George Williams College - Embers Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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Copenhagen, Cantor Night, Comaraderie This year’s officers are: Don Zer- wer, president; Don Klein, vice president; Chuck Ruhl, secretary; Glenn Sykes, treasurer. Top: The traditional friendship circle is held at the close of the Fall Outing. Picture includes fraternity members and their friends. AOA’s pictured are: Doug Sprague, Don Klein. Bill Phillips, Emer¬ son Thomas, Dick Adams, Neil Allen, Bob Ogburn, Bob Angell, George Kil- lingsworth and Jack Tabb. Bottom: Alpha Nite—when the fraternity broth¬ ers vote on new men who will receive bids. Pictured are Don Zerwer. Hal Berg, Ron Bell, John Clark. Gary Mort, George Killingsworth. Bob Ogburn. Neil Allen, Chuck Ruhl, Spenser Gregory, A1 Cook. Chuck Dudley, Loy Chiu. hicago . . . also attended DePaul and Univ ersity of Illinois :rved at Lincoln and General Wood Boys’ Clubs . . . varsit igma Delta Alpha . . . Editor of Alpha News . . . Embers anning to teach physical education in High School ...as Gary, Indiana . . Intramurals . . . Health Education attended University of Illinois . . . Sigma Delta Alpha . . . ’E Club ... Ed is looking toward a Master’s Degree in ERIC HANAUER-HPE EDMOND STEELE, JR.-HP sk K Us ■Eg rf .WP w WmM