Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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Say cheese now, fellows. The relentless passage of time marks many penchants; among these, the rise and fall of numerous institutions. During the eight years post, there has arisen on the Manhattan College campus an organization which has ascended to the accepted heights as one of the many fine associations of the school. Sigma Beta Kappa Fraternity, a national social organization, the group of whom the above is stated, is open to all men irrespective of their creed. The primary purpose, as stated in its constitution, shall be to establish a solid basis of true friendship,. and to foster the development of character and campus leadership by instilling in its members a strong sense of morality. Epsilon Chapter, which is the chapter located on Manhattan's campus, has also the resident function of adopting some phase SIGMA BETA KAPPA Come on, Dona, life isn't so bad. of Catholic Action, a provision to which it actively subscrib by sponsorship of the Watchers, and the Nocturnal Adoratit during the Forty Hours Devotion. Moreover, the many soci activities in which the fraternity engages deveIop to a grea degree the characters and personalities of the brothers 0 enlarge qualities of leadership in its members. The attitude the brothers, in respect to their dealings with one another, a with the students of Manhattan College, is embodied in t fraternity's motto, Esse Quam Videri; To be rather th- seem to be. During the summer, the unity of the group was maintain by monthly beach parties and numerous weekly functio climaxed by a hectic weekend held at the various homes Jim Rybka.

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decide on the new Sweetheart of Phi Rho Pi. The Sweetheart is presented with on award symbolic of her title, and she reigns as Queen for the entire year. The Black and Orange comes to the fore in campus attairs when the annual Dixieland Jamboree comes to town. One of the most unique informal dances of its kind, the Dixieland this year was host to four hundred couples at the Bronx Winter Garden where New Orleans iazz came to New York in the person of Stan Rubin. Previously featured was the renowned Jimmy McPartland. In College affairs, Phi Rho Pi funds the Brother Benignus Medal in Philosophy which is presented annually on gradua- tion day. The Jasper Award in Baseball is sponsored by the Which one is the sweetheart? Brass gathers in front of libravy. Hold it! fraternity at the Block M Dinner. The Junius Kellogg Award Trophy, honoring the former Sub Praetor. of Phi Rho Pi, is presented jointly by the Alpha Chapter and the Beta Chapter at St. Francis College. The ten year trophy is presented to the winning team for one year, and the award is presented to the most valuable player of the game as selected by the New York sportswriters. This year has been known for its exceptional alumni associa- tions, and its many successful events. No event can compare, however, with the fraternity's annual Palm Sunday Mass and Communion Breakfast, in which the celebrant and servers were all alumni and brothers of Phi Rho Pi. It is the occasion when the men of Phi Rho Pi are truly united as brothers in the reception of the Holy Eucharist. 169

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The beginning of the school year was a signal for even greater intensification of activities. There were several dances and each month, a communion breakfast was held at which prominent guest speakers appeared. At the major social event of the previous school year, the annual Installation Dance, the following men took office: Larry Raymond as President, Bob English as Vice-President, Don Devey as Secretary, and Brian Fitzgerald as Treasurer. During January, the annual national conclave was held at Manhattan College, at which time several pressing points of business were discussed and the election of the national officers conducted. National President Paul Corbalis, an alum- nus of Manhattan, succeeded to this office. An informal chit-chat. 9 u umbm 52: Li: s ,m Where's Charlie? I Pledge, I would like to know...' At the start of the to and spring term, Sigma Beta Kappa conducted intensive pledge periods. Both pledge sessions included two rush parties, a pledge dance and an initiation dance. At these initiations a total of fifteen new brothers were inducted into the fraternity. The honorary members of the Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Beta Kappa, who are new members of the Manhattan faculty, are Brother Gregory, F.S.C., Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Brother Basilides Andrew, F.S.C., the devoted and revered moderator of this chapter and Dr. James V. Mullaney, Ph.D. This then comprises Sigma Beta Kappa. The fraternity's outstanding qualities are five; true friendship, character, cam- pus Ieadership', Christian Morality, and Cathoiic Action. 171