Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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James A. Carr President C. Lee Miller Vice-President Robert C. Noland Jr. Secretary James P. North Treasurer James H. Ford Jr. Historian Jjeua J iama i The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi was founded November 7, 1907 at New York University, School of Accounts and Finances. Its founders joined together for the common purpose of fostering and promoting the study of commerce and business ethics and practices among students of business administration. Delta Sigma Pi has grown in membership and stature until today it is not uncommon for a college graduate applying for a position in the business world to be asked. Are you a Delta Sigma Pi? On April 9, 1949 the Gamma Zeta chapter re- ceived its charter and place among the 87 chap- ters of the fraternity. Much of the credit for bring- ing Delta Sigma Pi to Memphis State goes to Dr. E. I. Crawford, director of The School of Business Administration as well as to some 60 charter members. To be considered for membership a male stu- dent must be regularly enrolled in The School of Business Administration and be of a high moral character. Scholastically the student must have maintained at least a G average and better than a C in his business subjects. Upon becoming a member perhaps the full ad- vantage and significance of this membership is not realized until you find yourself working with or for another Delta Sigma Pi Brother on vour Top Row, left to right: Caril F. Magdefrau, Ricco Gatti Jr., Fred S. French and C. W. Campbell • Bottom Row, left to right: Vernon F. Williamson, Jack C. Hollingsworth, Lonnie W. Moyt and Gene Richard DeMarco. 22

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pl a amma n Colors: Cardinal Red and Gold Flower: Red Rose Date Founded: February 17, 1924 Phi Gamma Nu Sorority, a national professional sorority in Commerce, was founded at Northwestern University. The objects of this sorority are : to bind the members into closer friendship and loyalty to one another, to promote a standard of high scholarship, to encourage participation in school activities, to uphold the interests of the Alma Mater and to further interest in civic and professional en- terprises. Sigma Chapter was established at Memphis State April 28, 1951. Its members are business administration majors with at least nine quarter-hours credit in business admin- istration subjects and a C average in all college work. yum Top Row, left to right: Billic Sue Broadfoot, Bettye Cooper and Nancy Greenlese • Second Row: Betty Hamm, Marilyn Holt and Jean Kelly • Third Row: Judy Ogden, Patsy Simmons and Sylvia Smith • Fourth Row: Margaret Williams, Clara Wescher and Sara Yager. Clara Spencer President Ann Roberts Secretary Vivian Ray Vice-President Sylvia McCaleb Gladys Duncan Teresa Gravette Treasurer Vice-President Scribe ft ft ft 21

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At left, Robert Noland and Prof. Charles R. Spindler pose in front of the chapter ' s charter. In center, James Carr and James North go over the books. At right, Ernest B. Cummings, one of many top business leaders in Memphis brought to the campus by Delta Sigma Pi, points to one of his advertising cards used in a talk before chapter members and advertising students. Jjeita S Lqma J l first job after graduation. This means in a pro- fessional fraternity you are joined together with men, all of which have a common goal in life, ours being Success in the commercial world. Surely then you have made your membership a basis for the lifelong and valuable Brotherhood of Delta Sigma Pi. The Gamma Zeta Chapter activity program is closely linked with the School of Business Admin- istration and alumni programs. Through this co- operation we have been able to bring exhibits, films, speakers, and field trips to Memphis state not only for the school and fraternity but also for many Memphis businessmen. One of the most out- standing exhibits presented this year was a show- ing of the Burroughs business machine line which were demonstrated to hundreds of students and businessmen. The Delta Sigma Pi efficiency contest is one of the main activities carried on by all the chap- ters. This is an incentive program by which the chapters can compare themselves with each other to find their weak points. This contest is a form of friendly competition with its rewards for win- ing chapters. Gamma Zeta usually makes a pretty fair showing every year. Our social activities are held regularly through the year and highlighted by our annual Rose Ball. During the Rose Ball some young lady is crowned The Rose of Delta Sig and competes for na- tional honors. Top Row, left to right: Dr. E. I. Crawford, Prof. Jesse W. Spiceland, Prof. Charles R. Spindler and Rufus McClung • Bottom Row, left to right: James Ashcraft, Donald D. Darling, John K. Joyce and Charles E. Marcum. 23