Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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Omega Lambda Phi at Manhattan. On March 23, 1952, Omega Lamba Phi Fraternity was recog- nized by the Student Council. Today, only four years later, OlPhi is being recognized as one of the outstanding fraterni- ties on Manhattan's campus. This rapid progress can be attributed to the respect for the dignity of the human being that permeates every activity of OLPhi, be it pledging, running dances, smokers, etc. Its progressive system of pledging inculcated in the individuals a feeling of friendship, not of fear or distaste. There is also the important realization that, during the period of candidacy; a prospective brother has other serious obligations, such as to God, his parents, and his school. , OMEGA LAMBDA PHI W First Frank. On November 12, 1955, the Terrace Room of the Ho New Yorker was the scene of the second annual Madhatt Ball. This innovation to Manhattan's social calendar wt instituted last year, and shows promise of continuing evolution into an annual feature on the schedule. Under the capable direction of chairman Tom Klos, appro mately 150 couples enioyed the music of Bill Lester and 1' orchestra. Highlights of the evening were contests to pi the outstanding and most original huts, and the awarding door prizes. The initiative and ingenuity of the Madhatter in attendance contributed to make the event an outstandir one. The Second World War and Its Effects On the Americc Novel was the topic for the literary forum sponsored 1

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Most significant of all events was the annual Beta Sigma Sunday consisting of the Communion Breakfast and Field Day. The event was held in May and was sponsored by the Board of Governors. Early in February, the Fraternity held its Closed Dance with a number of alumni members returning on this occasion to renew old acquaintances. Semi-annually at the close of each pledge period, a dinner is held to welcome into the brotherhood of Beta Sigma, men that have been chosen for their character and true Catholic spirit. , The Fraternity is known for its outstanding contributions to the college each year, consisting mainly of the awarding of the Edward Daugherty Medal for Commerce, at the com- mencement exercises, to the outstanding graduate in the School of Business and the Most Valuable Player Award given Say, Joe, someone has his eyes on you. What's school without a smoker? Wednesday afternoon meeting. at the Block M Dinner to Manhattan's Outstanding Athlete. This Athlete is chosen by a college-wide vote conducted by the Fraternity. So here's to you, our shining emblem The standard of our hearts so true In only one prevail such men Oh Beta Sigma, it's you, it's you. The members of Beta Sigma, from year to year, live up to a high set of ideals and this fact has made it become as much a part of the true spirit of Manhattan as any other campus organization and by so doing has molded strong the true bond of Brotherhood existing in Beta Sigma. 163

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OLPhi on October 28. This forum featured Brother Basil Leo and Doctor Howard Floan of the college faculty as guest speakers. Another event sponsored by the fraternity in keeping with one of its purposes as outlined in the constitution of furthering interest in the tradition of the American heritage was the folklore festival held in early March. This latter event is an annual affair. Cultural lectures held during the activity periods on Wednes- day afternoons were other events sponsored by the arts com- mittee of the fraternity, which was chaired by Walter Neff. Two very successful pledge periods were conducted during the year under the direction of Marty Ward and Paul Whaien, pledgemasters. Through these periods, some of the outstand- ing men on campus were inducted into the ranks of OLPhi. . . . and then, Paul . . . The Madhatters themselves. The reorganization and solidifying of the alumni body was also effected during the past year through the etTorts of George Mahoney, alumni president, and his committee. Con- tact with the campus body is maintained through close contact with Associate President Paul Diamond, liaison chairman Frank Flynn, and John Loughran. The social life of the fraternity brothers was furthered by a series of smokers and dances during the school year, and by beach parties and boat rides during the warmer months. The remainder of the otticers who so ably directed these activities during T955156 were: Dave Wixted, president; Jim Colligan, corresponding secretary; John Moran, treasurer; and Marty Kelly, sergeant-at-arms. 165