Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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talent ciHct ' 7H i tetc i0t . . . Through its all-around partici- pation Pi Delta Omega asserted her claim to a place of prominence in Ripon College life. Establishing a tradition, the Pi Delts held a highly successful Winter Open House, and. under the guidance of Lillian Simkus. so- cial chairman, went on to plan a Halloween party, an informal hon- orary party, to participate in the Intersorority Formal, and to hold many smaller parties throughout the year. Also as a group, they were honored for their decora- tions at Homecoming and plan- ned and executed a fall serenade under the direction of music ma- jors Ann Amend and Louise Chamberlain. During the course of the year, Mrs. William Davidson. Mrs. Theodore Wickman. Mrs. Wal- ter Amend. Mrs. Patrick Samp- son, and Miss Helen McConachie were initiated as honorary mem- bers of Pi Delta Omega. Again working as a whole and cfirected by Shirley Labisky. head of house improvements, the girls completely redecorated their lounges with new drapes, new slip covers, lamps, furniture and paintings. Taken individually the Pi Delts gave evidence of leadership and talent. Lillian Simkuj. Ripon Col- lege theater member, appeared before the lights in Goodbye My Fancy, and behind the scenes as stage manager, head of cos- tumes and bo.x office, a job also shared by Mary Beth Hough. Ann Am end gave her senior voice recital and Louise Cham- berlain, choir member, sang for the convocation program of the music department. Annabelle Wichman appeared in the lead ' ing feminine role in Death of a Salesman. On the managerial side. Mar- jorie Miller was active in WSGA and WAA. und Suzanne Meyers participated in the functions of both WSGA and Intersorority Council. Sue also appeared in the first semester French club produc- tion. In the second semester French play was Nancy Mac- Whorter, who also acted as sec- retary of the club. Nancy Purnell. as an active member of Spanish club, played a role in that group ' s first semes- ter production and as a member of the theater group did consid- erable backstage work on plays. The Pi Delts were proud to be represented by Genevieve Hipke on the Homecoming Court of 1951 and among the cheerleaders by Helen Matteson. Ver-Acfesters this year includ- ed Fran Kelly. Louise Chamber- lain, and Annabelle W ichman. and working behind scenes were Helen Matteson, Mary Beth Hough, Mary Holyoke. and Pat McCullagh. Marilyn Moore held the posi- tion of secretary for the Interso- rority Council. Faye Backus ap- peared in the Spanish play and Mary Lou Zender had a busy year as student council member and co-chairman of the social committee. Mary Holyoke work- ed on the Crimson staff. The nine prospective Pi Delts. Nina Bade. Pat Baumgardner. Ann Baxandall, Liz Elton, Jan Haberkamp. Helen Healy. Joan Sampson. Grace Schlager, and Mary Ellen Stapleton added greatly to the trad ' ition by their close to all-out membership in choir, participation in Ver Adest and the college theater produc- tions, their interest in intramurals. and their leadership on freshman committees. Specifically Ann Bax- andall acted as secretary of the freshman class and Joan Sampson came to the WSGA board as president of her house. Evans.

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