Hartwick College - Oyaron Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

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HE year of 1942 marlcs the' thirteenth anniversary of Sigma Delta Mil. The sorority was founded on June 5, 1929, ancl thus Sigma Delta Mu claims the ctistinction of heing the oldest sorority on the Hartwiclq College campus. Early in the tall semester the sorority gave a layette to the Neeclleworl: Guilct of Qneonta. Later a hate sale was helct, the proceeds ot which were usecl to purchase a new recorct player. After a very successful fall rushing season, tour new memhers were plectgect: Misses Dorothy Allen ot DeRuyter, Betty Dall Vechia of Marl- laoro, Marion DeAngelo ot -Oneonta, ancl Wlargery Slcinner of South New Berlin. ' The group continuecl its social activities, after the Thanksgiving vaca- tion, with a house party, closely tollowecl lay a tea for the college faculty anct administration. A Christmas party was helcl at the chapter house, after which memlzers assemhlecl at the Homer Folks, Hospital to sing carols for the patients. Mrs. Harry W. Lee, the sororityls city patroness, entertainecl memhers and alumnae at a cottee hour in Decemlaer When spring rushing was completecl, Sigma Delta Mu claimecl Misses Carmalita Drago ot Oneonta, Helen Freeman of Binghamton, and .lean lnman of Schenectacty. ' Among the spring activities were anotherxhouse party, an alumnae luncheon, ancl a tea tor the seniors. Sigma Delta Mu closecl the school year with a clinner clance, held May 25, at the Qneonta Country Cluh. The sorority cleeply appreciates the help ancl guiclance of Mrs. Menga King, the faculty actvisor, ancl is very' grateful 'tor the ltinclness anot assistance of Mrs. Harry W. Lee. city patroness, ancl Mrs. E. E. Bushness. house- mother. EAM Back Row: Perry, Deflngelo, Beifinger, Ellison, Burge, Inman, Dall Vechia, Bertnling, Velolia. Second Row: Reictiurcl, Secre- iaryg Kaczynslei, Bluvus, Presi- flenl: Naloli, Treasurer: E. Baker, Biclzhart. Front Row: IW. Skinner, D. Allen, Drago, Freeman an ,CQ If , 7 .1 fu 1524,-2-vQf47 I' gh ,Lv ,ffbgttla ! ,Lqly A I ff-r.-rf, ,I 9 A 'J Wlfifk '

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A W.. gf I' , 1 fly' ' ,ff i .Hi Q5 'C Bacfe Row: Go cl mtfrolomay, Cork um, Brenner. P A N - I-I E I. L HE Pan-Hettenic Councit is composect of two merntuers from each of the three sororities. These six girts enforce the rutes governing the sororities anct maintain a friendly anti cooperative spirit among time ttmree Greet: organizations. The president this year was Marjorie Coriqum, anct the advisor was Miss A. Bishop. In time fait, insteact of the annuat tea, the Council gave an informal Hclraftu party for time freshmen and transfer women at ttie Cottege. This party was very successful in enaiaiing new students to get acquaintect with sorority women. The Pan-Hellenic Councit anct inter-Fraternity Council cooperatect in sponsoring tire annuat Att-Greek Dance at the Elks, Ctutn in December. The presidents of Botti organizations were co-chairmen. Teri Stevens and his orchestra furnished time music. This year the sctaotarstwip cup, awarctect annuatty to the sorority with the taigtrest generat sctaotastic average, was presentect to Ptii Sigma Ptai. inter-sorority retations were greatty improved by tonger and more frequent meetings of time Councit. Time fait anct spring rustning periocts were shortened consicieraiaty, and time constitution was revised to inctucte unwritten laws. A The members of the Councit were tviarjorie Corttum and Ruth Barttmotomay from Phi Sigma Ptii, Harriette Goociricti and Etizatnettr Brenner from G ' Kathryn Natoti and Dorottiea Vetotta fr ' amma Pin Delta, and om Sigma Detta Mtr. 46 t I 1 o rich, Naioli, Velotla. Seotefl: B '

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.XNININ lll ll IDI-1I.'I'.X ln-gan the year hy adding six new mcmlyers to the sorority alter a siirrc-ssl-til lall rushing season. l-ouisc Carlson, Pearl llylonu. llorotliy Vox, ll-rances Grooms, Helen rlones, and Doretta Voigt inunerlialely entered into the activities ol' the sorority. The Faculty Tea, the .Xll-Creek Dance, and a chapel program were included in the :niinfl ol events during the lirst semester. The girls also enjoyed several parties, including a Christmas party. To aid in the war ellort, Gamma Phi Delta memhers pieced a quilt li-r the Rr-rl Cross, and gave several conlrihutions to other needy organiza- lions. .Xt the close ol the hrst semester. Dorothy Fox graduated and Ellen 'lc-llier transferred to Syracuse University. When spring rushing ended, alter a xveelq ol parties and teas, the sorority found the names of ,lean Capraro, Vxfahneta Crawford, Laura Deitz, Helen Kelly, Leith Piclcering, Beatrice Nvheeler, and Katherine Nvilcox added to the roll. The girls were entertained in March hy Mrs. Russell Brigham, an honorary member, Mrs. Henry Bunn, city patroness, Mrs. Forrest Miller, the former faculty advisor, and Dr. Ahloa Newton, the present faculty advisor. ln the activities ot the sorority, Miss Jessie rlenlis, house mother, always proved to he helpful and understanding. A party for Miss Bender was also held during March. To carry on a tradition begun several years ago, the sorority enjoyed camping at Goodyear Lalae for a few days hefore the close of school. The activities reached their climax with the alumnae laanquet and the spring formal, held in May. ln addition to all of the social events, the girls have heen very active and music. The sorority was scholastially represented lay several W o gas memloers and olflicers of college organizations: drarnatics, publications were included on the Deans, list and on the honor roll. M g FCI? Bacla Row: Scliuliz, L. Deilz, Crurvlord, Dylong, lones, Maier, Amlreileo, Kelly, XfVUllGl'S. Tliircl Row: Frank, Brenner, L. Picker- ing, Maclormo, K. Yvilcox, Yvlieeler, B. Fox, I-I. Goozl- ricli. Second Row: Lopinski, Bar- low, Chaplain.: Owens, Vice- Presiclenlg Cleveland, Presirlenl: Sclirull, Secretary: V. lxlariin, Treasurer: Dr. Newlon, Acluisor. Front Row: Fuller, Capraro, Close, Grooms, Carlson, Sliaver, Voigt Q w,,..f 48