The Pittsburgh Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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17 N J ff THE EAGLE lei ZBzIta mamma DAY sonoot CHAPTER HE Pi Delta Gamma sorority of the Pittsburgh Academy organized October ZS, 1925 with a charter membership of twelve, which has been increased to thirtyftvvo. The off ficers of the sorority are: President, Bertha E. Deaumerg VicefPresif dent, Margaret M. Renking Secretary-Treasurer, Isabel Speer. Pi Delta Gamma lent its assistance in making preparations for the Costume Ball which was held in the University Club, October 30, and for the Senior Prom which was held in the William Penn Hotel, June 18. The sorority has not held many exclusive activities during the year but has loyally supported all affairs arranged by the school. The Columns of hRemarques contained many contributions of merit from sorority members, and the dramatic club also lists among its members Pi Delta Gamma Usistersn. In the other activif ties of the Academy our girls took a prominent part. All the sorority girls have tried to live up to and uphold the standards of Pittsburgh Academy. The worthy ideals of the sorf ority are shown in its purpose, which reads: The purpose of the sorority is to bring together in close friendship students of the Pittsburgh Academy, so that each may profit by the advice, assist' ance, and cofoperation of the membersg to assist and co-'operate with the students and faculty in maintaining a high scholastic standardg to assist members at all times without violating any prinf ciples of justice. THE PITTSBURGH ACADEMY N! Sixty-one

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n n-QA. v i .xi tl. l Q .t . v ,se-.sitfm -F THE EAGLE Qlpba flfibeta Qian svsisano soHooL ERATERNITY LPHA THETA TAU is about to complete its third year of activity in the Evening lwll School. It was organized in November of 1923 through the desire of some members iw of the Evening School to join in a closer bond of friendship with some of their ,llgfzlg fellow students. Much credit is due Mr, Wilmiitli and Mr, Schulte for calling the first meeting and giving the organization a start. From then on it was but a short time before the organization was radiating good fellowship not only among its own members. but the whole student body of the Evening School, On account of the late start. and on account of the support the organization was giving to the Owls. a literary organization. activities were few during this year. Meetings were held once a month. These were interesting meetings, full of pep and heated debates. Each member had some pet idea that he wished to incorporate in the organization, At the end of the school term the first of the annual banquets was held. It was a howling success with Mr. McWorter, our faculty representative, as honor guest. About the middle of August a picnic was held at the home of Mr. john Kraft. Mars. Pa. Nearly all the members attended. A ball game, the old swimming hole and, O yes. the girls furnished the amusement. The weather was on a par with the edibles and they were some eats, The officers for 19234924 were: Mr. Wilmoth-President Mr. Baker!-Vice President Y Mr. Schulte-Treasurer Mr. Downs-Secretary Mr. McWorter, an instructor in the Evening school, was faculty representative and in this capacity did much to strenghten and get the organization under way, The second year was opened by a corn roast. A theatre party and two banquets were the features of the year. Mr, Staggart, an instructor of Duquesne University, was honor guest at both banquets. We must not forget to mention Matt. Collins. He is the one who succeeded in getting a meeting place for the organization, planned the refreshments that went with the meetings, and saw to it that everybody ate enough. This year was closed with the second annual banquet at which many of the old members put in an appearance, Thus the banquet was in reality a reunion. As a banquet and as a reunion. it was most successful. The officers for 19241925 were: E. W. Horst!-President Phil, Sm1thfVice President -lohn Krapf4Secretary Elmer Kappfrfreasurer During the scholastic year 1925126 the fraternity held its meetings in the Magee Building, a place secured by Mr. Johns. Two theatre parties and two banquets were part of the social program and were pronounced most enjoyable by all. At the first banquet at the Fort Pitt in january the honor guests and speakers were: Rev, C. M. Miller. former chaplain of the Western Penitentiary, Mr. J. D. McCarthy, Instructor of English and Mathematics, and Mr. j. F. Grady, faculty representative of Alpha Theta Tau. The june banquet. again at the Port Pitt. surpassed the midfyear affair in the enthusiasm of the members and the large number present. Practically all of th Alumni members were on hand and added much to the success of the evening. The guests and speakers were: Mr. Samuel Pringle. Asst. Dist. Atty. of Western Pennsylvania and Evening School lnstructor at Pittsburgh Academy: Mr. M. Malloy, of La Salle Extensiong Mr. I. McCarthy and Mr. Grady. The officers for 192531926 were: Mr, Mancliesterflbresident i1:Mr. Parks--Vice President ' Mr. Devorak-Secretary Mr. V1llJHOVHfTTE8SUfCT AML Parks was elected but did not return to school. The fraternity neglected to fill this vacancy on account of the good attendance and efficiency of the president.. The senior members would like to leave behind: First-To Mrs. Lytle, Mr. Lytle and the teachers, pleasant memories. We shall always cherf ish fond recollections of them and of our stay at Pittsburgh Academy. Second-To our fellow students. the school with its benches. including the initials cut in them and the chewing gum under them, all old pencils. papers and booksg the flowers in mom 401, and the encyclopedia stand in the hall. Third-To the Evening school Sorority, 'SOO yards of yellow ribbon so that they may carry on their initiations. Fourth-To the new students, the hooks on which we were wont to hang our hats and coats, Fifth-To the various rooms, our joys and sorrows while taking examinations. THE PITTSBURGH ACADEMY Sixty three