San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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First row: Debbie Ewing, fall president; Patricia Quick, secretary-treasurer; Charles Bazaldua. Second row: Crystal Foster, Junelle Gambs, Mario Herrera. Third row: Jeanette Huth, Marion McLaurin, Dee Stokes. At left. Delta Psi Omeca members peer over Mr. Allen Holley ' s shoulder to pick up production hints at the special effects control p anel. Best Drama Talent in Delta Psi Omega DELTA PSI OMEGA initiated seven new members in a formal ceremony at their annual Spring party. As part of their entrance require- ments, initiates presented individual dramatic scenes. Eligibihty for this national drama fraternity is based on proficiency with apprenticeship re- quired in building sets, painting scenery, applying stage makeup, and assisting with student assem- blies. Students learn practical radio experience which is applied through work on WSAC. Play selection, casting, principles of directing, and lighting highlight some of the 12 courses offered by the Speech and Drama Department. Presentation of children ' s plays has received wide community acceptance. Noel Coward ' s Blythe Spirit was the group ' s successful closing presentation. I 152 Fraternity Initiate Jeanette Huth receives congratulations from Josephine Whitely as Junelle Gambs, Charles Bazuldua, Terry Hayes, Crystal Foster and Mario Herrera are also inducted.

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Maureen Douglas Sylvia Esparza Virginia Fritze Kay Hodges Betty Jo Hooge Paula Meadows James Tabor Emily Teague Daniel Aguirre Josephine Briseno James Cooper National Fraternity Enrolls Journalists The ALPHA DELTA chapter of BETA PHI GAMMA, initiated 10 new members this spring at the traditional Pubhcations Banquet. This national coeducational journalistic fra- ternity was first chartered at San Antonio College on May 20, 1950, by Mrs. Julian P. Cooke who presided at the initiation this year. Those inducted include Phyllis Barbour, Wil- liam Cooper, Maureen Douglas, Sylvia Esparza, Virginia Fritze, Kay Hodges, Betty Jo Hooge, Paula Meadows, Emily Teague, and James Tabor. These students met the requirements after be- ing recommended by the sponsor and editor, by having worked on the publication one semester, and by having aB+ average. Mrs. Julian P. Cooke, former Publications sponsor and founder of the Alpha Delta chapter of Beta Phi Gamma National Honorary Coeducational Journal- istic Fraternity, conducts the initiation of in new members at the Publications Banquet. For her 100 years of teaching. Mrs. Edith King was presented with a big cake by Josephine Briseno. 151

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At right, Sigma Tau Sigma officers, Virgin- ia Hoster, Albert Napier, and Jeanne Stov- er, prepare tfie initiation symbols for the induction of top social science students. Social Science Group Inducts 47 Members A total of 47 members, 30 in the fall and 17 in the spring, were initiated into SIGMA TAU SIGMA, an honorary fraternity for social science students. The club was organized in 1957 to pro- mote scholarship, truth, and service. To be eligible for membership, the student must have a 1.6 average and must have completed a minimum of six hours of social science with at least a 2.1 average in that subject. Club traditions include both a fall and spring initiation and banquet. Annually at the Awards Assembly, the top ranking man and woman mem- bers are presented suitable books. ff « » :U r- First row: Homer Napier, spring president; Jeannie Stover, spring vice-president; Sarah Agnew, secretary; Virginia Hoster, treasurer; Joe Arguello, Joyce Arm- strong, Hlizabeth Bippert, Josephine Briseno. Second row; James Doran, Betty Easley, Dorothy Flanagan, Judith Fields, David Francis, Felix Garza, Gayle Gayoso, Gerry Grimes. Third row: Gary Hope, Frank Jasso, Patsy Liedecke, James Merrit, Ella Miller, Car- oline Mitchell, Wilton Pate, Evelyn Pearcy.. Fourth row: Daisy Rakestraw, James Richardson, Louise Ro- amell, Sandra Kay Ulrich, Nancy Smith, Donald Wald- en, Mr. Edward Morris, and Dr. David Trimble. 153