George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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COLONIAL BOOSTERS “George, the new Colo - nial mascot , is intro- duced at the University of Virginia game. Colonial Boosters was founded in August of this year, by ODK members in response to a widespread demand for an organization which would foster greater support of the University football team. An executive committee composed of members of ODK, the Student Council, the Hatchet. Mortar Board. The Homecoming Committee, the Cheer- leaders. the Interfraternity Council, and Pan-Hel, was founded to draw up plans for bigger pep rallies, create a suitable mascot, and form a student cheering section. In three short months Colonial Booster memberships had jumped from around 30 to over 800 members, making it the second largest organization of its kind in the country. During the football season. Colonial Boosters publicized and planned over fifteen campus pep rallies in conjunction with the cheerleaders. ‘ George,” the popular G. W. mascot, was originated and took a leading part in all rallies and football entertainment. Under the leadership of Colonial Boosters, half-time entertainment improved immensely over that of preceding years and was highlighted by such things as the crack Army Drill Team and the Air Forces Band exhibition. Colonial Boosters Executive Commit- tee meeting in the Bender Building. Left to right : Joe Koach , Johnny Graves , Tom Bence, J i m Van Story , Dwight IV or den , Marilyn Brownfield. Nineteen Forty-Eight 19

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BIG SIS TEA The Executive Board of Big Sis from eft to right : Ann Arnold , Sylvia Srnka, Mildred McDowell , Louise Odi- neal , Joan Suppes . Big Sisters is a campus organization composed of upper class women who aid new stu- dents to The University in “making themselves at home.” At the opening of school in the fall term, besides individual counseling, Big Sisters whole- heartedly helped in Freshman orientation. Included in the events were a coffee hour before registration, a reception and tea. a Nosebag Lunch, and finally a panel discussion for all new students in which members of Mortar Board took part. Guiding the new women students in their orientation activities were the officers of Big Sis: Mildred McDowell, president; Louise Odineal, vice president; Sylvia Srnka, registrar; Barbara Stone, corresponding secretary; Ann Arnold, treasurer; Peggy Babcock and Betty Swanson, membership secretaries; Dede Thompson, music chairman; Joan Suppes, social chairman; Wilma Bailey, publicity chairman. Members of Big Sis gather in Strong Hall Lounge. 18 October

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ESTABLISHED, ie58 91 Years of Faithful, Efficient Service Specializing in HIGH-GRADE COAL EXCLUSIVELY We Serve the University ♦ Phone NAtional 0311 20 October