Hartwick College - Oyaron Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

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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

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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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'i . lf P f A Fifliyflfff ff - l-ll SIGMA PHl tnegan its tentla year witla tlue celelaration of tlie annual . I 3 VA Founcler's Day. Tlae laanquet was attencled lay many alumnae memlners. mlffffj! fi,'M f -' ff F1 An informal garage party was given for memlaers ancl guests in Octolaer. 75 WWI! fy ,Ji Q flL,L, 4- 1' Tlie sorority joineol tlne otlier orvani7ations in sponsoring tlue All-Greel: 'L f M177 'll n ' o .PJL1 Dance. ? ' . f .1 On January ll tlae sorority entertainecl tl'1e college aclministration ancl faculty at tlwe annual Coffee l'lour given. at tlue cliapter laouse. Later in tlie montla, tl1e group concluctecl a claapel program. Tlae presiclent, Miss Lorraine Pierce, presentecl several Granger looolts to tlae college lilgrary to lnegin tlie Plai Sigma Plai Poetry Collection. Tlae luoolqs were cleclicatecl to tlae city X patroness, Mrs. Lauren. Tlae First issue of tloie alumnae lnulletin was clis- trilautecl sliortly after tlae micl-term vacation. Back Row: Flclluuglilin, Curgin, As a result of fall ancl- spring ruslning, Misses Rutli Bailey of Coopers- Hamm' Krolm, Bailey, Barnes' town, Natalie Fiecller of Greenport, Katlaleen Milla of Lon Erlcl 1, .lean Franche, K. Milla, Ford. Second g 5 R R dd S ' T- - - Nlcluaiiglulin of Claerry Creelc, Anna Petersen of Miltorcl, Ella Rittie of Bgjiuithfl Mrs. Saugerties, ancl Lois Stetnn of Elmira were receivecl into Plai Sigma Plui. qjSOl',PPtl3l'Z'G, Preitdanf. Cogkum. 'c - res' e i, Voessa, ecre- A lvlotlsiers' Day Tea was given for tlae motlwers of tlie sorority at tlne tally? Fmsl5r,nI'Iislorian, Bartliolo- I, - 1- - ' A , 1 '..' laeginning ol' lVlay. The culmination of tlle sorority program For tlwe year was may' Rlgfflfjfx tlrie formal clinner clance in tlae spring. .,. J' A Plii Sigma Plii Was Well-representecl in tlrie various activities on Qyaron Lx , 'b',ff'lf'lgLV' Hill ancl was sclaolastically successful, receiving the cup awarclecl annually l 9 J fa :fp - V to tlie sorority witli tlrie laigluest average. fl I if lx N f ly' Tlue sorority owes mucla to lVlrs. Bertus C. Lauren, tlae city patron Q 3 A iff ll Mrs. Beneclict De Angelo. tlae faculty memlaerg Mrs. Ellaeron Hasla girl, xfl' EXX . tlie alumnae aclvisorg ancl Mrs. Jolan Vxfooclwarcl, tlae sorority liot Her. f it 4V',J-lfpvifitg tg J . , I Tlaey lwave contritnutecl in malcing tlnis a laappy ancl sriccesjw 'ep 6 l, . . lj, -lf' WW . ,, A f f . fi. .. 657' . '1 ill :l.l',:,n r. zg fd 'f Qs l C V. My gxutahxflflqhii,-1 I i , - JM f- 49 .F-a lf-.-12, vu. -.rvvl ,Jw me 'is-twciit an-A 2 U'f'Y'9 ' wr iQ.+'ff M rx-A Vx.','a l.1AlQf, j-iljfvi ,4,,,3,, -V xr . , x t , .1 'a4.u,JU. xg gj'WIf,f--'glx KJ-f ix-it 1 .' . Ak. s 'A CA- W cj x,L.,Ln,,'.1.,v-,-