Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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First Row, Left to Right: Nixon A. Adams, Ballard L. Argus. Wilbert L. Argus, Jr., John J. Barcelo, III, Wayno Robert Barcelo, John Francis Cole- man Chaffe, Donald L. Chamberlain, Jr., Carl Craine. Second Row: Rene A. Curry, Jr., Clyde G. de la Houssaye, Jr., Vincente D ' Inglannf, Jr., Andrew M. DInsmore, Jr., Rick Elgenbrod, Fred Garner, Thomas Gonsoulln, John I. Hulse, IV. Third Row: Larry Johnson, George Kennedy, Arnold KIrkpatrIck, Gary Klelnschmldt. David B. Lawrence, Jr., Ernest B. Norman, III, George W. Owen, Jr., Steve Petersen. Fourth Row: Philip B. Pfeffer, William A. Porteous. Ill, Hughes Schneldau, Jr., Armond J. Schroeder, John Simpson, Derwin B. Smith, II, George F. Sustendal, Reynolds B. Wagnon, Jr. Fifth Row: Wade Graham Wannamaker, Richard Whann, Robert James Whann. Donald William Wood. Not Pictured: Thomas Akin, Steve Boston, Charles Brls+ow, Joe Brown, Leigh Carroll, Dick Coulon, Lewis Frierson, Don Goodwill, Omer Kuebel, Fred Levert, David Licciardl, Warren Lo+t, Kell Riess, Louis Randolph, Jim Smither. Rudy Splnacelli. IT! Colors: Old Gold and Sky Blue Flower: White Tea Rose Founded: 1865 273

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Rene Curry, president ■ ALPHA TAU OMEGA ■ BETA EPSILON CHAPTER Alpha Tau Omega, the first fraternity founded after the War Between the States, had its birth at Virginia Military Institute in 1865. Louisiana Beta Epsilon chapter was established at Tulane in 1887. Near the close of a tremendous Rush Week, climaxed by the pledg- ing of eighteen top men, the brothers were elated by an announce- ment at the outstanding Alumni Banquet-Rush Party held at the Southern Yacht Club. Although the chapter house was recently re- modeled the Alumni have contracted to purchase a new house for the chapter at 712 Broadway. As always, the Taus ' calendar included the Cave Party, followed by the annual Christmas Party with its poem of praise to the chapter brothers. With the benefit of a somewhat enlarged Santa suit, Carl Craine distributed gifts to the orphans. By way of custom, ATO ended each semester with a traditional party. The Sweetheart Formal at the New Orleans Country Club closed the first semester properly, and the Beachcomber Party pro- vided the finishing touches for the school term. The newsmaking ATO banana wagon-train successfully journeyed to Bourbon Street on the Mardi Gras holiday. Active in all phases of Pan-Hellenic competition, the ATO brothers placed third in football, won the volleyball championship, and took third place honors with their Homecoming display. Beta Epsilon had its members in many honorary and elective or- ganizations. Omer Kuebel served as president of Delta Sigma Pi, and Thomas Gonsoulin was president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, serving also on the Arts and Science Honor Board. Seats on the Student Council were held by Reynolds Wagnon and Wayne Barcelo, who was also Vice-President of his engineering class and a member of Tau Beta Pi. John Chaffe was elected to member- ship in Sigma Pi Sigma. Not under the net! OVER! ' Actions speak louder than words. 272

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Fred DlcVerson, president B BETA THETA PI ■ BETA XI CHAPTER Beta Theta Pi was founded at Miami University of Ohio in 1939 and Beta Xi came to Tulane in 1908. Once again the Betas were a power in Pan-Hellenic events, taking second place in football behind their captain, York Feitel. With most of the team returning and a strong pledge team, the Betas will be able to give a strong challenge again next year. On the Beta social calendar was the famous Jungle party, a high- light of the year. In direct contrast was the traditional Blue and White Formal. In addition to these two gala events were the usual small parties that enabled Beta to continue the long hard educational grind. Beta ' s love and gratitude must be extended to their housemother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dalgarn, who has done so much to make the Beta house a home for the out of town boys. In campus activities. Beta has continued to hold a place of honor. Charles Seemann was elected Representative-at-Large for the stu- dent body and Pan-Hellenic President. President of the Engi- neering School was York Feitel. The President of Beta Xi distin- guished himself as vice-president of the Senior class of the school of Arts and Science and the Varsity Club. In the NROTC, Sloan McCloskey was Battalion Adjutant, and Steve Nichols served as Secretary of the Junior Class of Business School. The party must have Just started. 274