American International College - Taper Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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.- 'Y ' MQ' X st' Alpha lota Gamma Since its founding four years ago, Alpha Iota Gamma has grown to be a leading sorority on campus. Not only has it grown in actual membership, but also in its activities and accomplishments. As a sorority the girls are interested in spreading friendliness and good will on the campus. This year during rush week, a party was held in D.A.R. parlor and a tea at Wright House. The formal induction of nine new members took place at the Hotel Highland. An informal sports dance was held at the Captain Leonard House, and the formal dance at the Springfield Country Club. A faculty tea, a covered dish supper, and outing were among other activities of the sorority. Alpha Iota Gamma has had another highly successful year. Advisers . . Mrs. Cf. H. D. L'AmoureuX, Mrs. Willis B. Robinson Honorary Adviser ...... Mrs. Lydia Blakeslee OFFICERS President . . . Ruth Henderson Secretary . . . . Ann Tyer Vice-President . . . lean Lewis Treasurer . . Rendell Warren MEMBERS Mabel Blake lean Lewis Helen Speight Betty Bohner Louise McDermatt Stella Stahura Barbara Boynton Patricia Moorman Ann Tyer Gloria Cerrato Rachel Nagle Vivian Vanni Carolyn Cobb Muriel Nielson Rendell Warren Ruth Cornfoot Evelyn 'O'Brien Margaret Winterbottom Ianet Fleming Helen O'Brien Ruth Henderson lane O'Ma1ley gf- Marjorie Herold Margaret Pickett Shirley Iohnston Barbara Ripley Anita Kerr Helen Rodak 133

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Inter - Fraternity and Sorority Conferences The Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Conferences are primarily to foster friendliness and cooperation among the different sororities and fraternities, to give advice, and act as governing boards in regards to pledging and initiating. These conferences are composed of faculty members and two repre- sentatives from each fraternity and sorority. These members vote on matters vital to the sororities or fraternities with each fraternity or sorority having equal power to vote. This year saw the crystallization of a well-planned Inter-Fraternity dinner dance, the first of its kind ever to be held at A.l.C. lt proved to be very successful and was regarded as one of the outstanding social events of the year. These conferences take pride in living up to their motto, First the Col- lege, then the Sorority or Fraternity. MEMBERS Fraternities Alpha Sigma Delta Phi Delta Mu Sigma Alpha Phi Zeta Chi Raymond Rosa loseph Madeiros Benjamin Sleeper lohn Novak Alexander Plante Michael Vozella William Roberts Henry Angers Sororities Alpha Iota Gamma Alpha Upsilon Kappa Sigma Ruth Henderson Frances Perri Doris Cushing Rachel Nagel Patricia Ware Marguerite A-1'1CleTSOH 132

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