Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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7a.aam,.. I'd rather be an Alpha Sig the kind you like to know . . . was the ambi- tion of many rushees, 34 of whom became Alpha pledges after a most successful and well planned rush season. Alpha Sigma Alpha, a national social sorority, was founded November 15, 1901, at Farmville, Virginia. The sorority is a charter member of the Association of Educational Sororities. Eta Eta chapter was organized in Pittsburg, July 9, 1920. Alpha Sigs are high minded . . Y' holds true to the group. As you know, Pat Scalet, Janie Anderson and Mavis Brewington are members of Kappa Delta Pi, honorary scholastic fraternity. In the little book called Who's Who two more Alphas have been added, Mavis Brewington and Orlanda Manci. True to Alpha tradition they participate in many campus activities. Alphas may be seen ushering for plays, modeling for down-town clothing stores, selling mums for homecoming, leading organizations, and even on the stage for Pat Scalet, Nancy Anderson, Margaret Benson and Louise Pyne had parts in the school play. For the last three years leading the college band were Alphas. This year it's Jackie Price, Elizabeth and Orlanda Manci. Shirley King, Alpha Sigma Alpha beauty queen representative in the homecoming election, was elected, maid of honor. The Alphas had more girls up for queen than other groups. Those were Marjorie Whitehouse, Peggy Pat- ten, Marion Gant German, Jackie Brown, Marilyn May, Mary Beth Tanner, Evelyn Whitaker, and Miss King. Mrs. Perva Hughes and Dr. Jane Carroll are the sorority advisors. Spon- sors are' Miss Eulalia Roseberry and Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Weede. Two new patronesses were initiated this year, Mrs. Clay DeFord, and Mrs. Ernest Mahan. Mrs. Noel Deiu is the housemother.-ORLANDA MANCI. Mary Del Esch, attractive Alpha president, takes Mary Harpole, Pat Scalet, and Doris Evans for a spfin axround the campus. Mary Del Esch Joan Hughes Ferol Coulter Eleanor Heslop Betty Kissee Orlanda Manci Shirley King Betty Ann Cole Beverly Mattivi Edith Lou Milton Polly Lashbrook Helen Postai Pat Mahanes Georgia Potter Mary Ann Abbey Martha Albers Joan Babcock Ruth Ann Leon Louise Pyne Doris Evans Barbara Lehman Peggy Patten Marjory Whitehouse Joy Armstrong Bonnie Scullen Jane Stroup Jackie Price Harriet Hilboldt Ruth Richmond Jackie Brown Ruth Payne Pat Scalet Margaret Benson Twyla Ewen Marjory Pease Elizabeth Manci Norma Hopkins Martha Jane Anderson Nancy Anderson Rosemary McCluske'y Betty Leach Mary Harpole Molly Jo Woods Norma Valentine Shirley Sherman Claudine Shewmake Norma Teter Irene Moore Ruth Ann Williamson Mary Beth Tanner Marilyn Hyatt Donna Dawson Roberta Evans Margaret Ann Tinder

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7a-Saga. . . Sigma Sigma Sigma, a national education sorority, was founded in Farm- ville, Virginia, on April 20, 1898. It is a charter member of the Association of Education Sororities. Chi chapter was installed in Pittsburg in February, 1922. This year members of Tri Sigma have brought honors to the chapter's name: homecoming Queen, class officers, and members of honorary fraterni- ties. Besides the regular activities of the sorority the officers and members have taken part in other campus activities both social and educational. Chapter sponsors are Miss Hazel Cave and Miss Esther Park. Patrons are Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Wells, Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Hankammer, Prof. and Mrs. D. D. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Angwin, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fenimore, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Freeto, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Angwin. . li. . -.. J Looking serious about the whole thing, the Tri-Sig officers- Joan Baker, Vi Hall, Joy Kunshelc, Delores Kennett, and Jeannine Turner-are proud of their soro1'ity's efforts in the recent Christmas Seal campaign. Joy Kunshek Nancy Howe Elinor Philips Vada Rowden Marjorie Multhaup Betty Jo Ward Joan Martin Helen Curteman Marjorie McEntire Patsy Hoskins Virginia Wimmer Patsy Baker Dolly Roitz Kathryn Woodside Colleen Woodside Mary Hardy Rosella Towson Ethel Doris Martin Deanie Wilson Betty Barber . Margaret Robinson Mardeen Bolze Myrtle Allen Martha Jean Masters Marilyn Schnackenberg Dorothy Simion Ruth Green Mary Lou Masters Rogene Nordstedt Elnora Reeves Barbara Wintle Margie Corpolongo Joan Baker Phyllis Wells Pat Sharp Margie Hendrix Delores Kennett Betty Caldwell Fan ita Weaver Carol Burke Delores Ross Martha York Margaret Schnackenberg