Chicago College of Optometry - Focus Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Tl-lE FACTS: Founded on tfie CCC campus, Decem- ber TQ, 1948, as tlie lota Clwapter of one of tfie largest and oldest optometric professional fraternities. founded for tl'1e purpose of enlwancing professional op- tometry and instilling in its members tlie concepts of etfiics of tlwe liigliest calibre. Omega Epsilon Pfii lwas set tlwe lwigliest scfiolastic standards for admission into its ranlcs, but tfiose are tfie only standards for admission. Qmega Epsi- lon Phi is tlwe first national NGN- Sl2ClAl2lAN fraternity to be founded for tlwe optometric profession. SQCIAL llne Iota Cliapter of Qmega Epsilon Pfii fias lweld many dances for its members and guests. Qne of tl'ie fiigfiliglits of tfie past season was tfie dance sponsored by Q. lf. Pfii for anotlier fraternity at tlne college, tlius cementing inter-fraternity relations. , . i f I l est Y CULTURAL: Many prominent spealcers addressed Q. E. Pfii members during tfie past year. Mucli was learned about tfie profession, its opportunities, its pitfalls and its rela- tionsfiip vvitfi tfie otlwer professions. GENERAL: Qmega Epsilon Plii prides itself to be able to list as its members, men lilce Prentice, Sfieard, Woll, Ryer, Saks, Soutliall and Cross. lliese famous con- tributors to tfie professions lwad tlwe op- portunity to join otfmer fraternities, but Cmega Epsilon Plwi was close to tlweir ideals. To strive for tfie scfiolastic attain- ment to be able to join Qmega Epsi- lon Phi sfiould be an incentive for every male student at tfie Cfiicago College of Qptometry. 81

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It was in 1935 that Phi Theta s Upsilon lnternational Fraternity came into the world to tal4e its proper place in the Qptometric profession. Since then this young fraternity has advanced not only in years but in stature along with Qptometry. From one chapter in .3 E for its scholastic ability, leader- ship and athletic prowess. ln order to create interest in these activi- ties, an award is given to the graduating member who has ex- celled in each of the three afore- mentioned departments. This spirit of cooperation and Chicago, it has grown to include three Chapters in the United States and Two in Canada. Zeta Chapter demands of its members, high scholastic standing, high moral character and a true professional outlook on life. The ultimate aim of such pre-reauisites is the improvement in the quality of the men upon whose shoulders will rest the responsibility of the successful matura- tion of Qptometry from adolescent non-pro- fessionalism. Uppermost in our minds is the fact that auality and not auantity are the desired traits in the men of any successful organization. It was in February, 1949 that a milestone was reached in the growth of Zeta Chapter. It was at this time that our present home, located at 4849 North Sheridan Road was obtained and a dream was realized. The house, that has accom- modation for Q4 residents, provides the members with all the comforts of home and all within their means. Zeta Chapter is well lfnown on the campus Qui! service has been reflected in the wives of the members, and the result of their interest is the formation of the 'Zeta Clubn. This club maintains its own social calendar and worl4s in conjunction with the Chapter. TOAST ul-lerexs to good ole l3.T.lt,l., staunch and steadfast, Proud and true. Always loyal, brothers royal, Good ole, grand ole l3.T.bl, SUNG 'll-lail to l3.T.Ll., Hail to her colors blue and gold, Shout the name anew, and to her banners we unfold. l-lonor to her sons, and every loyal heart beats true. We unite in the cause of right, for the glory of l3.T.U. Rl