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

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u .Sfgma i Hera CAa,0fW Mu Sigma Pi vvas founded in january 1932, witfi Dr. Eugene Freeman as sponsor, to aHord tlie opportunities and privileges accorded only members in a professional fraternity. flue aims of tfiis fraternity are to instill into its members tlwose ideals vvfiicfi vvill result in tfie fiigfiest standards of optometry, to form a close fraternal union among its members, to foster and maintain among its members a spirit of mutual moral aid and support, to encourage researclw in tlie field of op- tometry, to promote education on modern trends in optometry, to instill and maintain in tlwe fiearts of its members a love for our cfiosen profession and loyalty to our Alma Mater. -lfiere is no pfiase of college life tlfiat vvill do more to develop tfie personality and social outloolc of a college student tlian active memberslwip in a fraternity. for tlie student in a professional scfiool, tliere is no pfiase of college life, at least outside tfwe classroom, tfiat plays as great a part in determin- ing fiis future success as fiis fraternity, for success in tfie practice of a profession is not determined merely by tfie tecfinical sl4ill and lmovvledge of tfie practitioner, but equally by fiis personality, fiis facility and professional ideals. Classroom activities are only a relatively minor aspect of tfie functions of a college, it is just as important to cultivate tfie personality as vvell as tfie man. Mu Sigma Pi is proud to fiave contributed suclw stalvvarts to tfie profession of optometry as Drs. Eugene freeman, Black Copeland, lrving B, Borisfi, and David D, lVlicl'iaels. Beta clwapter of Mu Sigma pi fraternity vvas founded at Cfiicago College of Qptometry in Marcfi l95O, vvitlfi Dr. David D. lVliclwaels as faculty sponsor. Cn April QQ, 1950, tlwirty-six pledges vvere formally initiated into tfie fraternity by tfie Alpfia Cfiapter of Nortfiern lllinois College of Qptometry. l-laving seen tfie need for tl'ie establisfiment of anotfier optometric fraternity dedicated to tfie furtfier- ance of education among tfie undergraduate students, the Alplwa cfiapter of Mu Sigma Pi Fraternity of Nortlwern lllinois College of Qptometry in conjunction vvitfi Dr. David D. lvlicfiaels of Clwicago College of Qptometry, set in motion the machinery for tfie formation of a clwapter at Cfiicago College of Qptometry, llwe following officers vvere elected to serve for tlwe fortfrcoming semester, VVlLl.lAlVl GQLDFINE . . Clwancellor JQHN STREFF . , . Vice-Cfiancellor WILL!!-XM BERGEPQN . . . Scribe jQl-llNl WALSH . . . lfxclweauer FRANK KNIGHT . . Recorderfl-listorian WENDELL WITTEN . . , Cfiaplain GEORGE QUEEN . . Master-at-arms ' ' f r - -.pl W-.,.f mass-f-sv

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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

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H1890 6L Wu CAal9fer The Mu Chapter of Qmega Delta Fraternity vvas installed at the Chicago College of Qptometry on January 7, i950 by the Alpha Chapter of Northern lllinois College of Qptometry. Fourteen Charter members were installed, three of these being former members of the lota Chapter at Southern College of Qptometry in Memphis. Qmega Delta is the oldest Professional Fraternity in Qptometry, the first Chapter being formed on May 'l, 1919. There are nine active Chapters at the various colleges and universities offering Qptome- try in the United States. Cne of the fundamental precepts of the Fraternity is to foster and instill into its members a profound obligation to practice ethical, professional Qptometry. A thorough grounding in these principles has been accorded every member who has been accepted for membership since the Fraternity was founded. The far reaching effect of this training in professional Qptometry is novv being manifest vvherever a member is to befound. Members of the Fraternity may not only receive local and state recognition, but also national and international attention as leaders in progressive professional Qptometry. Some of these outstanding men are Dr. Carl A. Shepard, Dr. l-larry E Pine, Dr. A. M. Slceffington, Dr. John Needles, Dr. Richard Needles, Dr. jerome Conlogue, Dr. Paul A. l.udeman, and many others. The National Conclave, an annual event, vvas held in Chicago this year which gave members of Mu Chapter an opportunity to meet some of the most highly regarded men in the field of Qptometry. An organization for the Wives of members, Mrs. Qmega Delta, has been formed to assist in Fraternal functions at the school. i