Long Island University at Brooklyn - Sound Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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PHI BETA MU The Grand Council of Phi Beta Mu fraternity, was established in New York state in l944. The first chapter, Alpha, originated at Brooklyn College, followed in l947 by the Beta chapter at LIU and Gamma at City College. lmmediately upon its acceptance into the lnter-Fraternity Council of LlU, Beta began to grow in both membership and prestige. Today it is one of the finest and largest organizations on campus. The frat house is the center of most of the organization's activities. lt contains a study hall well stocked with textbooks, current reference books, catalogues of various colleges, term and special reports of an assortment of magazines and publications. The spacious rooms of the first floor, replete with bar, dim lights and soft couches, are used for social functions planned by the Social Chairman. Several of the brothers utilize the top floor as a dormitory. The guiding force of the fraternity is the executive council, consisting of Martin Leonard Becker, Chancellor, lrwin Glatzerman, Vice-Chancellor, Lewis Bornstein, Bursar, Raymond Mineo, Corresponding Scribe, Arthur Soldman, Pledge Master, Richard Pernlund, Recording Secretary and Monroe Katz, Keeper of the Seal. Members of Phi Beta Mu have always been active in the many extra- curricular functions of the University. ln addition to the brothers who have been cited by the Physical Education department for outstanding athletic achievements, Emanual lwanier, present Grand Chancellor, was one of the organizers and captains of the LIU track team. A hard fought battle secured the coveted IFC intermural trophy in l95O and it remained on the mantle through the l95l session. The brothers have also participated in organizations such as the Ac- counting Society, Lancet, the Readers' Club, Merchandising Organization and the Theater Workshop, while still maintaining the high scholastic standards required by the Praternity's constitution. Phi Beta Mu is well represented in student government by Norman Horo- witz, who has held numerous executive positions in government and played an important role in the formation of LlU's constitution. ln the entertainment field there are Iimmy Cheatham and Gene Varrone-, well known vocalists. Many of Beta chapter's alumni have continued their education at lead- ing law schools, graduate schools and in the armed forces. Other alumni now hold active teaching positions in schools all over the nation. Among these are Mr. Arnold Pine, former Chancellor, Mr. Lloyd Kalugan, past Grand Bursar and Mr. Iohn Grey, who has instructed at LIU. ALPHA MU SIGMA ALPHA GAMMA BETA The AGB, since its inception in l928, has firmly established itself as a forward looking fraternal organization, designed primarily to further the social endeavors and interests of the active members. Boasting a large number of branch organizations throughout the nation and the world, AGB received LlU into its midst in the year l92'9. AGB met with immediate success, and attracted many members who were eager for a chance to share in the many projects and activities the Fraternity had to offer. ln l944 Mr. loseph l. Petito was awarded the Grand Chancellor post of all AGB for his outstanding fraternal spirit and organizational ability. The late Dr. Tristram Metcalfe added prestige to the frat by accepting an invita- tion for honorary membership in l945. lohn W. Yengo is credited with having started the first AGB in LlU in l929. Today Mr. Yengo is an outstanding lawyer and resident of lersey City, .who clashed with the Hague Machine in lersey's l947 elections. Pre- quently Mr. Yengo is called upon by the fraternity to advise in legal matters. He cannot resist participating in the various activities held by the AGB from time to time, such as Hell Night and the other frat socials. W' ww? W M35 flaw, di' fb' fig S wk, as was M M mit meuubem Odngm' Thigtrflw wiihlheul Wm Epsio: midst ci? founders l3 who word life and the Durlug men on: ncrtiort Siem bers we C1 Illini!! ln the he has interesf ber ig sg litiipqm clubs , frvterm to thek Utes 11, living In 5101

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here qt H1611 Q5 ollegeg, .tl Coun. interests Pfosrom. tittee, in ll ot the at least in lune, er Party ig were inly two er. rrticipu- to, cmd n these desire to Gift Iota Alpha H fi tion- This nu held until I5 were .creflied were lOIIIl9d or West Und Iota Cllaplel erS, lo ment-H memb Pi wit iifdrrttd eceeds he Tuber If S' I-.r.oi:.r..-r o. t:.e Stiff.: f , . . . ... .. i ,- -qi. . 1.1 .,.. .....4.... Iraternitxes in the various LlI'Ll'J'2YSlflL'fl t:.. i:.-.- Durirx.: Ciiristrzfr-' the iff..-'.-.' York are: f .-7,-5 V5.3 dance is held. 'lizigz fl- ICI jrefrr tin: forrrvi EJ..-ld - St ' ' sif. refgiorfrl cirapterfz '.'.wgrf- represented. 'Irie llatiorial Board :zgaiies the fclic'.'.':r.ji ffCL,1'QrI1i'! CL.: f::::.:: zllj' ': outstandinfx chapter: The lilflYTH'Iit Soboitin lfrflvillll for rrc?1:e'.'ff:::e:Lt. The Gertrude Cohen Berger .ftward for 5-:ocifrl pro':re:t:1, tint: F-.zzz-.-1:-' Strat.-: 1 Rothschild Award for scholarship, 'line llfrtiorzai Baird Iv.-.'.'::d for ourstazzdzzi service to Iota Alpha Pi trie F-lfifiiifl Sfxfrorg 1'+.'.-.virrd for :cnc sl activitzc-13. Iota is proud to have been the recipient of both ti:-if G-r-rtrizde Cohen lic-flier Award and the Inter-Sorority Scholastic Award, the latte: ' ir Eaavinijr attirirzed the highest scholastic average, 85.7, in the last ten years. Officers for the year 1951-1952 were Phyllis Cfoldner, Iiarbtira Ciiarnf.-1.3 Naomi Rabinowitz, Florence Feldman and Ioy Wallace. They held the resrt-1--1: tive positions of Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Corresponding: Scribe, Record- ing Scribe and Bursar. Sigma Omega Phi girls are united in the bond ol true sisterhood, the earnest desire to foster friendly relationships and in the expressed goal of occupying definite place in University life. One of the principal functions ol SOP is service to the University. Each soror- ity serves the school by active parti- cipation in the school's activities. SOP girls can usually be found in any ol the school organizations. As members of the Women's Advisory Committee or as members of the Pan-Hellenic Coun- cil, sorers arc always ready to wel- come freshmen and to work and strive for the success of all University social affairs, such as aiding the Speech- Theater department. SOP girls also did in the University charity drives, as the Send-a-Child-to-Camp Drive and the ''Mal-:e-it-a-lvferry-Christmas Drive te aid needy organizations. This year no pledgie was accepted into the sorority unless she had completed her charita- ble worl: and gave to the Christmas Drive a doll dressed in the likeness cf her pledge costume. Former SOP girls are well repre- . sented on the administrative staff of the University. Mary Seremetis, a form- er Chancellor, is Secretary to Dean Hudson. Betty Schroeder is in the Pub- SIGMA OMEGA PHI 'N,, . L v..'.I i lic Relations department. Ann Maldai- kis was Assistant Registrar and Mary Lai, who was President of the senior class. is the Bursar. All are alumnae of the sorority. Mrs. Lai is also Soror- ity Mother. When it was first formed Sigma Omega Phi's calendar was the most en- viable in the school, with their annuirl dance, held at the llotel St. Geortze, always a social season higiiliaht, fil- though the annual dances have been discontinuvd a varied social calender is still maintained- birriontiily parties '.-:ith professional and ccflewe fr':t-'.':ni- ties, the annual Cfzriiztxi r,-'.rrt',', Eirzdal Si1C'.'. 1'FS 'rivet to 'r '...:3' f.:'f- ::.critEi before tl'r .' re ' fra-1.-ii, iz '.f,t2if iQfi:':.2:i-r:i1:i:1-.. 1:1 :Lg f ':7.'.i 12.- trizdzticzrii izgiixctzc-:. IQ::.:.- Enid tif ..,,., ,L I. ,L , ,. ii.. -. ,A n..,4 1. .. .,... V, .-.. v S .i,.',.,-, '. .. . '.' 'Zffl If :'. ': O::.e Chanccllor Marion Brahm Vice-Chancellor Shirley Davis Secretary Aranka Schupler Treasurer Sylvia Gustcrvson

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I SIGMA islied itself 415.5 further the social large Humber OI I AGB received ite suCC955f and th mdtlf me in 9 I iancellor Posts mi diritti- lice . 'DVI ' gpflflg an I in in Stdeni Of le? . re- , elections' rs , at matte ' ln leg In We fro There is much for an AGB member to do in the way of activities. Irie has the privilege of dropping down at the frat house, roomy, comiortable quarter at 294 Atlantic avenue. There he has study facilities, coffee, music and he can even sit in on an occasional poker game which is designed only to while away his time, not his money. The member looks forward to irat smokers and to the annual dance, which this year was held at the Hotel Roosevelt. Hell Night is known through all fraternity circles, with AGB no slouch when it comes to dealing out unique tasks and punishments to its incoming members. This organization is probably the most active of all similar organizations in the field of sports. Three brothers, George Pappas, M. McLaughlin and P. Bushong, were the varsity swimming team men who helped LIU toward its 20 game winning streak. Various other brothers are connected with the basketball, track and gym teams. The AGB is proud that it can exist in a school where racial intolerances are unheard of and welcomes anybody to its ranks. The present officers, all candidates for graduation this year, are: M. McLaughlin, Chancellor, I. Cangin, Vice-Chancellor, P. Romano, Treasurer and S. Rannazzisi, Secretary. This fraternity is only one of a vast array of Irats serving that common goal with the ultimate hope that the realization of this ideal may bring everlasting peace and happiness to this troubled world. EPSILON ALPHI PHI Epsilon Alpha Phi was conceived in 1942, in the midst of the turmoil of World War ll. The l4 original founders entered the various armed services, the l3 who returned were mature in their outlook to- ward life and were better able to serve their school and their fellow mon. During the Korean conflict many of our fraternity men once again were called upon to serve their nation. Because of their fraternity training, which stressed the assumption of responsibility, the mem- bers were able to perform their military duties with a minimum of adjustment. ln the few years that the student spends in college he has many opportunities to develop his range of interests and abilities. The Epsilon Alpha Phi mem- ber is shown the way to acheive these aims-by par- ticipating in extra-curricular activities such as sports. clubs and student government. ln this way the fraternity brother is allowed to develop his assets to their maximum potential, so that when he gradu- ates he will be equipped to meet thc problems of living with confidence and mature understanding. ln short, the Epsilon Alpha Phi brotiier is encour- Orte 31 aged to gear his training toward the goal of assum- ing his proper place in society-that of a leader. Part of the frat members training developing his scholastic skills. He is value of disciplining his mental facilities ing thoroughly the material presented in courses. Those who take their studies not tolerated for long by the members. consists of taught the by absorb- his various lightly are EAP also provides tutoring for students having difficulty in various subjects. Recognizing that man is a social being, the fraternity does not neglect the brothers social devel- opment. Because of his close contact with brothers of different faiths and races in the fraternity, he learns to live harmoniously with people of diversi- fied backgrounds and ideologies. He learns to con- sider his brothers as human beings, not as Christian, few or ltlegro. Due to this carefully worked out pfan to develop the mind, personality, v:e'.'.'s and interests of the individual brother, Epsilon Alpha Phi fraternity func- tions dynamicczfl'-.' in the University and cf irri- rzieasuriible value in turning out graduates cf wth QU can 1.-:eil proud.