Pacific University - Heart of Oak Yearbook (Forest Grove, OR)

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7he 7I'eant Bilbrey, Morgan, Jones, Morse Schannep, Hipple, McGeehan, Wood Johnson, McClure, Rush, Kunkle Weaver, Linklater, Fenenga 7:19;! fy-twa 51;. Pt? F

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lam Alpha Elan OFFICERS President-Willis Cady , Vice President-Harry G. Romig ' Secretary-Ray Parker Ph1 Alpha Tau was first founded at Emerson College of Oratory 1n 1903 when a band of young men gathered together to 'form a fratern1ty that should be for those who had done excep: tional work in the spoken arts. . From that little nucleus Phi Alpha Tau has grown until now it is one of the leading honorary fraternities in the United States. Pacific University is indeed fortunate in having a chapter in a fraternity of such high standards, but the Nu chapter founded at P. U. has fulfilled the expectations of the authorities at the national headquarters. Stanford and Pacific University were : the only two universities along the Pacific Coast who were able to secure charters. Phi Alpha Tau stands for the highest standards in the spoken arts and also for the strongest and best in character. Although the membership is limited, yet the quality of its numbers offsets what others have in quantity. L - During the war the Nu Chapter, as all the chapters, was very inactive as its members were at the front or in theservice. 'After the armistice the chapter awakened to its opportun1t1es and during 1919-20, under the leadership of President Orlando E. Romig, held a large number of interesting and 1nstructrve meet- ings. During the past year, 1920-21, the chapter cont1nued 1ts good work, with the added impetus of 1ts graduate members. They kindly donated a large trophy cup to be won. by the class who had. thelbest teams of debaters, letter men be1ng excluded. This aroused great interest in the work. of Ph1 Alpha Tau and showed clearly what the fraternity 1s str1v1ng to do. , Numerous meetings were held at Herr1ck and Marsh Halls, Treasurerv-J. Stovall Sgt. at Arms-Arthur C. Jones ,. l but the best one was the combined birthday and fraternity dinner at the home of Mr. Willis Cady, President for the past year. A few new members were taken in at the close of the year and sev- eral initiation ceremonies were held. 1 MEMBERS FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES ' C d Taylor Schneider Elatilsi J gngs Parker Seller Tuttle Stovall Taylor Jl'met'eeru l. e . 7oM0-t .

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7M3 7184M? ighnmnathpan OFFICERS President . . Mar, aret Mor an Vlce PreSIdent .................................................. Irene Bilbrey, gTEdith Weagifer Secretary .............................................. . ..... Hazel Jones, Florence McGeehan Treasurer .......................................................... Edith Wood, Clara Fenenga Marshal ........................................................ Rozelle McKee, Ruby McClure Reporter ........... Edith Weaver, Dorothy Linklater Mus1c1an ............................................... ' ....... Lucy Morse, Maxine Schannep In these months of 1920 and 1921, the Philos have had a most happy and memorable fiftieth anniversary year. To begin with, twelve new members, including active and honorary ones, were added to the Philomathean Society. Both the older and younger girls are heartily pleased with the new affiliations. The activities of the Philos have been many and varied. Literary programs included debates, papers, musical numbers, dramatic attempts, ttlocalsfi and other features. Two of the most enjoyable programs were ones, showing in themselves, marked contrast; the one being 2 An Ideal Program? given by the Faculty Philos, and the other, the annual issue of the Philo Dispatch. , . Social functions have by no means been lacking in the lives of the Philos this year. The fiftieth anniversary of the found- ing of the Philomathean Society was celebrated by a royal bane quet given early in December. The Philo party IS an annual af- fair but this year it was unusually elaborate and pretentlous, the guest of honor being Mrs. L. D. Crandall, who as secretary - of Philomatheans, received the charter from the faculty, forty- eight years ago. , A large crowd attended, some of whom have been PhllOS many years. . , , . One accomplishment of whlch the Phllomathean Society 1s indeed proud, is that of refurnishing the Soc1ety room. W1th the presence of wicker rockers, arm-chairs and stools, a table lamp, piano lamp and beautiful window draperies, Philo Hallbegins t3 take on the aspect of a fashionable club room. To the falthfnl an earnest efforts of both Alumnae Philos and present Phllos, 1s due the charm and beauty of Philo Hall at the present time. Philos are proud to have had a representatlve on the college girls, debate team, this year, in the person of .one of the newmefm- bers, Vivian Hippie. Also, the girls tennis chamflplolrIShllE:1 for Pacific University for 1920-1921 and the s11ver cup awarl'sie t 12H; this honor are in the possession of a Freshman PhllO, 01'0 y Linklater. JYmet'eeiu :. .. V Webb!