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

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Having been founded in l929, Tau Epsilon is one of the oldest non- sectarian fraternities at the University. Membership in this Greek letter society is accepted wholly on the basis of the pledgie's individual worth. Throughout its short history, Tau Epsilon has always maintained the elements which con- stitute a democratic attitude. Tau Epsilon has existed as a fraternity for 23 years. lt remained con- stantly active until l94l, when many members were inducted into the armed forces. At that time, the lack of campus membership temporarily inactivated the organization. Despite the on campus inactivity, the spirit of the organ- ization was kept alive. The purpose of Tau Epsilon fraternity is twofold: to further everlasting friendships and to promote student activities in the University. l The fraternity has sponsored many social functions in the past and in- tends to continue this policy. The latest of these ventures was the annual Spring Festival Dance, held March 9, l95l at the Hotel Roosevelt in New York City. Tau Epsilon intends, in the near future, to set up a student scholarship fund as a memorial to its War heroes. Due to unforseen circumstances we were forced to give up our house in l949, however, the Tau Epsilon has recently acquired a new home. This was accomplished through the unending efforts of the present Administration and membership. For some time now the direction of the fraternity has been under the able administration of Mr. Walter D. Kowalski. Mr. Kowalski is known affec- tionately among the brothers as Pops The chancellor has been aided by Ioseph Samuels, David Pesant, Leonard Liman and Stephan Schwartz who served in the following capacities respectively: Vice-Chancellor, Bursar, Secretary and Historian. ALPHA PHI D.ELTA ln l949, after a one year pledge pe- high level, since leading college Deans riod and after passing very rigid stan- dards, Beta Kappa fraternity was ini- tiated into Alpha Phi Delta fraternity. It was initiated into the lnter-Fraternity Council of LlU in l95l. The organization has the distinction of being the only member of the lnter- Eraternity Council at LIU that has membership in a national fraternity. Alpha Phi Delta, from a modest begin- ning in l9l4 at Syracuse University, has become a national fraternity with over 40 chapters situated in outstand- ing colleges throughout the US and has been a senior member of the lnter- Fraternity Conference since l93U. The Inter-Fraternity Conference, founded in l909, is composed of 70 leading fraterni- ties in the US. lt meets yearly, after Thanksgiving, in New York City. The problems of the fraternity world are carefully discussed by men experi- enced and interested in the educa- tional fields. The discussions are of a and Presidents attend, and affect deep- ly both the educational and the fra- ternity systems in this country. Alpha Phi Delta holds an annual na- tional convention in which delegates are sent by chapter members through- out the country. There is always an enjoyable social program arranged for the delegates and the visitors. As an award for meritorious achievements and as part of a plan to promote the welfare of the fraternity, a number of honors are annually awarded to chap- ters and individuals at this convention. The system of national awards was adopted by the fraternity in l938, and the first recipients were selected in l939. The Most Improved Chapter Award is awarded to the chapter show- ing the most advancement in one year and is based upon the improvement in scholarship with regard to rating, 'campus activity, improvement of house or quarters, honors won by members, One hundred-fifty-four TAU EPSILON advancement of APD nationally Cgen- eral scope, ideals, rituals, expansionl advancement of the chapter locally Cgenerally management, college and business relationsl. Another award of much significance in the fraternity is the Outstanding Un- dergraduate award. lt is awarded to the individual who, by hard work and sacrifice, has done the most for his chapter, his college and for himself. Other awards are given by the frater- nity, but are too numerous to list here. Activities of Beta Kappa chapter of APD include dances held at the quar- ters at l2l Schermerhorn street. Beta Kappa participated in the LlU Send-a- Child-to-Camp Fund, the Christmas Drive and other charitable benefits. ln the social state of these times there is a positive need for organizations that primarily foster such a program and the accomplishments and ideals of Alpha Phi Delta are directed towards these ends. ,qv ferr I, . gn Qfxiffl' J . M 151 fi J-1 ' ,. .. wife' sf- .- sit ,. ' at ,Sei-fi., . N , elif' ' 1 ' I- 5:3 ' 1 :,. gg . ' A z YY-'J di-'Fig ,..u ,haf- .v 1 ':,,,l,y- E' bw' lmbz Mn 1 huts! FSH!

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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.

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U BILON 1 APD nationally ltlell' tts, rituals, eXP0Tl5l0nl ,t the Chapter l0Ct1lll agement, college Gnd tsl- ,. d of much Sigfllllfm is the Outstandiflg Un' tard. lt is Gtlafded to d work Gnd b har , liifia tlle most lor? llege and lotliehlllilet: re Given by ' here. t numerous to llslt r Ot e t ,ew rapid Ctllilqum. nces held alreet Beta tedtrii the Chntaas Flin iitrble benemltae c UT - sl ate of iles? lla' ifor0f9an1ZdlrHl and ch f1P '9' ls Ol Su ldea perils , dtottllds are dlfecle The Gamma chapter of Phi Lambda Delta, since its start at LlU in the early 3O's, has been a non-sectarian fraternity both in theory and practice. During the second World War it was d i s b a n d e d and reactivated again in December ol 1946. T Ever since its reactivation by tfi,PM:li-ffl, a group of 19 ex-Gls' Phi PHI 'A T ' P' ' LAMBDA Lambda Delta has grown in strength, To-day it is one of the largest and most popular DELTA fraternities on campus The 1951-1952 year has been a big on for the men of Phi Lambda in both work accomplished and achievements won. The Greeks from Gamma chapter played an active part in Dean DeBaritt's Christmas drives and Send-a-Child-to-Camp Drives, as well as participating in other charitable function. Besides doing service lor their school, they were victorious in many athletic contests too. The LlU chapter beat all the other chapters of Phi Lambda Delta in the New York area tliappa at NYU, Delta at CCNY, Zeta at Brooklyn College and Theta at Brooklyn Polyl for the inter- chapter basketball and football championships. ln school in- tramurals, they played in the inter-fraternity basketball finals, eliminating all competition. This year Phi Lambda Delta loses five very active brothers by graduation and many more to Uncle Sam. The five Phi Lamb men are all due to graduate in Iune. These tive men all have made good names for themselves in and around the fratemity and school. They are HERBERT BARTH, BERNARD FISHMAN, IRWIN GERTREU, MERTON GLICK and IACK LEFF. ERNIE PYLE HOUSE PLAN lt was in the Fall of 1946 that a group composed of returning veterans formed the Ernie Pyle House Plan at LIU. Their resolution and determination to make the House a lasting one has been an inspiration to us during these past four years of growth and transition at the University. That this House is still in existence today is a tribute to their foresight and guidance. The three main purposes of the Ernie Pyle House Plan, as written into the Constitution, are today mainfested in actual practice. The primary pur- pose is to introduce the members to, and better enable them to partake oi, the social, athletic and scholastic e:-:tra-curricular activities of the Uniffersity. The House attends en masse most of the University sponsored affairs, froze: dances and athletic events to presentations of the Workshop Theater. We are always represented in school athletics and this past February If ' and the semi finals in the intra-mural basketball competition. Ernie Pyle has performed ably in scholastic as as in cial and athletic endeavors. ln addition to the assistance in studies '.':2':ic2r 7151115-er willingly gives another, our 1952 graduating members have i 1 'ri r former officers ot the Accounting Society, ziiernbers of honorary' scaetzes . other men whose scholastic achievements have merited them accfairn. ln the threefold division ot college life ffsocial, athietic and sch 'arxije the Ernie Pyle l-louse Plan has participated '.-ritn Teal and success. One huccir- -iii '