University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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This year the members of Acacia began a reassessment of the purpose of pledgeship in the fraternity. They initiated a move- ment toward a total involvement of the pledge into house functions which encour- aged individual initiative and responsibility for the pledges. The 73-member house shows an increase of 14 over last year. The men served as host this year for the Acacia National Convention in Kansas City. Among Acacias include three NROTC scholarship recipients, the chairman of the senior film committee and the Interfratcrnity Council on Campus Rush committee chairman, the All-American Big Eight Bowler of the Year as well as a varsity baseball player are Acacias. The main social events for the year include the fall Gingham-and-Jeans West- ern Party, a Christmas party and a special 1968 pre-Orange Bowl celebration. The Protest Party and the Ivy League weekend, conclude the spring social events for the house. Acacia Aah yes, my little chickadee, says W. C. Acacia. Top row: Greg Howard, Leawood; John Platt, Topeka; Frank Wright, Topeka; Paul Witt, Fulton, Ill.; Rich Hall, Overland Park; Dick Hay, Clay Center; Stuart Daily, Colorado Springs, Colo.; David Hammel, Jr., Wichita; Gary Summers, Prairie Village. Fifth row: Paul Getto, Law- rence; Paul Jorgensen, Overland Park; John Hull, Prairie Village; Steven White, Overland Park; Chip Crews, Lawrence; J. Powell Figgins, Wichita; Larry Teel, Overland Park; John Taylor, Kansas City; J. R. Walters, Phillipsburg; Douglas Uden, Great Bend. Fourth row: David Moody, Western Springs, Ill.; Richard Blattner, Topeka; Michael Bates, Prairie Village; Jeff Easterday, Hutchinson; Mike Starry, Springfield, Va.; Bob Capell, Brewster, N. Y.; Ron Adams, Cheshire, Conn.; Steve Bridges, Overland Park; Marshall Lyons, Mission. Third row: Thevett Lewis, Prairie Village; David Weidensaul, Wichita; Don Pierce, Topeka; Martin Geeding, Wichita; Lawrence Henderson, Abilene; William Hamilton, Topeka; Al Wright, Pawnee Rock; Jim Wohlgemuth, Prairie Village; Bob Buhler, Wichita; Gary Rupp, Kansas City. Second row: William Van- tuyl, Lawrence; Daniel Edwards, Overland Park; Monty Clouse, Topeka; Alan Burcham, Shreveport, La.; Mike Horan, Hohokus, N. J.; Rick Carrier, Topeka; Bob Daly, Overland Park; Don Nelson, Lawrence; Char- les Shrader, Abilene. Bottom row: Cole Stimson, Great Bend; Dave McClellan, Topeka; Lee Polsen, Forth Worth, Tex.; Tom Bauer, Harper; Mrs. Rae Harve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; David Flora, Kansas City, Mo.; Bob Warner, Topeka; Larry Chance, Shawnee Mission; Steve Mancy, Topeka. 213

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Sigma Kappa The Sigma Kappas at KU received the Second Place National Standards Award at the 1968 convention. Six members of the Pershing Rifles Coed Affiliates are Sigma Kappas, and the sorority is represented in Angel Flight as well. Academically, the women have an AWS scholarship recipient and an occupational therapy scholarship re- cipient. The 55-member house also found time to participate in both intramural kick- ball and basketball. The Sigma Kappa social schedule is highlighted by their annual fall barn party, a Christmas formal dance as well as a formal in the spring. Both a Moth- ers ' weekend and a Fathers ' weekend complete the year. Their national philan- thropy is the Maine Sea Coast Mission Christmas Party. Two Sigma Kappa ' s need some outside assistance from falling at their annual Fall Party. Top row: Susan K. Andrew, Neenah, Wisc.; Mary E. Hibbert, Topeka; Cindi Willis, Overland Park; Becky Ashley, Minneapolis, Minn.; Kay Kauffman, Kansas City, Mo.; Alison Mackenzie, San Francisco, Calif.; Janelle Brandt, Kansas City; Harriet Franks, Kansas City; Kathy Leary, Shawnee Mission; Suzie Bear, Wichita. Fifth row: Carol Hoover, Mis- sion; Lauren Bennett, Kansas City, Mo.; Tacy Weidman, Lawrence; Kath- leen Sowers, Wichita; Linda Drennan, Leawood; Janet Kipfer, Leawood; Cathy Coleman, Boise, Idaho; Linda Westphal, Wichita; Sandra Marshall, Falls Church, Va. Fourth row: Carol Gilmore, Lawrence; Marlene Wise, Kansas City; Cindy Van Slyck, Topeka; Carol Shantz, St. Louis, Mo.; Judy Fauser, Kansas City; Evelyn Hogue, Topeka; Kaye Meyer, Merriam; Kathy McConnell, Kansas City, Mo. Third row: Carol May, Shawnee Mission; Karyn Pishny, Lawrence; Idonna Haney, Wellsville; Sally Lynn Fleeson, Ft. Dix, N. J.; Donna Porter, Ottawa; Haeja Lim, Seoul, Korea; Joyce Thompson, Arkansas City; Cindy Miller, Florissant, Mo.; Debbie Simpkins, New Canaan, Conn. Second row: Linda Hammer, Kansas City; Sharon Manley, Kansas City, Mo.; Martha Mosier, Carlisle, Pa.; Linda Boor, Kansas City; Mary Sturgeon, Dodge City; Myrtle Burkle, Kansas City; Elaine Goldsmith, Garden Plain; Gloria Moss, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Bottom row: Kathryn Cook, Topeka; Jane Pike, Wichita; Kathleen Lou Cook, Coffeyville; Debbie Green, Anthony; Frieda Belford, Housemother; Barbara Deetjen, Clay Center; Janet Guinn, Dodge City; El len Holtsberg, Wilmette, Ill.; Trudy Topping, St. Louis, Mo. Not pictured: Jennifer Riley, Evanston, Ill.; Cathy Anning, Coffeyville. 212

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Under strict observation two members of Alpha Epsilon Pi warm up for Greek Week Relays. Alpha Epsilon Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded 56 years ago at New York University. Established since 1949, the KU chapter has nearly doubled its size this year with 43 members. To accommodate the larger membership, the fraternity has moved into its new house, which was dedicated in October, 1968. Included i n their membership are a Sum- merfield scholar and representatives in such organizations as the IFC Judiciary Council, Arnold Air Society, Accounting Society, Phi Mu Alpha, Alpha Delta Sigma, and Alpha Epsilon Rho. The KU chapter was the 1968- 1969 winner of the IFC scholarship improve- ment award. The past year ' s social calendar was full with the Dedication Dance, the Winter Semi-Formal, the Orange Bowl Party, and the Sewers of Paris Party. Future events are the Gold and Blue Formal and assorted barn parties. The society has also been busy in sports with two bowling teams, basketball, volley- ball and football teams. Softball is being organized for the spring. Top row: Michael Reisman, Wichita; Bruce Efron, Prairie Village; Samuel Miller, Leawood; Gary Singer, Overland Park; David Silverberg, Overland Park; Neal Hoffman, Long Beach, N. Y.; Daniel Kass, Fairway. Fourth row: Steve Press, Overland Park; Eel Schifman, Kansas City, Mo.; Jeff Goldman, Prairie Village; Kambiz Khadavi, Tehran, Iran; Ron Klepner, St. Louis, Mo.; Oscar Bassinson, St. Louis, Mo.; Bruce Fiman, University City, Mo.; Charles Moscowitz, Richmond Heights, Mo. Third row: Allen Lebovitz, Prairie Village; Mark Cooper, Prairie Village; Steve Agron, Prairie Village; Paul Rubenstein, University City, Mo.; Mike Schoenberg, Walla Walla, Wash.; Michael Katz, University Cty, Mo.; Allen Lefkovitz, Skokie, Ill. Second row: Lowell Tilzer, Prairie Village; David Reiz, Lea- wood; Jay Jacobwitz, Prairie Village; Howard Gallas, Kansas City, Mo.; Evan Gantz, Lake View, Iowa; Steve Udell, Prairie Village; Jay Zenitsky, Kansas City, Mo.; Harve Press, Shawnee Mission. Bottom row: Victor Chuzie, Kansas City, Mo.; Joel Blackman, Prairie Village; Larry Rigler, Calhoun, Ala.; Alan Stempleman, Prairie Village; Celia Samuelsohn, Kan- sas City, Mo.; Gary Erlich, Overland Park; Michael Frost, Richmond Heights, Mo.; Elliot Franks, Kansas City, Mo. Not pictured: Arnold Gordon, Kansas City, Mo.; Jamie Rigler, Highland Park, Ill.; Mark Yates, Chicago, Ill.; Larry Deutch, Mission; David Morgenstern, Hempstead, N. Y.; Bill Fried, Shawnee Mission; Ken Weinstein, Silver Spring, Md.; Jerry Tilzer, Shawnee Mission. 1.- 214