The Podium - February 1966

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The Official Publication of

Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity and Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority.

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Rexburg, Idaho

January 15—February Issue

GRAND FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT ^ cx. ^ Woymon E. Walker, Band Office, Colorado State College,

April 1—May Issue

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Greeley, Colorado

Mail oil moterials to: THE PODIUM, c/o Robert H. Rubin, 302 Crutchfield Moll, Oklohomo State University, Stillwoter, Oklahoma 74075.

GRAND SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT James A. Jacobsen, Music Dept., Texas Christian Unlv., Fort Worth, Texas

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Congratulations

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Lambda & Psi Chapters Honor Retired National Secretary Alpha Omega Makes a Profit USAF Band Commander, Honorary Member, Delta Xi Florida University Band Charms Sugar Bowl Crowd

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1 ,000th Lite Member from Wichita Falls

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Bandathon Paves Way for Band Bowl Trip 8 Texas Christian Band Named Official All-American City Band .... 16

GRAND SECRETARY-TREASURER

Richard A. Worthington, Band Office, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas TRUSTEES: Donald 1. Moore, Chairman, Waco, Texas • Budd Udell, Morgontown, West Virginia • Floren Thompson, Jr., Portoles, New Mexico • Monley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Florida • Life Trustee, A. Frank Martin, Stillwoter, Okla.

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Edmund Sedlvy, Montana State College, Bozemon, Mont.

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Jock K. Lee, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

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Cloyce Stokes, Adorns State College, Alamosa, Colo.

William Euren, North Dakota State Unlv., Forgo, N. D.

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Mel Nixon, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kan. Joseph Bellomoh, Texas A&l, Kingsvllle, Tex. Edward Mosters, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Raymond Young, Unlv. of S. Miss., Hattiesburg, Miss.

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Keeping Pace Ohio Band "On the Road" with Concert Tour of Ohio New Auditorium Pride of ASO Band

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TAU BETA SIGMA

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NATIONAL OFFICERS

District VI I Convention Schedule

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Kappa Kappa Psi Open House Enlightens District VI Convention Hosts Ready Plans Football, Concessions, Painting and Music Keep lota Busy

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Razorback Band Notches Perfect Season

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Administrators Evaluate Program at Purdue New Uniforms Bring Campus Recognition Summer Practice Sharpens Cardinal Band

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Mory Lu Brooks. Box 814, Kirtland, New Mexico NATIONAL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Potsy Drury Hejl, 200 Brewster St., Austin, Tex. NATIONAL SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Lodine Bennett Housholder, 305 E. Longley Ave., Randolph AFB, Tex.

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Carolyn Russell, P. O. Box 164, Adei, Go. NATIONAL TREASURER

Dolores Roscello, Box U-1065, F.S.U., Tallahassee, Flo. PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS

Thompson, Jr., Chairman, Porlales, New

Mexico • Mrs. William Moxson, Cheney, Washington • Mrs. James Jacobsen, Fort Worth, Texas • Mrs. Jock Lee, Tucson, Arizona • Life Trustee, Mrs. Grace F. Murtin, Still-

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS: William A. Scroggs (Alpha] 1947 • William D. Revelli (Nu) 1949 • A. Frank Mortin (Alpha) 1965 KAPPA KAPPA PSI PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS: A. Frank Martin (Alpha) • *Scott P. Squyres (Delto) • J. Lee Burke (Eta) • *Bohumil Makovsky (Alpha) • *Oscar L. Lehrer (Delta) •

water, Oklahoma

B. Vandaworker (Alpha Beta) • John E. Howard (Mu)

• William R. Wehrend (Delta) • *Franeis R. Todd (Upsilon) • F. Lee Bowling (Alpha lota) • Max A. Mitchell (Alpha) • W. Theodore Jones (Alpha Zeta) • Hugh E. McMillen (Alpha lota) • Charles A. Wiley (Gamma Zeta) • Donald I. Moore (Beta Alpha) • Ronald D. Gregory (Alpha Zeta) • Manley R. Whitcomb (Gamma Nu) • Floren Thompson, Jr. (Beta Lambda) • Jack K. Lee (Omega) *Deceosed

TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS:Doris Ragsdale (Beta) • Suzanne Wetmore (Gamma) • Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta) • Francis M. Lumly (Alpha)

DISTRICT COUNSELORS I II III

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• Norma E. Parrlsh (Beta) • Janet E. West (lota) • Paula Reed (Upsilon) •

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Barbaro Trautwein (Chi) • Sibyl Ingle Snyder (Alpha Mu) • Josephine Walker

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Congratulations... and many thanks for jobs well done to those Chapters whose Bands partici pated in Bowl Game activities! These fine performances once again focused the nation's attention on collegiate music and brought great credit to you and your sponsoring institutions. The half-time shows with their solid sound

and new marching styles were in the best traditions of the nation's fine

marching bands. It should be gratify ing to note that the Fraternity and Sorority were represented at each major howl game, and that our ideals of service to Music are being carried out in all but four of the participating Bowl bands. We are proud to salute oin- Fraternity and Sorority chapters at the following schools, and doubly proud of the role they are playing in

maintaining the high standards Ameri ca's Collegiate hands have set for them selves.

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A. Franf{ and Grace Martin accept a Razorhack. Band Blanket from Carlo Lebedeff and foe Rouse, C/uipter Presidents. The Martins, now re tired, were long-time national secretaries of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tati Beta Sigma.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

LAMBDA AND PSI CHAPTERS HONOR RETIRED NATIONAL SECRETARY

by Richard A. Young, John Carmody, Ferrell Ervin

many of oiu: yoimger members, it was

pasted the decorations and each other.

50 people smacking over swiss steak, the first opportunity to hear A. Frank

The banquet hall was fairly quiet,

The pledges were there, too, bright-

when five lonely pledges at■ the far end of the room stood up and shouted in unison Form A, the traditional hazing

speak, '

The climax of the evening came when

eyed and bushy-tailed. TTie end result was an impressive set of place cards

Dr. Richard Worthington, now in his

emblazoned with the fraternities

recitation of Lambda and Psi Chapters.

Duringhisbrief speech, later in the eve-

10th successful year as Director of badges, and elegant centerpieces of Bands at the University of Arkansas, fraternity crests surroimded by cama-

ning, A. Frank Martin recalled the

presented the Martins with personal

first time he had heard Form A, more than a decade ago. We began to realize,

Arkansas Traveler Certificates—guberAfter the banquet, when everyone natorial good-will awards. In return, had taken the opportimity to speak, to

tions.

as he summarized the histories of the A. Frank brought us a copy of om local them, the Martins were the guests of fraternity and oiu- chapters, that KK'^' charter, the original of which was the Worthingtons at the annual music and TBS are rich with traditions.

"Mr. Kappa Kappa Psi" and his

destroyed by fire. r-

department Christmas party. Mean,

gracious wife (no pun intended) were a distinguished Razorback Band alum- group of inspired actives were already the special guests of the chapters at nus, and the guest list included Dr. decorating the Christmas tree for the

the University of Arkansas the 10th and Mrs. Worthington, Dr. and Mrs. band party the following week. When of last December. In an attempt to

Marx Pales, and Mr. and Mrs. Preston the Martins dropped by to admire the

honor the Martins' years of service to Woodruff ... long known as the "god- efforts and say goodbye they were the fraternities, Joe Rouse,.... president father" and "godmother" of the March- question mobbed again by fans with one last and one last farewell.

of Lambda chapter, presented them with an engraved plaque, and Caria

ing Razorbacks.

Most of the fun, however, was behind

Band blanket — the traditional award

and past president of Psi chapter, who to spend some time with the Martins

, , X . rr^. , spent in planning and the Lebedeff, president of ^ Psi chapter, the scenes. The banquet was planned colorfulhours banquet itself were somehow added a monogrammed Razorback by "Stevie" Stevens, band secretary over-shadowed a bit by the opportunity

to graduating seniors who have stayed rounded up a crew of actives (who will themselves and the real joy of the eve-

with the b^d eight semesters

try an^hing once) to make the decora- ning was the air of absolute inspiration

Though the banquet was for the Mar- tions. With gitter, glue, cardboard, ink, that lingered long after our guests were tins, it was we who were honored. For and a lot of laughs, we painted and

gone.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Alpha Omega Makes A Profit Doing What it Knows Best

Almost exactly two years ago Alpha Omega Chapter's coffers were nearly empty at the University of Pittsburgh, home of the famed Pitt Band. The

chapter was operating in the red and was in grave danger of sinking deeper in debt. The Brothers cast about for a

solution and the forming of a profes sional dance band made up of Chapter members was suggested. We all took to

this very enthusiastically, as many of us had had experience along this line before, and enjoyed every minute of it.

Ed Johnston took it upon himself to

get the ball rolling, and worked long hours pulling us to rehearsals, getting music arrangements, and drawing up contracts. Our great band director, Robert L. Arthur, outdid himself help

ing us get stage fronts and smoothing Alpha Omega Dance Bands Front row, left to right-. Wilps, R.; Brandenstein,R.; fohnson, E.:

bulk of this credit for the building must

Vroskie, T.; Carloson, T.; Allayttd, O.; and Dorsch, R.

Bacl{ Rows Renic/{, R.; Diinkel,

over the inevitable stumbling blocks every new band faces. However, the

Prager, G.: Kirl^tvood, /.; Lucas, /.; Michals, G.; Thompson,

and Lawhead, ].

go to Ed, because for the first year of its existence the band relied on him to

be its director, manager, and also its KANSAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE

lead tenor man!

USAF Band Commander Now

Honorary Member, Delta Xi

About two months after the band was started in February, we got our

first job playing for a dormitory house party for the stupendous sum of $35.00.

And so Alpha Omega chapter's dance band was on its way.

by Mel Nixon Climaxing the Band Day activities at Kansas State Teachers' College, Emporia, the Delta Xi Chapter of KK^

Two years after its inception, our band, now imder the leadership of Jack Lucas, who also plays trumpet for us, plays dances for an average of $150 per

conferred an Honorary Membership on Major Arnald D. Gabriel, Director of

"gig." All of the money from each job, except for $10 for "refreshments" for the boys after a long, dry night's work, goes into the Chapter treasury. With a working stock of about 75 arrange ments, and a reputation which has grown faster than we ever could have hoped for, our band is expanding. We have more job offers in the Pittsburgh

the United States Air Force Band.

Major Gabriel was on the Emporia campus as guest conductor for the

Band Day and appeared as clinician for the 50 high school bands present.

Band Day activities began at seven in the morning with a joint breakfast of TBS and KK^ members. Major Ga briel, and several guests. The Chapters

annually work on this project assisting in the mailing and charting, helping at the half-time rehearsals, providing cheers, enthusiasm and pep to the high schools, and in general, acting as hosts for the event.

Present as guests of the Hornet Band for the day's festivities (which saw Em

poria break a 12-game losing streak) were: Executive - Secretary and Mrs. Rubin; Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin; Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Nugent, head of Instrmnental Music at Emporia and former District Governor and Coimsel-

or, respectively. Dr. John E. King, President of the College, hosted the guests at a Chamber of Commerce

area than we can handle, and contracts for dances as far away as Cleveland.

With the money we have put into our treasury we have been able to do much more for the Pitt Band than we Major Arnald D. Garbricl

The initiation ceremony was con

ducted by members of the Delta Xi Chapter, led by Michael Dolph, and was attended by Chapter Sponsor Mr.

Nixon, Mr. Rubin, Mr. Nugent, and several members of the Emporia Chap ter. Major Gabriel is the youngest of today's major military band conduc tors, a member of Phi Mu Alpha, and a graduate of Ithaca College, New York. The Fraternity is honored to have him join our ranks, and we are

ever had before. The chapter has initi

ated perfect attendance awards each year, consisting of sweaters or Pitt Band blankets. Last year we gave out

50 sweaters, to the tune of $500. We can also sponsor a formal Band Dance each fall, at the chapter's expense. The chapter also takes care of miscellan eous band expenses and yet has enough left over to finance a couple of parties each term for the Brothers.

It is easy to see that the dance band has proved to be a real gold mine for us at Alpha Omega chapter, and it

luncheon, and they viewed the after noon game and half-time concert from

sure that the Brothers of KK^ will extend him a cordial welcome when ever he visits the many campuses

ness the musical talent of its brothers

the President's Box in the stadium.

where chapters are located.

to get out of the red and stay there.

could be to any chapter willing to har

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

in song as it plays "We are the Boys from Ole

FLORIDA UNIVERSITY BAND CHARMS

Florida".

SUGAR BOWL CROWD. NEW YEAR'S DAY

by Hale Pringle The French Quarter, Fair Grounds Sweepstakes, and the Sugar Bowl all contributed to a week of excitement for the Gator Band in New Orleans.

Preparations for the Sugar Bowl

came home richer as clarinetist, Marty Berlanstein, parleyed a two dollar bet into $307.45 to win the Daily Double.

The University of Florida Alumni Bash was next on tap for the Gator Band's 38-piece Pep Band held in the

Classic began with sectional and group

Blue Room of the Roosevelt Hotel.

rehearsals on Wednesday, December

The production featured an impromptu performance of "Happy Birthday to You" in F for two distinguished educa tors at the University of Florida, both bom on New Year's Eve; University President, J. Wayne Reitz, and Head Football Coach, Ray Graves. The re-

29th. Following the afternoon rehear sals, a band banquet at the local Holi

day Inn featured comedy awards, guest "speaker Reid Poole, Chairman of the Music Department and a special choral presentation by Director Richard W. Bowles and family. The Bowles' man aged to present selections that were imusually appropriate to the Christmas-

New Year's season and the up>coming clash with Missouri in the Sugar Bowl.

These were "I Know We Can Beat Missouri" to the tune of "We Wish

You A Merry Christmas" and "Go

Gators" to the melody of "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." Finishing off the eve ning's festivities, a night rehearsal was held under the lights on Florida Field which drew a sizable crowd of local residents.

Thursday was spent traveling 12 hours by Greyhotmd bus, and arriving at Band headquarters, the DeSoto

Hotel in New Orleans. A quick "brushup" music rehearsal was held in the

hotel ballroom, after which the band was free to go out on the town. Bomrbon Street and the French Quarter were a short three blocks away.

union was over shortly allowing the 38 Gator Bandsmen to join the other 150 in the band party for an early start on the New Year's Eve festivities.

New Year's Day was nmg in by Gator Bandsmen singing with lusty voices, "Auld lang Syne" in such famous night clubs as A1 Hirt's, Pete Fovmtain's, The Famous Door, and Pat O'Brien's.

At 10:00 a.m.. New Year's morning, the Gator Band departed for the Sugar Bowl. The busy day ahead was begim Continued on Page 20

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Ohio Band "On the Road" With Concert Tour of Ohio

fellows program as well as for the April

Recently returning from a three-day band tour. Alpha Delta Chapter of KK"4f and TBS have successfully completed

University.

The delegation from the Alpha Delta

another semester of activities at Ohio

Vice-President of District VII.

District VII Convention at Kent State

Chapters will be led by Warren Mock,

University.

On tour, 60 specially selected con

cert band members traveled through out Northern Ohio and played six con certs under the direction of Mr. Charles Minelli. Before tour the 22 members of KK-lf and TBS spent an afternoon at a

former band member's home having a bar-b-que.

Earlier in the year the 96 marching band members stepped off a new sea

son to support Ohio University's Bob cats.

KKSt^ and TBS sponsored a reception

New Year's Eve morning began with a polishing rehearsal at Kirsch-Rooney Stadium and a short bus trip to the Fairgrounds Raceway where the Gator Band performed during the afternoon's card of races for thousands of apprecia

for band members' fathers after the

tive fans. The Gator Band as a whole

and plans are pending for a faculty-

fathers' weekend football game. Later in the football season they also spon sored a hayride to acquaint freshmen and upperclassmen.

Now another semester has started Warren Mock.

ARLINGTON STATE

New Auditorium Pride of ASC Band

by Robert Newton The Delta Sigma Chapter at Arling ton State College, Arlington, Tex., has been very active this fall in helping to

1,000th LIFE MEMBER FROM WICHITA FALLS Tom is a senior at MU majoring in English and minoring in Psychology.

He has been a member of both the MU

Indian Marching and Concert Bands for eight consecutive semesters, and plays this year in the University Wind Ensemble as well. He pledged the Gamma Alpha Chapter in the fall of 1962, and was voted "Best Pledge" by the Brothers on his initiation. Brady

open the new one-and-a-half million dollar multi - purpose auditorium re

cently completed. The impressive 3,000 seat structure has been the scene of

several cultural activities on campus for which the members of Delta Sigma have served as ushers. These events

have included the Ballet Classique de France, the Foldovsky Opera, and John Browning, concert pianist. The

has received the award for "Best Ac

tive" twice since then, served as chap ter secretary, and is currently presi dent of Gamma Alpha.

auditorium is also the scene of ASC's

home basketball games with the stage being large enough to hold a basket ball court and an additional 800

bleacher-type seats located behind the stage to accommodate spectators. The ASC Rebel Band often plays at these home games to promote school spirit.

A new auditorimn is not the only new building on ASC campus. Because of the exploding enrollment at this commuter school located in the middle

of the sprawling Dallas - Fort Worth area, a huge expansion program is presently under way. Recently more than $3,000,000 worth of buildings have been completed. Among these are a new 500 seat theater in which the

Rebel Band, under direction of Jack H. Mahan, gave its Christmas Concert.

For the fall semester this year the music department initiated a new scholarship program which provided a $50 scholarship for 100 members of the Rebel Marching Band. Eligibility for it is based on participation at the sum

mer band camp, and all football shows and rehearsals.

During the football season the band displayed its new imiforms at both its own games and at the Dallas CowboySan Francisco Forty-Niners profession al football game in the Cotton Bowl.

The November 7 Cotton Bowl halftime show included a tribute to John

Philip Sousa and was seen over nation al television.

Delta Sigma had four pledges this fall. They were Ben Christy from Dallas, Mike Hill of Irving, Philip Schenk of Grand Prairie, and Jim Whorley of Mineral Wells. Philip Schenk was selected as best pledge and was presented an applied music scholar ship consisting of one full semester of private lessons on his instrument. His name was also placed on a permanent plaque displayed in the Music building.

Chapter officers are Kenneth Vines

Thomas Brady

Late in November tension moimted

at National Headquarters in Stillwater as the office staff eagerly waited for the 1,000th Life Member to be added to the rolls of the Fraternity. Small wagers were offered and taken in eager antici pation of the event. Would it come from the Mighty Men of Michigan?

Our pert little stenographer, Mrs. MacKellar, thought so. Mrs. Jo Pierce, National Office Secretary, was sure it would be a toss-up between the stal wart Razorbacks of Arkansas and the

go-getting Chieftains of Florida State.

The Executive-Secretary said nothing, but privately hoped for the rambvmctious Wildcats of Arizona or the con

vention - hosting Hoosiers of Indiana.

The Martins were undecided about whether it would be the UCLANS of

U.C.L.A. or the Cowboys of Oklahoma State; while Mrs. Rubin simply smiled — and held all bets.

December 15th the issue was decided

One of the most important activities the chapter has been responsible for dining Ws administration has been the creation of the "Gamma Alpha Alumni Association". Under his leadership, a banquet, luncheon, and definitive pro gram of action has been established to

keep Fraternity Alumni active and interested in the future of the organ ization.

Tom is also a member of the Wesley Foundation at Midwestern and has served it as both treasurer and social chairman. He was a member of the

Student Senate for two years and was appointed co-chairman of the Admis sions and Evaluations Committee of

that body in his junior year.

He writes, "I was interested in be coming a Life Member because of my faith in the Fraternity and all that it involves. I have looked on KK^ as a learning experience in the finest sense of the words. The opportunity for serv ice and personal improvement that the

Fraternity has provided during my years of imdergraduate study has been most important to me."

Congratulations to Brother Tom Brady and the Gamma Alpha chapter.

Now, let's get going on that second

— we all lost! Brother Thomas Brady of Gamma Alpha at Midwestern Uni versity in Wichita Falls, Tex., became the 1,000th Life Member of KIC^.

thousand!

of Mineral Wells, president; Carrington Dixon of Garland, vice president;

Karen Garmer and Trina Rush are TBS members. Also of KK^ are John

Robert Newton of Grand Prairie, secre

Ferguson, Senior Councilman and fall pledge, Ben Christy, Sophomore Coun

tary; and John Levens of Fort Worth is treasurer. Kappa Kappa Psi and TBS are well represented in the band officers as well. Ken Vines also serves

as band president while Don Dixon, also a member, is vice president. Tau Beta Sigma's Gamma Nu President, Marti Mahen, is band secretary. Don

Pope and Robert Newton,two of ASC's three drum majors, are chapter mem bers and two of the five majorettes.

cilman.

Delta Sigma was active in helping the band's Christmas Party to be a huge success. The theme was "A Christmas in Hades" and everyone came in costume as Greek gods and goddesses. Prizes were given for best costumes and several chapter members participated in a skit about Caesar's death.

TEXAS TECH COLLEGE

BANDATHON PAVES WAY FOR BAND BOWL TRIP Texas Tech's Alpha Omicron and Beta Chapters were represented at the national convention in Bloomington this summer by a hardy group that made the journey in diverse ways, in cluding airline, Bandwagon,and Austin sedan. Susan Watson, Kathy Kleiss, Sheryl Swanson, Bill Williams, and Billy Watt were joined in Bloomington

by Walt Newton and Kirk Hays. As Bill was chairman for the Ways and Means Committee he had very little time for other activities. Billy and Kirk were members of the Symphonic Band, the other students played in the Con cert Band, and all seven served as delegates at the convention's business

in our bid to go. Director Dean Killion suffered all sorts of indignities (most

dreamed up by band members) for the cause of raising money. He was boimd in chains that once held the Great

Houdini. The Texas Tech Stage Band played at the very first and the very last of the 16-hour television program

as Tech co-eds took the phoned-in contributions. A folk singer made her appearance on-camera as one of the

many, many acts that all volunteered their services. About four in the morn

ing the weary bandsmen took to danc ing to stay awake. These impromptu dances turned out to be some of the

better acts. We really do appreciate

sessions. The rehearsals were effective

this show of gratitude of the people of

and efficient, and all the University of Indiana hosts and hostesses put in a

Raider Land."

lot of time and effort to see that affairs

ran smoothly.

When the Techsans pulled out for Lubbock and home, they brought back with them memories of an unforgettable convention and the determination to

make the next two years even better.

This year has really been a rough "one because of the number of games that we have had to march. We as

members of KK^ had a busy time work ing for the nine marching games that we performed. Dmring this span of games we managed to make it to Austin for the Texas game, and to Fayetteville for the Arkansas game.

Lubbock for the "Going Band from

On December 29, we left from Lub bock and Dallas in three airplanes (104 seats each). As soon as we arrived in Jacksonville, we were immediately im

game show, and a half-time show for nation-wide color TV. We, as members of the band, felt that the trip was really worth it. Mr. Killion, our Band Direc

tor, really deserves a lot of credit for leading our band through nine march ing games and the Gator Bowl game with fine marching shows. We feel he is "The Best" and we hope that he stays here at Tech for many years to

to hear some of their comments and to

their years in the chapter.

Since Texas Tech's football team

was invited to play in the Gator Bowl, the band had to earn half of the $32,000.00 it took to send us to Florida.

But thanks to the towns-people of Lub

bock, we received $16,127.00 in dona tions to pay our way there. One of the local TV stations performed a 16 hour "Band-a-thon" for us which helped us 8

in chains that once held the Great Houdini.

Beach where we stayed. They provided us with a police escort, nine buses, a van to carry our baggage and instru ments and information concerning the Ferindina Beach. Our Band performed a concert, a post-game show, a pre-

Although we were busy, we found

speculate on how much each enjoyed

for the cause of raising money. Here he is bound

pressed with the hospitality of the people from there and from Ferindina

time to have some fun at our annual

Homecoming Banquet. At this annual affair, it is our custom to invite all alumni of om- chapter. We were really happy to see such a fine turnout of the old members of oirr chapter. This year instead of having a speaker, we used a different approach for a program. We asked the alums in advance, to be thinking of the most important thing that they got out of KK^ when they were members. It was really interesting

Director Dean Killion suffered all sorts of indignities, {most dreamed tip by band members)

Director Dean Killion arrived on the second

plane and was met with a sparkling of flash bulbs as the news media made its presence known.

come.

The most enjoyable part of the trip came on the New Year's Eve where we had a beach party on the Atlantic

Coast. This was really something for

people from West Texas to spend New Year's Eve on the coast. We all arrived

back on New Year's Day after a very enjoyable trip.

In closing, I would like to say how much our chapter is looking forward to the District VI Convention at TCU in Fort Worth. We hope that we shall

see all our fellow members there. Again, thanks must go to the Indiana Chap ters at Bloomington for a fine conven

tion. We are looking forward to the next one at TCU.

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known, often over-looked, yet satisfying displays of service by our fellow members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma across the nation.

i^^li Alpha Beta of Kappa Kappa Psi at Butler Univer sity this year honored its fathers during Butler's annual

^^■1 Beta Theta of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University

Dad's Day celebrations. Band dads sat in the Band Sec tion during the football game with KK^ members. The KK^ decal crest on them, and were engraved "I am a KK^ Dad." After the game, parents were guests at the annual football banquet which winds up the Bulldog Band

sports program and placed seventh in overall competition last year. Their bowling team led in competition this year.

Registered under the name of the Ute Band, participation is open to any interested bandsmen, but virtually all of the competitors have been Chapter members. Their activi ties have helped gain respect and recognition for the band

marching season.

and the Fraternity from the student body.

^^KMBeta Iota of Tau Beta Sigma at Ohio Wesleyan University, as part of a university-wide welcoming pro

tbe display, which featured Chapter activities and informa

Gamma Xi of Tau Beta Sigma at Arkansas State College has embarked on a professional and imique project to raise money for their chapter program. They have estab lished a baby-sitting service for the faculty members of the Fine Arts Department and at last report are not only doing well financially but are assured of passing all their Fine

tion on the Ohio Wesleyan Band program, to answer

Arts courses.

chapter made small paddles for their dads which had the

gram, set up a display in the Student Union during the weekend when academically talented pre - freshmen are invited to the OWU campus. Chapter members manned

questions and give the visitors information on both the band and Sorority.

■■■Beta Alpha of Kappa Kappa Psi at Baylor Uni versity is sponsoring end-of-semester "book-trades." (See article). The Chapter has devised a system in which the student wishing to save some of his investment in his books is put in contact with other students needing this

of Utah has entered teams in the university intrarnural

^^^■Beta Lambda pledges of Kappa Kappa Psi at Eastern New Mexico University are presenting the Chap ter and Band with a trophy case as their project. The case will contain histories of the chapter and the ENMU

Bands, trophies and other awards received over the past years by the "Showband of the Southwest" and is to be

course material. Boxes with course numbers are set up to

placed in the foyer of the Music Building.

receive card information leading the book-traders to each other. This is a service provided by the Chapter, the ex

^■■1 Alpha Upsilon of Tau Beta Sigma at Lamar Tech

change is between students and no money goes through the Chapter's hands.

Beta Sigma of Tau Beta Sigma at Purdue Univer sity and Beta Omega of Nevada may be able to lay claims to the title "Betsy Rosses of the Band World." They re

cently completed seamstress projects for their respective bands that have greatly enhanced the appearance of each Sousaphone section. Purdue and Nevada basses now sport

brand-new bass covers, adding to the color and sparkle of those two fine bands.

Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Oklahoma State University formed a special pep-band ensemble to play for the students of the OSU campus spending late night hours working on Homecoming decorations. 'The band toured the dorms and Fraternity Row, playing fight songs and pop tunes. This service to the school turned out to be exceptionally well-received by the campus as well as a lot of fun for the members, and furthered the Chapter's efforts to draw attention to the Band and Fraternity.

Gamma Kappa of Tau Beta Sigma at University

of Connecticut have originated a project they call "l^im-

der-Spat". They offer to clean each member's imiform collar, gloves and spats before each game for 25 cents. It has been a general if not immediate success and led to a commission of $25.00 to clean the whole band's spats at the end of the season.

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have taken an unusual twist to an old gimmick to raise funds for their Chapter treasmy. Instead of washing an entire car for a stated price, the Chapter members in vaded a shopping center to wash windshields only — for whatever the car-owner wishes to contribute. In four and

a half hours of concerted effort, the Chapter coffers grew by $105.00.

Delta Phi of Kappa Kappa Psi at Xavier Univer sity is now in the process of organizing a program of musical instruction for the underprivileged children at Hope House in Cincinnati. This will include the giving of weekly lessons to both individuals and small groups.

Our newest chapter has pointed out yet another avenue

of Service to Music by bringing its benefits to those who might not have many such opportimities.

Beta Sigma of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Houston has been assisting in a food, clothing and medicine drive on the Houston campus, inspired by a letter from a Brother stationed with a Marine Band in

Saigon. Pledges of the Chapter are making collections and seeing to it that bins are placed at various campus buildings to be filled with the things that the homeless and orphaned children of Viet Nam need to stay alive.

They suggest that other Chapters consider this as a proj ect worthy of the Fraternity's efforts.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Open House; Enlightens, Entertains and Introduces KKPsi at Fla. State Univ.

by Al Krombach Gamma Nu Chapter of at Flor ida State University has instituted an Open House in place of the normal "open rush" or "rush party" which is held at the beginning of every pledge period.

Of course, the initial purpose of the Open House is to acquaint prospective pledges with ivK^. We do this by pro viding specific information through a plaimed program of speakers, plus an Kent State \ltisic and Speech Building, the

informal social hour immediately after.

site of the 1966 District VU Convention.

Time: April 22-24 Place: Kent State

The president introduces officers and tells of the meanings and purposes of the Fraternity; the historian gives a brief historical nm-down; the secretary

Event: 1966 District VII Convention

lists and describes the activities of the

DISTRICT VII CONVENTION SCHEDULE

April

22-23-24 Friday, April 22nd

3-6 6:00 7:00 8:15 9:30

8:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 1 1 :30 1 :00 2:15 3:30 6:30 Edward L. Masters

Chapter of KK^ and Alpha Gamma Chapter of TB2 will host the 1966 Dis

Joint Session

Separate Sessions Workshop — "What is a Success ful Chapter?" Robert H. Rubin Saturday, April 23rd Separate Sessions Coffee Break

Committee Meetings Joint Panel Discussion Lunch Joint Panel Discussion

Committee Meetings

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program activities; and the treasurer explains financial obligations.

After the formal program, interested persons are given a chance to fraternize with the brothers and generally express their interest through conversation, with the chapter members. No formal invitations are extended to the Open House; no written application for mem bership is necessary. Prospective members' names are introduced by individual Brothers for consideration

at a subsequent meeting.

Another important function of the Open House is to introduce to members of the faculty and other inter ested persons. Special guests are issued invitations and are given an oppor tunity through the Open House to be

Separate Business Meetings come acquainted with and with Banquet — followed by dance the individual chapter members. A welU Sunday, April 24th presented and meaningful program can Breakfast

District VII Governor

by Robert Heiser On April 22, 23, and 24 Beta Psi

Registration District Officers Meeting

Chapter; the vice - president outlines membership requirements and pledge

Separate Business Meetings Joint Closing Session Kent State University Symphony Band Concert

trict VII Convention. The convention

will begin with registration from 3 to 6 Friday evening, April 22nd. After the opening session, panel discussions, com mittee meetings, business sessions and a workshop will keep the convention eers busy. Sunday morning will be

Making plans to attend are the Dis trict VII Governor, Mr. Edward L. Masters, and the National ExecutiveSecretary, Mr. Robert H. Rubin, who will be our guest at the convention. Mr. Rubin will speak at a workshop session

used to tie up loose ends, and, in the

Friday night on "What Is A Successful Chapter?" He will also be the featured speaker at the convention banquet

leave a good impression with important people, an asset which can be of lasting benefit.

At this month's Open House, guests of Gamma Nu included: Manley R. Whitcomb and Robert T. Braunagel of the FSU School of Music; Frederick

Beyer, recent wirmer of the Ostwald Award and honorary member-elect of Gamma Nu Chapter; and the officers of Alpha Omega Chapter of TB2. Dr. Whitcomb, our advisor, gave a short talk on what ICICik means to him. Re

sessions will all be in Music and Speech

Chapters cordially invite any and all

Building, and the banquet and dance on Saturday night is scheduled for the

attend, to the 1966 District VII Con

freshments were served by hostesses from TBS. Over 50 people in all enjoy ed the Simday afternoon program held in the Leon Lafayette Room of the University Union.

Alpha Omega Chapter of TBS is also instituting the Open House program as

Student Union.

vention. Everyone is most welcome.

of this term.

afternoon, the Kent State Symphony Band will present its Spring Concert at 3:30 in the University Auditorium.

Registration, meetings and business

Saturday night.

The Beta Psi and Alpha Gamma members of

and TBS who can

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

GEORGIA TECH

District VI Plans

Football, Concessions

Readied by Hosts

Painting and Music

by Philip D. Parker Last fall Patricia Wooldridge and Philip Parker (presidents of the two T.C.U. Chapters of the fraternities) initiated the planning activities which were to realize the actualization of an

operation undertaken after the 1965 National Convention — secxiring and presenting the 1966 District VI Con

Keep lota Busy

by John W. Kesner

Iota Chapter of at Georgia Institute of Technology has had a very busy and rewarding Fall Quarter. The spirit of each of the. Brothers has helped us do more than the usual. This siunmer two of our officers went to the

vention of KK^ and TBS on the cam

National Convention at Indiana Uni

pus of Texas Christian University.

The two presidents, with the assistance

versity and brought back some interest ing reports. An intramural football team, a party for band members and their dates after the arch-rival Georgia Tech vs. Georgia game, registration of

of Prof. James A. Jacobsen (Director of Bands and Grand Second VicePresident of Klv^k) and Mrs. Jacobsen

(a National Trustee of TBS), devised a system of some dozen committees ranging from Accommodations to Accourterments, with a Convention Coordinating Committee (CCC) com posed of committee chairmen and assistants along with the two presi dents, Prof, and Mrs. Jacobsen, and Convention Chairman, Ronnie Puckett, at the helm; and a Steering Committee of the above persons less committee chairmen

and assistants for interim

actions.

Since the system went into opera tion, the nm of attention has been

Majorettes and band members relax ajter a rehearsal at a local high school in Jacksonville.

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new freshman band members and re freshments for them before classes

started, painting band buses before band trips, and selling sandwiches and

Georgia Tech band on sideline one hour be

cold drinks to band members on the

fore game.

train during the Gator Bowl trip have all been activities of Iota Chapter this

written in the Simday magazine sec tion of Atlanta's newspaper about the Tech Band's performances.

Some of the highlights of each half-

past Fall Quarter.

This year's Georgia Tech team has been exciting to watch. And, I am

time show

have been oiu excellent

proud to say, this year's Georgia Tech Marching Band under the direction of

majorette corps led by National Twirl ing Champion, Miss Loretta Butler.

Mr. Ben L. Sisk and Mr. James Brad

Astronaut John Young was present at one of the Tech games, and he spoke to the football fans present while we formed a space capsule. Another spe cial half-time show was presented at

ley has been equally as exciting to

focused on the diffusion of committee

watch and hear. Several times this year

work assignments from the upper organizational level. A plethora of min ute details, as one might imagine, has

sp)ortswriters commented on oiu fine big sound and our interesting and en tertaining shows. A lengthy article, the homecoming game between Georgia

been the concern of the various com

which included the cover page, was

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mittees. For example, securing an adequate location for the Convention Ball (a gala final affair plarmed for the resplendent new Green Oaks Iim), imifying all aspects of decor for the convention in a central scheme, proj ecting attendance, and a host of other many-faceted problems and arrange ments.

At present the "specialists" (the committee mmbers) are executing their ordered duties in well-ordered manner.

The principal emphasis now is in en couraging chapters from District VI to offer their best effort in ensuring opti mum attendance and participation in

Georgia Tech Band and Cheerleaders just hefore

"Vs a Ramblin' 'Reck, from Georgia Tech and an elephant engineer".

this convention. Two convention bulle

tins have already been mailed as well as other inquiries regarding sundry matters which demanded responses.

Every effort stresses the importance of high cooperation in the successful achievement of an interesting and pro ductive event March 3, 4, and 5.

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at Gator Bowl.

Jim Johnson, Treasurer of lota Chapter, re laxes upon arrival at Jacksonville train station.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Razorzback Band Nofches Perfect Season, Attends All

by Richard Alan Young For the first time in the history of the University of Arkansas, their Marching Razorback Band was able to send a contingency to every football game of the 1965 schedule ... a "per fect" season. The band has the unique problem of two home stadiums — the Razorback's home stadium in Fayetteville, site of the main campus, and War Memorial Stadiiun in Little Rock, site of the University Medical Center.

The Marching Razorbacks perform annually at three home games in Fayetteville, each with a special signifi cance: Band Day, with 23 visiting high school bands from a tri - state area; Dad's Day, honoring the university

parents, and, of comrse. Homecoming with its colorful parade, pep rallies and bonfires.

In addition, the band travels to three annual games in Little Rock, making the 400 mile round trip in chartered buses and performing pep rallies in the busy downtown area.

This year the Razorbacks were seek ing their second conference champion ship, and the spirit was high. The

athletic department sponsored a 60piece pep band to the openmg game

of the season against Oklahoma State.

The results were enough to set the ball

-rolling for a great year.

The Marching Razorbacks were hosts to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Band

Razorback. on parade

When the Razorbacks met the Rice

The Razorbacks' one annual out-of-

Owls in Houston, a small but spunky 29 piece band was there ... tired by a

state trip was made to Dallas for the game with Southern Methodist. On the

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12-hour overnight bus ride, perhaps, but it didn't show.

At Homecoming, the flashy Red Raider Band from Texas Tech rolled

into Fayetteville in an impressive bus caravan and you can be sure that the chicken dinners, arranged by a joint effort for members of both bands, add-

way down, the band stopped to per form in DeQueen, Ark., at a high school football game for the benefit of residents of the southern half of the state.

The season came to an end in the

1966 Cotton Bowl Classic with its long,

ed a lot to the long conversations the elaborate parade and rousing pep chapters shared.

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PURDUE UNIVERSITY

ADMINISTRATORS EVALUATE PROGRAM AT PURDUE

by Wayne De La Croix

ager of the University, spoke about the

Projects of Gamma Pi Chapter this earning power of the chapter. A big fall included a revision of our pledge manual, and an evaluation of KK^ and its meaning to the ^ Purdue Band pro-

question which must be solved is the amount of money to be spent on honor-

purposes or on service functions.

and the Texas Christian Homed Frog gram. Joint meetings were held with The major criterion for evaluating the Band that month, and after the half- TB2 when guest speakers were invited, ueed should be meaningfulness of the

times the chapters got together and

Brother A1 Meerzo, Assistant to the program. Eari^gs^should he applied

exchanged memories of National Con-

Registrar, gave a discussion comparing

vention in Bloomington.

Then a lively 50-piece band accompanied the team to Waco, Tex., for the

the change in students. Students today are better prepared and learn at a pace faster than ever before. Despite the

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Dean O. D. Roberts, Dean of Men

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Baylor game where the brothers of shift in emphasis from practical to Beta Alpha and the sisters of Iota gave theoretical logic, today's freshmen

change in emphasis of the college program and goals for students. The value

us a royal welcome. The members of should be able to handle more activiLambda and Psi chapters are deeply ties instead of less. The emphasis on gratful for the fun and fellowship ex- learning today may mean that brighter

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tended to us by the Golden Wave

students will be forced to put academic

the honorary was discussed.

Professor A1 G. Wright, Director of Bands and Chapter Sponsor, discussed the image of the chapter to the bands-

Band.

pursuits ahead of band activities. „ important .

He stated that it is very

ed as providing efficient leadership and

The Marching Razorbacks were hosts

man. The value of the chapter was list-

to the colorful Texas Longhom Band as both groups performed on nationwide television in color. During the morning rehearsals the bands took advantage of the oppiortunity to meet Carl "Doc" Severinsen, the guest artist of the Arkansas band. The long, hard day was climaxed by a refreshment session in the Razorback Band Hall, where everyone broke into an im-

to challenge the student to participate a higher level of attainment for band in the band program. A major problem members. The major problem is reachis communicating to the student and ing a greater number of bandsmen interesting him so that he will want to with interesting activities and projects join. The program should offer quality sponsored by the chapter. The comand advantages. The major job of the munication of a solidified image of service organization may be providing the chapter is a problem in itself. It publicity which will communicate the was mentioned that it might be helpimage of the chapter and band. The ful to do less and put more stress on problem of more personal contact of fewer projects to reach more bands-

promptu songfest and the heated com-

members with the individual bandsman

petition of the day was forgotten. Or

was discussed,

at least most of it was.

Brother D. F. Finn, Business Man-

men. In the area of committee work the problem was the upgrading of the effectiveness of the committee.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

New Uniforms Bring Campus Recognifion

by Kathy Legler The TBS chapter at the University of Houston has been working hard this fall semester. During this summer we made the new uniforms which are shown. The uniform consists of a blue

cotton skirt, white blazer, and blue silk neckscarf. We have worn the uniform

to formal functions, such as the No vember rush party and pledging cere mony, to classes on our meeting day, and to money - making projects. The new uniforms have been very success ful in that they have brought campus and band recognition. Also during the summer our president, Naomi Gleason, wrote letters of welcome to the new girls coming into the band.

Band began two weeks before school in preparation for the nationally tele vised University of Houston - Tulsa game. At the first rehearsal, our dele gate to the national convention, Pamela Laird, surprised and thrilled us with the presentation to the chapter of the Armstrong award for the outstanding service project in the large band cate gory. During this first week TBS gave a dance for the band and helped with KK^T to keep cafeteria lists.

When school began, we started work on the band directories for which we

Active members model new uniforms. Bac\ row'' Mary Jungerman, Kathy Legler, Diana Henigan, Judy Hughes, Peggy Myei's. Front row. Darla Andriis, Naomi Gleason, Sue White, Pam Laird, Mary Ellen Hiironen.

ed in ten girls pledging. This number equals our active membership. We

know, however, that our work has just begun. We held a Christmas party with to decorate the band hall. We will

CITY BAND. During halftime at the TCU-A&M football game, October 16, 1965, Mayor Willard Barr presented a proclamation making the Texas Christian University Horned Frog Band the official band of Fort Worth, which was selected by LOOK MAGAZINE as an All-American City. In return for his service. Band President Hershel Graves, Kappa Kappa Psi, presented the mayor with a certificate of Honorary

Membership in the TCO band. pifl l«l Ifl

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by a cover of a stiffer back made from march folios and the faculty addresses made directories with schedules for our

band director, Mr. James T. Matthews, and for our chapter. Another project early in the year was collecting money from band members to have omr

band uniforms cleaned. Dirring this time, TBS and KKSl^ had the pleasure of having Mr. and Mrs. Rubin visit us.

We had a banquet at which Mr. Rubin spoke. It was a rewarding and inspiring evening, and we thank the ExecutiveSecretary and Mrs. Rubin very much.

We had two successful money-mak

other chapters.

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY BAND NAMED OFFICIAL ALL-AMERICAN

received the Armstrong award. The soft construction paper was replaced

were added to the directory. We also

monitor and serve coffee at regional band try-outs and will join KK^ in forming a basketball band. We hop>e to eventually acquire a camera for the chapter. Later this year, we are plan ning to go to the district convention at TCU. We, at the University of Hous ton, are looking forward to this meet ing where we can exchange ideas with

WHEREAS, 1965 marks the Diamond Anniversary of the Texas Christian University Bands; and,

WHEREAS, under capable and talented leadership through the years, these bands have won acclaim for their outstanding musical achievements and the high standard of entertainment they have offered; and,

WHEREAS, in their extensive travel throughout the State and to other States, members of these bands have played a vital role as

good-will ambassadors for both the University arid the City of Fort Worth; and,

WHEREAS, special honor should be accorded the Texas Chris

tian University Bands and the members thereof on this, their Dia

ing projects this summer. First we sold coffee at the night recitals held at the University of Houston. During the in termissions we took coffee backstage to the performers. This proved to be good for recognition and public rela

I, Willard Barr, Mayor of the City of Fort Worth, do hereby proclaim the Texas Christian University Bands as the "Official Bands of the All-America City of Fort Worth"

tions with the performers. Secondly, we had good success with selling

and on behalf of all of our citizens express appreciation to them for the honor and recognition they have brought to the University and

cookies to himgry band members after marching practice.

Undoubtedly, the accomplishment with which the chapter is most pleased is our pledge class. We believe that the hard work our chapter has done result-

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mond Anniversary; NOW, THEREFORE,

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Fort Worth to he affixed this 10th day of October, 1965.

The Lamar State College Cardinal Marching Band LAMAR TECH

Summer Practice Sharpens Cardinal Band

by Helen Pate The Alpha Upsilon chapter of TBS at Lamar Tech in Beaumont, Tex. has had a very busy and rewarding year thus far. In August, the Cardinal Marching Band began having summer practices on Monday and Thursday nights. These practices were not re quired, but the attendance among those living within driving distance of Beau mont was very good. On Simday, Sep tember 12, the band had its first required practice and the bandroom was filled to over-flowing by the ap proximately 205 attending. The band's first game came two weekends later, after school started, so there was plenty of time to prepare a colorful and exciting show. Dr. Charles A. Wiley,

Cardinal Band Director, turned the direction and design of most of the half-time shows over to Mr. Karl Wa-

denpfuhl. Assistant Band Director.

The West Texas State University Band from Canyon, Tex., visited the Lamar campus this fall when WTSU Buffaloes played the Lamar Cards.

After a short practice session for the West Texas band, the TB2 Chapter was hostess at a reception given in their honor. The band members had punch and homemade cookies while

getting acquainted.

The next event for the band was

Homecoming weekend. The band

marched in Lamar's Homecoming parade in downtown Beaumont along with the floats made by the fraternities and sororities and other organizations on campus. At 2:00 P.M. the Cards

played their Homecoming game against

the Trinity Tigers, and following the game the TBS and KK^- chapters at Lamar had a joint Homecoming ban quet and dance for their alumni mem bers.

Since the chapter's funds were get ting low at this time, the suggestion was made that the girls have a wind shield wash at Gateway Shopping Cen ter in Beaumont. We did this and

made about $105 in about 41/2 hours.

The band's next activity was a week end trip to the Dallas area where, on November 20, the band marched at the

Rebels in Arlington, Tex. The Band stayed overnight at the Six Flags Inn in Arlington and on Simday, November 21, the Cardinal Marching Band ap peared on national CBS-TV at the Cotton Bowl. A capacity crowd turned out to watch the Cleveland Browns

stomp the Dallas Cowboys.

The band had an offer by the Mexi

can government to travel to Mexico City during the Thanksgiving holidays; however, the plans were hurriedly made and a mistake was made in the

transportation arrangements. For this reason, the band was not able to go.

On December 4, the Chapter had a

kidnap breakfast for its fall pledges.

The pledges outsmarted the actives, however, and slept in blue jeans and sweatshirts the night before the break fast. Following the breakfast, the five pledges were formally initiated into the chapter. Initiated were Dianne Marie Farris, Nederland, Tex., pledge class president; Elizabeth Marie Taylor, Baytown, Tex., pledge class vice-presi dent; Carla Marie Rhone, Port Neches, Tex., pledge class secretary; Carolyn Kay Clayton, Beaumont, Tex.; and Linda Faye Hayes, Groves, Tex. On December 5, had its ninth annual game against the freshman boys in the band. KK4> has never lost a game and managed (?) to win again this year. For half-time activities, the mem bers of TB2 presented a marching routine. This TBS band was led by Mary Arm Aldridge and Sarah Ann Lowther, Secretary and President of Alpha Upsilon respectively.

As the final activity of the 1965 TBS and KK4^ had a joint banquet for members and new actives only. At this banquet, on December 15, the fall pledges of both groups were an nounced; TBS's best pledge was Carla Rhone and best active was President

Sarah Ann Lowther. Following the banquet, a Christmas dance was held for the entire band; a three-piece com bo furnished the music and a good time was had by all.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Baylor to Campaign For District VI Offices

by Gary Jones

Baylor University is proud to pre sent Gary Jones and Terrence Kite who will represent the Beta Alpha chapter for District VI offices. We feel that we have two men who are inter

ested and willing to work for Kli^.

During the summer both men went to the National Convention, where you

might have met them. Gary Jones was the chairman of the Jurisdiction Com

mittee and Terry Kite was one of the guys that got to stay in the girls dorm, which proves that he is progressive! If you are looking for some dedicated men to serve KK^, elect Gary Jones and Terrence

Kite

to

District VI

offices.

On Friday, January 14, the Golden Wave Concert and Symphonic Bands played their Spring Concert. All the high school bands in the area were to attend the concert by the Baylor Band Director, Donald I. Moore. Immedia tely following the concert, with its sister sorority, TBi, sponsored a reception for all the high-school band students and sponsors. This gave us a chance to show off our new band hall

to possible new band members in the future.

Toward the end of the semester.

Beta Alpha chapter is sponsoring a "book-trade." A lot of money is lost on textbooks which the student sell back

to the school. Therefore, we are spon soring a system in which the student wishing to sell a book fills out a card and places it in a box named after that course. The student wishing to buy a certain book goes to the box of which course he is interested. The exchange is between the students. No money

goes through the Chapter.

President Garry Bently presents "Mohovsky tie" to Dr. Fred Fennell to commemorate his be coming an honorary member of Alpha Chapter.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Fred Fennell Is New Honorary Member

by Garry Bentley Continuing in our policy of selecting outstanding individuals in the field of music. Alpha Chapter is proud to re

The chapter has done well this year

ceive Dr. Frederick Fennell as an

in intramural sports. One of our bowl ing teams consisting of Lynn Bunnel, Terry Kite, Leroy Harris, and Gene Roach won the bowling league champ ionship. Also, our horseshoe team won the championship of the horseshoe league. Members of that team were Larry Bowles, Gary Jones, Raymond Teske, and Richard Adams. We are hoping that we can do as well in the Spring intramurals as we did in the

Honorary Member. Presenting the "bow tie", symbolic of Boh Mohovsky, to Dr. Fennell is Garry Bentley, Presi dent of Alpha Chapter. Dr. Fennell was on the Oklahoma State University campus during December in the role of clinician for a selected group of high

Fall.

Remember! Vote for Gary Jones and

school musicians. His combination of

personal warmth and professional ability made him a big hit with both the band members and the clinic work ers. Dr. Fennell is a member of the

music staff at the University of Miami

Terrence Kite for District VI offices

in Florida.

at the District Convention, March 4-6.

See you then.

Other outstanding individuals select ed for an Honorary Membership re

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cently have been Van Clibum, A1 Hirt, and ovur National Executive-Secretary, Robert H. Rubin. Alpha take great pride in the men who hold Honorary Memberships in our chapter.

One of the fastest and most produc tive changes in our chapter has been the change in our meetings. We now hold a monthly joint meeting with TBS. We plan for a guest speaker, discuss joint fimctions to be performed by the two groups, and serve refreshments.

The guest speakers have been interest ing, have spoken on subjects relevant to the pimpose and interests of the fraternities, and have been well re ceived by all members. These joint

meetings have created better unity and fellowship between the Alpha Chapters and, mysteriously enough, have in creased attendance figures for both groups.

university" of TEXAS

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

through communications with Purdue Band aliunni, parents, and friends in

TBS 1st VP, Patsy Hejl Has A New Daughter

by Claudia L. Sanders Greetings from Beta Gamma Chap

Gamma Phi Closes'65,Opens the form of mailed band literature and promotion articles. The committee will '66 With Busy Schedule also publicize the band through the use

by Wayne de la Croix and

of showcases, the Pmdue News Serv

Dan Ahrns

ice, and circulation of films and lit

Members of the Ganuna Pi Chapter

erature to selected high schools for

of KK^ have been very active in the

purposes of bolstering the quality of

band program this fall. Thirteen broth ers served in the band officer organiza

incoming band personnel.

for Beta Gamma Chapter. On Oct. 23,

1965, we gave Mrs. Patsy Hejl, First

tion which helps run and maintain the

entation of the band and how it works

National Vice-President of TB2, a baby shower at Ann Savage's home.

On December 12, 1965, Patsy gave birth to a healthy 8 pound, 12 oxmce

band. All work is entirely volimtary.

Chapter members captured three of the five outstanding marching bandsmen awards. They are as follows; Ed Pessara. Outstanding Marching Bands man; Garry Robbins, Outstanding Marching Bassman, and Gary Mommer. Flag Captain. When the marching band was divided after football season, 14 members of the chapter qualified for the Symphonic Band, the elite group

to the Lafayette Jeff High School. A

ter and best wishes for a prosperous 1966!

The Fall semester was a busy one

baby girl. She was named Sandra Diane. We of Beta Ganoma are making

plans for a 1984 pledge. Congratula tions Patsy!

TBS and KK^l' had a joint hayride and dance at the Griffet Party Bam on November 5, 1965. The party was

a lot of fun and helped to bring the

Brother Steve Krueger made a pres

band movie was shown and drill sheets

were passed out to many band mem bers. Following the movie, a general discussion of the band program was

given. The presentation was very well received by the local band director, Carroll Copeland, and the students.

Thirteen members of the chapter will travel with the Purdue Band on a trip this January to San Cristobal, Vene zuela. From January 22 to February 1,

two groups closer together. Our chap-

of the band program.

Gamma Pi has created the "Band

erones were Dean and Mrs. Cory, mem

Promotions

Committee" to enhance

rades, stadiums, and bull rings for the

bers respectively of and TBS, and ardent supporters of the Longhom

the aims, accomplishments, and image

La Junta de la Feria de San Sebastian.

of the Purdue "All American" Bands.

Continued on Page 20

Band. The Corys have done a lot for the band and we love them.

In December, the annual Klv^^'s

freshmen boy football game was held.

the band will perform in street pa

Contact to the public will be made through such campus publications as "Exponent" (the campus newspaper), "Debris" (the school yearbook), and

TBS formed a band and performed at

half-time. Needless-to-say, we won the half-time. KK^ rolled the freshmen boys 48 to 19.

a success as "Texas Fight" resounded in many homes on Christmas Day. On December 11 at a too-early hom

The Fall Pledge Project was a band directory. This is a service project to

of the morning, between 6 and 7 AM, TBS actives were rudely awakened by

the band and the directories are sold at cost. This is the second year this project has been tried and has proven

a group of people staring at them. It

to be very popular with the members.

University of Texas students were offered a new Christmas gift suggestion this year. TBS and KK'S' sold the three lastest Longhom Band records in front of the University Co - op on the Drag.

Although a little chilly, the project was

a rose and silver letter opener to Terry Hobbs, pledge trainer.

was a snatch breakfast by the pledges!

At the breakfast, the pledges presented The actives of Beta Gamma are esp

ecially proud of this Fall Pledge Class.

Although small (6 pledges), the girls were spirited and worked well together.

We are proud to call them Sisters!

FNORTNIN PURDUE UNIVERSITY

{pronounced Fin-ort-n-nun)

Carolers Bring Merry Christmas to Purdue

by Cynthia Cummings The Christmas spirit was generated when Beta Sigma chapter of TBS in vited Gamma Pi chapter of and the brass choir, conducted by graduate student Larry Walters, to join them Christmas caroling. This Purdue Uni versity group spent Sunday evening, December 19th, Christmas caroling to shut-ins in the off-campus area. Follow ing a brief rehearsal, visits were made to Lafayette Home Hospital, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, Cory Orphanage, and Wabash Valley Hospital. Visits

and Vice-President of the University, Dean Donald Mallet. The carolers pro

ceeded on to Professor and Mrs. Alan Drake's house where refreshments were served. Mrs. Drake is the new advisor

to the girls of Beta Sigma and Profes sor Drake is the Assistant Director of Bands. A warm feeling was left in the hearts of both the carolers and the people to whom they caroled.

The following are the officers for next semester: president, Cynthia

Cummings; vice-president, Debby Fmmas; recording secretary, Susan

were then made to the home of the

Ruschhaupt; corresponding secretary, Norma Roberts; and treasurer, Rena

Director of Bands, Prof. A1 Wright,

Smith.

Invented in 1918 by Julius Fnort, a

harelipped bicycle maker in Southern Alabama. J'he upright double-B-flat two-man fnortnin, illustrated here, is made from compressed peanut shells and has mouthpieces similar to a bass clarinet. The BBb Fnortnin is 27 feet

long and is transported in three ninefoot sections. It is particularly suitable for marching band, and is very effec tive in a lights-out show when decor ated with long strings of Christmas tree lights. Car must be taken to assure that the two Fnortnin players are wellmatched in breath support. The instru

ment, when properly played, should produce a loud, resounding, "Fnort!"

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Gamma Pi Closes '65 Continued from Page 19 Last year at Cali, Columbia, the band had a wonderful experience. In addi tion to the many performances for an eager and friendly audience, numerous

staged a pep rally the night before the Gator Bowl. Led by the world famous

Foo+ball, Concessions Continued from Page 12

Ramblin' Reck with Tech cheerleaders,

Tech and Duke which was seen on

members of the Tech Band and Major ettes paraded over most of downtown Jacksonville, playing all the way and stopping at certain hotels to lead

regional television.

esting locations around the Valley of Cali. We look forward to meeting the many new friends we will make in

On Tuesday night, December 28, 1965, the Georgia "Tech Band left Atlanta by train for the Gator Bowl.

We went down early to have two days of extra practice before putting on our program and half-time shows at the

Venezuela.

Gator Bowl.

Yes, we are the Gator Bowl champs!

Iota Chapter feels that it has truly been living up to its fraternal precepts by providing the service and spirit

On October 9, 1965, 32 members of the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band travelled to Iowa City, Iowa for the Purdue-Iowa football game. The trip was organized and carried out by the members of Gamma Pi Chapter.

The spirit this year has been fine.

As an example, the Georgia Tech Band

needed for what has surely been an outstanding season at Georgia Tech.

tours were conducted to the many inter

cheers.

Spirited Styies with Buiit-in Versatiiity!

Razorback Band Continued from Page 15 rallies. The Marching Razorbacks were host to the Golden Band from Tigerland, the gang from Louisiana State.

After the pomp and ceremony, the colorful "007" show by the LSU band, and the precision-drill presentation by the Arkansas band, featuring a per formance of "The Great Escape", the 10th succeessful year of Dr. Richard A. Worthington as Director of Bands at

Arkansas was concluded by a banquet in the Roof Garden of Dallas' Adol-

phus Hotel.

fsmmM University | of

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The fit, the fabrics, the tailoring that

Houston Band. ,hii

give your band the Quality Look ... on the field and in the concert hall.

Write for color

literature and design ideas now!

Fla. U. Band Charms

Auburn

Continued from Page 6 by a pre-pre game show for the enter ing fans. The performance consisted of high-lights from the past season's halftime shows, including special arrange ments for the Gator Band by Director Richard W. Bowles of "The Days of Wine and Roses," "St. Louis Blues Special," and an arrangement of "Hard Day's Night" by Assistant Director

Band.

Robert E. Foster.

University

Rutgers concert coat.

I

Rutgers, the State

University of New Jersey.

Thirty million people joined the Sugar Bowl crowd on NBC-TV for the pre-game festivities as the Gator Band

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premiered the new "Sugar Bowl March" composed for this occasion by Director Bowles.

At balf-time the Gator Band saluted

Florida's 400th year with historical impressions in music. Virtually every note played by the Gator Band was especially arranged by the University of Florida's fine music staff. Included

were Bowie's arrangements of "Lady of Spain," "Deep River," and Reid

Without overlay,

Made of

Poole's "Dixie."

every coat is a

"Glory"

Another night in the fabulous French

Quarter of New Orleans before the long bus trip home, brought to an enjoyable end a week that climaxed the growing Gator Band's most successful season.

concert uniform.

Choose your style!

15V2-16 Oz. All-Wool Worsted

Whipcord.

(AUv\OST)

Strong, Alert Districts Are Vital The most sadly neglected echelon of the fraternal system has been that of the district. Little attention has been paid to it other than to mark off one's map loca tion, fill in questions on a pledge test, or to ask the proverbial stumper of the lowly neophyte seeking your signature on his plague — "And who is your District Presi dent?" Why is this? Lack of interest among the chapters? Not enough time on a crowded academic schedule? Lack of responsibility among the district leadership?

Not enough funds to make another trip?

In my opinion our two strongest districts are again showing us how they main tain their strength and by what means they find renewed interest in their member ships.

I think that those who have experienced a district convention know that it is in the smaller, more locally-oriented and completely student-membership run meet

ings of the district that the rich bonds of mutual interest, understanding, and fellowship are forged. It is within the geographic realm of a four-state area whose membership regularly plays each other in athletics, tours in each other's neighbor hoods, and possibly recruits from each other's backyards that the common prob lems facing a service honorary such as ours can be discussed.

Why wait for a national convention to bring up a vital question, propose needed legislation changes or suggest corrections in procedure? Why wait for the hurried contacts of a national convention to rely on support, seek our friends,

procure votes or push a candidate? And what better place to solidify the fleeting contacts began during a few minutes visit after a half-time show or a hurried con versation between a concert program and waiting buses?

The cover for this issue was adapt ed from a design submitted by

The district organization, with its many opportunities for closer meetings and more detailed discussions, its chances for cooperation in thrashing out the prob lems common to all its members, can also meet the needs of those who cannot attend the more remote national conventions. What better opportunity for a chap ter not able to have delegates present at a national gathering to be sure that its wishes would be complied with than by having them brought up at a district

Brother William E. Johnston of the

meeting?

Delta Pi Chapter at Mississippi Valley State College, Itta Bena.

Brother Johnston is a member of

the M.V.S.C, Art Department and has submitted other designs for possible use in future issues. We are grateful for his interest and

efforts and hope that other mem bers of both the Fraternity and Sorority will be encouraged to sub mit art work or photos of their own for future issues. Technical data

concerning theme, colors, layout specifications, etc. is available on request from the National Office.

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Bear in mind, too that it is the district convention that is operated solely by

students for the student membership. The district officers are present and the District President in full charge of all activities. The District Governors and Counselors are there to give advice and counsel when needed, and &e National Executive-Secretary is present to give a national interpretation or advice on proce dures concerning any new ideas or suggestions.

The district convention then, provides the framework every chapter needs: to

freely discuss common problems; a forum for the exchange of ideas; for preparation and background in the procedures of a national convention; and a rare and wonder ful opportunity for fellowship. Perhaps now would be a good time to analyze your Chapter's attitudes toward the district and make some preparations to participate in this vital phase of fraternal affairs. TCU, Kent State and New Mexico High lands have done a fine job in making the preparations and providing the facilities, it is now up to each Chapter and each individual member to take the fullest advan

tage of the opportunities being offered to increase the meaning and worth of your membership in KK^ and TB2. — Robert H. Rubin

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