George Williams College - Embers Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Gambolship, open bid, service Top : The captain’s wheel symbolizes the fun and fellow¬ ship found on the “Gambolship.” where new men are in¬ troduced to the Chi Delta Phi Fraternity. Middle: Robert Bobo’ Olson sets up the “drinks” after the program. Dick M arinelli, Rodd Gleeson and Clyde Johnson, all representa¬ tives from other fraternities seem to be enjoying the vova e. Bottom: The many games intrigue the guests aboard the “Gambolship.” It was docked in the Geneva Room.

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RODD GLEESON—HPE Fort Wilson, Ontario, Canada . . . worked at Logan Square, Duncan and Lincoln-Belmont YMCA’s . . . Phi Zeta Tau treasurer and social chairman . . . Gym Club vice-president . . . intramural secretary . . . Chairman of Stu¬ dent Recruiting Council . . . varsity volleyball . . . crutches seem to be a part of the Gleeson anatomy . . . and Donna was seldom far away ... plans to enter recreation in Canada. DONNA CARLSON—HPE Joliet, Illinois . . . attended Joliet Junior College . . . Syncrofins . . . WA . . . Rhythmic Choir . . . Girls’ Dorm treasurer . . . Recruiting Committee . . . known as Esther Williams’ competition . . . Rodd’s attractive shadow . . . blond locks and a friendly smile ... an asset to the Hyde Park YMCA. Chi Delta Phi Fraternity. . . All new men were welcomed aboard the “Gambolship” during fall quarter as the Chi Delta Phi brothers explained their open hid policy. Chi Delts extend bids to all unaffili¬ ated men each quarter in the belief that all can contribute to the spirit of friendship, service, and character which is the proud possession of this frat. The fraternity in turn enriches the character of each brother through its program, friendship and service. A project is under way to establish a loan fund to assist any George Williams student in temporary financial need. This is an example of the out-going type of service project considered by Chi Delta Phi. Outstanding among the annual events are the new men’s party, “Gambolship,” Retreat, and Sociological tour. Front Row: Russ Hoff, Ernesto Cabrera, Clark Lupton, Ray Neumann. Second Row: Dave Cruthis, Grant Sheffer,. Taher Abu-Ghazaleh, Dick Mueller, Robert Olson. Third Row: Dick Larson, Harbans Singh, William Okrafosmart, Dean Stillwell. Bob Lyle, Roger Prater, Ron Cameron, Jack Walter. Back Row: Walter Jones, Wilson Bailey, Harold Mullen, Ben Butler, Bob Lowery, Dick Knight, Gunnar Peterson, Dick Brandon, Bill Lander, Herman Hertog, Gordon Gillette.

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Alpha Omicron Alpha Fraternity Front Row: Tom Kiefer, Don Zerwer, Don Klein, Glenn Sykes, A1 Cook. Second Row: Goh Choon. Curtis Mullins, Richard Holden, Gary Rolek, George Shriver, Spencer Gregory, Norman Moss. Third Row: Emerson Th omas, Shafik Saikaly, Gary Mort, Merrill Oleson, Gary Glasco, Clyde Johnson, John Albright, Ron Bell. Back Row: George Killingsworth, Jerry Nelson, Bob Ogburn, Bill Phillips, Darwin Haines, Jack Claypoole, Thurman Holladay. Ralph Drake. Lemayne Shank. Neil Allen. John Clark, Charles Dudley. Hal Berg. Harold Bosold, Phil Phillips. Dwight Haas. Winter quarter saw eight humble “Simons” sharpening their broad swords, as part of their initiation into their chosen fraternity: Alpha Omicron Alpha. AOA, the only fraternity to remain active every year since its inception, follows a close pattern of traditional events. Fall Outing, Copenhagen — new men’s party, Christmas Devotional, Cantor Night — the dinner-dance where brothers announce their engagements. For those who do this, there comes a free swim in Lake Geneva at Quest, the frats spring outing at College Camp. Last on the fra¬ ternity’s yearly calendar is the Last Lap Breakfast, when the graduating actives move to the ranks of alumni. One of the characteristics of AOA brothers is their serv¬ ice to the college in many positions of leadership. Akin to this, is the high fraternity spirit which continues on through the years after graduation. This spirit of brotherhood is symbolized by the song “Blest Be the Tie” sung at every fraternity function for 34 years. FIRST STUDENT RETIRES. . . 1938 Albert Wegener, who was the first student to register in the Western Secretarial Institute and Training School back in September of 1890, retired. “Prof.” Wegener, then 68 had completed 25 years of service in the YMCA and 21 years as Athletic Director of Drew University.