Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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A very commendable step forward was taken when a joint meeting was held with the Pitt Student Council. It was decided that the goal posts which were captured by Tech following its football victory over Pitt last year should be awarded annually to the victorious team, and that the presentation should be made a traditional affair. Council suddenly broke into the news when it made the startling announcement that it was operating on a deficit and that an investigation into the various organic tions receiving financial aid would have to be conducted. This situation was espe' dally serious since the great majority of student organizations sponsored by the school receive their funds from the council. The difficulty, however, was remedied by adjust' ing the Council's budget in accordance with the findings of the investigation. Although Student Council has its short' comings, there can be no doubt that it is the balance wheel between faculty, student, and the outside world. This group main-tains a close harmony and congeniality on the campus, and without it student government would cease to exist. The past year has been considered very satisfactory by students and faculty alike. Dorikiiuir, Jacomos. Fioyd. Auuir, WitUAUi. McOiuixir.il Cakioci, Jonm, Trait, Karma, M.Caivii WiiuAMft. Davh, Kuin, Kiuxiy, McCuan, Sqvnuu. Pattuuox Grahaw. Fiiwii, Iaxhhiad. Starr. Tuttu.Strsiiro. Wiuon [23 1

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OFFICERS Cha u» TlArr. Prttsient EltANOl CaIUOCX, Viet FreihlcKS Rojiat Staxk. Treasurer Maay Timu. Secretary Student Council . . . . Student Council is the supreme governing body of the students. It directs student activities, promotes a closer harmony between the student body and the administration, and fosters friendly relations with other schools. It is composed of twenty voting members elected from the two upper classes of the three colleges, and nine non-voting members. Ten of the voting members are chosen from the College of Engineering, five from the College of Fine Arts, and five from Margaret Morrison College. Under the able leadership of Charles Trapp, President, Eleanor Carlock, Council's first woman Vice-President, Robert Stark as Treasurer, and Mary Tuttle, Secretary, the council experienced a very successful year. Its social program was high-lighted with such affairs as the Welcome Freshman dance, the All Carnegie dance and the Greek Sing and Swing, and was climaxed with the highly heralded Spring Carnival. This year's Council was especially fortunate in obtaining well-known orchestras, among whom were Glenn Miller and A1 Donahue. Rouin V. Davb. Executne Secretary [22]

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL OFFICERS John Sutherland Frank Sturgeon C. Robert Austin DeWitt Howell Charles Kalish In an effort to promote cooperation, mutual friendship, and understanding among them' selves, and in an effort to raise their already' high status at Carnegie, the twelve Greek fraternities handed together and formed the Interfraternity Council. This council is composed of one representative from each fraternity and is under the able leadership of Dr. John H. Neelley. The council has grown rapidly in im' portance and now occupies a prominent posi' tion on the campus. By promoting athletic contests and awarding competitive trophies, the council has been able to foster a keen, though friendly, spirit of rivalry among the fraternities. Each year it awards a cup to the fraternity which has the highest scholar' ship rating. It also presents a cup to the house which maintains the neatest appear' ing house and grounds throughout the year and » plaque to the fraternity which has the most original and appropriate display for homecoming. The social program includes the Inter' fraternity informal and the gala Interffa' ternity Formal, which ranks second only to the Spring Carnival. This year the Formal was held at the Hotel Schenley to the smooth melodies of Harry James and his orchestra. Top Minton. Turrxr. Winer. Aurnn. Neelley. Read. PimMe. KaliA. eton Walker. Fowler, Dawaon. Heath. Sutherland E 24 }