in Edward and S as in Sam?") "No, it's not. It's E as in Elsie and S as in Shirley."

Time to pull out your plug. Did you learn anything about the characters who talked in this scene?

The next time you will encounter an entirely different troupe. You may rage inwardly at the man who makes the wire sizzle with the vehemence of his vocabulary.

You may have difficulty in restraining your mirth as a middleaged woman explains the family feuds while she attempts to return a non-returnable gift from a greatly detested sister-in-law. You may nearly weep as you list the articles to be purchased for the burial of a dead child. You may wish that clear enunciation was taught in the first grade of e~ery public school and that deaf people were forbidden by law to touch a telephone. You may heartily favor restriction of immigration and increase of Americanization classes after trying to discover the wants expressed by somebody's maid still relatively unfamiliar with the English language.

You will learn that the laws of permutations and combinations have been applicable to family names as well as to the mathematics of your college freshman days. Following Mrs. Lax may come Mr. Speaker who booms into his mouthpiece with such fervor

THE PHOENIX that you are glad to have him fade away and be replaced by Mrs. Ready, Miss Sleep, Mrs. Fullilove, or even Mr. Hollerback. By the end of the day's play you may even feel that Kuflewski and Zmrhal are easy to spell.

Yes, all the world's a stage, par-

ticularly the telephone world, and all the men and women merely players. Telephone personalities are like the tree's shadows which fall "where it can never be," but how very, very much they do tell about us.

Louise Stewart.

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A FARING I SHALL BE Some day I'll sail through China Sea And past Cambodia, Then Northward to the Gulf Siam And up Menam I'll go.

I'll stop awhile at old Bangkok, Then slowly make my way North westwa'rd, to the town Korat And there I'm going to stay.

The jungle growth will hem me in, Yet life there will be free; God made the world for all mankindKarat belongs to me.

I'll garb myself in native dress; In temples I shall pray; I'll chant the naive native songs, Morose and sad, though gay.

I'll wilt through months of sweltering heat And mold through months of rain/ t's plain to see that I've been at Those travel books again!

Ethel Schutt,

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The Elizabeth and Kaye Art Studio Alpha H ELLo, coming to

Sigs! This is you from the Elizabeth and Kaye Art Studio, which is easy to locate on the corner of Evergreen Avenue and Hunter Street, in Woodbury, New Jersey. ' At present, I fell something like a radio announcer who is advertising a service, but I hope you will not dial me off until I have told you about the exciting class for creative self-expression which Elizabeth Worthington and I have every Saturday morning for children, who happen to range from six years of age to fourteen.

In the loft of an ivy-clad gray stone stable, you may find some boys and girls busy working with oil paints. They are creating whatsoever they desire without being dictated to by an adult. Other children are carving small marble reliefs. Still others are working on their wood-carving reliefs, which are of yellow poplar wood.

And as their interest span is short, and varies with the different ages, the children turn to crayons, pastels, or easel painting before the class is over. Also a few children are modeling figures full of action, out of clay, which they have built up over an armature.

So you see that the boys and girls do have the opportunity to express themselves in the media of stone, wood, and clay, besides painting and sketching.

All of these activities take place against a gay and inviting background in the artrooms which have light colored walls, lettucegreen French windows draped with orange curtains. I love the way the rafters coming down on a slope from the ceiling form a ledge where they meet the wall.

We have placed two long kindergarten tables and their benches in the middle of one room. There is one sturdy wall bench for those who are carving. A professional modeling stand that will revolve and move up and down is placed with the clay unit. When the supplies and materials are arranged in different groups, it does make it easier for the children to find things for themselves. One corner of the room is made alive by a nine-foot frieze which was designed and painted by all of the children. In another room there are painting or sketching easels.

It is also in this room where the stove which gives us heat for the studio is placed. The third room is for storage of materials and a place to make plaster of Paris casts of our clay work.

We want our studio to be progressive, and to encourage the separate individualities of the children. By allowing them plenty of freedom, we find the children produce very fine and original work which has been stimulated by their environment. It is surprising the

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large part the radio plays in influencing the art work of the group. One of our boys drew a picture which he had seen in his mind when listening to a story over the radio. Buck Rogers, of the newspaper, is another favorite course for illustration. Goodness! rocket ships dash all over the papers.

Jolm, one of the boys of the twelve-year level, for his first oilpainting, created a picture of his own for " Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." Since the boy-artist chose to keep his colors about the same value, anyone looking at the two divers lifting a chest of gold can get the feeling of the depth of the ocean.

Sue modeled a relief of Ivanhoe and his horse. This resulted from having studied " Ivanhoe " in school. She was entirely too pokey about her work when she first started with us, and of course we wanted her to continue with the spirit of doing things well but also to get her work finished, since she is filled with ideas and always knows what she wants to do next. It is encouraging to know that she has improved to such a degree that she accomplishes as much as anyone else now. She loves butterfles and makes collections of them. One thing she has made is a carved wall panel of a moth to give to her father th at he might hang it beside their fireplace. For Easter he hopes to have her marble relief

of a wire-haired fox terrier finished, so that she can give that too to her father.

Art is fundamental and a part of life. Children do only need to have "the lid taken off" as Hugh Mearns says, to show that there is a latent power of creativeness in each and everyone of us and that under guidance with encouragement, there can be no failure in children's art, because every active child has something which is waiting to be expressed. It is true, however, that in some boys and girls a feeling of confidence must first be built up.

To show our friends and the children's parents how much the boys and girls can do on their own and the joy they get from creating in the arts, the Elizabeth and Kaye Art Studio is going to have an Open House the latter part of May. To us this is a big event, because we are honored to have Boris Blai, an outstanding sculptor in his own right besides being an art teacher at Temple University, to come from Philadelphia to explain the benefits of art in the lives of children. We are happy, too, that the children like to come to the studio, so that they can have an outlet for their creative energy, since there are still some public schools where the teachers mold their pupils into one form.

And now the clock tells me that it is time to sign off. Pleasant dreams, dear Alpha Sigs. Goodnight.

Kay R. Blood, KK.

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See Canada Next

BY A NN KI NNEY,

ColumbiaV From GrantsBritish Pass until now ANCOUVER,

we have been seeing a great deal of the Pacific Coast. We are getting into the country of the everlasting snows.

From Grants Pass we headed for Seattle and north. One day was spent in Seattle- the city of hills and water. Of course Seattle fights for supremacy over the other coast towns as the other coast towns fight for supremacy over Seattle. Before arriving at our destination we happily passed through Portland, and I should never tell a Seattle dweller, but what we saw of Portland impressed us more than Seattle did.

Portland is a lumber city to the nth degree - lumber yards are plentiful, the hills around Portland are studded with grand trees.

Like Seattle, Portland dwellers are hill dwellers. The railroad runs along the water and we saw many barges hauling huge loads of lumber. In the station at Portland we came upon many Chinese folk doing the hauling and stamping of luggage. The flowers in Portland and in Seattle are superbthey grow in enormous quantities and bloom luxuriously.

Seattle greeted us with all the splendor of its Puget Sound and its vast Chinese markets. The strangest things in Seattle: the

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auto parking lots on the roofs of the markets, the streets that go almost directly straight upward, the Canadian porters in the docks, the honest to goodness sea gulls. As a special treat we were able to see the airship Macon, which passed over Seattle. A funny thing happened to us in Seattle; the huge coast city boasts of the well known street car but the street car guides cannot boast of their knowledge of the city. I asked a street car guide if I should need a transfer to go as far as Forty-eighth Street.

"Well" said the man, "maybe you'd better take one in case something happens."

We were rather tired of train travel by the time we reached Seattle, so we decided to go up the coast to Vancouver by boat.

We boarded the Princess Kathleen at eight o'clock in the morning and docked in Vancouver at sixthirty the same evening.

As we pulled out of the harbor we could see Mount Rainer very clearly- it held its white head majestically above a small cloud.

The gulls escorted us out to the big water and then left us to brave a swelling strait. The boat was large but not large enough as the brisk passengers wilted and drooped over the rails. It wasn't very long until we could see Mount Baker, the pride of Can-

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ada. The mountains keep us company during the entire trip. In the early afternoon we docked at Victoria, British Columbia, a quaint English town where the cars drive on the wrong side of the street and bicycles are plentiful. The Parliament building at Victoria has a huge lawn in front of it bordered by flowers and in the center stands a large statue of Queen Victoria.

In this town the streets are winding and the buildings are old. Exporting is the principal industry of Victoria-the dock is picturesque with its many boats and old fishermen.

After leaving Victoria we followed the coast range of mountains for the rest of the day. It wasn't long before we cited Vancouver in the distance looking like a midget village. We took exactly one hour from the time we first saw Vancouver until we docked there. The boat headed out into the water and then went up a neck of water periliously narrow and at its end stood the city.

This place stands on a piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water. The city is rich as one of the chief export harbors for wheat in all of Canada. The population at present is around 30o,ooo. Unlike Victoria, Vancouver is modern in every sense.

We were able to see the ship Empress of Japan, one of Canada's largest passenger boats.

By the time we had left Vancouver we were anxiously looking

toward getting home, but we were some 2500 miles from our destination.

We left on the Canadian Pacific Railroad for the east. The particular train that we were on had besides the regular Pullman cars, an observation car on the rear that resembles the street car-the windows were huge and the extreme rear was entirely open. Many times later we appreciated this car as it was the only means of seeing the Canadian Rockies at the best advantage. From the time we left Vancouver until we reached Lake Louise the next day we saw scenery that we believed could not be surpasses, but we were mistaken. The track ran along in a gorge and on both sides the mountains towered thousands of feet above. Very interesting is the sight of the timber line on the cliffsthere is where the vegetation stops and the snow begins. It is almost unbelievable to imagine snow 300 feet deep when it looks only several feet thick. We caught a glimpse of the highway which runs hundreds of feet above the track I solemnly resolved never to tour that part of Canada in an auto.

When we reached Lake Louise we were met by chauffeurs in large cars to take us to the hotel.

The drive was not long, but enough to take us from reality into fairyland. The Chateau Lake Louise sits in all its splendor beside the loveliest lake one can im-

THE PHOENIX agine, and for a background there is the glacier supporting 200 feet of snow. The snow melts and feeds the lake which is icy cold, bottomless, and unimaginably blue. The entire thing at a glance is indescribable-it is so quiet and peaceful, so lovely and regal, in short it is the kind of place one dreams of. We spent the afternoon walking to the other end of the lake and back, and in the various gardens about the hotel- the Rocky Mountain poppies are profuse. The next morning we saw the sun rise over Lake Louise, the reflection of the glacier could be seen in the water beneath and the lake was a dark green.

We motored to Banff Springs early that morning. The drive was magnificent and made terribly interesting because of the fact that we were supposed to see Rocky Mountain sheep and bears. We saw the sheep but the bears must have been elsewhere. We marvelled at the bus driver's keen imagination, he could see images on the mountains that resembled all sorts of shapes and he invariably pointed them out to us, we then became quite worked up trying to find the sleeping beauty, etc.

Banff Springs is a typical Canadian town with the quaintest churches of anywhere we had been. The hotel resembles a Spanish castle- it is massive and nothing has been spared to make it more beautiful. During the few

hours that we were at Banff we walked to the falls which is near the hotel. The rush of water reminds one of a small Niagara.

We moved on across Canada and soon we left the mighty Rockies for the wheat fields of central Canada. Calgary is the center of this vast farming-it is amazing to see how large the wheat fields are, one single field may be as much as sooo acres. The wheat is sent to Vancouver and from there it is shipped to China and other foreign countries.

Winnipeg was so near home that we almost cheered, imagine, only r6oo miles to go. This town has the second widest streets in the world, and one of the very prettiest Parliament buildings. Very Canadian is Winnipeg with its bicycles, French churches and that huge money. Things I Never Knew Until Then: that the Ca11r adian Mounties wear brown coats and not red; that American money is not as good in value as Canadian money; that the schools of Canada teach the children to pronounce the last letter of the alphabet "zed"; Canadian schools open the last of August.

From Winnipeg we immediately headed for Columbus which seemed pretty nice when we once arrived. The last of the trip was spent in trying to discover which thing was the nicest of the whole trip, but we failed in the attempt.

A little over 8ooo miles were

THE PHOENIX covered, making a complete circle in thirty days; we saw mountains and plains, the garden spot of the United States. It was all beautiful to the point of artificiality, and what did I like best? The an-

swer takes no contemplation, good wholesome Ohio that doesn't boast of snow in August or raspberries that must be sliced. It's good to be back, but I will go again if I ever get the chance.-The End.

SOME PLEDGE SONGS IT'S SPRINGTIME WITH AL.A (Tune: "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding" )

There's a place which speaks of springtime, Although the trees are bleak and bare, It's the spot that AL.A girls warmed When I let them there; And we hope our lovely blossoms Will ripen some day to be The winged seeds which fly To spread our loved sorority.

Eileen MacMehon, AA Pledge.

(Tune: "Just a Song at Twilight" )

Dear sorority I will e'er be true Through each passing hour And my whole life through I will never leave thee Close to thee I'll stay For you're my sorority Dear AL.A-dear AL.A. Eleanor Lock hart, AA Pledge.

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Pi Pi Chapter of Buffalo has been unusually fortunate, I think, in having had so many "Old Faithfuls" in its ranks always.

Helen Weis, one of Buffalo's outstanding women, we claim as one of our grandest "Old Faithfuls."

I would not mislead you and give you the impression that Helen is most ancient and infirm. On the contrary, she is probably the peppiest person I know and not old at all.

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If you were to ask Helen about her "job" she would insist that life is never tame. Indeed, it has infinite possibilities for novelty when one thousand children are growing up around one. Helen is the Principal of School No. 45, one of the largest Elementary Schools in Buffalo.

Graduate of the University of Buffalo, Past President of the Buffalo State Teachers College, President of the Camp Fire Council of Buffalo, and President of the Board of Directors of the Women Teachers Association of Buffalo are a few of the honors bestowed upon our distinguished alumna.

I am not at all sure whether Helen became interested in geography because she just loved to travel or whether she travelled a great deal because she was a geography specialist. At any rate, Helen knows her geography and she is without question the sorority's globe-trotter.

Among her trips one might list the usual race through Europe, a summer motoring through England, a summer in the small old northern towns of Germany along with a trip to Sweden and the Baltic cruise another summer in Ber' . lin Dresden Munich, and Pans ' ' . and a trip to Bermuda. TwiCe she has traveled to South Amer-

THE PHOENIX ICa, crmsmg to the north coast among the islands. One year Helen attended the University of California- and- travelled- extensively while she was in the West.

Her love for the woods and camping grew out of her work with the Camp Fire Girls. She states that her experiences on the trail have been a source of infinite pleasure to her-even though the hikes grow shorter as age creeps upon her!

Helen is very fond of good plays and good movies and music is almost a passion with her. She says that she is an appreciative listener rather than a performer. However, she has been a member of the Teachers Chorus of Buffalo from the time the chorus was organized.

A very important person in our city and in our sorority is Helen W eis and we are proud of her fame. But those of us who know her best admire her most of all for that powerful trait of loyalty which is the tradition of our sorority. Helen belonged to that group of Clionians who welcomed our own Elizabeth Small as Adviser in 1910. With Miss Small and the writer she joined the happy group of Clionians on that memorable day, June 4, 1926, when we became Pi Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigm路a Alpha.

L aura H elen Buerger.

Frances Scott To the girls who comprised the "actives" of Beta Beta chapter in the school year 1918-1919, Mary Frances Scott was little short of a miracle. Not only was she a most satisfactory chapter president, but also a source of pride, being President of the Second Year Class, President of the Kindergarten Club, and Art Editor of the Annual.

But first and foremost, she was an artist, this bent having been already well established in a year's attendance at Henry Reeds Art School in Denver.

Later as we "alums" met, the query was often to be, "Where's Frances now?" and when infrequently we saw her, there was always an eager audience to listen to the enthralling recountal of her latest trip.

First, there had been a year spent in the art department of the Denver Post, next a journey to Fort Worth to enter the art department of an advertising agency, and then a return to Denver to work for Miss Wilhemina Mead, a well-established interior decorator.

The next we heard, Frances was in New York studying at the Art Students League, and what a deluge of questions she had to answer on her return, especially about the Beaux Art's Ball which she had attended.

Followed further work with Miss Mead, and then an eight

THE PHOENIX months' trip to Europe, attending no school but visiting the museums. While in Paris, Frances was joined by Dorothy Dakin, another of "our girls" who had been studying at Oxford. Together they toured the Chateau country.

Her first appearance among us after this trip, was greeted by temporary silence, as we were overcome by the stunning Paris clothes, but we were soon bombarding her with an even more deadly barrage of questions than usual.

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her to take charge of the gift shop at Neusteter's (one of Denver's best stores), where she remained two years, making several trips to New Yark during this time.

A short time ago, a group of us visited her in her present position, as interior decorator in the Florian Shops, and surrounded by interesting furniture, intriguing pictures, lustrous drapes, and provocative "objects d'art," we could readily understand her enthusiasm in her new venture.

Neoma Erickson Stone, B.B. Denver Alumna: Chapter.

A PLEDGE SONG Tune: Flow Gently Sweet Afton

Dear Alpha Sigma Alpha Thy Palm tree so tall The white and the crimson Shall watch o'er us all Unselfish and loyal So generous too You stand for the right For the service we do.

We will try to develop our Minds and our traits, Our souls and our spirits In tune with our God A sweetness of spirit and Earnestness too, So gracious in manner We pledge these to you.

Winij1路ed Huston , AA Pledge.

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Theta Theta appreciates the generous friendship of its chapter adviser, Mabel C. Bragg. Miss

We have just learned with great joy, that Miss Marjorie K. Jones, Kappa K appa's chapter adviser in the absence of Miss Drummond, has consented to act in that capacity for the next year, in the continued absence of Miss Drummond. Miss Jones has been a real adv iser to us, and we are glad to number her among the friends of

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Bragg is recognized as one of the foremost ed ucators and advisers in the east. The warmth of her smile and the encouragement in the grasp of her hand is an inspiration to each and every girl with whom she comes in con tact. . W e are grateful to her and only hope we may in some small way live up to her hopes for us.

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Marie is a Senior this year, and someone who we are certainly going to miss next year. H er major

Vice-President-Gertrude Monks.

Gertrude is a Senior this year.

She lives in North Platte, Nebraska, and her major is Intermediate grades. She is one of our peppiest girls and is a talented muSICian. She has black hair and hazel eyes.

Secretary-Hazel Drawne.

Hazel is a Sophomore. She is from Colorado Springs. She is a Music major and plays the violin in Philharmonic orchestra. She has brown eyes and hair.

Treasurer-Mary Philips.

Mary is also from Colorado Springs. She is a member of Tharsay, Sophomore girls' pep organization. Her major is Intermediate grades. She is a "cute" blonde.

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is Music and she is a member of Music Club. She is also a member of A Capella Choir and Boosters Club. She lives at Eastlake, Colorado, and spent her Freshman year at Denver University.

She is a charming blonde.

Registrar-Margaret Magill.

Margaret is a good combination of pep, charm, and personality.

She is a Sophomore, and her home is in Steamboat Springs.

She is a member of Boosters Club, Tharsay, and Intermediate Club.

She has brown hair and gray eyes.

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Chaplain-Alta McWilliams.

Alta is an Intermediate major and a member of Intermediate Club. Her home is in Fort Lupton, Colorado. She has brown hair and eyes.

She has a great deal of work to do and still has time to help others with the planning of various sorority affairs. Margaret rate

Extension Officer-Ruth Lanphier Ruth is a Sophomore from Denver. Her major is History. She is a member of Dickerson Club, Tharsay, and is Panhellenic representative. She has brown hair and eyes and is very charming.

Editor-Edna Wise.

Edna is a Junior this year, is a Kindergarten-Primary major and is a member of English Club. She lives at Alamo, Colorado, and is a blonde.

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Officers of Xi Xi The officers of Xi Xi chapter have served and are serving very well this year. They have made our sorority one to be proud of.

Our president and collegiate representative, Catherine Kelly, has short auburn hair and a wonderful personality. She is an English major who will graduate this June. We will all miss Catherine as she has been a wonderful president and an inspiration to us all. 路Margaret Cuenod is our most efficient secretary and treasurer.

high in scholarship and is also a semor.

Frankie Sutton is the rush chairman and chaplain. She is always full of pep and ready to help at all times. Frankie has brought us through one rush season very successfully.

The chapter editor is Dorothy Linden who tries to keep the sorority up on the news. She is only a sophomore so will be with us for some time.

Doroth y Linden, Editor.

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Kappa Kappa Jean Kerr has piloted us through a successful year. It has been her foresight, her manage-

KAPPA KAPPA'S OFFICERS First row-Mary Simmington, vice路president; J ean Kerr, president; and Mary Kirlin, corresponding secretary .

Second row-Billie Carpente r, r egistrar; Alma Sheeley, treasurer; J ane Thierolf, co llegiate representative; and Helen Smiles, secretary.

Third row-Jane Dickson, editor; and Ruth MacMenamin, chap la in .

ment and her lovable personality that has kept Alpha Sigs "pulling together." We have a notion that our president's musical ability has struck just the right note and made chords of harmony in the sorority.

Our vice-prexy, Mary Simmington, is, in a word, "Miss Temple" -for there's no organization that

is worth its space in the yearbook that she hasn't in some way guided. And at the same time she is Temple's idea of a dramatic artist.

Helen Hagy, while keeping track of minutes in the A'f.A meetings, heads the Y. W. C. A. Besides all this, we doff our hats to her, for next year she is to be "Miss" Hagy to high school English classes of a school in the central part of the state. Mary Kirlin, our corresponding secretary, comes out from under heaps and stacks of A'f.A stationary once a week to be stern, in her own petite way, as president of the Judiciary Board.

"Mrs. Money" is Alma Sheeley's cognomen, for she is treasurer of so many organizations, beginning with Kappa Kappa. She is also a Varsity debater, which may in some part account for her level headedness.

Jane Thierolf and Helen Smiles represent us in Panhellenic Council, where they make it emphatic that A'f.A counts on Temple campus.

Ruth MacMenamin, the pride of the Secondary Education department, is our well-belov~d chaplain, and Jane Dickson-may her soul rest in peace- is our dear editor who would make journalists of us all!

Jane T hierolf, KK.

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State Teachers College Indiana, Pennsylvania Horne Economics Quadrennial Exhibit

On Friday, April 13, the Home Economics Department was hostess to over a thousand visitors from the student body, the town, and the near-by high schools at the quadrennial exhibit. As well as beina informative, the exhibit was ~ means of advertising the . department and the work the girls are doing. The junior Alpha Sigs in the department, Myrle Fox, Mary Scott, Helen Thompson, and Ma;jorie Sullivan, assisted in the nutrition and home management exhibits. In the nutrition lab the girls had displayed a properl; balanced day's menu for a normal family. They also had corrective diets for such persons as the under- or over-weight, the anemic and diebetic. In the home management exhibit there were various posters giving information of the cast, quality, and conditions affecting the price of foods.

Games, knitting, reading, and dish gardens were uggested for leisure time activ ity. The Freshmen Alpha Sigs in the department, Becky Truxal, Betty Shea, Wilma Schaffiich, and Lillian Porter also had active parts in the exhibit. A

demonstration of the correct service for dinner in an average home was given seven times during the afternoon with a capacity audience each time. Other displays of unusual interest were the color clinic, bread baking, clothing display, and the operation of the hand loom. Other exhibits such as the display of toilet articles made by the girls in the chemistry lab, the operation of washer and ironer were among the popular ones. Every line of home econommics work were represented. The boys were especially interested in the exhibit of how men's hats are constructed, and the whys of wearin.g out of socks and shirts.

All members of the department helped in making the exhibit an exceptionally successful undertak~ng. The president of the college m congratulating us said, "It's the best exhibit you've had yet."

We all felt it was successful in that it presented the work we do in an interesting manner as well as giving useful, scientific information about equipment, clothing, and meals.

A new Alpha Sig, Lillian Porter, r.

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AI ph a Phi Gamma, a national honorary journalistic fraternity, has been established on the cam-

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It has grown in this short time into a strong organization.

It has been of special interest here at Indiana in that there is no course in journalistic writing. It is felt that it should stimulate interest and give instruction to school publications, as well as equip people to fill staff positions effecientl y.

The local chapter has not only proven of value to its members but has served the college as a whole. Part of its program for the last semester has been a six weeks' course in high school publications conducted by members of the fraternity. This opportunity was open to the entire student body, and proved very popular.

Mary Jane A ltenburg, AT. ')(<

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The English Round Table is an organization to carry out the social side of the English Department. All English Majors are eligible for membership in the club.

The two big social events of the year are the informal party at the school lodge which always comes in the Fall, and the Spring tea, which is always used as a farewell party for the graduating senior.

During the last year the President of the organization was our own little President of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Mary Jane Altenburg.

There always happens to be some Alpha Sigs active in the club.

Frances Cruise, Ar.

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Alpha Omega Geographers

Alpha Omega Geographers, an honorary geography organization at the Indiana State Teachers College, was organized in 1928 by Miss Erna Grossmuck. Its main purposes are to assemble geographic material, to discuss current geographical themes, and to promote fellowship and interest in geographic education.

The big event of the fall for Alpha Omega Geographers was the induction of Dr. J. Russell Smith, internationally famous geographer, into the organization at high noon, November 6. Following this service a luncheon was served in the college dining room for the members of the organization, the pledges, and the officers of the Travelers Club.

Marion M. Clark, AI'.

* * * * Square Dancing at Marshall College Marshall College has been giving square dancing instructions in the gym. They are sponsored by Professor Crum, head of the physical education department and Miss Bacon, Dean of Women.

These two prominent people called these square dancing "classes," the "Pioneer Dance Club." This club was organized in order to benefit the students who wish to teach in the rural districts. It is thought that it would be a social advantage if

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these students could participate in the square dances. The athletes are all taking part in the dancing.

A couple of the deans, a cot:Iple of the professors, and several wellknown students have been attending the "classes" regularly. There are 125 active participants in this latest activity. The instructions are given every Tuesday afternoon. They have real "hill-billy" music. Instructions on twenty-six dances are being given which include: "Ocean Wave," "Old Virginia Reel," "Pokey Four," "Figgure Eight," "Adam and Eve" and "Grapevine Twist."

It is a very amusing sight to watch the athletes of Marshall College and even wrestlers swinging their partners on their heels and toes, and we wonder how a nineteen year old boy can remember all the calls. One is: All hands out and circle south Keep that moonshine outa your your mouth Grab your partner, get in line; Swin?" yore partner, 'n' I'll swing mme.

Lucille Shoupe, Prep.

* * * * Maryville, Missou路ri Just ask an Alpha Sig on the campus at Maryville what is going on in the way of activities.

All of the girls can tell you because they are interested in their campus and they try to further the worthy activities. No doubt

the biggest affair of the year is held in the spring quarter and the Alpha Sigs can boast of having as their sponsor the instigator of this affair. Each spring Miss Martindale presents her physical education classes in a May Festival.

She has become well known for this work and truly it is a creation of art. Of course the Alpha Sigs do all they can to help her in her work. One of the dates that the May Fete is presented on is also set aside as Mothers' Day and the students' mothers spend the day with them and attend the May Fete in the evening.

Another activity that is new on the cam pus this year is the setting aside of a day called High School Senior Day. On this day all of the seniors of the Northwestern District high schools spend the day at the college, visiting classes and getting acquainted with college life. The Alpha Sigs very willingly volunteered their services for the day in an attempt to make the day a success.

The Spring Contests are another annual activity on our campus. These contests are held for three days and the high schools of the Districit send delegates to represent them in the contests.

Whenever there is any activity of interest on the campus the Alpha Sigs are sure to be there giving of their best to make these undertakings a success.

Anita Aldrich, cf>if>.

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of the six most beautiful girls on the campus. Now do you wonder why our campus pride came up when she returned this second semester?

Miriam is an Arts Education student. She is a member of the National Art honorary, Delta Phi Delta. At one time she was president of the organization, also.

In between times-for Miriam cannot be accused of being "bookish"-she finds time to have loads of fun with her friends and shall I mention the football hero, too?

Sh! I hear her coming and before she reads this last it must go into print. Come in, Miriam.

* * * * Dorothy Fitzgerald Carries Off Two Prizes at Kent

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wearing the same old smile and looking the same as ever. And it doesn't take her long to get back in the swing of things either, for not only did this Toledo Times photographer pick a beauty when he picked a peach, but our own campus judges chose her as one

With a coalition working against us we managed to hold up our reputation by winning five out of eight of the competitions this year.

The Miss Kent State Contest is the biggest honor of the year and we are proud to say that it was won by Dorothy Fitzgerald. This year the contest was held at the Cleveland Automobile Show and judged by Lanny Ross of radio fame. Rosemary Price is editor of the Chestnut Burr, the annual

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The Most Popular Girl Contest, which also is sponsored by the Chestnut Burr, is selected by ballot. Blanks are passed to the unsuspecting student body dunng Chapel and each writes the name of the girl and boy whom he thinks are the most outstanding.

The girl who received the most votes this year was Dorothy Fitzgerald.

Last year Dorothy was selected as May Queen and we are hoping that one of our girls may win the title again this year.

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publication at Kent, is the second girl ever to receive this honor.

Congratulations, Rosemary.

* * * * Regina Myers Wins Second Place in Beauty Contest at Warrensburg

Other Contests Won by Omicron Omicron Girls

We are proud to announce that one of our members, Regina Myers, won second place 'in the annual school beauty contest. The queens were selected by Ward Lockwood, widely known artist, and the announcement of the decision was made at a ball given by the Rhetor staff in honor of the winners. Regina is a senior in the college, has been an active member for two years, and is also a member of the Alpha Phi Delta.

Mildred Bowers won the Model Co-ed Contest) which was sponsored by the Kent Stater, college newspaper, and was held at one of the Kent theaters on College Theater Night. Each of the entrants modeled a sports and an evening costume and the winner was selected by the applause of the audience.

Junior-Senior Prom Queen is selected by a committee, and the choice of the Sophomore Hop Queen is given to the sorority who sells the most tickets to the dance.

Louaine Schram and Irene Schieber, respectively, won these honors for Omicron Omicron.

Rosemary Price, the editor of the Chestnut Burr, the annual

REGINA MYERS

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Queen Chosen at Maryville After several days of hectic balloting, the men and women students of the College elected Jean Patrick to reign as queen at the Residence Hall carnival to be held there tomorrow night. Miss Patrick "came from behind" to win the race from Velma Cass, Cora Dean Taylor, Frances Feurt and Evelyn Urton, her competitors.

The other four contestants will act as attendants to the queen during the evening ceremony.

Miss Patrick is very prominent in school and campus activities.

She is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority, Society Editor of The Northwest Missourian, and a member of the women's debate team which has turned

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in such a creditable performance this year. This is her senior year in the College.

TREASURE IN TODAY Today is in your keeping: clasp it tight; Tomorrow's dawning may begin your night.

Today is warmly comforting and thine; Tomorrow's task, perchance, may spell decline.

Today holds I ustre, shining hope of life; Tomorrow's luring calm holds inner strife.

What matter if today is all we dream?

Who knows if one's tomorrow sheds one beam?

Elizabeth Howlett,

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number and in service. Look at the record and you will see that the year 1934-1935, we see mir- the roster of Alumna: Chapters rored in them the guiding hands has been augmented by Alpha of loyal and capable Alumna: Sigma Alpha's who were previously unattached.

Chapter Presidents.

Throughout this section we are As the year progressed it bepicturing some of these presidents. came increasingly obvious that Look at the record and you will Alumna: delegates to the National see that two new Alumna: ChapConvention at Old Point Comfort had accepted the challenge to ters have been organized and "build up Alpha Sigma Alpha's recognized. Close geographically, Alumna: Organization." Initia- these Alumna: realized that they tive, cooperation and enthusiasm had even closer bonds in Alpha have characterized the activities of Sigma Alpha.

Thanks to the aggressiveness, Alumna: Chapter Presidents.

They provided the incentive for the courage, and the purposeful their respective groups to grow in actions of these, our Alumna: Chapter Presidents of 1934-1935, Alpha Sigma Alpha's Alumna: organization is a-growing-thanks to them many "lost" Alpha Sigs are now enjoying Alumna: Affiliations-and thanks to them the service of A'L,A is reaching out and up. To the Alumna: Chapter Presidents we express our grateful appreciation. Through their loyalty, love and good works they have added to Alpha Sigma Alpha's achievements and usefulMARY HAMLIN President, Kansas City, Mo. ness.

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Greetings, Our Two Youngest Chapters Wichita, Kansas For over a year 12 alumna: of Eta Eta Chapter living in Wichita met frequently for a social time.

of a poor family for the Holiday season. Alpha Sigmas near Wichita will find a welcome waiting them in this active and enthusiastic Alumna: Chapter.

Ypsilanti, Michigan Who would ever think of the idea of an alumna: chapter coming out of a beach party? Yet such is the story told by eight Alpha Sigs who formed the nucleus of our Ypsilanti Alumna: Chapter. The Alumna:. Group has grown till now over fifty Alpha Sigma Alphas are actively

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Just before our 1934 Convention these Alpha Sigs decided to see if any other chapters had representatives in Wichita. The result was the organization of the Wichita Alumna: Chapter of over twenty-five active members, representing six different Alpha Sigma Alpha College Chapters.

Among the accomplishments of. our Wichita Alpha Sigs are regular month! y meetings, a benefit bridge party, and the adoption

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In addition to doing much for the Mu Mu College Chapter this Alumna: group has established contacts with other Alumna: groups, by entertaining the Toledo Alpha Sigs at a tea. Soon they will travel to Toledo to meet with A~A 's there.

Distance doesn't count in Michigan, we're told, so we can count on Alpha Sig Alumna: traveling from all parts of Michigan to be with this peppy Alumna: Chapter.

Alva, Oklahoma A pretty St. Patrick's party was given Friday evening by Miss

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Eula Callison, Miss Emogene Cox and Mrs. Naomi Paris at the home of the former, 320 Center Street, in entertainment of members of Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumna: Club. Miss Eva Ames, president, conducted a business period. The remainder of the evening was spent playing St. Patrick games.

The St. Patrick motif, accentuated by a green and white color note, was employed in appointments and decorations. Included on the menu were green sandwiches cut in the form of shamrocks. Candy shamrocks were given as favors. Mrs. Quentin Ferguson, member of Beta Beta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in Greeley, Colo., was a special guest.

Mrs. Selma (Harzman) Cox of Parker, Kansas, and Mrs. Louise (Glaser) Wethington of Nash, Okla., were present at this meeting. All of the girls enjoyed visiting with them.

Two fires in and near Alva have caused us sorrow recently.

Everyone who has gone to school at Alva felt a great loss when his beloved "Old Castle on the Hill" burned. We all feel that lonesomeness that Edwin Markham described in his poem, "Lincoin, the Man of the People" when we look up there. "And goes down like a lordly cedar, leaving a lonesome place against the sky."

Some time ago many of us regretted having to leave the old familiar quarters for new ones in Herod Hall. However, after the

THE PHOENIX fire we were glad that we had moved. We only lost a piano which hadn't been moved while two of the other sororities lost everything. Also we are happy at this writing to know that appropriations have been made for the replacement of this building and we are hoping that the new building will closely resemble the old one.

Then too we were all very sorry to hear that Ralph Trenary's had lost their home because of fire.

Mrs. Trenary is our own Sue Edwards Trenary. They lost practically everything, but were rejoiced that no one was injured.

Members of Gamma Gamma have reason to be proud of Mrs. Myrtle Lewton, prominent Oklahoma club woman. Mrs. Lewton is now Third District President of the Federated Clubs as well as State President of Epsilon Sigma Omicron. And let me add that she is doing a splendid service in both fields.

Congratulations, Myrtle.

We were glad to hear from Mary Hoover Clapper of Duncansville, Pennsylvania. She is busy with her home interests and the care of her baby. But we're glad that she is not too busy to think of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Eva Ames, local Alumna:: President, had a lovely Announcement Tea on April 13. At this time she very cleverly announced her wedding to Charles Wood by having the names and date attached to

wedding rings which were hidden in the Wishing Well. Lovely sweet pea favors were given.

Miss Eva Ames, Gamma Gamma Alumna:: president ~md teacher of Home Economics in Alva High School, was married to Charles Wood in the First Methodist Church of Alva at 12 o'clock Easter Sunday by Reverend Phil Deschner. It was a lovely ceremony, and the bride was very beautiful in her white net dress and long white veil. She carried Easter lilies. Minnie Wesley, a sorority sister and life-long friend, was her maid-of-honor.

All of the Gamma Gamma girls wish Eva much happiness and are rejoicing that her marriage doesn't mean that she will leave Alva. We feel that Charles is to be congratulated in winning such a splendid girl for his wife.

Minnie Wesley, rr.

Boston, Massachusetts Boston Alumna:: Club has had an interesting and worth while year under the able direction of Hazel Crane Jones, the president Although we have been few in numbers, due to good old New England snowstorms and cold weather, nevertheless, our spirits have been high. The program for the year was planned at the first meeting at Hazel Jones' home.

We owe much to the program committee for the splendid times they have given us this year.

THE PHOENIX The various meetings included: an oriental party at Kay Sargent's apartment to which we invited the active chapter. In true Chinese style we dressed and ate. After playing games we closed by sing-

HAZEL JONES President, Boston Alumnae Chapter

ing several of the new songs brought back from the Convention. Dot Currier entertained us by having a Penny Sale, the proceeds of which were for a needy family at Christmas. Fortunately for us Hazel's enthusiasm and bidding netted us Five Dollars. A New Year's Resolution Party was held at Ina Bain Saari's new home at which time we were amazed at some of the inner desires of our beloved sisters. The Valentine Party was a huge success because our hostess, Edith Lunquist, kept liS busy solving puzzles-what

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kind? You had better see Edith direct because I'm still puzzling mine out! The next event which we looked forward to was The Faculty Tea held jointly with the active chapter at the Hotel Lenox, Boston. This meeting gave the Alums a chance to meet the new girls in the active chapter, and to renew old acquaintances with some of their former professors.

The big event of the year was the meeting to which Miss Nina Strandberg, financed by the Finnish Government, came and lectured and showed pictures of Finland. Miss Strandberg lectures anywhere in the United States to acquaint people with Finland because it is off "the beaten path."

All that she needs for equipment is a movie slide and operator, and charges no fees for her delightful lecture. She is available at Consulate General of Finland, 44 Whitehall Street, New York City, New York. The last meeting will be held at Ingeborg Norling Swenson's home and will be a Baby Party. We are proud of our eight darling children!

Dorothy M. Herne.

Buffalo, New York In keeping with their plans for a novel program during 1934-1935 the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Alumna: Chapter agam planned unique meetings for March and April.

March found us lunching at

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Miss Baker's tearoom with Mary Lennie in charge. Following the luncheon plans for the rest of the year were discussed. Ethel Schutt, Vice-President of Pi Pi Chapter, gave an interesting report on Informal Rushing as it is being car-

us to plan one for our April meeting. This time Miss Helen Weis opened her lovely home to the Alpha Sigs and thanks to Louise Abrams and her committee our first tureen supper was voted a grand success. At the short meeting that followed we were happy to welcome Kay Johnson as our Little Sister for the coming year.

Through Kay we hope to bring our Alumn<r and College Members closer together.

Election of officers and annual reports are listed for May when we meet at King Arthur's Restaurant. June means our Annual Picnic in honor of brides and graduates. With this meeting the Buffalo Alumn<r of Alpha Sigma brings to a close another enjoyable and successful year.

Louise Allen Coe, PHoENIX Correspondent.

Central Pennsylvania ALI CE WE I NHE IMER Pres id e nt , Buffa lo Al u路m nae Cha pter

ried out on the Buffalo Campus this year. With regret we say adieu to our Little Sister, Ethel, who has done much this year to keep our Alumn<r informed of the activities of the College Chapter, yet it is a delight to know that June will make Ethel a full fledged A~\. Alumna. Our sincere appreciation for your enthusiastic support and loyalty, Ethel.

The reports from other chapters about tureen suppers inspired

Annil M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

My dear Mrs. Leib: From the above address, you will notice that I am a patient in our local hospital. I have been here since last Thursday and will be here until this coming Thursday. I have had a minor operation and have recovered very nicely with a good rest as my final cure. Sometimes the task of j u t being here grows monotonous for with two dear little boys at home, you realize where my mind and

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Some time ago I was in search of professional material from the alumnce in our Central Pennsylvania Alumnce Chapter and everyone pleads so busy. I had wanted to write one myself on the "Ministers Wife," but with my present condition, I am not able. I will endeavor to have one ready for the next issue.

News Items Death of Mr. William 0.

Smith, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, father of Geraldine Smith, President of Central Pennsylvania Alumnce Chapter.

Birth of Joan Patricia Brown, daughter of Eleanor Dobler Brown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Born April 8, 1935.

Engagement announced- Lillian Gish of Elizabethtown, Pa., to Mr. Fred Eshleman of Lancaster, Pa., at a luncheon held at her home March 30, 1935.

Mary W ilson A ungst.

T h e ed itor apprec iates th e th oughtfu l ness and cou rage of a correspondent . w h o w ill send materia l from a h ospita l bed . We a r e w ishi ng fo r you a speedy and last i ng r ecovery , Ma r y.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus alumnce met March 14th at the home of Imogene Jones, 729 Wilson Avenue. After the business meeting during which plans for reorganization of the active chapter were discussed, the eight present played bridge

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with very pretty prizes for a goal.

On April 4th the group met with Mrs. Harold Simpson (Edith Miller) , 6o West Weber Road.

Seventeen were present, the honor guest being Miss Marjory Rairdon, from Alpha Alpha chapter at Miami University. Miss Rairdon is now a junior in the College of Education (Home Economics) at Ohio State University. A tea will be given for mothers on May 5th. 路Dorothy Porter Cummings.

Denver. Colorado Did you ever make plans for a grand party with one hundred per cent attendance and have Christmas shopping, illness and a dozen other things interfere ?

Well, that's what happened on December eighth last, when the Denver Alumnce went to Greeley to have tea with Beta Beta chapter. The girls were so cordial and lovely to us, with tempting food and beautiful music that we all hope we can go again. We think the Beta Beta's have the nicest house they've ever had and the girls are just darlings.

Since we think each other such nice people, we've often wondered if the husbands and boy friends are too. We invited them to a dinner bridge at the swanky Junior League Shop on the year's coldest evening. As we ate the delicious food, we could scarcely keep our eyes from the winter scene outside, looking across at a

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Valentine Day was celebrated by a bridge party at Glaphy Brown's new and lovely home. It was fun to see everyone again, for nearly everyone was there. We planned a benefit bridge for March which was a huge success in a financial way. Helen Hay very graciously offered her spacious home for the occasion.

We are building a fund with which we hope to establish an annual plan of making awards to Beta Beta chapter, for what, we have not decided but will announce our plans next fall at the Founders' Day luncheon. We feel that awards in the form of five dollar payments toward Life Membership would create more interest in Life Memberships and stimulate the active members to put forth their best efforts toward helping the Sorority realize its high ideals along every line of endeavor.

Our May party is a new idea this year, a Mothers' Day tea, we have about sixteen mothers right here in Denver. The tea will be at Vivi Dobbins' Wee Farmie cottage, where Alpha Sigs are quite at home.

Vera Campbell and her father's hospitality at their rustic cabin up on Shadow mountain was so genuine last June that we plan to return. We're hoping the sun,

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which has reigned supreme nearly all winter in Colorado will be his brightest on June ninth, when we gather for brunch round Vera's outdoor fireplace. We are inviting the chapter at Greeley to join us at this party.

A summer picnic in one of Denver's lovely parks is planned, with a business meeting to get plans under way for next year.

We are happy to have a new member from Gamma Gamma who recently came to Denver as a bride, Sadie Chew Parriot, Jean Young, Ruth Duteau Bartle, Garnaveeve Beeson Roberts and Helen Wiscombe, all of Beta Beta, are new to the chapter this year. Jean is teaching near Denver, Ruth and Garnaveeve are brides and Helen is teaching in Denver.

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Polly Schlosser, Correspondent.

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Des Moines, Iowa Dear Alpha Sig Sisters: Are you having spring fever or is it as cold and gloomy where you live as it is here in Des Moines? It has been too cold here to get enthused about a new Easter bonnet when we must still wear heavy winter coats. We have hopes for sunny days and it surely can't stay cold all summer.

We had such a nice meeting in March at the new home of Fierenee Harley that I want to tell you about it. It was a guest day meeting and there were about

THE PHOENIX thirty people present. Miss lola Quigley, a teacher at Lincoln High, who travelled with a Sherwood Eddy party in Europe last summer, told of Five Women of

EDITH BURR President, Des l\Ioine

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Europe. She heard these women lecture on national and international affairs. Their viewpoints on important questions were very interesting. The lecture by Maude Royden of England and of Anna Louise Strong of Russia were especially good. We were all anxious to hear what she thought about Anna Louise Strong as most of u had heard her recent lecture here in Des Moines on her Thirteen Years in Russia.

After Miss Quigley's talk we were served a delightful buffet lunch of salad, wafers, coffee, nuts and candy. Since it w:1s close to Saint Patrick's Day the green color scheme was used. The evening was most pleasant.

Our April meeting was held at the home of Leona Wilcox and proved to be very entertaining.

We travelled over the British Isles with Georgia Barton as she reviewed "Footloose in the British Isles," took a honeymoon trip in Turkestan with Grace Carver and enjoyed the story of Louis Adimek's return to his native land where his countrymen insisted on knowing if the Lindbergh baby was really kidnapped . Edith Burr told of her trip to Omaha to the Central Division meeting of the National Physical Education Association where she heard Dr. Nash of New York give a wonderful talk and saw a beautiful pageant. The part of the pageant that most people enjoyed especially was the ballroom dancing exhibition given by high school students. The girls wore long dresses in pastel colors and these against the dark suits of the boys made a lovely picture for the dance and as they waltzed off the stage. We enjoyed discus ing a variety of subjects and after refreshments found the hour to be late enough to end us all hom e.

The May meeting will be a social pot-luck affair, I believe, although it hasn't been announced.

THE PHOENIX Officers for next year will also be elected.

A few of our girls have had the spring fever enough to move into new homes. Clare Weissinger has moved to Fargo, N. D., Erenice Stevens to Eldora, Iowa, and Florence Harley to 40n University in Des Miones.

Did you know that Wayne Daily, Jr., arrived at the home of Peg and Pat Dailey, a few weeks ago? Peg, you know, is the daughter of Mother McCormick who used to be our house mother.

We were sorry to learn of the death of Dorothy Haley Whitten's sister, Betty Haley, a few days ago. Betty had been ill for some time.

Donna, the three year old daughter of Mrs. J. H. Blackhurst, one of our patronesses, has been seriously ill in the hospital with pneumonia. She is home now and is on the road to recovery.

This is a . special notice for the outside-Des Moines-Iota Iota-girls: Why don't you sit down and write a letter to me or one of the . other Des Moines girls? Seems as though we ought to know more about you and what you are doing. You can read about our meetings in the PHOENIX but we can't tell the rest about you, if we don't know what to tell. Just lately I've been wondering where some of you are, Edna Wright, Helen Redman, Helen Ferguson, the Esslinger girls, Elsie Halfpap.

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tee an answer for every letter.

Where are Alice Jenson and Dorothy Heaton, does anyone know?

Well, I must get busy and rescue my two-year-old Ann Evelyn.

She wanted to help type so I had to put her in bed to play till I finished. This letter is a day or so late but maybe if I hurry and send it special delivery, the editor will be good enough to rush it on.

Don't forget to write to me.

Your Alpha Sig Sister, Lillian Buckles Jacobson, 1317 Morton Avenue .

Hays, Kansas ON GOING BACK Why does an active avoid trading dances with a pledge? "Why does an active avoid trading dances with an alumna? Why do alumna:: hesitate to return for parties, dinner-dances, initiations and Local Convention? Whose fault is it? Have you ever pondered these things in your mind every time you received a notice that there was to be an Alpha Sig affair at your Alma Mater?

It seems to me that alumna:: should get away from these various excuses which you and I have offered time and time again. Have you ever said, "I don't have a new dress, there is no one to take, I wouldn't know anyone there, I haven't any way to get back and so on.

Let's all go back for the spring party and any other thing we're

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asked to and whenever it is, let's make an effort to be there. We can show those actives and pledges that we were once insignificant pledges and dignified actives. It's up to each and every alumn<r to influence another and really make Tau Tau alumn<r chapter proud of her members.

Freda Winters.

Eleanor Winters, who is attending K. U. at Lawrence, Kansas, this year, has been pledged to Theta Sigma Phi, national professional journalism sorority. Election is based on advanced standing, journalism major, scholastic standing and outstanding journalistic ability according to the University Daily Kaman.

Huntington, West Virginia The alumn<r chapter here at Huntington has been organized scarcely more than a year, but our membership is growing as well as our interest. Doris Feeley, president for the past year, proved an inspiration for the chapter to do bigger things.

Most of our meetings have been of a social nature-bridge, mixed with much talking.

Since the first of the year we have been noticing a beautiful diamond on the left hand of Frances Gorsuch and how her eyes shine with that happy expression! Also, her sister, Mary Lillian, wears the fraternity pin of one of our state senators.

A new Alpha Sig! a daughter arrived on November 27, who claimed as her mother, Mrs. Robert Thomas, our own Effie Mae Sadler. This lovely dark-haired child was named Elizabeth Carolyn.

We are rather late in announcing the birth of another new member two years ago to Mrs. Kenneth Callicoat (Dorothy Adkins). This little live wire answers to the name of Anne. The May meeting is to be at Dorothy's new home in the country. A fried chicken dinner is to go with this meeting.

Our January meeting was in the form of a stork shower for Mrs. Owen Williams, nee Ruth Tilton, of Alpha Gamma Chapter. Besides the gifts for mother and baby a crib _quilt was given each block made by one of the Alpha Sig girls. On March 6 Ruth and Owen became the proud parents of a son, Thomas Owen.

On March 12 Ruth was called

by Death to leave us. It is hard to think of our group without her, but we have been reminded how much better the world has been for her living, for her sunny disposition, her hearty cooperation, her willingness to work and her great faith in humanity. These things have not taken Ruth from us but given her to us always.

Election of officers for the coming year took place at our April meeting. The following were elected: President, Mary Lillian

THE PHOENIX Gorsuch; Vice-President, F ranees Gorsuch; Secretary, Alice Buck; and Treasurer, Effie Mae Thomas.

A TRIBUTE Mrs. Ruth (Tilton) Williams, a former member of Alpha Gamma chapter of AL.A, died Tuesday, March 12, at Huntington, West Virginia. She leaves her husband, Owen Williams, and an infant son. Funeral services were conducted in the home of her parents in Danville, Illinois, March 14.

Ruth Tilton was a charter member of the Alpha Sig chapter at Indiana State Teachers College, and was president of the chapter during her senior year. She was graduated from the secondary education department in 1931; was an active, interested worker in the sorority and other campus activities, and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi. She took an active part in reorganizing the Huntington Alumna: Chapter.

With deepest respect and love Alpha Gamma and Huntington chapters pay this last tribute to her.

Helen Maxwell.

Indianapolis, Indiana The Indianapolis Alumna: Chapter has certainly had splendid attendance during the entire year. This record has been so fine due to the interest that has been brought to us through our National Editor of the PHoENIX,

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Mrs. Genevieve Leib. Before we have always been much absorbed in our Chi Chi Chapter but now we have had a broader scope of

JANE FO LTZ McDAVITT Pres id en t , Indi a n apo li s Alumn ae Ch apt e r

Alpha Sigma Alpha as a National Sorority. We consider ourselves most fortunate for such contact.

Our President, Mrs. Jane Foltz McDavitt, has been a real leader and has had a most capable group of officers and committees to assist her in the work for this past year.

Now to continue our monthly meetings. We met with Helen Selvage and co-hostess, Evelyn Hall, Saturday afternoon, March 2.

Genevieve Leib gave a most interesting review of Carolyn Miller's book, "Lamb In His

THE PHOENIX Bosom." This was followed by quite a discussion which we all enjoyed.

Kathryn Faust was our hostess for the April meeting and was assisted by Geraldine Hutton.

Mrs. Marie Rauh Kingdon reviewed Thomas Mann's latest book, "Joseph and His Brothers."

Marie's interpretation was beautiful and we were indeed grateful for her review.

An initiation in our Mothers' Club, and of all the planning and preparations that were made. You see we have not had such an occasion for two years and so there was much to do about it.

Mrs. Harry E. Emick was the hostess for this service, and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Proctor was the initiate, mother of Eloise Proctor.

The service was beautifully conducted by Mrs. Emick and assisted by Mrs. Gerald Hutton. The entire initiation was one of great inspiration. Following the service we were all whisked off to Holly Hock Hills for a chicken dinner. The table appointments were in green, yellow and white with spring flowers in crystal bowls. Each place was ma~ked by a pennant with A"E.A and a lovely corsage of daisies and spring blossoms tied with o-old ribbon. After dinner we :ere seated around a glowing fire in a huge fireplace. Mrs. Hutton and a guest, Mrs. Mary Miller, gave a playlet, "Friend Husband," which was humerous and well presented.

Mrs. Joseph Selvage welcomed Mrs. Proctor into the Mothers' Club and also Helen Emick, who we were glad to have with us again. Jane McDavitt then came with a surprise, an invitation for May r8. Mrs. Harry Heckman has asked us all to their Brown County log cabin, for an all-clay outing. The Alumn~ will have charge of the luncheon and this will be our Mothers' Day Luncheon. We are all looking forward to this day with anticipation. If there are any of our girls near Indianapolis who would like to share this day with us, we hope that you will advise Mrs. Letha Heckman Gaskins, 5740 Winthrop Avenue, for we would be so pleased to have you with us.

BITS OF TRAVEL NEWS ABOUT OUR GIRLS Mrs. Betty Winn Rice and Miss Ann Fern attended sectional meetings of the Progressive Edu路路 cation Association in Chicago, Illinois, February 8 and 9路 Misses Bereniece Lamb and Ann Fern attended the regional meeting of the Muncie branch of the Association for Childhood Education at Muncie Indiana, March 30.

Spring vacation, April 1 to 7, found Bereniece Lamb traveling in Indiana and Helen Selvage pending a few days in Chicago.

Helen Grace Selvage.

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Los Angeles, California On May II, the Los Angeles Alumna: Association will hold a

MARIE BRUN SMAN B E RRY P res ide nt L os An ge les Al um n ae Cha pter

Tea in celebration of Hermes day. The tea will also honor the graduating seniors from Xi Xi Chapter. They are Catherine Keller, President; Margaret Cuenod, Vice-President; and Inez Napive.

The hostesses at the tea will be Ruth MacMillan and Oral Heston.

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motion was adopted to award fi ve dollars to the ou-tstanding senior Alpha Sig in each of the Drexel This and Indiana Chapters. award is to be made during the The commencement season. money is to be applied to the life membership fee of the recipient.

On Saturday, April I3th, the spring meeting of the chapter was held at the Hofbrau. A string orchestra accompanies the diners in the Hofbrau which derives its charm from the splendid food to be had in quaint German restaurant surroundings. The hostesses, Blanch Ball, Mary Lou Marshall and Winifred Baldwin, changed the usual bridge routine to a movie party following luncheon.

The closing meeting of the season will be held on June Ist with Mona Power, Helen Werth, and Mary Alice Ferguson as hostesses.

Ruth Sutherland.

Toledo, Ohio

Dear Mrs. Leib: This is the report for the PHOENIX from the Toledo chapter PHoENIX Correspondent. of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Our April meeting was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the home of Margaret Laycock.

The February meeting of the We had a very busy time, since Pittsburgh Alumna: Chapter of we were preparing for a bridge Alpha Sigma Alpha was held at party. Helen Robinson Cook was the William Penn Hotel. Through in charge of the arrangements, the courtesy of Anna Shade the and at this meeting she appointed group met in the Woman's City all her sub-committees for the Club Quarters to honor St. Val- party. We made our tallies that entine's day at a luncheon and night, also, and wrapped our bridge. At the business session a table prizes. We had as our guest

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that night Marjorie Rairdon who would give us a splendid opporwas home between terms. Mar- tunity to meet some of the girls jorie who had been attending who belong to the chapter of Miami University, is now a stu- Alpha Sig which is nearest Toledo. Grace and Margaret had dent at Ohio State University. been with the group before, but We held our bridge party on to Helen Cook and Helen Klag March 8th, at the Sigma Beta Phi Fraternity house. Each girl in the experience was entirely new. the chapter donated at least one We had just a grand time, and door prize. Our refreshments enjoyed meeting the girls Grace Haworth has offered her were dainty sandwiches, latticed potatoes, pickles, and coffee. We home for a tea for which we are had a grand evening, as well as a extending an invitation to Mu Mu very successful one, which paid Chapter of Alpha Sig. So often financially and otherwise for all the girls have said they would the effort it took to prepare. We come down for some event, but felt fortunate in having been able this time the tea is in their honor, to secure the Sig Bet House for so we shall expect them to make that night, for it is an ideal place an especial effort to visit us.

We have postponed having our for a bridge party.

Helen Bennett entertained us meeting at Martha Tom's home, in her home for our March meet- from the previous date set, to a ing. A number of us have the date later in the Spring, when it knitting craze which seems to be will be warm enough to go down sweeping the country, and we to their cottage at Lakeside, Michbring our work to our business igan. As we recall our other meetings. It is surprising how meetings at that cottage, we know much can really be accomplished we can anticipate a glorious time.

It seems as though I have been along that line while discussing Alpha Sig business. This meet- speaking of plans, plans, and more ing is probably the last one in plans-but there is still another Helen's home, for she is to be one, of very great importance. married in June, and then plans That is, the shower for Helen to make her home in the Sou~th.

Bennett. We expect to have dinOn April 13th, Saturday, Grace ner and an evening of bridge at a Haworth, Helen Robinson Cook, tea room, which will be a surMargaret Duncan and Helen prise shower for Helen. By the Jackman Klag drove to Ypsilanti, time this appears in the PHOENIX Michigan, to a tea that the chap- this event will have taken place, te路r there was having. They had so it will be a surprise,-we hope. extended to us a most cordial inSincerely, vitation so we thought that it H elen Jack man Klag.

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ALPHA Farmville, Virginia Once again our Easter vacation is behind us, and it is once more spring in Virginia.

Alpha Chapter has finished her spring rushing. Our three new pledges are: Susan Lane, Dehla Pope Chamberliss, and Carolyn Upshur.

After the spring elections, Alpha found one of its members, Louise Wamsley, the president of the Athletic Association, at Farmville State Teachers College, Lucy Potter, vicepresident of the student body, Carolyn Upshur, class representative of the Student Government, and Margarett Clark, vice-president of her class again .

Margarett is also the business manager of the Virginian, our college year book, for next year. In chapel two new members of Alpha Kappa Gamma were announced. Margarett was one of the two. Alpha Kappa Gamma is a national sorority for women in scholarship and leadership.

The wienie-roast that the new Alpha Sigs in Alpha Chapter gave the old girls was just what we needed for the "spring in our bones." The outing was held at a cabin belonging to the school about a mile from town .

During the intermtsswn of our spring "Cotillion Club" dance, Alpha gave a party in the chapter room. This was the first time any entertainment by the sororities has included boys. As a rule they aren't allowed in the chapter rooms. Our dean, however, gave us special permission, so; you may be sure we made the best of our party .

Fruit punch along with assorted saudwiches and cakes was served.

It isn't long before the end of school for this school year. May will soon be gone and then there is graduation.

Alpha is losing about eight or nine girls. It is with a feeling of sadness mingled with pride that we see them go. Alpha Chapter wishes the best of luck and good wishes to all of the Alpha Sigma Alphas who are graduating. May you all have the best of the best.

Sallie Perrow, Editor.

ALPHA ALPHA Oxford, Ohio Here we are again just back from a grand and glorious spring vacation and, if we can forget all those good times we had and all those boy friends we had to leave behind, we'll get down to work and tell you all the latest "dope" about these Alpha Alpha girls.

Our president, Nancy Simpkinson, is in the lime light more than ever now.

She is one of the few newly elected Junior girls to Phi Beta Kappa. Three cheers for Nancy. But that isn't alllast night she was elected as House Chairman of Wells Hall. We tell vouNancy can't be beat. If she doesn 't bring us a picture soon so that we can really introduce her to you, we're going to hunt up one of those old baby pictures of her and then maybe she'll be sorry.

Also another one of our outstanding Alpha Sigs has received a great honor for she has recently been elected president of the Y. W . C. A. She is none other than Ann Randolph. Now we could go on talking about Ann forever fo r she is not only one of our best

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friends but she is also our roommate.

You'll hear more about Ann next year we prom1se.

You remember we mentioned that unforgetable vacation just a minute ago. Well, Miss Swisher really took advantage of her time and went to not only St. Louis, Mo., but also Chicago, Ill. She visited some Alpha Sigs way out there in the west, she tells us, and had just a wonderful time.

There are other things--campus activities-we could tell you about but both space and time limits us so we're afraid we'll have to just mention the comic strip contest and the all-campus carnival. These Alpha Sigs worked like troopers to uphold their sorority and let us tell you they did a fine job of it, too.

Then we want to tack on a P .S. and mention the lovely banquet our pledges gave for us. We have an article about it somewhere and we can't say another thing about it here.

Guess that's about all for this time.

Bye, bye, and have a great summer vacation and we'll be seeing you next fall.

June L. Harpster, Editor.

Anyone visiting Oxford last Saturday night might well have asked what was going on that night, for there were about thirty of us A~A's all dressed up in formals and walking toward the Delta Tau Delta House. If that person had been especially curious, he might also have asked why the whole sorority was going to a fraternity house unescorted at six o'clock.

The answer is very simple-just ask any Alpha Alpha girl and she'll tell you. Our pledges entertained us at a very lovely formal banquet that night, and we certainly wish you could have had as nice a time as we did .

The house is new, with beautifully appointed rooms that formed a very attractive setting for the banquet. The pledges had used a color scheme of

green and gold to match the weather.

The candles were green and gold, the gold nasturtiums with their green fernery added a fragrance suggestive of spring, and the place cards were palm trees, lettered with gold . Beside each active's place was a square box tied with gold cellophane, which when opened revealed a smart looking gold bracelet set with the Alpha Sig crest.

Mary Ford, president of the pledges, toasted the actives in a sincere speech of appr~ciation for their year's work with the actives.

After the banquet we were thrilled by the singing of the original pledge songs, which were exceptionally good this year. I think we are going to collect them and save them for they are expressive of Alpha Sig spirit of loyalty and friendship. Perhaps you would like to hear them, too.

Since the pledges were entertaining, they furnished the entire program.

They presented a clever skit, merging present-day dormitory life into the thrills of the five original founders of Alpha Sigma Alpha. They presented their version of the founding of our beloved sorority to the accompaniment of fudge, flannel nightgowns, meetings secret from the matron, and acted in the dim flickering light of a candle. It was really quite original.

The happy evening came to an end as we all sang "We Love Thee Truly." vVe regretfully left the Ddt House and as we walked slowly back to our dorms in the brilliant moonlight, we stored away in our memories one more perfect Alpha Sig night. N ancy Sim pkinson.

DIARY OF A PLEDGE Sept. 22- First date with Alpha Sigma Alpha. A grand bunch of girl s!

Hope I shall seen more of them.

Sept. 24-Alpha igs asked me to their formal banquet. Hope this mea ns omething .

THE PHOENIX Sept. 28-What a banquet! It w:.s so nice. And the girls-well, I just hope they like me a "teensy" bit.

Sept. 30-Silence-when will those bids come out? I'm literally standing in "hot water." Some of the A~A girls already mean so much to me and if I don't get a bid now I'll be just heart sick.

Oct. I-Well, I have a bid from some sorority anyway for I received a "blank" today. Here's hoping!

Oct. 2-Excited-oh! The Alpha Sigs just planted a pledge pin on me.

Words are too few, but may I be a girl worthy of being called an Alpha Sigma Alpha pledge.

Oct. 10-Formal pledging tonight. It is such a sacred, meaningful service.

Oct. I I-First pledge meeting. I must learn the Greek alphabet and a great deal more. I met all the other pledges and I think they are great.

Nov. 3-Helped to decorate the sorority float for home-coming. Went to an Alpha Sig luncheon and then on to the football game. What a day-l'm dead tired.

Nov. s-Reported for pledge duty and had to clean a room. Where did all that dirt come from (so I'm wondering)? What a job and what a life these pledges have. Wait 'til next year. Urn. Nov. Io-Our tea dance IS over.

Thank you, actives-! had a grand time. Could say more but I'm so sleepy after that feed.

Nov. Is-National Sorority Examination. In capital letters if you please.

P.S. But I do hope I passed it.

Dec. s-Christmas draws nearer all the time. We had our sorority party tonight. We pledges had to furnish the entertainment. Hope Santa's fairies were looking and saw how good we were.

Feb. I4-A Valentine party this time. These actives! They have done so much for us pledges. I wonder if

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they realize how impressive these things are.

April I I-Helped get the things ready for our carnival booth. Lots of work!

April 12-lt was worth it for the booth was a success.

April I 3-The pledge banquet is here and gone at last and all that worry now seems so foolish. I only hope the actives had a good time and liked their favors. When I was singing my pledge song I realized suddenly how much A~A means to me. This expresses my thought tonight: Isn't it grand to have a friend, One on whom you can depend One who comes with a smiling face Spreading sunshine every place? for I've found it true in my Alpha Sig Sisters.

Winifred Huston , Pledge.

ALPHA BETA Kirksville, Missouri Another joyful and happy year is almost at an end. We members of the Alpha Beta chapter can look back over the year and remember many lovely times we have had together. Our rush parties and the anxiety with which we awaited the news as to whom of the girls rushed would be Alpha Sigmas.

The sorority as a whole has gained much recognition through our pledges.

Two of the class queens chosen were pledges of Alpha Sigma Alpha and then we have one of the best alto singers on the campus as a pledge of our organization. Since rush season we have also had many enjoyable times together even though our school work takes a great deal of our time.

On April I3 one of our main social events during the year took place. It was the date of the Panhellenic dance.

An Easter motive was carried out in the decorations of flowers, crepe paper

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and the bunny which was the center of attraction. On our campus there are fou r sororities, each of them had a table with double candle holders with their own sorority colors for the candles. The prog rams were found on these tables. Above each table was a sorority banner. Punch was served.

The only social event left in this school year is our annual breakfast dance that is just a little different than the majority of dances held on our campus. It begins at five o'clock and lasts until eight o'clock and by that time everyone is almost famished so we go someplace and have breakfast together.

This year breakfast is to be served at one of our member's homes . We are all looking forward to it with great anticipation. No doubt there will be quite a few sleepy heads there, those who dislike getting up so early and those who attend the Junior Prom the nig ht before. Everyone knows howeve r, that we are only young but once.

When this year is over our only hope a nd ambition is that next year will be as enjoyable or perhaps more so. That is also our desire for every other chapter fo r we want A~A to keep on g rowing and bei ng successful.

Anne Russell.

ALPHA GAMMA Indiana, Pennsylvania PLEDGES ENTERTAIN ALPHA SIG ACTIVES March 14 .. . 7:30 to 9 :30 ... at the Activities House ... a g ree n a nd white cottage ... with bright furn ishings ... soft li g hts ... a nd a cozy atmosphere . . . a charming place fo r a party . . .

The pledges as hostesses ... su rpri singly dignified . . . poised . . . a nd g racious . . . The actives as the welcome ... differential guests . ...

Limericks ... written by the active

. . . judged by the pledges . . . Games for talkers . . . for thinkers . . . and laughter. .. Refreshments ... of punch ... cookies .. . salad ... .

A musical comedy . . . with Miss A~A as heroine . . . Deans fo r excitement . . . the pledges as singers . . . readers ... and dancers (?)

Songs . . . lots of them . . . last of them "Good Night Ladies" . .. as the gay ending .. . to a nother joyous ..

Alpha Sig party.

A ngie Holm an .

WHY I LIKED OR DISLIKED PLEDGING Pledging! What a horror that word held for me before I 2ctually experienced it. However when I am asked whether I liked or disliked it, I can hardly come to a definite conclusion.

It took me practically the whole first week to get used to the things I was not supposed to do and by the time I had the "don'ts" memorized, pledging was over.

The most aggravating thing was having to walk the steps when you were weak from starvation and then after you had managed to eat a good wholesome meal, you had to walk up more steps and by the time you got to the top, lo and behold you were so hungry that you could eat a nother good sized meal. As a result I was starved f10m morning to night, to put it mildly.

That phase of pledging was perhaps the worst, although there was that little matter about the jelly beans. It kept me quite financially embarrassed supplying the candy to all the members of the sorority. I must confess that I ate quite a few of them myself .

These a re some of the things I didn 't particularly like about pledging, but I think it was worth it in becoming an

Alpha Sig! Helen Louise Seigh.

THE PHOENIX WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ALPHA SIG When those little crimson and white ribbons were donned the night of pledging it looked like being an Alpha Sig meant making beds every morning, however, when those colors were replaced by a beautiful membership pin we found there was more significance to belonging to such an outstanding organization. We mean by this, that we have obtained for ourselves many sincere and loyal sisters whose friendship will be valued the rest of our lives; it means lots of good times and the privilege of receiving good advice from those who were interested enough to make us one of their sisters.

Thelma Weaver, Anne Walthour.

FRESHMAN HOME EC CLUB PROGRAM Just 1magme a boarding school haunted!! Four new members of Alpha Sigma Alpha (of the Home Ec Club) Lillian Porter, Rebecca Truxal, Betty Sheay and Wilma Schaffnit, were the sophomore ghosts, but only to a poor little freshman who had to room with them. However the freshman proved to be an even better ghost.

Thus the play was a big success, and all the Home Ec Club were delighted with this production.

A new member.

Becky Truxal, Ar.

BETA BETA Greeley, Colorado Last evening we went on a hayride, with horses and everything, out to a nearby park. We took about seven rushees, and had a wiener roast, songs, and then quite a time on various and sundry bars, teeters, swings, and merrygo-rounds. Everyone had a grand

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Edna Wise.

EPSILON EPSILON Emporia, Kansas Having held our spring formal early, we now have the doubtful pleasure of watching the other sororities have theirs. If we can ever get an orchestra and a place to dance rented for the same night, we intend to have a farewell party with the Delta Sigs and the Phi Mu's. That ought to furnish us something to do to keep from studying for finals .

Right now Easter vacation is the big thing to look forward to . Most of the girls plan to go home.

After the vacation, Emporia holds a Music Festival. All sorts of costumes can be seen on the campus at this time.

It certainly gives everyone an incentive to become musical so that they can slip away from classes to hear the contest.

Our next material will be written by our new editor, Dolores Tholen.

Margaret Mary Woodmansee.

ZETA ZETA Warrensburg, Missouri ENTERTAINMENT We believe in old-fashioned parties so recently we chartered a large truck to take us out to a lake for a steak fry.

On a Saturday morning a group of twenty Alphas and their dates left Warrensburg to go to Dnallah Lodge at Lake Lotawanna, about thirty miles from here. The trip was patterned in the form of a hayride, and a thick layer of straw was put on the floor of the truck. The afternoon was spent in boating, horseback riding, hiking and indoor tennis. In the evening we had

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a delicious dinner served in the huge living room of the lodge. The rest of the evening was spent in card playing and dancing. Our only trouble was trying to find sitting room for everyone in our truck. Several decided to stand up coming home merely to avoid the chatter of the ones sitting.

A rushee breakfast was given last Saturday morning at 7:30 in the Shepard Memorial Park. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Calvest, the sorority house parents, chaperoned the group. Everyone had a large appetite even though we declared that we would rather stay in bed, than have to get up so early.

Our biggest event of the year was given the night of March 16. The Alpha sorority was the first on the campus to give a spring formal. The event took place in the big gymnasium and was effectively decorated under the direction of Maxine Scotten to represent a jail cabaret. The colors, black and white, were used in a way to represent the bars in a jail all a~ong the sides of the wall. The orchestra was behind bars padlocked in by a large lock.

Tables were arranged to carry out the cabaret idea. The hall was lighted by five flood lights covered with red and green paper. Ball chain favors were given to the couples as they entered.

The feature of the evening was a floor show. It consisted of tap dancing, skits, songs, and an orchestra specialty.

Punch and mints were served during the evening. There were several outof-town guests, and altogether the party was attended by approximate! y fortytwo couples.

PLEDGES AND I

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Flora Curtis of Independence, Mo., Jewell Banks of Warrensburg, Mo., and Helen Hanners of Warrensburg, are our new pledges. Our sorority feels greatly honored by getting such lovely

girls, and everyone IS the Alpha Sig type too.

Our new initiates are Evelyn Tavis of Pleasant Hill, Mo., and Mary Louise Dudley of North Kansas City, Mo. You could not find two better Alpha Sigs than these girls.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Two of our members have been initiated into the Alpha Phi Delta nation honorary fraternity this quarter.

They are Martha Corrigan and Evelyn Tavies.

Martha Corrigan and Stella Grace Elliot were chosen as members for the cast of the May Fete.

Mary Louise Dudley and Regina Myers were selected by the May Queen to serve as attendents in the court of honor .

Regina Myers, Editor.

ETA ETA Pittsburg, Kansas OFFICERS Eta Eta had an election of officers Tuesday, March 26. Her new president, Harriett Bumgarner will be a Junior next year. She is tall and dark and a born leader of girls. She's in the education department and a grand piano player. Vice-president is Rosalie Jenson, a little girl from Fort Scott with lots of pep and style. The new secretary is Dorothy Ann Crews, who has been a faithful A::SA member for three years now. She's a studious little person who loves dramatics. Treasurer is Nadine Morris, a dark-haired, blue-eyed, fiery young lady who is a commerce major. For registrar we now have Laura Alice Frogue whom, I'm sure, all the pledges will like for sponsor. The new chaplain is Ruth Pease, who sings with a lovely low voice and has a lot of common en e. She'll make

THE PHOENIX a very good chaplain. For editor there will be Linnea Lofgren who is as full of fun as a pixie. She rather looks like one-or like pictures I've seen of them-too. And for collegiate representative we have your former correspondent, Ruby Fulton who wishes you all a happy new year with Alpha Sigma Alpha.

PARTY Eta Eta chapter held a party in the annex of the college cafeteria, Monday, April 15. Easter favors were used for decoration. Music was furnished by Mary E li zabeth Guffey, pianist. The best party of the year, so everyone says.

THETA THETA Boston, Massachusetts One of the most delightful afternoons in April was spent by the guests of Theta Theta, at a tea, held in the Hotel Lenox. The tea was given by the chapter to the faculty of the School of Education. The alumn<r of Theta Theta were hostesses for the tea, receiving with our president, Mary Louise Phinney. Miss Mabel Friswell sang in her own charming manner a group of songs and added greatly to the pleasure of us all.

A lecture on Finland was given in the School of Education on Saturday, April 6. The talk was given by a representative of the government of Finland and we all felt a "yearning for the land of the reindeer and the thousands of lakes" she told us about. The pictures illustrating this talk of Miss Nina Strandberg's were excellent and surprising to most of us.

The new members of Theta Theta chapter to whom we have gladly extended the fellowship and friendship of Alpha Sigma Alpha are, Shirley Vedoe, Rowena Pollins, Helen Goddard, Marion Chalmers, Dulcie Baird, and Esther Smith . Joanna Stone has been pledged

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and Mrs. Ruth Fletcher has become our sponsor.

Elizabeth H owleti, Editor.

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA It gives me pleasure to again sit for a few minutes and write my thoughts of our beloved Sorority. I first think what other girls, who do not belong are missing. There is a tie, an undercurrent, in our group-what happens to one member is the prime interest of all the other members. To sight another Theta Theta girl anywhere gives one such a warm glow, a delightful "belonging" feeling. All the rough bumps are smoothed out, all trying situations made easier with the knowledge that "the girls care."

I think also that there is training for future life in this organization. To help anyone in anyway gives me great happiness. One naturally forms a habit of helping someone else as a result of such example and such companionship. It is a lasting habit because it gives one so much pleasure to perform it and one that will be carried on throughout life.

So with the on coming rushing period let us in turn set the example for the new members, let us instill in them this good spirit, this happiness at "belonging," and the earnest desire to lend a helping hand.

Helen O'Rourke, TT, Now in Albany, New York.

IOTA IOTA Des Moines, Iowa DINNER PARTY The active chapter of Iota Iota entertained the pledges at a dinner party, given at the home of Mrs. A . B. Meston, Alpha Sig. alumna.

They were served at three attractively decorated tables. For entertain-

THE PHOENIX ment the pledges sang the sorority songs.

H azelruth Garst.

Iota Iota chapter of Alpah Sigma Alpha held a joint meeting with the alumn:e on the nig ht of May sixth, at the home of Mrs. Fae McClung Shawhan, fo rmer sorority adviser. Dean Carrie Taylor Cubbage, Dean of Women at Drake University, spoke on the college woman in the busi ness world . Dean Cubbage's informal talk, given in her own charming way, made the evening one of the most enjoyable the Alpha Sigs. had ever known.

After the program, light refreshments were served.

A lice Fent.

PLEDGE CHAPTER ENTERTAINS THE ACTIVE CHAPTER The pledge chapter of Iota Iota gave a "Kids" party fo r the actives, April I 5路 It was held in the recreation room of the Women's Gym, and everyone can].e dressed as "kids." Toys and Mother Goose figu res were used for decorations. Kid games were played throughout the evening. Tiny toys were the favors and refreshments consisted of ice-cream cones and animal crackers. I believe everyone had a nice time-but being a pledge myself, maybe I shouldn't judge-and some of us concl uded that it wouldn't be so bad to be a "kid " again.

Helene Garst.

ALPHA SIGS ATTE D QUEE 'S BALL On Friday, April 26, the leadi ng students of Drake University were in attendance at a Ball honoring Nona Kenneaster, Queen of the Great Drake Relays. Each year, during the days of this well known eve nt, a queen reigns over athletes and students who are chosen from many representatives for her beauty, activities on her campus,

and her charm. This lucky girl is wined and dined continually during her stay here in Des Moines, not to mention being given a complete wardrobe and the watchful care of four handsome young men.

This year the fes tivities included a tour of the city, breakfas t with a senator, golf queen and basketball princess, a dinner, a ball, a breakfast and the Relays.

Outstanding among these events \>vas the ball Friday night to which three Iota Iota members were invited as leaders of campus groups. Our president, June Douglas, shone in her new yellow flowered creation, La Vona Parrott don ned her red, and Doris Taylor accented her blonde loveliness with the severest of black formals . A more charming trio could not be found and their glory was only excelled by that of Queen Mona.

June, still to be glorified, on Saturday served as a hostess to one of the many bands who played in a mass concert at the Relay opening.

A gala event from start to finish , ruled by a truly queenly gi rl, the Relays left a feeling of deep content in every heart and a splash of sunburn on every nose.

Mary Alice Fidler.

KAPPA KAPPA Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Alpha Sigs have been well-repsented around campus of late.

We have five girl s-Mary Simmington, Jean Kerr, Hel en Hagy, Jane Thierolf, and H elen Smiles, on the May Court. Quite a tribute to thei r popularity and beauty! Incidentally, we are still waiting until Regalia Day to fi.nd out if Helen Smiles has been elected council woman.

We also have some girls in Tern-

THE PHOENIX players new production. The budding actresses are Mary Simmington, Janet Merrill, Jane Dickson, and Pauline Meyer. The play is "Girls in Uniform," adapted from the German play from which the well-known moving picture "Maedchen in Uniform" was taken. It is to be presented May 2 and 3, and just now the girls are rehearsing every day, with the prospect ahead of rehearsing all during spring vacation. Judging from the amount of work being put in it, the play deserves to be a success.

Two of our most important ceremonies have taken place-pledging and InitiatiOn. We pledged fourteen girls and initiated nine. The initiation was a very impressive ceremony, in fact, it was two impressive ceremonies, as we had to work in shifts.

Our officers for next semester were elected a short time ago. They are Helen Smiles, president; Jane Thierolf, vice-president; Jeanne Wright, recording secretary; Dorothy Burd, corresponding secretary; Billie Carpenter, chaplain; Evelyn Kite, registrar ; Janet Merrill, senior Collegiate representative ; Phoebe Hamor, junior collegiate representative; and Jane Dickson, editor. We wish all the officers, including the last-named, a successful year.

And now to turn to lighter things, such as dances, parties and so forth.

We are going to have a Spring Formal in May, especially for the Seniors. Then we have been invited to an alumna's house at the shore for a week-end.

Since Dottie Kretchmer knew how much we enjoyed it last year, she has kindly asked us again.

And if you add to the above the hikes and picnics and the pajama party we are going to have, you will see why we need our spring vacation to rest up.

Jane Dickson, Editor.

THE MARCH OF TIME The March of Time! I'm not referring to a movie or radio programjust the name of our informal rush party. It was our first party (we are allowed two), and it was held at the lovely home of Mrs. Smaltz, one of our Germantown patronesses. In order to make the problem of transportation easier, we chartered a bus, which took us from the sorority house, and we had lots of fun all the way out. Everyone seemed to be in the perfect frame of mind to enjoy a party.

The committee in charge of the entertainment had arranged rows of chairs in the drawing room, so that it resembled a theatre. The arch between this room and the dining room made a perfect stage setting, particularly since the curtains could be drawn.

We had a large cast of actresses who put on a series of humorous skits, all portraying events of the past year, such as the one on the lie detector. In this scene, Miss and Mr. Temple were sitting in the park, and each time they made an untrue statement, the bell of the lie detector (which had been planted behind the bench) resounded loudly .

Alva Hellman and K aye Blood imitated the big fight between Primo Carnera and Max Baer. Alva, who was Primo, had stuffed herself generously with pillows, in fact she resembled the strong man at the circus.

Kaye (Max), had donned a long-legged suit of white woolen underwear. They had quite a battle, but finally Primo was victorious.

The Dionne quintuplets caused quite a sensation. When the curtain opened, five of our not-too-thin girls were on the stage clothed for the most part in turkish towels.

Jane Thierolf gave a clever impersonation of Mrs. Roosevelt, and assured us that the President thinks Alpha Sigs

THE PHOENIX are fine! If applause and hearty laughter are an indication of enjoyment, I am sure the girls all liked the program.

After the last skit, the rushees were each presented with a little leather diary, a symbol of the March of Time.

Then came the refreshments, which were swell! We sat around in groups and tried to move about from one to another so that we became acquainted with all the girls.

Before we broke up the party, the members formed a circle around the rushees, and sang "The Shield of

vator was fascinating. Only the prospest of a dance could tear some of the more simple-minded away from it. The elevator man was at first disgusted,

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After we had thanked the Smaltz's for a grand time, we climbed in the waiting bus, and started for home"tired but happy."

Ruth Ada Owen .

KAPPA KAPPA'S SECOND RUSH PARTY Time-March 15, 1935.

Place-Penn Athletic Club.

Event-Second rush party of the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Temple University .

After waiting about half an hour for all the girls to get together, we finall y got started in the taxis-which were also waiting. Which was funif you can get any fun out of riding eight in a cab that is supposed to hold five or six at the most. However, we enjoyed it, which goes to show what a perverted sense of humor we Alpha Sigs have.

We had dinner in the Locust Room of the Penn A.C.-although why the room was so-called, we never did find out. But we did have more substantial fare than the famed locusts and honey, so the name is probably not of Biblical origin. The rushees were given a thrill when they found an orchid corsage beside their plates. And who wouldn't be?

After dinner we took the girls uptairs to wait for their dates . The ele-

KAPPA KAPPA PLED GE S Firs t row- B ec k y Phil on , Kitt y Dun ave nt , P eggy Ge n eseme r, a nd Loui se Wright.

Second r ow- Ruth Evere t, Ali ce Ca rl, J a n e Lum sd e n , an d Lu cre ti a Willi a m s .

Third row-Grace Arn old a nd Adri e nn e Child .

F ourth row - P eggy Gu e tte r, Dot Craig, an d Maybell e P e n e l y .

F ifth ro w- H e le n B roo k s a nd P a ulin e M e ye r.

then resigned. However, he was left in peace when Mary Simmington organized some games up in one of the club rooms . We played 'Adverbs," " Bird, Beast or Fish" and other simple diversions . We heartily recommend them to you if you should ever want a good time watching other people look silly.

One by one, the girls drifted away as their dates came, and pretty soon everyone was dancing to the music of Bill Bishop's orchestra.

Our only regret was that the dance was over at one o'clock, and in closing, nothing could be more fitting that to use the classic phrase, "A good time was had by all."

THE PHOENIX OUR PLEDGES It was four-thirty on Tuesday afternoon of March 26th, and the A::SA house at Temple was agog. In fact the whole campus was in a state of unrest. You see, at four-forty-five all the sororities would receive the notices which would tell the tale of rushing.

From the very beginning of the semester, we all had been rushing the poor freshmen off their feet. Now we were waiting for the news.

The Kappa Kappas were especially anxious, because graduation takes fifteen girls this year. All at once, when the excitement was greatest, the door burst opeFl, and from then on for the next fifteen minutes there were shouts and squeals of joy. Finally, when the smoke cleared, we discovered that ye olde Alpha Sigs had walked off with twenty-one pledges. Eighteen would pledge immediately, and three girls in the fall. Just imagine! We found that we had received ten more girls than any of the other groups. And such fine girls, too. Let me introduce just a few of them to you.

Louise Wright is a Junior, a transfer from Ursinus College, and is taking Physical Education here at Temple.

Alice Carl, who is an accomplished musician, comes to us from Williamsport, Pa. Lois Anderson comes all the way from the State of Washington. Her aunt is an instructress here at school.

Peggy Gennsemer and Becky Philson are taking Early Childhood Education.

Peggy Guetter, a sophomore, is on the Temple News staff.

Adrienne Child has just finished designing all the costumes for the annual musical comedy given by Scores and Encores.

Grace Arnold represented Temple at a Y. W. C. A. conference at Buck Hill

Falls last month. She is a member of the Junior Y Cabinet.

Betty Albrecht is taking Early Childhood Education. She is a transfer from Beaver College.

Peg McCormick is a member of the Home Economics Department.

That same evening, if you had been in Mitten Hall, you would have seen A~A girls who were in gay spirits.

And surely they have a right to be proud, for our pledges are a true example of the A~A girls.

Jeanne Wright.

NUNU Drexel Institute Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Once again we are back at school after a grand Easter vacation and it seems that it all went so quickly that I can hardly believe it is all over. You asked in your last letter to the chapter Editors for material on our Chapter Adviser and on interesting Alpha Sigs.

It is a pleasure for Nu Nu Chapter to be able to send in to the PHOENIX both of these articles together with an article on our chapter Patronesses.

Nu Nu Chapter is planning a verv active program for the coming Spring term. On April 27, our chapter patronnesses are giving a tea for us at the home of Mrs. Spivey, at her home in Westtown. She is to be assisted by our other patroness, Mrs. Leon D. Stratton . This promises to be a very pleasant affair for, through it we hope to strengthen an already strong bond between ourselves and our patronesses.

Following the precedent established quite some years ago we are planning a Mothers' Day Tea to be held at Drexel Lodge at Newtown Square on Sunday, May 5, I935路 Practically all of the girls' mothers attend and it certainly is grand to get to know all of the mothers ~f the Nu Nu sisters.

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Another event to which we are all looking forward is a week-end party at the seashore planned for the weekend of May 25 and 26. One of the Nu Nu girls has a cottage at Cape May Point and she has invited all of our chapter to come down that weekend. We have been very fortunate for several years in being able to take advantage of a week-end at the shore for Em Putnam or rather Mrs. William Barry Levins, Jr., who was our president last year, invited us down on several occasions. Sally Pennell is the girl to whom we owe our thanks for this grand invitation.

As you probably know, Nu Nu Chapter is not able to have a house but we have come to an amiable agreement with the three other sororities on the campus and we have been successful in obtaining what we call Panhellenic rooms which we will all share.

This certainly to my mind looks like a move in the right direction. In order to pay for these rooms all of the sororities are going together and giving a big Panhellenic Dance to be held the first Saturday night in June. We are all terribly enthused about our rooms as you can well imagine and are working our heads nearly off trying to sell tickets to make enough money to pay off the decoration and other things we found it necessary to do. The rooms are in the Drexel Practice House and were really gotten for us through the Institute. To them we owe many thanks.

As a grand wind-up we are all getting together and having a dance just before we all separate for the summer.

At the present time both the time and place are undecided but we do expect to have the dance either the second or third week-end in June. We do this e'very year and it is usually quite a gala affair when all of us get together and have one glorious time before all going

different ways for the intervening summer months.

That about concludes the activities for _ u Nu Chapter but I think that it can readily be seen that we will be quite busy until the term ends.

So, until next fall, I'll say "Au revoir."

Elinor M. Emery .

LEADING ALPHA SIGS IN NU NU Titian blond, bright blue eyes, medium height, and winning smile-this is our president, Frances Saylor. Since "Frannie" entered Drexel three years ago her life has been one continuous round of activity. Her competency in curricular work is supplemented by a complete record in athletics. Varsity hockey, basketball, tennis, and a captaincy in the latter, are among her athletic accomplishments.

"Frannie" was Vice-president of our Y. W. C. A . Cabinet and in her second year she was Vice-president of W omen's Student Government. Although she has· taken part in so many outside activities she has maintained a high scholastic standing, and is one of the most popular co-eds in school.

* * * • If we, sorority members, have a job we wish to be done thoroughly Elinor Emery, the Corresponding Secretary, is our immediate choice. Cute a nd petite is a perfect description, but this littl e "go-getter" makes up for her lack of size by an energetic mind and an ability to do big things . " Pete" has attained our highest honorary sorority, Key and Triangle, and has been President of our Y. W. C. A., and reporter, assistant news editor, literary editor, and women's news editor of Drexel's current publication, the T1·iangle.

She is an Alpha Sig known to everyone in school.

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THE PHOENIX Jean Mueller, our Chaplain, is also recognized as the most dangerous woman in our sorority-Drexel's woman rifle champion. (Her average score for the year is 98.) However, she does not spend all her time on the rifle range. She was Vice-president of the Sophomore class last year and is the probable Vice-president of the W omen's Student Government this year.

High in scholarship and a diligent worker both within the sorority and in school activities; Jean's quick wit and fascinating personality have given her a very large circle of friends.

Phoebe Maxfield.

XI XI Los Angeles, California ANNOUNCEMENTS Louise Peterson and Whitney Hindes were married April 21, Easter Sunday, in Santa Monica, California.

Louise was the President of Xi Xi chapter last year. The couple will make their home in Santa Monica.

Barbara Held and Dorothy Linden, both of Los Angeles, were initiated into the sorority on April 15.

Thelma Canan, our very efficient secretary, has left us. She was married to David John Blank on March 9路 They are living in Imperial, California.

ENTERTAINMENT On Saturday evening, .February r6, the members of the Xi Xi chapter celebrated St. Valentine's Day with a treasure hunt which consisted in covering some eighty miles to find the "treasure."

The clues to find the treasure were found in cleverly written verses such as this one, the first one and the starter: " Here heroes win their laurels Here people cheer them on A million gates to choose from Be gone, be gone, be gone."

Everyone decided correct! y, that the destination was the Olympic Stadium, where the roth Olympic Games were held. From here we went to a cemetery, an airport, a motion picture studio, a riding academy, the University campus, and ended up at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The treasure was a large box of candy.

Refreshments were served and dancing took place after the hunt at the home of Carol Colfax. The success of the party was due to the work of June Howell and Frankie Sutton.

Barbara Held.

The week-end of March I 3th and was spent at Hermosa Beach, at the beach cottage of Catherine Kelly.

As it was rather cool for swimming, we hiked, danced, and ate most of the time. Everyone received a slight sunburn or tan, but enjoyed getting it. It was difficult to get the girls started for home as they were having such a grand time.

J 4th,

OMICRON OMICRON Kent, Ohie FARE WELL TO OUR SENIORS It is almost June and time for the passing out of sheepskins. Five of our girls will be graduated this year and they are: r. Harriet Franklin, Stow, Ohio.

She was Chaplain and Treasurer of Omicron Omicron chapter.

2. Rosemary Price, Cleveland, Ohio.

Held the following office, Editor.

Her offices on the campus are: Society Editor of Kent Stater, Society Editor of Chestnut Burr, Assistant Editor of Chestnut Burr, and Editor of Chestnut Burr (the first girl to hold this honor in history of college), Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Vice-president of Women's League, Cardinal

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Key, 1934, President of Cleveland Club, Cho Pi Honor Journalastic.

3路 Dorothy Bowers, Kent, Ohio.

She was Secretary for two years and Treasurer of the Omicron Omicron chapter. Her other honors were Home Coming Queen, Stater Staff, Cardinal Key, Student Council, Burr Staff, Secretary Junior Class, Velvet Curtain, Social Chairman College Theater, President Home Economics Club.

4路 Louaine Schram, Kent, Ohio.

Held the offices of Chaplain, Registrar, and Collegiate Representative of Omicron Omicron chapter. She was Social Representative, Lambda Chi, and Honorary Art Fraternity, JuniorSenior Prom Queen .

5路 Winifrede Schram, Kent, Ohio.

Was Registrar, Vice-president, and President of Omicron Omicron chapter. Her other honors were, Lambda Chi Treasurer, Ex Board of Women's League, Student Council, Most Popular A~A on Campus, Cardinal Key, and Velvet Curtain.

For the second semester the following girls were pledged to Omicron Omicron chapter. Dorothy Arthur, Salem; Helen Gallegher, Louisville; Pauline Hendee, Lodi; Jocelyn Spencer, Hiram; Dorothy Wiegand, Steubenville.

Lenore Shuman.

PI PI Buffalo, New York We're all sort of out of breath, up here at Pi Pi,-seems if. First of all, we've installed our new officers-and here they are: Dot Kuhn, President; Kay Johnston, Vice-president; Betty Murray, Secretary; Glad Young, Treasurer; Jane Eggleston, Chaplain; Dot Fricke, Editor; and Helen Schubert, Registrar. t the present time we're in the midst of our first experimental open

rush season . Each sorority is allowed a maximum of ten girls. The purpose of this open season is to make it possible for some of the weaker sororities to gain new members. Pi Pi has just pledged four new girls, and on April 13 we initiated two of the new pledges and four of last fall's pledges. This year the ceremony was held at the Hotel Statler followed by dinner and dancing in the Chinese room. Those initiated were Marjorie Ferric, Geraldine Hatten, Shirley Passage, Ann Padden, Margaret Smith, and Mary Zerby.

After dinner, we listened to our trio sing the Alpha Sigma Sweetheart Song, and to Glad Young, another one of Pi Pi's promising vocalists who sang several selections. Then we danced and danced and danced some more. A grand time-and grand initiates.

Our main concern now, is to find a house that will shelter all of us (fortytwo in number) at our June houseparty.

Betty Murphy, Editor.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PI PI That Marg Houston, our past President, has a job for next year teaching art at Hamburg, New York. It is largely due to Marg's untiring efforts that Pi Pi has become one of the strongest chapters on campus. It is for the foundation and precedents she has set for future years for the leadership she has displayed and for the grand girl that she is, that we shall base our prediction for her teaching success.

That Ethel Schutt, our ex-Vice-President can't play the rhumba on the tuba down in Cuba, but she's going to teach the second grade in Cuba, New York.

That Vange Leave of the Home Economics Department will teach "Les enfants" of Lindenville, New York, how to cook and to sew next fall.

That Forty-two IIII s will blossom out on Pan hellenic Day, May 13, in

THE PHOENIX white flannel Clark Gable jackets with red Alpha Sig insignias on the pocketsSnooty, eh wot?

That "Ev" Bell, Alpha Sig's National Vice-president, held the installation of officers at her house and was overcome which measles, a half hour after we had left.

That six members of IIII belong to the Alpha Society, which is composed of outstanding students in extra-curricular activities. Kay Johnson and Dot Kuhn were tapped this year at the Senior Ball on April 13. Ethel Schutt is President of the society and Mary Houston and Kay Moore are members.

That we are rehearsing a Fred Waring arrangement of the Alpha Sig Sweetheart Song for Panhellenic Day. That IIII has taken a colossal part in State's Activities this year.

Kay Johnston was Chairman of the Junior Prom, Chairman of State's Stunt Nite and is Secretary of the Junior Class.

Dot Kuhn is President of the Girls' Glee Club, Vice-president of the Junior Class, and President of IIII for next year.

Kay Moore was Chairman of the Spring Concert at State, Chairman of Class Day and is Vice-president of the Glee Club.

Ethel Schutt was Chairman of the Interclass Sing, President of the Alpha Society, and Chairman of Publicity for the Senior Ball.

Also did you know that Marg Houston and Sylvia Arend are members of Kappa Delta Pi. That State's newspaper, the Record, is well represented by the following Alpha Sigs: Associate Editors, Dot Fricke and Helen Schubert; Feature Editor, Betty Murphy; Comment Editor, Ethel Schutt, and News Editor, Shirley Passage.

That at the Spring Initiation, Dot

Kuhn lost her voice, Ann Padden lost her underwear and Marg Houston broke her toe and sprained her ankle.

That Nu Lambda Sigma, honorary literary society claims three of our group-Mary Lou Christiansen, Vicepresident; and Betty Murphy and Jeanne Russ .

That we love to write like this (you've probably guessed that by now) and That we'd keep right on writing if we had any more to say but we haven 't so we'll stop.

Betty Murphy, Editor.

RHO RHO Huntington, West Virginia MY FIRST PHOENIX ARTICLE It was one week ago today that our prep mistress told us we had to write something for the PHoENIX and it went merrily and lightly from my mind and tonight when we were asked for the material I sat and looked bland and my article was minus and that's why I'm sittinig here raking up one idea after another and discarding them just as fast. Oh, no-l'm not the only prep doing this. There are several in the living room-that's where I started and now I'm back in the kitchen in a corner. I hear the other preps discussing ideas, their voices rise slightly and now they're clamoring, there's bound to b:: one good idea in there and I'll listen awhile. No, they have quieted down now and must have cornered an idea or perhaps they're dead of brain feverOh, I wish that bunch up stairs would be quiet, horrors. I believe they have discovered that I'm in the kitchen, here they come and they're swooping on my material-Whee! Well I have it back now and I'm struggling at it again.

Oh for an idea and to think once I even hoped I might be a great writer, but then I suppose all great writers

THE PHOENIX have to wai t fo r ideas. Everything is so quiet I'm getting the creeps; maybe I'm alone-what if a burglar should come in. I hear a noise and for-Oh, what shall I do-Oh, there's the telephone and someone's answering it and I'm not by myself.

Do/a Thornsbury, Prep.

THE LIFE OF A PREP Hi prep. Where yeah going? Over to the library? Say by th' way you wouldn't be going over by the sorority house would you? Oh I thought I'd ask you to tell Betty to give you my gym suit. I'd like for you to bring it over to the gym for me. Geah, sure you don 't mind ? O'kay, I'll be seeing you.

This is only one of the many difficulties that we poor preps run into.

Outside of cleaning house, scrubbing floors, chasing around for the actives, etc., etc., and etc. We have lots of !fun writing contributions for the 路PHOENIX with our big sisters huddled over us with a paddle. But, Oh gee, beings as how this has to be turned in tonight I guess I'll finish this up and s1gn my name.

Seava H anshaw, Prep.

IMPRESSIONS OF A PLEDGE In an affair such as the pledging ceremony of an organization the newcomer is usuall y overcome with "Impressions." This is especially true in the pledging ceremony of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.

Upon entering the room the frightened pledge is struck by the impresiveness of white drapes and soft, mysterious, candle light. The room is dark save for the two candles on either side of the table. In the ce nter is a miniature candle and a pin. You soon realize that it is the chapter pin and wi ll be yours to signify your pledge.

During the reading of the pledge it-

self and the rest of the ceremony you are receiving impressions-the faces of the girls around you, the face of the speaker-and you suddenly realize that you will never forget this moment.

Then the pin is pinned on you, everyone congratulates you, and you know that you are now an Alpha Sigma Pledge.

Ph yllis Maderia, Prep.

TAU TAU Hays, Kansas KANSAS, OUR KANSAS Were you ever in a locality (home town or across seas) where you couldn't see your hand in front of your face and when you did get a peep at it, it was a merky grey? If you haven 't you've missed part of your education and should come to western Kansas at once. We could show you some of the nicest dirt and dust from China, India, Australia, and any-where-youlike, all. gathered at Hays, Kansas. We might even arrange to have a little of our "Kansas Special" which is a mixture of moisture and dust; which flies thru the air with a terrific wheeze.

Housewives have lost their dispositions, parties have been postponed, stores have ceased to decorate their windows and last but not least we have had vacations from school.

So wear your oldest clothes (you won't need a change) bring your gas mask and prepare to see the eighth wo nder of the world.

Marvella Schridde.

With a dust mop in one hand and pen in the other the Alpha Sigs at Tau Tau have written their PHOENIX material, gotten their lessons and written home about the terrible dust storms.

The Panhellenic Spring fo rmal was postponed indefinitely because of the

THE PHOENIX dust storms which arise with amazmg rapidity and this was quite a disappointment to everyone.

Now that the closing of another school year is approaching everyone is very busy with this, that, and the other.

Music students have been presenting recitals and Tau Tau attends them in a group. Also, various high schools observe their "Pike Day" by coming to Hays and two representatives from each sorority go with the groups around the campus and explain the points of interest.

Election and installation of officers for next year was an important event as well as Religious Week activities in which the Alpha Sigs took active interest.

The spring formal dinner-dance was held April 13 at a leading hotel and was a very beautiful and lovely affair and everyone had a grand time.

We are now making plans for the Mothers' Day luncheon and the Farewell breakfast for the seniors. There are five girls leaving through graduation and we will miss them very much next year. We wish them the most of success and happiness.

Marjorie W allerstedt.

TAU TAU 'S NEW REIGN Figuratively, Tau Tau has a new king on its throne. Not that the old king was beheaded but we have had election and installation of officers for 1935- 1 936.

The kingdom is now being ruled by Kathryn Fisher. Kathryn was unanimous! y elected to her office. This was because (reasons for everything, you know) Kathryn is the best girl for the posltlon . She is conscientious, industrious, pleasant but firm, and possesses a winning personality. Also I might mention that she is a blonde.

The other members of our House of Lords are equally suited to their chosen

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offices. Margaret Oshant, a town girl who retained her office from last year, has good contact with the alumn~足 Rita Jacobs is the new secretary. Rita will make a good historian because she is skilled in shorthand and record keeping. Marvella Schridde, who retain s her position as treasurer has a way about her you can't resist when she asks for the dues or assessments. Our new registrar, Arlene Harrison, will discipline her little family well. During the fall rush week she will prove an asset to the sorority through her associations with rushees and organization of parties. Marjorie W allerstedt, who retains her position as editor, will continue to do her good work because she excels in journalistic ability. Our quiet, poised and demure Mildred Murray will conduct devotionals, chapter services and sponsor the religious participation of our group.

Her thoughtful prayers will be inspiring.

Margaret DeShazo, as collegiate representative, will represent Alpha Sigma Alpha very well in the Panhellenic Council. Nick Ottley will act as social chairman next year.

The senior retiring officers, Elizabeth Eppstein as ex-president, Bee Jacquart as ex-registrar and Dean Wiruth as exsecretary, are not afraid to give their duties to the new officers. We have become pleased on-lookers and have no doubt as to the ability of the new House of Lords.

The House of Commons (pledge chapter) is growing very nicely and we hope that soon many of them will be eligible to become lords. I am sure that the mistress of the House of Commons, Arlene Harrison , will insptre them to become noble and ready to take the responsibilities of a lord in Tau Tau. The installation services were beautifully conducted at dusk with only candle light. Miss Paul, our dearest member and adviser, added a few per-

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sonal sentiments after the ritual had been read.

Dean Wiruth.

MOTHERS' DAY Last year Tau Tau initiated an idea we plan to continue each year. We had a Mothers' Day Luncheon in the Lamer Hotel function room. This year we are inviting our mothers to spend that day with us. We will all go to church together before the luncheon, and afterwards mother and daughter will have a grand time together doin.g just what they want most ~o do. Th1s is a big th rill for the g1rls and an equally great one for the mothers. To have our much-talked-about sisters become realities to our mothers means much to them . It is a celebration that must be always.

Elizabeth Eppstein .

OUR DINNER DANCE On the evening of April r3, in glamorous spring attire, the members and guests of Tau Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha dined and danced at Hays' most exclusive hotel. Flowers used profusely added to the atmosphere of spring.

When the guests were seated at the three-sided table they found combination menu-chapter roll-dance programs, carried out in our spring colors, palm green and gold.

Music and candle light added a touch of romance to the gaity of the even mg.

The dancers glided to the music of the orchestra and such special numbers as Spring D ance and May Pole dance added merriment to the party.

And then with the singing of our good-night song the curtain dropped and "finis" was written to another perfect Alpha ig Spring Formal.

Kathryn Fisher.

ALPHA SIG'S AN UAL ALUMNAE BRE KFAST Despite the terrible dust storm which was raging early one Saturday morning, the "Alums" proved very efficient in dusting; cleaning; and preparing a delightfully well-planned breakfast for the actives and pledges, at the home of Miss Frances Nicholas.

A well-prepared program was g1ven at the close of the last course. Miss Agnew, Dean of Women, gave an interesting discussion telling how T :IU Tau chapter developed from a local organization. A clever original song was presented by Mary Buxton and Gwendola Johnson. Freda Winters presented the pledge scholarship bracelet to Louise Baird for having received the highest grade point average during the fall semester.

All departed after having congi'atulated the "Alums" for the successful reception.

Alma Bauguess, Pledge.

FAREWELL TO SENIORS Five of the most efficient and attractive Alpha Sigs will leave Tau Tau Chapter to go out into a world of their own this coming June. No one real izes how much we remaining members will feel the loss of these girls in the coming years. They have been agile in all college activities and ha~e certainly assisted Tau Tau Chapter 1n attaining a higher goal.

A farewell breakfast has been planned for the girls on the mornin g of Commencement Day. This affair i very impressive and makes us sob like our little brothers and sisters do when they have been spanked.

We wish these girls success and happiness and we hope they will return to see us often.

A rlene Harrison.

THE PHOENIX AND ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR ENDS! To Tau Tau chapter the very last day of the school year is a memorable one. In the dim coolness of the early morning the day starts with the impressive initiation service. Next comes the sweet, sad patroness breakfast at the hotel for actives, pledges and alumn<e at which the Senior members are presented gifts and touching farewells are heard. The day is climaxed with the Commencement Service, to which the chapter goes in a group.

For the Senior members the entire last week of school is significant. In their caps and gowns they appear on the campus. They participate in a farewell assembly, they attend the alumni banquet and perhaps a faculty reception. They grope in a haze, sensing the life that was and the life that is to be.

Bee Jacquart.

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Miss Barbara Zellar takes the posttwn of our most worthy retiring President, Georgia Schulte. Other officers are: Vice-President, Marion Maloy; Secretary, Margaret Turney; Treasurer, Sarah Frances Rowlett; Chaplain, Elizabeth Adams; Collegiate Representative, Lucille Groh; Panhellenic Representative, Elizabeth Planck; Editor, Clara Ellen Wolfe; and Registrar, Frances Tolbert.

Mary Louise Lyle.

Alumn<e of Phi Phi Chapter entertained us with a buffet supper March 16 at the home of Mrs. C. T. Bell, patroness, with the Misses Lillian Blanchard and Nell Blackwell assisting hostesses. Supper was served from the dining room table which was decorated with a bouquet of yellow nasturtiums. We all had a grand time talking and singing.

Sarah Frances Rowlett.

INITIATION

PHI PHI Maryville, Missouri INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Installation of the new officers of Phi Phi Chapter for the year 19351936 was held at the regular meeting on March 20, 1935. The formal ceremony was held in the chapter room.

Phi Phi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha initiated the following girls Wednesday evening, April 3, in the Chapter Room: Anita Aldrich, Dorothy Gstrein, Jessie Jutton, and Mary Frances Sutton. After the initiation we went to Helen Gaugh's, where we entertained the new members at an informal buffet supper.

Clara Ellen Wolfe, Editor.

METROPOLIS Gray mist, enveloping tall spires, Sun-shattered now; a muffied roar From the city's depths crescendos.

Then hoards of busy noises followThe world awakes. Or is it I ?

Jane Eggleston, Pi Pi.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA SONGS (Tune: "Till We Meet Again")

Round the glowing candle light, We have met in sisterhood tonite.

All about you, you can see Things to store in memory.

So before we close our eyes in sleep, Let us pledge each other that we will keep A"f.A friendship deep Till we meet again.

Martina Meyer, Iota Iota.

(Tune: "Peggy O'Neil" )

If you eyes are blue as skies, You're a dear Alpha Sig; If you're smiling all the while, You're a dear Alpha Sig. If every school-day you do your work, If you're duty you never shirk, If you are generous, dear, sweet and lovable, You're a dear Alpha Sig. . ") (T une: "Memones

Alpha Sigs, Alpha Sigs, You're the one for me.

Of them all- I love you best And true to you I'll be.

There's the Thetas, Deltas, too, Tri Sigs and Pi Kaps, But you stand alone Up high on the throne As an Alpha you're loved the best.

Maurine H unsicker, TT Pledge.

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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS Alpha Alpha: Carmen Richard to Leon Walter Rhodecap on December 20, 1934.

Alpha Gamma: Phyllis E. Glasgow to W. W . Kittleberger, April 28, 1935.

Epsilon Epsilon: Geraldine Songster to Flavel Bertram. Sargent on November 24, 1934.

Martha Adele Davidson to Lester Fulton Cannon on December 25, I934· Eta Eta: Kathryn Lamb to Nathan Charles Keirns on August 5, I934· Iota Iota: Letha Dailey to John William Russell on June 17, 1934.

Lambda Lambda: Martha Kananen to Fred

J. Borch on July 7, I934·

Mu Mu: Theone Simmonds to Irving Eli Dixon on August 22, 1931.

Frances Bryant to Philo McCulley on March 29, 1935· Alberta Ottenot to Perry Edgar Badgley on December 25, I934· Grace M. Olief to Edward Hunt on April 22, 1935.

Phi Phi: Ruth Evelyn Cook to Russell Goff Thompson on May 22, 1932.

Xi Xi: Thelma Canan to David John Blank, March 9, 1935.

Omega Omega: Marion Louise Hammond to Maurice Owen Campbell on December 15, 1934-

IN MEMORIAM Alpha Gamma: Ruth Tilton Williams. Died March

12,

BeJa Beta: Eva Viola Bryan. Died March 3, 1935.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Alpha Beta: To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwengel (Ethel Cassity), a daughter, Dorothy Jean, February 12, 1935.

Beta Beta: To Mr. and Mr5. Carl D. McKinley (Inez Nicholson), a son, Carl Richard, January 21, 1935· Gamma Gamma: To Mr. and Mrs. Finis Morris (Lelia Hardy), a son, Leland, January 6, 1935· To Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Treuary (Sue Edwards), a daughter, Nettie lone, January r6, 1935.

To Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kramp (Lucille Moore), a son, Willis Ray, August 15, 1934.

Theta Theta: To Mr. and Mrs. \Villiam Morse Larrabee (Dorothy Smock), a son, Allan Roger, February 24, 1935· Rho Rho: To Mr. and Mrs. William K . Gardner (Zara Garrett), a daughter, Alice Madge, March 25, 1934· Phi Phi: To Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goff Thompson (Ruth Evelyn Cook), a daughter, Patricia Ruth, May 20, 1934· Chi Chi: To Mr. and Mrs. Howard January 4, 1935·

J. McDavitt

(Jane Foltz), a son, James Francis,

Pi Pi: To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stottler (Clara Harper) a son, Richard Huster, Jr., on January 28, 1935· To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiffenbach (Harriet Sealander) a daughter, Ann, on February 19, 1935·

Alpha Gamma: To Mr. and Mrs. Owen \Nilliams (Ruth Tilton), a son, Thomas Owen, March 6, 1935.

Tau Tau: To Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hemphill (a patroness o£ Tau Tau) a daughter, Helen Bernice.

To Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rowland (Lucille Fuller) , a son, Donald Frederick . . To Mr. and Mrs. Kim Phillips (Eleanor Chittenden) a daughter, Jacklyn Kay. To Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clarke (Belva Motz) a daughter.

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