Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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■A ms-m- Every year the senior elass observes an old tradition in tlie tree-planting ecreniony. Joe DiMona and Lib Stutts. presidents oi the class, wield the sliovels, while Dean Baldwin, President Flowers, and Dean Wannamaker look on as the ground is broken and the young tree planted to add to the beauty of the girls ' campus. TREE-PLANTING AND TAPPING MARK THE MANT IMPORTANT SENIORS ACTIVITIES !4 M !2 The Senior class of 1947 is probably the largest In the history of the University. With a variety of experiences behind them, they led the way to the new and took part in the old traditions. On University Day, many participated in the tra- ditional tree-planting, assisting Joe DiMona and Libby Stutts in setting out trees along the inter-campus drive. Outstanding seniors are recognized by initiation into the honoraries. Omicron Delta Kappa, a national organization, honors men who have proven themselves outstanding in leadership and scholar- ship. Three years ago, ODK members founded Phi Kappa Delta, a sister honorary for the girls. They Graduating White Duchies renew the thrill of their impressive initiation by tapping seven excited new members into their secret leadership honorary. hope to become Mortar Board In two years, as Mortar Board requires a fi e-year testing period. White Duchy honors seven girls who have done outstanding service to the Unixersity. Although the senior class members are usually busy with their arious acti ities, they still ha e time for acti ities such as class projects and senior dances. When the class of ' 47 graduated on June 2, they took many memories with them, and left behind a record hard to equal. .A black hooded figure ascends the steps of Duke chapel to add another name to the rostrum of ODK, honorary fraternity for leaders on West.

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Chuck White, sitting in the ticlcct office in Page Auditorium, supervises finances and acts as business manager for this year ' s Uulve players productions. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES BT DUKE PLATERS FORECAST BROADWAY STARS With grease paint, scenery paint, a piece of script hanging out of a l)aclv pocket, we find a Duke player running around, trying to get the next production smoothly on its way. And he succeeds, for when the three bells strike and the curtain goes up, it is a finished production. Backstage much goes on before a play. After the selection of the script, casting gets underway. Then the Ijackstage crew goes into action, making and paint- ing scenery, gathering properties, and giving make-up courses. The advertising part then takes a hand, spreading the news, selling tickets, and ushering. W aitiny for liis cue beliind the scenes of Theta Alpha Phi production, Therese, Bob Buzzard prepares to create proper firamatic lighting effects. Much of this work is done by neophytes, working for points in order to be initiated. Under the leadership of Peg Throne, many fine productions ha e been given this year. But back of it all is the guiding hand of Pop VV ' est, suggesting, casting, directing, and generally keeping things going in the right direction. These two make a good work- ing team. The average play-going audience fails to appreciate the hours of strenuous labor, practice, and planning which make up a finished production. This l ackstagc scene •shnui Puke Players cast and stage crew in a short game of bridge, after polishing off rough edges before the presentation of Ten Lillle Indians.

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The solemn faco ul LUa, Monkey, Xick, 1 liclina, and I ' alsy don ' t s|jcak well lor tlic quality of the meals in the Women ' s Union, vvhieh provide the cliief sripe of coeds. The meals are, however, well-planned and well-prepared considering the high prices of foodstuffs and the present shortage of help in the unions !s M EAST AND WEST CAMPUS UNIONS PROVE GOOD MEETING AND EATING CENTERS Abiding by the pay-as-you-go plan installed In the men ' s unions this year, students file down cafeteria lines and choose and pay for items sepcrately. This new system is proving very satisfactory, since it offers more variety of choice to particular eaters and does not require students who eat elsewhere to pay board.