University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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DeaH of Women Student life Committee When Adele Hagner Stamp first came to the Maryland campus in 1922 to act as Dean of Women, there were only 43 coeds here. With much enthusiasm, she has seen the women ' s department grow from the small handful to the present enrollment of almost 2000. Our Dean of Women is a Marylander through and through. After gaining her B.A. degree from Tulane University, she came to Maryland to receive her M.A. Women students come to her in ever increas- ing numbers for guidance in their problems. When asked what part of her full time job she likes the best, she repUed, I like all of it, for it has been a thriUing experience to watch the growing of the University, and to work with the yoimg people of this generation. Led by Dr. Charles White, the Student Life Committee serves as an advisory body for student affairs and acts as coordinator be- tween the administration and the students. Though the committee holds conferences as a unit, it generally carries out its policies through various sub-committees. This powerful group is responsible for grant- ing charters to all new clubs, including frater- nities and sororities; also, the committee is responsible for health and sanitation on the campus. Members of this governing body are: Col. Harlan G. Griswold, Dr. James H. Reid, Dr. Susan E. Harman, Miss Alma Preinkert, Prof. Charles F. Kramer, Jr., Dr. Dudley Dillard, Dr. P. Lejins, Dean Geary Eppley, and Dr. Norman Phillips. Dean of Men Geary F. Eppley, Dean of Men, is not only the biisiest man on campus, but also the hard- est to get to see. After securing his B.S. and M.S. from this University, Dean Eppley worked as Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture. He became Dean of Men in 1937, and has held that position steadily with the exception of a few war years. Dean Eppley ' s duties are many and varied. He himself best described his activities when he said, I worry about everything outside the classroom. He supervises student em- ployment and gives guidance to men students. Dean Eppley ' s position might be better titled Director of Student Welfare. In his capacity as Athletic Director, he promotes a full com- prehensive athletic program with the interest of audience and participants in mind. Gradnate Sciiool Oonncil The Graduate School offers facilities for study leading to all graduate degrees; the degrees given are Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education, Master of Busi- ness Administration, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The general f imctions of the Graduate School faculty are carried on by the Graduate Coim- cil, headed by Dr. Charles O. Appleman. Dr. Appleman has served as Dean of the Council since 1919, when it was established. Dr. Ap- pleman received his degree of Doctor of Phi- losophy in Bacteriology from the University of Chicago. The opportunities afforded graduate stu- dents have been greatly enhanced by the es- tablishment of fellowships by the Federal Government and numerous private industries. 25

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Economists in business organizations is be- coming greater as time goes by. Now that the war is over and the many war services are ended, a large number of students from the College are entering into the fields of teaching, extension, and dietetics in the two nearby metropolitan centers, as well as in many other large cities all over the country. With the thought of extension in view, several new additions to the program have been added. A curriculum in Crafts has been developed with Mr. Gordon Lawson in charge. The Foods and Nutrition Department has ex- panded and three new members. Miss Mary Devore, Miss Mary Sesson, and Miss Dorothy LeGrand, have been added to the faculty. The top floor of the Home Economics build- ing is expected to be completed in the near future. In this addition will be located labora- tories for Textiles, Food Research, Photog- raphy, Home Management, and Work Sim- plification. A fund for scholarships is being prepared this year, under the direction of Miss Marie Mount, Dean of the College. These scholar- ships are buijt up on the unit plan. dollege of Military Science, Piiysical Education, and Recreation The College including Military Science, Physical Education, and Recreation is a new addition to the Maryland campus. The cen- tral oflBce of the College was established in the new Gym Armory. Acting Dean, Col. Har- land Griswold, is responsible for formulating the minute details in connection with the establishment of the College. The original concept was Dr. Byrd ' s, and all plans were subject to his approval. Dr. Cotterman was a great help in setting up some of the partic- ulars for the functioning of the new College. The majority of the Physical Education majors are now under the College of Educa- tion, but by the fall of 1947, they will be trans- ferred to the College of Physical Education. The College is designed so that those per- sons who are returning from service can get maximum credits for knowledge they attained while in the Armed Forces. The transferable or acknowledged credits are basically those for R.O.T.C. Many students who entered this year are regular oflBcers of the Air Corps. The Government has consented to send these men to college for a maximum of four semes- ters provided they are able to attain a degree in that limited time. School of Irsing Even though the war has ended, there is still a vital need for trained nurses, not only at home and in city institutions, but also in the convalescent hospitals for service men. The University Hospital in Baltimore offers training and inspiration for those women who wish to learn an art that will earn them grati- tude from all America. One of the most significant symbols of the nursing profession is the white graduate cap, which differs from hospital to hospital. The cap awarded to the University Hospital nurses is patterned after the one worn by Florence Nightingale; this cap is also worn by the graduates of Miss Nightingale ' s own nursing school, St. Thomas Hospital, London, Eng- land. 24

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Interfraternity Coancil A mystic bond of brotherhood makes all Tnen one. — Thomas Carlyle. After a war-time lag, the Interfraternity Council has made great strides in regaining its prestige as being one of the strongest organ- izations on campus. The purpose of the Council is to foster better relations between the fraternities and the administration. Meet- ing twice monthly, it formulates plans for social and athletic activities, and regulates men ' s rushing functions. Fall rushing, starting later than usual, was a tremendous success with more than two- hundred and fifty men pledged. The Council has long sought to keep its methods of rushing on the highest possible level and especially so during the past year. OflBcers elected for the fall semester were: ' Duke ' Kazlauskus, Lambda Chi Alpha, presi- dent; Jack Clark, Alpha Tau Omega, vice- president; Ralph Penny witt. Kappa Alpha, secretary; and Bob Mattingly, Alpha Gamma Rho, treasurer. The Council was active in organizing all sports events of the Intramural Association and inaugurated an Interfraternity Bowling League which was actively supported by all the fraternities in the Council. The Interfraternity Spring Formal, held at Washington ' s Hotel Statler, graced the early part of February. Music was by Glen Gray and Company. With the return of many veterans to the campus, most of the fraternities are stronger than before the war. Prospects for the future strength of the fraternities is assured for some time to come with the increasing enrollment of men into the University. The Pan-Hellenic tadi The Pan-Hellenic Association strove this year for better cooperation among sororities, independents, and the administration. Thurs- day night meetings proved interesting to the two representatives from every sorority, and the Pan-Hellenic spirit was carried back to their respective groups. For the second year, Pan-Hell sponsored a pre-school rush season. Two Open House Teas opened the week of exciting parties for the rushees. Preference Tea climaxed this fall rush season; two days later 138 coeds were sporting various pledge pins from one of the 13 sororities. Junior Pan-Hell was reorganized this year. This Council is composed of the presidents of the pledge classes and one rotating member from each sorority. The vice-president of the Senior Council is in charge of the junior group. Through the American Theater Wing, Pan- Hellenic Council sponsored variety shows for the entertainment of the service men in hos- pitals in the Washington vicinity. The sorori- ties also entertained informally in the wards with small acts, group singing, individual per- formances, and bridge playing. The main social event during the year was the Pan-Hellenic Spring Formal. The first night of spring was started off right to the music of Dick Jergens. Officers are chosen by a process of rotation among the sororities. This year Phyllis Bis- carr. Phi Sigma Sigma, served as president, Pat Bennington, Sigma Kappa, vice-presi- dent, Sara Ann Huebel, Pi Beta Phi, secre- tary, and Poe Ewell, Kappa Kappa Gamma, treasurer. «e