University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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The work and sale of these directories were taken care of by Peggy Yorita and her publicity committee. A novel semi-formal social, The Leap Year Dance, was planned by Grace Seki and her committee. As publicity, a talent parade was held prior to the dance. The leap year theme was carried on through- out the dance. Radish and parsley tops were pro- vided as flowers for the men. Another project carried on from last year was the USO ' s Varsity Menehune Dances for servicemen, which were held once a month at various posts, hlowever, during the second semester under Lila Lee, monthly service dances were held at hiemenway Hall. Sponsored by the YWCA and the association was the Councillor ' s Hour. Groups were formed by the chairmen, Bernice Minami and Dorothy Dye, to dis- cuss topics of interest to members. Other projects undertaken by the AWS included the revision of the constitution with the help of a professional lawyer. Miss Loomis, and the placing of girls as scout leaders under Barbara June Wilson ' s committee. To climax an active year, a banquet for women students was held at Hemenway Hall, May 6. A ceremony was held at which outgoing officers were honored for the part they played in making the year a successful one.

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A. ¥ . S. This year the Associated Women Students under the leadership of Betty Kikawa, president; Nora Saida, vice-president; Chlyeko Ikegami, secretary; and Bernice Miannni, treasurer; has accomplished one of its most successful achievements since the time of its organization. Following Betty Kikawa ' s resigna- tion, Peggy Yorita was appointed acting president. All regular women students on the campus were members of the AWS. Two councilors each from their respective classes were elected as members to the Executive Council. They were Aiko Ota, Mary Imafuji, Senior; Judith Kubo, Junior; Edna Ching, Michie Okinaka, Sophomore. hHarriet Yoshida and Alana Wong, Freshman representatives, and Rose Kamurl, corresponding secretary, were appointed by the Executive Council in October. Acting on the Advisory Board were two faculty members and two faculty wives. Miss Helen MacNIel, Mrs. Cora Beas- ley, Mrs. Andrew Lind, and Mrs. Paul Bachman, re- spectively. As in previous years, the association again took up its big sister movement to care for the incoming freshmen. Picnics and hikes were planned by Abbie Kong and her committee. To further fellowship among its members, Kaikuaana teas were held every Friday afternoon in the Women ' s Lounger during the first semester. All women students were invited to attend. Another project of the Big Sister Commit- tee was the hike to Manoa Falls on December 18, in which all ASUFH members, especially freshmen, were invited to participate. To acquaint its members with university life and good study habits a little sister picnic was held at the YWCA Beach hHouse. The first formal dance of the year sponsored by the association was the Thanksgiving Dance at Hem- enway hiall. At the AWS dancing class, rhythm, fox trot, jitter- bug, waltz and tango were among the lessons given by Mr. Noah Potti, instructor, and Miss Doris Nitta, assistant. Shirley Luke was general chairman of this project. The association and the YMCA jointly sponsored a workshop to provide Christmas gifts for dependent children. Materials and tools were generously do- nated by the faculty and students. Approximately 500 gifts were distributed to needy children through the efforts of Winifred Kawamoto and Harry Kuri- saki, co-chairmen. Members of the Executive Council held two con- ferences during the year. The first, an informal pic- nic-discussion, was held at the YWCA Beach House. The second was held at Hemenway Hall between semesters. Dr. Dunstan and Mrs. Hanson joined the council and advisory board In airing association problems. A new project undertaken was that of publishing a directory of all University of Hawaii students and faculty members. Such a directory was the first pub- lication of its kind available to the student body. 16

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