C W Post College - Opticon Yearbook (Greenvale, NY)

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a. Left to Right: M. Thompson, Dr. Casella, R. Kirby. Psi Chi In the fall of 1957, an organization known as 11Psych Majorsb was formed by a group of psychology students. This group is now known as the National Honorary Society in Psychology. To qualify for mem- bership a student must be a junior or senior majoring in psychology with a cumulative average of 1.70 and a 11B,1 average in his psychology courses. Students who are distributing in psychology may also join Psi Chi but must have completed 6 hours of psychology and be registered for 2 additional hours. Row I: L. Felds, K. Joyce, L. Sheman. Row 2: R. Lezak, D. Harvey. Pi Gamma Mu The New York Omicron chapter of Pi G the National Social Science Honor Society, Was eStab' lished at Post College in April, 1958, in conjunctio- with a branch at Long Island University. n The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu is to scholarship in the social studies, to inspire soci by an intelligent approach to the solution problems and to engender sympathy toward 0t different opinions and institutions by a bette understanding. Such honor students are elected to membershi a committee of chapter faculty members. amma Mu improve al service 0f social hers with r mutual pby Seated: Left to Right: T. Rosen, N. Grabois, C. Ennis, J. McKearney, Dr. E. Wilkinson, D. Manson, M. Thompson, L. Aldock. Standing: Left to Right: B. Davis, J. Doyle, M. Gottlieb, J. Broderick, B. Davis, B. Schwartz, K. Harris, R. Loesch, P. Loveless, B. Fulmer. Alpha Psi Omega The C. W. Post College Chapter of Alpha 1351 Omega, the National Honorary Dramatic Fraternlty. was installed by Dr. Yetta Mitchell, National Pre51dent, in April of 1959. . Alpha Psi Omega was founded nationally 1n 1925, and now has chapters in over 270 colleges throughOut the United States. ' Membership in this Honorary Fraternity IS open to those members of the Playmakers who have accumu' lated 14 points through participation in Playmaker Pr: ductions, in either acting or in behind-the-scenes W01 on the production itself. Row 1: Dr, 111;? :'

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memvaw ww t t 4. v e film s Q 2 ....- Opticon Editors present dedication of the yearbook. W a ' J i E :9 w ,' I A . 7t t ' ?'tzy e , i , a 7; f J L - W 7 ?er i v i V 5 57KB 3 3 s at? - ,r, A s 3? : 4 344g 44 r i K $76 ?A x, 7 I x, 71 i g X W mMLJW Dean Doris C. Thomas presents awards to 1961 Whois Who winners. i i ?5 difiicult to estimate. Chief Justice administers oath of office to Student Council Presi- dent, Alan Davidson. ! iL I ti I'h ;- ! K Phi Sigma Kappa present Scholarship award i0 Recognition Day Each Spring, at the Recognition Day ceremony, those who have indicated by their actions and deeds throughout the year that they are worthy of honors, whether in some particular field or an all-around basis are named to the several honorary societies. Although recognition of their past service is thus achieved, their real jobs just begin at this point. The men and women elected to these honors are called upon many times dur- ing the year to aid the College in many ways and, thus, the College is proud of them and of their contributions, and the value of their rendered services over the years is Am a w www.sm-

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Sigma Tau Delta The Beta Theta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, . '. 1r by , es, ? 151: 4 National Professional English Fraternity, was estab- , h e 4.. N; lished at Post College in the summer of 1958. i - '1 e; V; : The Aim of this society is to promote a mastery of r Y z 0 written expression, to encourage worthwhile reading, it ' Le a. t I'M and to foster a spirit of good fellowship among students i C? Q .353 : of the English language and literature. 1-3,... 3. Membership is open to juniors and seniors of supe- i. i i M i 742'; rior character, excellent scholarship and commendable - 16g; zeal. For membership, a student must have advanced ; .p. , English courses with a ttBh or better average and have a ..: 1351':::y.;.. 1,5cumu1ative over-all average. Gold Key izat' Three years ago the need for a school service organ- , , . 800:0? resulted in the formation of the Gold Key 5:7 V: e y, Whose alms are the betterment of the college thr - w; Ough serv1ce to the school and, indirectly the student , 93:533. , body. , T . . . achi 0 be chosen, a student must eXhlblt scholastic eVements leadersh' ' ' ' - . promote the P ltles, and Sincere desue '. 1,. interests of the college community. k. ,3- mg ?V 1w... M e , a Rew 1: Left to Right: J. Pynchon, S. Goldsmith, C. Ennis. Row 2: Left to Right: L. Felds, K. Joyce, B. Schwartz, L. Scheman. Phi Heta Founded at C. W. Post College in the Spring of 1959, this society is the initial step towards the estab- lishment of a chapter of Phi Beta, Kappa, National Honor Society. The society seeks to recognize those juniors and seniors in the liberal arts and sciences who excel in ability, general scholarship, character and con- duct. Phi Beta are the Greek letters for the words ttPhilomatheia Hegemonttea love of learning, the guide -the motto of the society. Membership is open to all faculty members who belong to Phi Beta Kappa. Seniors with a 2.25 and juniors with a 2.50 cumulative average are eligible. Row 1: Left to Right: L. Aldock, A. Sebban, B. Finley, C. Ennis. Row 2: Left to Right: J. Rykert, L. Davis, D. Mattson, B. Lenson, P. Wentzel.