University of Nebraska Omaha - Tomahawk / Gateway Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1941 volume:

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His work this year has been aimed chiefly at coordinating the curriculum and the activities of the University with the national defense program. He was appointed a member of the Omaha Civic Defense Committee by Mayor Dan Butler and was un- animously re-elected president of the University for a third term by the Board of Regents this year. This marks the first year the University has had two colleges. In January the Board of Regents established two four-year colleges to replace the single- college system. The regents regarded this move as a step toward organization along the lines followed by major American universities. Furthermore, it is ex- pected that the development of a separate applied arts college will help meet the needs of many students for immediate employment in national defense industries. Dr. Edgar A. Holt, a leader of education in liberal arts, continues as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The primary objective of the Liberal Arts College, according to Dean Holt, is to provide students with an understanding of the world in which they live, an appreciation of the past and some perception of the future, in short, preparing students to live. Dr. Holt is head of the depart- ment of history and government, chairman of several faculty committees, and member of many national organizations. To recognize outstanding students, he inaugurated the Dean's Honor List. Dean of the newly created College of Applied Arts and Sciences is Dr. Carl W. Helmstadter. This year his efforts have been directed toward in- troducing new courses to contribute to the national defense program. He is at present CAA coordinator. He was University registrar for twelve years and assistant dean for five. GUENNDOLYN A. BEELER, M.A. Instructor in Home Economics and Secretarial Practice HELMUT R. BOENINGER, M.A. Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures BENJAMIN BOYCE, Ph.D. Head of Department of English and Comparative Literature Professor of English LLOYD M. BRADFIELD, A.B. Dean of Students Assistant Professor of Psychology MARTIN W. BUSH, F.A.G.Oh Head of Department of Music Associate Professor of Music EDWARD P. COLEMAN, M.S. Assistant Professor of Mathematics RUSSEL DERBYSHIRE, Ph.D. Instructor in Zoology and Anatomy RUTH DIAMOND, M.A. Head of Department of Physical Education for Women Associate Professor of Physical Education WILLIAM DURAND, B.S. Instructor in Engineering JAMES M. EARL, Ph.D. Head of Department of Mathematics Professor of Mathematics Faculty CHRISTOPHER, S. ESPINOSA, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures WILLIAM FRED FARRAR, M.BA Instructor in Business Administration HARRY A. FORE, A.B. Instructor in English LESLIE N. GARLOUGH, Ph.D. Head of Department of Science Professor of Biology LYNNETTE GATTEN, M.A. Cafeteria MILDRED M. GEARHART, Assistant Professor of English LYMAN H. HARRIS, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History C. L. HARTMAN, M.A. Football and Track Coach DAYTON E. HECKMAN, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Government CHARLES HOFF, B.S. Finance Secretary Faculty M W. GILBERT JAMES, Ph.D. Head of Department of Speech Professor of Speech HAROLD JOHNK, A.B. Assistant in Athletics LAURA M. JOHNSON, M.A, Instructor in English ELIZABETH KAHO, M.A, Instructor in Music GFRTRUDE KINCAIDE, M.A. Assistant Professosr of Foreign Languages and Literatures JOHN W. KURTZ, M.E. Assistant Professor of Engineering ROBERT F. LANE, Ph.D. Librarian Associate Professor JOHN W. LUCAS, M.B.A. Head of Department of Business Administration Associate Professor of Business Administration RAYMOND J. MAXWELL, M.A. Instructor in Foreign Languages and Literatures MARIAN MCLAREN, B.S. Assistant Instructor in Physical Education Faculty XVILBUR T. MEEK, M.A. Head of Department of Economics Associate Professor of Economics WILLIAM K. NOYCE, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry C. H. PREWETT Instructor in Engineering and Mathematics V. GREGORY ROSEMONT, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy GLORIA KURTZ SINNETT Instructor in Commercial Arts ALICE C. SMITH. A.B. Acting Registrar T. EARL SULLENGER, Ph.D. Head of Department of Sociology Professor of Sociology LESLIE O. TAYLOR, Ph.D. Head of Department of Education Associate Professor of Education W. H. THOMPSON, Ph.D. Head of Department of Philosophy and Psychology Professor of Psychology HYATT H. WAGGONER, M.A. Instructor in English Faculty NELL WARD, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry PEARL WEBER, M.A. Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Psychology XVALTER A. WEISSKOPF, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Economics ROYCE WEST, Ph.D. Assistant to the President HARRY WILLIAMS, Ph.D. Instructor in History SHEPHERD L. WITMAN, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Government FRANCES E. WOOD, M.A. Assistant Professor of Education MARY PADOU YOUNG, M.A. Associate Dean of Students Instructor in English FACULTY NOT PICTURED Head of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Professor of English and Foreign Languages and Literatures STUART BALLER, M.A. ZORA LASCH, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physical Education Part-time Instructor in Sociology RODERIC BAIRD CRANE, M.E. WILFRED PAYNE, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Business Administration Professor of Philosophy PAUL H. GRUMMANN, M.A. DONALD E. TOPE, Ph.D. Joslyn Professor of Fine Arts Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Observation and Practice Teaching BERTHE C. KOCH, Ph.D. Head of Department of Painting and Sculpturing DANA T- WARREN, Ph-D- Associate Professor of Fine Arts Assistant Professor of Physics ANNE ZALOHA, M.A. Part-time Instructor in Sociology Faculty Tenth Anniversary On May 6, 1940, the tenth anniversary of the day on which the citizens of Omaha voted to establish and maintain a municipal university, the University of Omaha launched its Decennial Anniversary celebration. An honors convoca- tion was held at which Dr. john D. Hicks, professor of history at the University of Wisconsin, delivered an address on The Responsibilities of Citizenship. In the evening a dinner and program, attended by representative citizens and delegates from civic groups in the city, was held at the University. Ten se- lections for the Omaha Hall of Fame, inaugurated as a part of the anniversary celebration, were announced at the evening program. On October 8, in commemoration of Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins, first president of the University, a Founders' Day Program was held. Speakers at convocation held in the morning were Roy Alley, representing the student body of 1940, and Dr. W. H. Thompson, alumnus of the University and head of the Department of Philosophy and Psychology, representing the present faculty. Dr. Thompson reminisced on life on the early University campus, following the incorpora- tion of the Board of Trustees of the University on October 8, 1908. At a banquet held in the evening, Mrs. Herbert Daniel, first May Queen of the University, presented a portrait of Dr. Jenkins to the University on behalf of the University Alumni Association. The Concert Dance Group presented Dedication to the University as the climax of its annual dance concert at the Joslyn Memorial on April 20, 1941. The dancers, costumed in red and black, performed before a picture of the Uni- versity projected on the background. , T 2 Melborlixr 72117395 wifb Dr, Garlozfgb . . . Air brmh comwe . . . Machine 317011 . , . Cemwivi 5 2 Q ? , Q :.,, if WMV. ' School of Adult Education E. M. HosMAN Director Established by action of the Board of Regents in the spring of 1938, the School of Adult Education superseded the former Extension Division of the University. Under the able directorship of Mr. E. M. Hosman, a wide variety of courses has been instituted. This year the program has been supplemented by numerous courses designed to fit in with the University's policy of aiding in the national defense effort. The faculty of the School of Adult Education is made up of members of the regular faculty of the University and specialists in various fields of knowl- edge. Visiting instructors from neighboring universities are secured occasionally to offer courses for which there is special need. Among the clubs sponsored by the School this year is the Town and Gown Club, a modern version of the literary society. The Doctors' Professional Study Club presented Carroll H. Wegemann, regional geologist of the National Park Service, in a series of fortnightly lectures on various interesting areas in North America. The Ology Club undertakes each year a reading-lecture course under the direction of an outstanding authority on some subject of scientific or cultural interest. The School has its own student council which sponsors numerous dances, convocations, and various activities designed to afford recreation for the students. Machine shop . . . Radio bfoaiicafting at WOW y J. E. WOODS Director Work-Stud Coordination of classroom work with actual employment on a job is the activating principle of Work-Study. Some jobs at which students work are beneficial to the student only because of the financial remuneration involved, but many others offer definite training for anticipated future vocations. Jobs such as these are matched with the vocational preferences expressed by individual students, and every assistance is given the student to obtain the maximum of edu- cational value from the job. Some Work-Study jobs are on a part-time basis, while others are on an alternating basis -two students assigned to the same job, alternating between school and the job approximately every six months. In addition to Work-Study jobs, the Work-Study office handles all phases of student employment except the placement of teachers. This includes the placement of graduates, all ex-students, whether graduates or not, the assign- MONA Z. WORMHOUDT Executive Secretary ment of all student jobs paid for by University or National Youth Administra- tion funds, the placement of students on outside part-time jobs other than Work- Study and the placement of those students completing special courses designed to make them immediately useful in the national defense program. From August 1, 1939, to August 1, 1940, 779 placements involving earn- ings of 35102,104 were handled by the Work-Study office. In addition to this, 574 jobs were found directly by students involving earnings of S5115,252, making a grand total of 1,353 jobs with earnings of 515217556 The Work-Study office also handles the student public address system, all applications for various forms of student aid, student identification photographs, and the reservation schedule for the photographic darkroom. The classroom provides better training for a better job, the job stimulates better classroom effort, and the function of the Work-Study office is to coordinate the two. Institute of Government The Institute of Government, created in 1939, has as its primary objective the analysis and discussion of public questions immediately before the people. The speak- ers this year included Walter Laves, Wfallace McClure, Cor- nelius de Kiewiet, Egon Wfertheimer, Clifton Utley, Arthur Bunce, and Edvard Hambro. The Institute is un- der the direction of Dr. Shep- herd L. Witinan and a board of directors. Baxter Lecture Series Andre Maurois, internationally known French writer, inaugurated this year the Bax- ter Memorial Lecture series on january 16 and l7. M. Maurois lectured on 'lThe 95,4 Strengths and Weaknesses of Democracyn- the fall of France and the defense of Eng- land. PFLASTERER ERKMAN ZIPPER Senior Class Leaders in every phase of campus activity, the 106 seniors are culminating their academic training with a banquet june 6, baccalaureate service june 8, and commencement june 9. Speaker at commencement is Dr. Fred Fagg, Dean of the Faculties at Northwestern University. President of his class for the third year, Don Pflasterer has been assisted by Don Zipper, vice-president, and Ruth Erkman, secretary-treasurer. Elected to Whos Who in American Universities and Colleges were Arlene Ackerman, Meade Chamberlin, Helen Coulter, Jeannette Crapenhoft, Florence Kennedy, Robert Landstrom, and Ronald Salyards. Re-elected were Roy Alley, Francis Donahue, Ruth Erkman, and Don Pllasterer. Helen Coulter, Homecoming Princess, was president of W.A.A., Jean- ette Crapenhoft of Inter-Sorority Council, Ruth Erkman of Feathers, and Francis Donahue of O-Club. Presiding over Orchesis was Ahuvah Gershaterg Sigma Pi Phi, Elaine Tindell, Y.W.C.A., Mary Miles, and Student Council, Roy Alley. Music honors go to Harry Hilton, Stuart Loomis, and Richard Niver. Out- standing in debate were Warren Whitted and Roy Alley. Eileen Zevirz was prominent in dramatics. Business manager of student publications was Meade Chamberlin. Notable athletes were Dick Beal, Francis Donahue, Paul Gaer, Dean Hilborn, Robert Marks, Don Pllasterer, Ron Salyards, Ralph Schmeck- peper, Gilbert Schrage, and Don Zipper. ARLENE ACKERMAN Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Junior-Senior Scholarship, Gateway, l, Homecoming Committee, 4, Ma-ie Day Committee, 2, Orchesis, I: Sigma Tau Delta, 2,53 Student Council, 4, Tum- ahawk, I,2g Whos Who, 4, Cafeteria Committee, 23 Senior Usher, 3, Dean's Honor List, Sigma Chi Omicron, 1,2,3,4, sergeant at arms, secretary, ROY ALLEY Bachelor of Arts in English Citizenship, Joseph Barker, junior-Senior Scholarships, Bellows, 34, vice president, 4, C.A.A., Debate, l,2,5,4, state champion after-dinner speaker, 5, Football, 1,23 Gateway, 3, Homecoming Committee, 5,43 Ma-ie Day Committee 25, Pi Kappa Delta, 11: vice president, Sigma Tau Delta, 3,4g vice president, -'lg Student Council, SA, vice president, 3, president, fi, Who's Who, 3,4, Theta Phi Delta, l,2,3,fl, vice president, 5,-l, BETTY JAYNE BACKLUND Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Feathers, 2.3,-lg Lutheran Student Association, -lg treasurer Orchesis, 4, Sigma Pi Phi, tl, Tomahawk, -I, Y,XV.C.A., 'p,f'l, W.A.A., fl, Phi Delta Psi, 2,3,4, presidtnt, -l. EMILY M. BLAZEK Bachelor of Arts in Biology German Club, I, Pre-Med Club, l,2,5,-lg Chemistry Club, 1,2,3,4, Kappa Psi Delta. 1.2.3,Al, historian, Ml. ORA LEE BRITT Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Choir, Sigma Pi Phi, Y.W.CQ.A., 2351. C. MEADE CHAMBERLIN Bachelor of Arts in Government Alpha Phi Omega, 21 Intramural Baskeball, 23: Football, I, Gateway, 3,-l, business manager, fl, Gateway of the Air, 3: International Relations Club, 4, Inter-Fraternity Council, 5,-l, Student Directory, 4, Intramural Tennis, 3, Tomahawk, 5.4, business manager, 4, Wh0's Whtm, 4, Theta Phi Delta, l,2,5,4. JACK W. CHEEK Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Citizenship Scholarship, Basketball. l,2,3,-1: O-Club,A1,2.3,'i, sergeant at arms, 2, vice president, 5, Phi Sigma Phi, 2,3,fl, vice president, 3, president, 4. ROBERT H. CLAUDIUS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Inter-Fraternity Council, 3,-1, treasurer, 31 Phi Sigma Phi, 1,2,3,4, vice president, -1, RUTH HELENE CLEMENT Bachelor of Science in Education INEZ CORKIN Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Sigma Chi Omicron, l,2,3,li, treasurer. Seniors HELEN COULTER Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Alpha Kappa Delta, 3,43 Independents, l,2,I7,flQ Choir, 3: Feathers, 2,3,43 Homecoming Princess, 43 Orchesis, l,Z,3,4g Sigma Pi Phi, 5,4, treasurer, 43 Tomahawk, 43 Who's Wlho, 43 W.A.A,, 2,3,4, board member, 3,4, president, 43 Dean's Honor List. CLIFFORD COVINGTON Bachelor of Arts i JEANETTE CRAPENHOFT Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Freshman Class secretary-treasurer, Inter-Sorority Council, 4, president, Stu- dent Council, 2,31 Tomahawk, 1,23 Who's Who, 43 Sigma Chi Omicron, 1,2,3.4, treasurer, 2. KATHRYN DELEHOY Bachelor of Arts in History International Relations Club, 43 Sigma Pi Phi, 3,43 Y.NV.C.A., 2,3,4, cabinet, Dean's Honor List. FRANCIS J. DONAHUE Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Junior-Senior, Special, Alice Ware Scholarshipsg Basketball, 1,2,3,43 Gateway, 1,233 O-Club, 1,2,3,4, secretary-treasurer, 3, president, 43 Sigma Pi Phi, 43 Sigma Tau Delta, 23,43 Tomahawk, 1,23 W'ho's XVho, 3,43 D,A.R. Essay Prize, 2,33 Dr. Sher Essay Contest, second prize, 1. VIOLET DuBOIS Bachelor of Science in Education Alpha Kappa Delta, 4. RUTH ERKMAN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Freshman Scholarshipg Feathers, 2,3,4, treasurer, 33 president, 43 Homecom- ing Committee, 23 Senior Class Secretary, Sigma Pi Phi, 3,43 Student Council, 2, secretaty3 Who's Who, 3,43 Work-Sudy', 23 Phi Sigma Chi, national presi- dent, 43 Sigma Chi Omicron, 3,4. MAURICE EELDMAN Bachelor of Arts in Economics Independents, 3,43 Gateway, 23 Liberal Club, I,2,5,-43 Dean's Honor List, 1,2,3,4. ALBERT FRIEDMAN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Inter-Fraternity Council, 43 Work-Study, 43 Dean's Honor List3 Beta Tau Kap- pa, 2,5,4, secretary-treasurer, 2,3,4. AHUVAH GERSHATER Bachelor of Arts in English Freshman Scholarship3 Independents, 2,3,4g Feathers, 2,3,43 corresponding secretary, 43 Orchesis, 3,43 chairman, 43 Pre-Med Club, 13 Sigma Tau Delta, 3,4, treasurer, 43 W.A.A., 2,3,4, board member, 4. Seniors ARLINE D. GILCRIST Bachelor of Science in Education Choir, 3,43 Gateway, 3,43 German Club, lg Lutheran Students' Association, 45 Sigma Pi Phi, 3,4, secretary, 4, Student Directory. 3: Tomahawk, 1,43 W.A,A., 45 Gamma Sigma Omicron, l,2,5,4, treasurer, 3, vice president, 4, president, 4. LYDA B. GRAHAM Bachelor of Arts in Sociology WILMA GRANT Bachelor of Arts in Psychology W.A.A.g Sigma Pi Phi. AMELIA HARTMAN Bachelor of Science in Education Freshman Scholarship, Archery, 2,35 Gateway, 2,35 Sigma Pi Phi, 3,43 Sigma Tau Delta, 53 Tomahawk, 35 Dr. Sher Essay Contest, first prize, 2. DOROTHY L. HAWKINS Bachelor of Arts in Music Choir, French Club, presidenrg Kappa Mu Lambda, 2,3,4, vice-president, presi- identg XVork-Study, BERNICE HENRY Bachelor of Arts in Music HARRY H. HILTON Bachelor of Arts in Music C. W. Black Scholarshipg Band, assistant director, Choir, assistant director, Kappa Mu Lambda, vice-presidentg Orchestra, assistant directorg Sigma Pi Phi. E. RAYMOND HODGE Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Citizenship Scholarship, Band, 1,2,g Camera Club, 3,4, vice-president, Orchestra, 1,2,4g Sirpat, 23 Work-Study, Dean's Honor List, 1. CL ARE V. HOWES Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Archery, 2,3,4g Independents, l,2,3,4g Ping Pong, 3,45 W.A.A., 1,2,3,4, sec- retary, board member. JERRY JELEN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Alpha Sigma Lambda, 1.2,3,4, treasurer. Seniors MARIE C. JENSEN Bachelor of Arts in Sociology junior-Senior Scholarship, 3,45 Alpha Kappa Delta, Independentsg W.A.A., Y.XV.C,A., president. ROBERT W. JOHNSON Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Intramural Sports: Dean's Honor Listg Inter-Fraternity Council, 5,4, secretary presidentg Alpha Sigma Lambda, l,2,3,4, secretary, 2, president, 3. FLORENCE ANITA KENNEDY Bachelor of Arts in English Archery, 23 Feathers, 3, Inter-Sorority Council. 32 Tomahawk Beauty Queen, Z: Volleyball, 25 Who's Who, sig Sigma Chi Omicron, I,2,3,4, secretary, 5, president, fi. ROBERT E. LANDSTROM Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Basketball, Ig Junior Class vice-presidentg Student Council, Ig XVho's Who, 4 Intramural Sport Council, Phi Sigma Phi, president. STUART D. LOOMIS Bachelor of Arts in Music Freshsman Scholarshipg Band, l,2,3, drum major, 2g Independents, Kappa Mu Lambda, 2,3,4, historian, 5, president, 4, orchestra, 1,2,3,4, librariang Sigma Pi Phi, -1, Sigma Tau Delta, 5,49 Sirpat, 3, vice-pressident. L. ZENAIDE LUHR Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts Junior-Senior Scholarship, 5,43 A.G.O., secretary-treasurer, 'ig Independents Dean's Honor List. EDWARD C. LYNCH Bachelor of Arts in Biology Cai-nfrg Club, 2g German Club, 2,35 Pre-Med Club, l,2,3,'ig Phi Sigma Phi, ROBERT W. MARKS Bachelor of Arts in Spanish O-Club, 2,5,4g Sigma Pi Phi, 4, HAROLD VINCENT MARSHALL Bachelor of Science in Education RUTH ELAINE MATZ Bachelor of Science in Education Sigma Pi Phig Phi Delta Psi, I. Seniors Citizenship Scholarship, 3,43 Independents, I,2,3,4g Basketball, I,2,3,4g JOHN F. MCAVIN, JR. Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government Freshman, Citizenship, Junior'Senior Scholarshipsg Debate, 11 International Relations Club, 23 Liberal Club, 2g Dean's Honor List, 1. IRVIN MCINTYRE Bachelor of Science in Business Administration HAROLD THOMAS MCKENNA Bachelor of Arts in History Football, senior manager, Gateway, circulation manager, Liberal Clubg Track: Wrestling, Golf, Inter-Fraternity Council, treasurer, Intramural captain, Alpha Sigma Lambda, 1,2,3,4, president. MARY KATHERINE MILES Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Colonial Dames Scholarship, 5,43 Alpha Kappa Delta, 3,4, secretary, 43 Choir, lg International Relations Club, 4, Sigma Pi Phi, 3,4, Y.W.C,A., 2, 3, J rl, treasurer, 5, president, 4. JOHN C. MUNT, JR. Bachelor of Arts in Government Alpha Phi Omega, president: Cheerleader, Inter-Fraternity Council, secretary, Sigma Pi Phi, Theta Phi Delta. GEORGE NEILL Bachelor of Arts in Languages DON PFLASTERER Bachelor of Arts in History Citizenship Scholarship, 1,2,3,41 Independents, 1,2,3,4g Basketball, l,2,5,4, Football, l,2,3,4, All-Conference, 3,45 Class president, 2,?7,4Q O-Club, Sigma Pi Phi, Track, I,2,3,4g Who's Who, 34. WILLIAM E. PHALEN Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Independents, l,2,3,4g Chemistry Club, 1,2,3,4g Gamma Pi Sigma, l,2,3,4g German Club, 2,3. JANE LUCILLE POPE Bachelor of Arts in Speech Independents, 1,2,3,4g Drama Club, 1,2,3g Orchesis, fig W.A.A,, l,2,3,4, board member. ARTHUR RAESIDE Bachelor of Arts in Government Seniors HARRY H. ROACH Bachelor of Arts in History Independents, Basketball, senior varsity manager, Boxing, finalist award, 4, Ping Pong, Pre-Med Club, Sigma Pi Phi, 4, Chess champion, 4. RUTH ELIZABETH SAXTON Bachelor of Science in Education Camera Club, French Club, 3,4, vice-president, 4, Sigma Pi Phi, 4, vice- president, 4, Student Council, 4, Volleyball, 3, W.A.A., 4, Inter-Sorority Council, 4, Pi Omega Pi, 3,4. RALPH SCHMECKPEPER Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Football, 2,3,4, All-Conference Tackle, 4, O-Club, 2,3,fl. GILBERT H. SCHRAGE Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Independents, Football, 2,5,4, O-Club, Track, 3,4. CONSTANCE SHEETS Bachelor of Arts in Biology Feathers, Gamma Pi Sigma, Orchesis, 1,2,3,-'lg Sigma Pi Phi, Gamma Sigma Omicron, treasurer. EVELYN L. SMITH Bachelor of Arts in Music Kappa Mu Lambda, 2,3,4. JAMES SMITH Bachelor of Arts in History Board of Publications, 3, Camera Club, 2,31 Gateway, 2, International Rela- tions Club, 5,4, secretary-treasurer, 4, Liberal Club, 2,3,4, Ma-ie Day Com- mittee, 1, Tomahawk, 2, Peace Legion, Dean's Honor List, Theta Phi Delta, 1,2,3,4, secretary, 2. EDWARD MEYER STEIN Bachelor of Arts in Government Independents, 1: German Club, 1, vice-president, International Relations Club, 5,45 Liberal Club, 3,43 Inter-Fraternity Council, 4, Beta Tau Kappa. 2,3,4, historian, 3, secretary 4. EVA MAE STEWART Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Drama Club, Sigma Pi Phi, Volleyball, 3,43 W.A.A,, 2,5,4g Y.W.C.A., 2,3,4. HELEN THOMAS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sigma Pi Phi, 4, W.A.A., 43 Kappa Psi Delta, 3,4, president, 4. Seniors awww., ELAINE TINDELL Bachelor of Science in Education Choir, l,2,3,45 Sigma Pi Phi, 3,-4, president, 45 Tomahawk, 35 Volleyball, 35 Dean's Honor List, 1,2,5,-'l5 Y.W.C.A., 35 Pi Omega Pi, I,2,3,4, historian, 35 secretary, 4. MARY ELLEN UHRICH Bachelor of Arts in History Citizenship Scholarship, 45 Debate, 4g Sigma Pi Phi, 45 W,A.A., 45 German Club, 45 International Relations Club, 3,45 Liberal Club, 35 Phi Delta Psi, 4. MARY ELISABETH VOSS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Feathers, 23,-L secretary, 45 Inter-Sorority Council, 2,4, vice-president, 45 Sigma Pi Phi, 45 XV.A.A.. l,2,5,45 Wlork-Study, 2,35 Kappa Psi Delta, I,2,5,4, corresponding secretary, 2, recording secretary, 5, treasurer, 4. WARREN R. WHITTED Bachelor of Arts in Government Independentsg Debate, 1,25 Frenth Club, 3,-6, vice-president, 43 International Relations Club, 4, pressident, 45 Escape PEARL M. WINN Bachelor of Arts in Sociology YL'.A.A.5 Sigma Chi Omicron, 3,4. VIOLA WINN Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Pre-Med Clubg Tennisg Sigma Chi Omicron, 3,4. CARL E. WOLFE Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Choir, 35 Intramural Council, 3,45 Golf Team, 3,45 Phi Sigma Phi, vite-presi- dcnt, 3, sergeant-at-arms, 4. MARTHA JANE WOODBRIDGE Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Alpha Kappa Delta, 3.4, president, 45 Independents, 45 Liberal Club, 55 Ma-ie Day Committee 45 Sigma Pi Phi, 3,45 Student Council, 45 Dean's Honor List, 3. DRAGICA ZAPLOTNIK Bachelor of Arts in English and French French Club, secretaryg Ping Pong5 Sigma Tau Delta. 45 Volleyball, Y.XY',C.A.5 French award, 5, EILEEN ZEVITZ Bachelor of Science in Education Citizenship Scholarshipg Drama Club, 1,2, treasurer, 25 Feathers, 23,45 Gateway, 1,235 Inter-Sorority Council, 45 Student Directory, 45 Tomahawk, 35 PZst Road, Escape Alpha Gamma Chi, 1,2,3,4, secretary, 3, presi- ent, . Seniors Seniors DONALD H. ZIPPER Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Citizenship Scholarshipg Independents, 1,2,3,4g Chemistry Club, l,2,3,1l, vice president, 43 Gamma Pi Sigma, 25,43 German Club, l,2g Football, l,2,5 Senior Class vice-presidentg Track, l,2,3. SENIORS NOT PICTURED AGNES ADAMS Bachelor of Science in Education JULIUS BACHMAN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration RICHARD BEAL Bachelor of Science in Business Administration PAUL DAVIE Bachelor of Arts in Psychology ANNIE FRANKLIN Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts PAUL GAER Bachelor of Arts in History LEROY GALLAGHER Bachelor of Science in Business Administration DEAN HILBORN Bachelor of Arts in History ALEX LIPSMAN Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration RICHARD NIVER Bachelor of Arts in History RONNIE SALYARDS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Hatr! Featherf Wiriholtz, Blanch- aril, aizcl Borg . . , Carter in the cooler . . , McGam1i, af itraal . . . Corztlac- tor Dtmcaii . . . Eiigirzeeri picnic . . . Ace Brehm . . . I have a man N ielyen playing Green - Fever Grimm aricl Walclron . , . Faculty paracle . . . Pi 0 Hell Week . , . Petticoat Wi MOORE COOK TURNER Junior Class Led by the class officers, Robert Turner, president, Bruce Moore, vice- presidentg and Jean Cook, secretary-treasurer, and assisted by Virginia Lund- quist, Alice Egner, and Bruce Macalister, the juniors climaxed their year with the Junior-Senior Prom at Peony Park, May 2. Mary Fran Hassler, Prom Queen, was attended by the other candidates, Ann Borg, Roberta Carson, Veronica Hahne, and Elizabeth Morris. Student Council members were Elizabeth Morris, Bob Matthews, john Knudsen, and Robert Turner, vice-president. Roberta Carson, Naomi Eyre, Veronica Hahne, Roseanne Hudson, Betty Claire Kinney, Margie Litherbury, Elizabeth Morris, Etta Soiref, Bob Buchanan, Robert Turner, Bob Knapp, john Knudsesn, Bruce Moore, Sammie Smith, and John Tyrrell were elected to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges. John Tyrrell and Naomi Eyre were editors of the Gateway this year. Georgia Marie Hilton, Paul Brehm, Bruce Moore, and Ann Borg were associate editors on the Tomahawk staff. Bruce Moore and Robert Turner were active in inter-collegiate debate. Athletic prowess was demonstrated by Bob Matthews, Francis Hernandes, Bob Joe College Spellmeyer, Bill Pangle, Mel Workman, and Roy Moran. Musical orchids go to Ed Glad, jack LeMay, and Edward Berryman, while jean Cook, Barbara Varner, Bob Buchanan, Leo Alperson, and Jack LeMay appeared in stage productions. GEORGE ALEVEZOS VERA ARNS MARGARET ARTHERTON DON BEKINS BETTY BENNETT THOMAS BLINN CAROL BOCK ANN BORG HARRIET BRAUCH PAUL H, BREHM KENNETH BROWNE ROBERTA CARSON ERNA CHRISTENSEN EMERY CHRISTENSON HENRIETTA CULVER ODELL DERR ARIS DEWALD BECKY DOUGHERTY ALICE EGNER MAR JORIE EIVENS WALTER ENGEL Juniors NAOMI EYRE C. DONALD FAY JOHN GEORGE EDWARD GLAD BERNICE GRICE MAXINE GRIFFITH ARTHUR GUNDERSEN VERONICA HAHNE WAYNE HANSEN MARGARET HARRISON MARY HASSLER GEORGIA HILTON BOB HINCHCLIFF DANNY HOUSTON ROSEANNE HUDSON LUCILE JENKINS IDA JENSEN B. JAY JOHNSON MARIAN JOHNSON RUSSELL M. JOHNSON Juniors Charles A. Adams Leo Al person Richard Arms John Baker Lloyd Bentley Jean Berlin Edward Berryman Leo Bing Edna Blair Irvin Block Herb Boyer Delia Brewster Margaret Brown Maurine Brown Robert Buchanan John Burress Donald Campbell Herbert Cannell Frank Catania Gunn Chambers ORS NOT Lawrence Chandler James Childe Haskell Cohen Monroe Coleman Dwain Conner Robert Conry Harold Cook Jean Cook Russell Cook Walter Cotton Win Covert Mary Crowley Richard Danielson Robert Drewelow Walter Duda Frank Durand Adele Egner William Ehlers Harold Epstein Eloise Farrell PICTURED Rosemary Fochek Thomas Foley Mary Fredericks Helen Galda George Gates Marlys Goethe Harry Goodbinder Laura Gray M. Jean Griffith Carlyle Hansen Beulah Harvey Bob Hefflinger Francis Hernandes David Hill Frank Hodak Robert Holden John Holland Marvin Horsky Lorraine Hort George Hyndman ROWENA JONES BYRON JORGENSEN BETTY CLAIRE KINNEY ROBERT KNAPP JOHN KNUDSEN VIRGINIA LUNDQUIST BRUCE MACALISTER BERNETTA MAGNUSSEN JIM MCDONALD DOUGALD MCLEAN WALTER MENCH BRUCE MOORE ELIZABETH MORRIS CHARLES NESTOR GEORGE OTTO ALICE OVINGTON BILL PANGLE DOROTHY PETERS RONALD PETERSON ELSIE PRENZLOW WILLIAM RANDALL Juniors HARRIETT RIFKIN BETTYMAE SHOEMAKER NORMA SMITH SAMMIE SMITH ETTA SOIREF JUNE ELLEN STEINERT HARRIET SWANSON WALTER TAYLOR RALPH THORNTON RUTH T HORUP EVELYN TRENNT BURTON TREXLER ROBERT TURNER JOHN TYRRELL ROBERT UNMACR ROBERT VANCURA RAYMONDWAHLSTROM EDWARD WILLIAMS HARRIETT WILLIAMS DORIS WOTHERSPOON George Ireland Helen Jensen D. L. Johns Robert E. Johnson Sally Jones Marion Jorgensen Don Junge Marguerite Keller Walter Kieker Fred Knotts Jacqueline Letlingwell Jack LeMay Marjorie Magnet Bob Matthews Loucilla McNutt William McOmber Leland Meyer Ruth Moeller Roy Moran Esther Morris Robert Morris Juniors Sv. 9 JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Spiro Moustakes Marie E. Nelsen Arnold Nelson Gerard Nelson Harold Nesselson Roger Nicholson Deloris Notberg Charles Nordin Wilber Patterson Walter Pearson Fred Pegler Robert Perelman George Peters Blanche Petersen John W. Petersen Ellis Peterson Violet Pospichal Ernest Raven Alvin Ringhofer Earl Ringo Donald Roberts Robert Shirck Ned Skow H. Kaye Smith Robert Spellmeyer Elizabeth Stewart Edwin Swain Alice Taylor Douglas Taylor George Threadgill John Trucle Jacqueline Tucker Ruth Tuchenhagen John Unruh Walter Vachal Barbara Varner Norman Wezelman Albert Wilson Emil Wolf Melville Workman Charles Worley John Wright be a , .,.A. , ,.., .ff A WALLACE HERMANSKY HOOGSTRAAT Sophomore Class The sophomores, now halfway through their college life, continued to hold a prominent position on the campus. Their ofhcers were jack Hermansky, president, Eleanore Wfallace, vice-president, and Diana Hoogstraat, secretary- treasurer. Betty Lou Anderson, treasurer, Faye Graves, secretary, Laurence Gaughran, Jim McGafhn, and Clifford Pinkerton were representatives on the Student Council. A high percentage of Omaha's orators were members of the sophomore class. Richard Loomis, Faye Graves, Hazel Slenket, Art Cohn, Edwin King, and John Olson were members of the debate squads. Mildred Nielsen, Edamay McCulley, Eleanor Wallace, Jack Hughes, Robert Johnson, and Warren Berry- man were known for their musical talent. Patricia Bauman, Jack Hermansky. Mildred Hoogstraat, and Eleanor Wallace starred in dramatic productions. Sophomores were numerous in Gateway and Tomahawk positions this year. Hazel Slenker, Art Cohn, Homer Starr, justin Wolfson, and Don Gossard held editorial jobs on the Gateway. June Rose Anderson, editor, and Clarence Smith, Jean Griffith, Jacqueline Leffingwell, and Clyde Bourgeois, associate editors, were on the Tomahawk staff. On the football field and basketball court were sophomores Roger Boulden, Earl Alter, and Earl Rinehart. Cheering them on were three sophomore cheer leaders, Eleanore Wallace, Gerry Thomas, and Bob Burford. Farley, Fryer. A1ms, Cllapper, Carlson, Boulden, Cook, Conney, Aleck, Everman, Free, Deuton Chue, Faucert, Bauman, Berlin, Fisk, Boukal. Simon Delchoy, Antczak, Covert, M. Anderson, Beall, J. Anderson Appleby, Barnett, Brauer, Fell, Blanchard, Demuynck, Dallinger, Bailey, Felton, Anderson, Carter Graham, A. Hughes, Holland, Kiffe, Krecek, Hightower, Jones, Herman, Gaughran V Koop, Gordon, Greve, Heumann, Jacobus, Hoogstraat, Hanford, Keller, Hillier H1lls, Heffernan, Hermansky, Hoogstraar, Ingram, Hug, Gnssard, I-Ieinbuch, J. Hughes Sophomores Roe, Bremers, Robertson, Ruu, Olson, Martin, Rinchart, Patterson, Lueder, Ringhofer, Peterson Morgenstern, Lantlstrom, Lund, Reese, Lincoln, Lundborg, Rice, Lintlevall, Ross, Macchierto Resnick, Rehschuh, Rannic, Langcnfeld. Neuman, Lehmer, Martin, Madsen, Melby Rutt, Scott, Bourgeois, Trude, J. Spangler, Walters, Wolfson, Zimmer, Stein, Wfolfe, Staver, Williamson Schrein, Williams, Young, Thomas, Lancaster, Riggs, Thomas, Teale, White, Youkey, Ylander, Carlson Vogt, Thompson, Slovak, Slenker, Hatfield, Wallace, Voboril. Schoppe, Wfheelcr Sophomores i NELSON BROWN BUCHANAN Freshman Class Their knapsacks filled with pep, ambition and talent, the freshmen com- pleted the first lap in their march to greater achievement. The administration of the class of '44 was handled by president John Brown, vice-president Shirley Buchanan, and secretary-treasurer Virginia Ann Nelson. With mild threats of violent punishment, the upperclassmen enforced the wearing of the red and black frosh caps until the first substantial snowfallf, The caps soon indicated prominence in school activities as the freshmen showed their versatility and boundless energy. They were represented on the Student Council by Dick Burress, Betty Jean Claassen, Nancy Langdon, Lynn McLaughlin, Bob Murray, and William Storz. LeRoy Canfield, Marcia Finer, Jeannette Perner, and Margaret Rundell were active in debate. The stage-struck contingent included Jack Baird, Pauline Bruett, LeRoy Canfield, Charles Gray, Joyce Fullerton, Beth Jones, Douglas Lindsey, Winona Marsh, Jean McClernon, Jeannette Perner, Billie Schurtz, Florence Tatelman, and Robert Wilson. Twenty-four freshmen claimed the distinction of being named to the Dean's Honor List. To prove that the class possessed not only brains but also beauty, the majority of the Tomahawk Beauty Contest entrants were freshmen, and this class claimed the first and second place winners. Work on student publications lured many of the freshmen. Annette Klein served as assistant editor of the Tomahawk, Stars in the musical field were Betty Mae Nelson, Shirley Greenspan, Jeanne Wfinters, and Florence Tatelman. Cosenrino, Obersr, G. Anderson, Cunningham, Burress, Wykcmff, Boysen, Baird, Amelang, Beveridge, Carlson, Cox, Berman J. Anderson, Adamson, Conner, Conrad, L. Carter, Bruetr, Baker, Cunningham, Clanssen, Cfhenoweth, Brasee, Ahlbeck Bowler, Blumkin, Chasen, Burton, P. Carter. Bolmer, Beck, Andersen. Carlberg, Bugbee, Childs Goldsmith, Garzemeyer, Gehrett, Frock, Fredericks, Daniels, Farquhar Galda, Finer, Griess, Grote, Graham, Dymacek, Eller, Farrington, Greenspan Eubank, Smith, Green, Earp, Glassholf, Decker, Friedman, Ellenberger, Dull I Freshmen Havens, Kalmansohn. Jepsen, Kidd. Trude, Noble, lessen. Hull, Klnirmn. Kara. Kirshenbaum. Kilner. Holly Kroll, Krause, Koscielski. Kennedy, Haynes. I-lzilfke. Knuclsen. Jaul. Kolnick. Holmes. Hilburn. Karz. Hammzlng Johnson, Howerton, Jepson, Henry, Harney, Holman. Higginborham, Irwin, Klzlin. Klein, Herum lllattson, Lowery, Mayhall, McLaughlin. Naeve. Longnecker. Lurscvn, Lundin, Laughlin, Lzlgcrstrom, Newkirk. Leahy Lindsey, B. Moran Mansur, Najmon, Levine, Larson, Muon, Nelson, Miller, Langston. Rankin. Micek, Lawson, Moredick Mooney, J. Nelson, L. Mclllernon, Ladwig, Langdon, J. Mcillernon, Mygind, B121l'L'll2lI'lI, Marvin. Moore, Jones McDonald Freshmen Rooney, Richards, Ovington, Robinson, Rohde, Olson, Petersen, Propp, Reisser, Cl.Olson, Plummer, Oglesby, Pettegrcw Rankin, Wolfson, Rosenstein, Shaughnessv, Rickers, Oberst, Petersen, Peters, Ross, Sccord, Scoville, Rockey Shurrz, Ricth, Perner, Verity, Patrick, Robertson, Roesky, Rimmerman, Rath, Patcrno, Shea, Splawn Runyan, Powell, Storz, Oberg, Pommercnk, Reed, Rasmussen, Rundell, Stroup, McQueen, Schmidt Stine, Schmidt, Shafer, Schmalenberger. Simpson, Wright, Smith, Sistek, Trachtenlwarg, Walker, Warner, Wolf Straka, Sipes, Elder, Walstrom, Shehan, Vecchio, Jorgensen, Ward, Whitmore, Ruscr, Schultz Schiefelbein, Suiter, Peterson, Tesar, Tatelman, Schaefer, Steppar, Crogan. Edee, Tillery Scott, Schweers, Swanson, Thornton, Wade, Wheeler, Tanderup, Stowell, Sharp, Thomas Freshmen Jr? Tl' .4 k'x -4 - 5. 41.23 1 McLaughlin, Pinkerton. Knudsen, Salyards Ackerman, Wfoodbridge, Claassen, Langdon Morris, Turner, Anderson, Alley, Hahne Student Council This year, new trails were blazed by the Student Council. Under its spon- sorship a school pep committee was organized to foster better school spirit, a poll of student opinion was taken on such questions as convocations and school dances, and stimulus was given to the Cheerleaders' Squad through the award- ing of sweaters for outstanding service. The Council also achieved a more ef- fective voice in the allocation of the student activities fund, and plans were laid for the expenditure of surplus money accumulated from past activities funds. The Student Council ably planned the successful Homecoming celebration, continued the freshman cap tradition, conducted elections of student ofhcers, approved students for the Intercollegiate Who's Who, and planned the annual Ma-ie Day festivities. Officers of the Council are Roy Alley, president, Robert Turner, vice president, Faye Graves, secretary. The members, elected by their classes, are Dick Burress, Betty Claassen, Nancy Langdon, and Bob Murray, freshman, Betty Lou Anderson, Laurence Gaughran, Faye Graves, and Clifford Pinkerton, sophomoresg Veronica Hahne. Bob Matthews. Elizabeth Morris, and Robert Turner. juniors, and Arlene Ack- erman, Roy Alley, Ronald Salyards, and Martha Woodbridge, seniors. Cathers, Nelsen, Mathiason, Nielsen, Jensen, Harvey Hollister, Bracken, Coulter, DuBois, Box Sullenger, Miles, Wloodbridge, Jones, Plummer, Dr. Sullenger lpha Kappa Delta Alpha Kappa Delta is the national honorary sociological fraternity of which the University of Omaha chapter is Alpha of Nebraska. The requirements for membership are a BH average in all university work and completion of at least twelve hours, work in sociology. Because of these requirements almost all of the active members either are advanced students or are engaged in profes- sional social or educational work in the community. Monthly meetings are held, several of which have been of special interest. The October meeting featured a talk on the Nebraska State Employment Service. In November Municipal Judge Dennis O,Brien spoke on 'lMunicipal Courtsf, At the initiation meeting in February, Dr. john Phillips delivered an address on Religion and Sociologyf' The program of the March meeting included a panel discussion on Vocational Aspects of Sociologyf, The group's annual picnic for the University sociology department was held in May. During Christmas vacation Dr. Sullenger, as the faculty representative, and Martha Woodbridge, as the chapter's official delegate, attended the national convention of the fraternity in Chicago. Officers are Martha Woodbridge, president, Ira O. Jones, vice-president, Mary Miles, recording secretary, Mrs. T. Earl Sullenger, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Mabel Plummer, treasurer. Dr. T. Earl Sullenger is faculty represen- tative. Durand. Jacobson. Johnson, Berryman Moeller. Taylor, Smith, Hilton, Kinney, Miller McCulley, Johnson, Hawkins, Loomis, Carson, Keller Kappa Mu Lamda Outstanding accomplishments of upper division students majoring in music are recognized by the honorary music fraternity, Kappa Mu Lambda. The fraternity's season opened with a reception for all music students, members of the faculty, and Omaha music leaders. A Founder's Day Banquet was held in December at the Wellington Hotel celebrating the fifth year of the fraternity's existence. In April, Kappa Mu Lambda entertained a group of outstanding high school seniors in the University club room. Senior music students, under the sponsorship of the group, presented the Annual Music Week Convocation in the auditorium on May 2. Dorothy Hawkins is Kappa Mu Lambda president, Harry Hilton is vice- president, Roberta Carson is secretary-treasurer, and Betty Claire Kinney is historian. The members include Edward Berryman, Roberta Carson, Frank Durand, Fay Graves, Dorothy Hawkins, Virginia Hillier. Harry Hilton. Mvron Jacobsen, Marian Johnson. Robert E. Johnson, Marguerite Keller, Bettv Claire Kinney, Stuart Loomis, Edamay McCulley. Ruth Moeller, Evelyn Smith, and Alice Taylor. Wilson, Bauman, LeMay, Berryman, N7Uolfson, Loomis Ross, Anderson, Lithcrbury, Thorup, Zaplotnik, Vfilliams Gersharer, McDonald, Berlin, Alley, Soiref Sigma Tau Delta Book Week heads the list of worthwhile activities of Sigma Tau Delta. This year over one hundred books were added to the University library through the campaign. Dr. A. Dayle Wallace furnished book plates with the name of the donors printed on them. Social functions of Kappa Gamma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary English fraternity, included a buffet supper at the home of Dr. Ben- jamin Boyce, the annual spring banquet, and a special meeting for alumni. Most of the meetings were informal gatherings in the club room. Another activity of the organization was the sponsorship of a writing con- test open to all University students. A prize of ten dollars was offered for the best example of creative writing. Helen Hawkins was awarded the prize in 19110. The organizations publication, Night Fires, containing representative works of members, was edited this year by Margie Litherbury. jim McDonald has been president, Roy Alley, vice-president, Margie Litherbury, secretary, and Jean Berlin, treasurer. Dr. Benjamin Boyce and Dr. A. Dayle Wallace have served as sponsors. Jack LeMay, glean Berlin, Ruth Marie Thorup, Patricia Bauman, Mrs. G. J. Wurdeman, Justin Wolfson, Betty Lou Anderson, Etta Soiref, Edward Berry- man, Mildred Ross, Warren Berryman, and Albert Wilson were pledged during the past year. Splawn, Slovik, Backlund, Jensen, Peterson, Hanson. Loomis, Blinn, Wfheeler, Cook, Fay, Delehoy Shoemaker, Stewart, Woodbridge, Crowley, G. Hilton, H. Hilton, Cohn, Faucett, Moeller, Magner, Felton DeXX'ald, Britt, Grice, McNutt, Hartman, Artherton, Thomas, Voss, Soiref, Stewart, Jones, Grice, Herman Saxton, Brauch, Trent, Magnussen, Coulter, Gilcrist, Tindell, Miss Woods, Harrison, Thorup, Miles, Williams sigma Pi Phi The officers of the honorary education fraternity for the past year have been Elaine Tindell, president, Ruth Saxton, vice-president, Arline Gilcrist, secretary, and Helen Coulter, treasurer. The sponsors of the group are Miss Frances Wood, Miss Elizabeth Kaho, Dr. Leslie Taylor, and Dr. Donald Tope. A tea was held in the fall honoring all students who filled the membership requirement of three hours of B in an Education course. Anyone interested in the Education Department is eligible for associate membership. A Christmas party, a skating party, and several lectures filled the winter program of activities. Among the speakers were Mrs. Ruth E. Buckner of the National Dairy Council, who spoke on Health Education, and Dr. Robert Lane, who spoke on the Sixty Best Books of 1940 The annual reception for Omaha principals, practice teachers, and their sponsors was held on May 12 in the club room. The guest speaker was Mr. O. H. Bimson, assistant superintendent of schools in Lincoln, Nebraska, and consultant with the Educational Policies Commission. Obersr, Rankin, Lagerstrom, Najmon, Jessen, Pearson, Phalen, Zipper, Browne, Engel, Haynes, Gatzemeyer Kalmansohn, Mousrakes, Patterson, Havens, Knudsen, M. I-Ioogstraat, LeMay, Alevezos, Morgenstern, Blinn, Smith George, Decker, Gronewold, McDonald, Anderson, Stephens, D. Hoogstraat, Martin, Ehlers, Free Gamma Pi Sigma After countless hours spent in chemistry labs, the outstanding students of the test tube world find their reward in election to membership in Gamma Pi Sigma, national honorary chemistry fraternity. At the annual banquet of the Alpha chapter on March l,0 a multi-colored scheme of decorations was carried out by programs and candles which fitted in with the organic models on the tables. Dr. Edward F. Degering, professor of the department of chemistry at Purdue University, spoke on Relative Electro- Negativityg an Emperical Rule. Selection of members of this fraternity recognizes high scholarship in chemistry. Ranking memberships are awarded on the following basis, first associate members must have eight honor credits in chemistry, second associate members, four honor credits, and active members, twelve honor credits. The highest degree is ranking membership with honors which requires twenty-four credits. This year Kenneth Browne and James McDonald have attained this rank. Ofhcers of Gamma Pi Sigma are James McDonald, president, jack Stephens, vice-president, and Betty Lou Anderson, secretary. Dr. Nell M. Ward is the sponsor. Hafike, Obersr, Decker, Gronewold, Lagersrom, Nordin, lessen, Pearson, Phalen, McDonald, Schmalenberggr. Browne, Engel, Larson, Blinn, Goldsmith Blazek, XVhite, Anderson, Kalmansohn, Moustakes, Patterson, Havens, Knudsen, Hoogstraat, XX'olfson, Taylor, Lynth, W'olf, Formanek Thomas, Marvin, Magnussen, Reese, Blazek, Verity, Jaul, Hoogstraat, Martin, Ehlers, Free, Stephens Berman, Unruh, Zipper, Morris, George, LeMay, Alevezos. Garrotto, Morgenstern, Holland, Shultz, Jirovsky Chemistry and Pre-Med Clubs During the past year the Chemistry Club has brought experts to Qmaha to lecture not only to members but to anyone interested in chemistry. Outstand- ing speakers sponsored by the club were Dr. Doe of Wfest Virginia University, Mr. Livingston of the du Pont Company, and Dr. Sweeney of the University of Minnesota. Officers of the Chem Club are president, jack LeMayg vice-president, Don Zipper, secretary, Diana Hoogstraat. The Pre-Med Club membres are students preparing for medicine, den- tistry, or medical laboratory work. The annual banquet was held January 10 at the Medical Arts tea room. Dr. C. M. Wilhelm, Dean of the Creighton Medical College, spoke on The Magic of the Dairy Maid's Myths, an historical event in medicine. During Tuberculosis Week this group sponsored a convocation in which Dr. J. F. Allen spoke on The Importance of Tuberculosis, and members cooperated with the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association in giving the T.B. tests to students. Local physicians have lectured on subjects of general and specialized medicine at the regular bi-monthly meetings. Officers of the Pre-Med Club are George Alevezos, president, John Unruh, vice-president, Doug McLean, secretary, and Justin Wolfson, reporter. Dr. Nell Ward is sponsor of both clubs. Gatzemeyer, Peterson, Smith, Rohde, Olson, Matza, Gehrett, Carlson, Blinn, Jones, Malmquist, Goldsmith, Christensen, Trachtenbarg, Richards, Naeve XWeehler, Scoville, Knudsen, Schmalenbergcr, Rankin, Scanlan, Struck, Heffernan, Cox, Olson, XVarner, Staver, McOmbtr, Knotts Perelman, Havens, Ringhofer, Stine, Schiefelhein, Smisek, Rehschuh, San-Filippo, Petersen, XW:1rd, Rohlfs, Garrotto Formztnek, Taylor Cady, Hanson, Curione, Sipes, Sthrie-n,, Macchietto, Herman, Krecek. Mr. Coleman, Mr. Durand, Mr. Rasmussen Mr. Hempel. Mr. Prewett En gineers' Club Founded in 1926 at the old University campus by a half-dozen students, the Engineers, Club has grown to be the largest organization of men students at the University. The club is valuable to engineering students in that it acquaints them with the various phases of engineering through lectures, tours, and movies. The wide scope of the clubis program is shown by this yearis activities which included trips to the Loup River Power Project, the Paxton-Mitchell Iron Works, and the Omaha Steel Works. The group also sponsored pictures dealing with the army's defense program and with various engineering feats. On the social side, the Engineers enjoyed a Christmas party and their annual spring picnic. Sponsors are Mr. john W. Kurtz, Mr. E. P. Coleman, Mr. William H. Durand, Mr. E. E. Helligso, Mr. Lawrence Petersen, and Mr. C. H. Prewett. Ofiicers of the club are James Krecek, president, Oscar Herman, vice- presidentg Anthony Macchietto, secretary, and Norbert Schrein, treasurer. ww Independents Under the leadership of Sammie Smith, presidentg James Cooper, vice-president, Diana Hoogstraat, secre- tary, and Bruce Moore, treasurer, the Independents be- gan their year by sweeping the fall elections with Helen Coulter elected as Homecoming Princess. The winter projects included a Christmas Dance, Santas Shag, the proceeds of which were given to the Goodfellow fundg and the construction of an ice-skating rink behind the school. In the spring, with james Cooper as president, the group took over the sponsorship of the Thursday after- noon dances in the auditorium. The Independent news- paper, The Barbwiref' edited by jack Hermansky, was published and distributed to the entire student body. Lu- cille Croghan, freshman, was the ofhcial candidate in the Tomahawk Beauty contest. ff Macalisrer, Burress, Turner, Chamberlin, Niver, Lipsman, Stein Norclin, Moeller, Egner, Thorup. Soiref, Delehoy, Miles Moore, Smith, Dr. W'irman, XVhirted, Holland, Fay International Relations Club Discussion is the keynote of the International Relations Club meetings. Arguments often continue in the cafeteria after the meetings have been formally adjourned. The members believe that in these confused times a better under- standing of the background of daily events is desirable, and feel that informal discussion promotes this understanding. The club has joined the Duchesne I.R.C. in several meetings this year. In the spring a joint banquet was held in the club room. Dr. Oldrich Chyle addressed the group on Post-War Readjustmentf' This cooperation has proved valuable to both groups. james Smith represented the club at the regional I.R.C. conference at Warrensburg, Missouri, in March. He led several panel discussions there. Leading the club activities this year have been Warren Whitted, president, and james Smith, secretary-treasurer. Dr. Shepherd L. Wirman is the sponsor. DeWald, Brauch, Larsen, Hills, Conrad, Bugbee Varner, Egner, Rosenstein, Tatelman, Zaplotnik, Chenoweth, Langenfeld Cunningham, Kimer, Saxton, Miss Kincaide, Unruh, Wfhitted French Club Another new organization came to the University of Omaha campus this year when the French Club was organized to promote interest in the French language and people. Members of the club have cooperated with the Alliance Francaise of Omaha in promoting French films, luncheons, and soirees. Members of the club enjoyed hearing M. Andre Maurois, eminent French historian, who delivered the first Baxter Memorial Lectures. Speakers at meetings included Miss Corinne Poissant, treasurer of the Omaha division of the Alliance Francaise, who spoke on her recent visit to Paris, Dragica Zaplotnik, who spoke on her school experiences in jugoslaviag and Murray Kitner, who told of his native city, Quebec. Sponsor of the club is Miss Gertrude Kincaide. Officers are john Unruh, president, Ruth Saxton and Warren Whitted, vice-presidents, Dragica Zaplotnik, secretary, Seth Hills, treasurer, and Helen Larsen, sergeant-at-arms. Charter members are Seth Hills, Ruth Rosenstein, Dragica Zaplotnik, Helen Larsen, Murray Kitner, Ruth Saxton, john Unruh, and Warren Whitted. Griffith, Hahne, Antczak, Backlund, Peck, Litherbury, Prenzlow, Rice, Peterson, Hoogsrraat, Lovell, Hansen, Carson, Kinney Ingram, Finlayson, Voboril, Beall, Zevitz, Eyre, Hollis, GriHith, McNutt, Eivens, Peterson, Warrick, Covert, Anderson Heumann, Blanchard, Ross, Fell, Soiref, Voss, Frkman, Borg, Leffmgwell, Gershater, Shoemaker, Hudson Feathers The Feathers, local chapter of Phi Sigma Chi, service organization, was host to the national convention this ear. Ruth Erkman served as ntional Y president during the year. In their red anklets and saddle shoes and their new beanies, the Feathers marched with the band between halves of the football games and in the Home- coming parade. In addition to their usual duty as convocation ushers, the Feathers sponsored a convocation at which the lease-lend bill was discussed by faculty members. The members conducted the sale of season football tickets in gigantic Puerto Rican hats. They also handled the Community Chest drive at the Uni- versity. At the annual Vice Versa dance, Bob Spellmeyer was chosen as Joe College III. Officers this year have been Ruth Erkman, president, Ann Borg, vice- presidentg Mary Voss, recording secretary, Ahuvah Gershater and Bettymae Shoemaker, corresponding secretaries, and Etta Soiref, treasurer. Miss Marian McLaren is sponsor and was presented with a Feather sweater this year. Harrison, Chenoweth, Eubank, Peterson, Woodbridge, NX'aybright, Thorup, Delehoy, Steppat, Lindevall, Zaplotnik, Hansen Holden, Lange-nfeld, Faucett, Britt, Ross, Galda, Backluml, Grice, Bullock, Delehoy, Moon Woodyard, Galda, Moeller, Carlberg, Miles, Durand, Roberts, Arms. Fryer . M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. The Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. are non-denominational student Christian organizations. The associations are a part of a world-wide organization through their affiliation with the Student Christian Movement of the Rocky Mountain Region, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, and the World Student Christian Federation. The organizations sponsored the Easter Convocation in which the dance groups and the University choir participated. Another joint activity of the groups was a drive for funds to aid students in war-torn areas, the Wlorld Student Service Fund drive. Speakers of national and international importance were brought to the campus. The Y. W. and Y. M.s attended conferences with other student Christian groups of the state and of the region. Conferences attended include state train- ing conferences at Kearney and at Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Regional Sum- mer Conference at Estes Park, Colorado. Y.M.C.A. ofiicers were Frank Durand, president, Donald Roberts, vice- president, Richard Arms, secretary, and Robert Holden, treasurer. Y.W.C.A. officers have been Mary Miles, president, Marie Carlberg, vice-president, Ruth Moeller, secretary, and Helen Galda, treasurer. Brehm, Bourgeois, Hermansky, Turner Harrison. Backlund, Jensen, Thorup. Gilcrist, Klaiman, Griffith Chamberlin, Hilton, Coulter, Anderson, Leflingwell, Klein, Borg, Moore Tomahawk Editor-in-Chief JUNE RosE ANDERSON BZL.fi7Z6J'.l Mmzager. MEADE CHAMBERLIN Arrimmz Editor ANNETTE KLEIN An innovation in the l94l TOMAHAWK is the printing of the division pages by the silk screen process. The printing, done entirely by members of A.G.O., university art club, was under the direction of Georgia Marie Hilton, art editor. She executed the designs, typical of student life. The administration section was edited by Bruce Moore, assisted by Ruth Marie Thorup and Robert Turner. Helen Coulter was assisted by Margaret Harrison, Ruth Klain, Ruth Rosenstein, and Hazel Slenker in preparing the class section. Activities were covered by Ann Borg, aided by Dorothy Simon and Jacqueline Leffingwell. Bob Matthews, Maurice Klaiman, and Dick Ovington worked under Clarence Smith and jean Griffith, sports editors. Complete photographic coverage of school events and informal campus life was stressed in this volume. Photographers were Paul Brehm, Clyde Bourgeois, and Otto Hallgren. The business staff consisted of Meade Cham- berlin, Richard Arms, and Robert Vancura. Fraternity and sorority pages were handled by Betty Jayne Backlund and Arline Gilcrist. Arms, Hermanskyxllverson, Buchanan, Klaiman. Anderson, Ovington Hackett, Hughes, Gilcrist, Burton, Thorup, Moeller, Baird. Chenoweth Cohn, Bolmer, Slcnkcr, Tyrrell, Eyre, Hill, Litherbury, Chamberlin Firtt Semester Gatevva Sec011JSewesler JOHN TYRRELL .... ...... E ditor .... , .... NAOMI EYRE NAOMI EYRE ......,.. . . .Managing Editor. . . . . .HOMER STARR HAZEL SLENKER l . . . .... News Editor. . . ...... HAZEL SLENKER MARGIE LITHERBURYS HOMER STARR ....... . . .Sports Editor. . . . , lD0N GOSSARD IMAURICE KLAIMAN ART COHN ....... .... S econtl Page Editor. . . .... NIARGIE LITHERBURY JUSTIN WOLFSON. . . . . .Feature Editor Under the editorship of John Tyrrell, most important news was the incorporation of new defense courses in the University curriculum and the Gateway sponsorship of a system of tenure for faculty members. Inaugurated then was Naomi Eyre's column, U'NlI. Meade Chamberlin served as busniess manager of student publications and edited the Student Directory. Naomi Eyre highlighted her editorship during the second semester by a fiery blast criticizing an unruly audience attending a University dramatic production, in conse- quence of which she found her picture on the front page of the Omaha World-Herald. Other big stories during the second semester were the establishment of a two-college sys- tem and further Gateway action on the tenure system. Rundell, Olson, Nordin, Ringo, Canfield, Machaby, Finer Graves, Uhrich, Moore, Turner, Alley, Peters, Slenker Debate University of Omaha debaters this year became a chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic fraternity. Four debaters, Roy Alley, Earl Ringo, Robert Turner, and Bruce Moore, qualihed for the Degree of Special Distinction, the highest offered by Pi Kappa Delta. Debaters have traveled nearly 7,000 miles and placed high in most tourna- ments. At the Southwestern Tournament they won the highest ranking, of Superior, and Bob Turner placed first in extemporaneous speaking. At the Ne- braska State tournament Turner again placed first in extemporaneous speak- ing and also in after-dinner speaking. In the A Division Turner and Alley placed second in debate and Faye Graves and Jeannette Perner, third. Other teams placed second in men's and women's B Divisions. At the Pi Kappa Delta Pro- vincial Tournament, Bruce Moore and Earl Ringo placed high with a ranking of Excellent. Other tournaments included those at William Jewell, Nebraska Wesleyzin, Northwest at St. Thomas of St. Paul, and Midwest at Omaha. A 1,900 mile tour took in leading universities of Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois. AGO. New to the campus is A.G.O., honorary art fraternity organized in December. Its purpose is to honor outstanding students in painting, sculp- turing, and design and to acquaint students with current art activities. A.G.O.'s program includes lectures, exhibitions, and gallery tours. The club sponsored the printing of the di- vision pages of the TOMAHAWK by the silk screen process. The actual printing, done in the University art department, was executed entirely by the students. Georgia Marie Hilton is president of the fra- ternity, Homer Kohl, vice-president, Zenaide Luhr, secretary-treasurer, and Alvin Parsons, publicity chairman. Dr. Berthe Koch, Miss Betty Dodson, and Dr. Leslie Garlough are sponsors. Top: Dr. Garlough, Miss Dodson. Luhr, Horton Bottom: Dr. Koch, Rifkin, McClung, Naylor, Goethe Hilton, Parsons, Kohl, Allerton, Peck, XVoodbridge Members not pictured: Franklin, Thomas, Bullock Preieiztation of Prirzcen Coiilter , . . I-Ioiiorx . . . Pi O zvafbirzg . . . Parade . . . Snake iiaizce . . . Sig Chi Iiidiarif . , . Alpha Sig execiition . . . Air con- cfitionirzg . . . Theta float . . . Phi Sig ditto . . . Cbeerleaiierr . . . Float awarfi to Pi O Steiizert. 1 Q 4 3 3 5 F HE U if E. E P 'E 21 ,. 3- S 5. 1 F5 ti B! E 2 5 ? I 5 F5 .- F 3 3 ' J 1 1 1 1 , 3 4 E i The5e are my choleer. I with there might have heea more became they are all lovely- loohlng glrlr. Bat all the otherf alererve a Jpecial award for artemllng the Uaivertily of Omaha, wrote Miss Dorothy McGuire, judge of this year's contest. Miss McGuire, a former Omahan, is at present starring on Broadway. She has re- ceived national acclaim for her work in the title role of the production Claatlla. DOROTHY MCGUIRE Tomahawk Beauty Contest The winners of the 1941 Tomahawk Beauty Contest are Eula Friend, first place, Elaine Hackett, second place, and Mary Ann Crowley, third place. Each of the fraternities and the sororities and the Independents sponsored a candidate. Others were entered by petition. Numbered portraits of the thirty- one contestants were sent to Miss McGuire and selection of the winners was wholly on the basis of these pictures. Other entrants in the contest were Betty Beck, Jean Bugbee, Virginia Brown, Pauline Bruett, Doris Childs, Lucille Croghan, Dorothy Geiwitz, jane Griffith, Veronica Hahne, Ardith Hardlannert, Kay Holman, Beth jones, Jane Kaiser, Betty Claire Kinney, Norma Kirkpatrick, Ruth Lund, Dorothy Moore, Elizabeth Morris, Jean Marie Nelson, Virginia Ann Nelson, Dorothy Oberg, Lorraine Rasmussen, Betty Rath, Beverly Reed, Suzanne Runyan, Elaine Steele, Eleanor Wallace, and Harriet Williams. Fin! Place EULA FRIEND A reddish glint in her brown hair and a sparkling smile identify the first place winner. A nineteen year old freshman, she is a member of Kappa Psi Delta and chooses swimming and dancing for recreation. She is studying a pre-law course in preparation for work in a law office. Third Place' MARY ANN CROWLEY A prospect for the ranks of beautiful teachers is the brunette winner of third place. She is twenty years old and a member of Phi Delta Psi. A junior, she is interested in dancing and fashion drawing and belongs to the choir and Sigma Pi Phi. Second Place ELAINE HACKETT A freshman with a variety of interests but no chosen future career is the second place winner. She is a member of The Gateway staff, the French club, and the Camera club. A tall blonde, eighteen years old, she is an Independent. X .sf V Primary Anim VI of 1940 JOYCE MINTEER Coronation of the 1940 Ma-ie Day princess took place May 25 during the intermission of the Ma-ie Day dance held at Peony Park. Miss Minteer, who graduated last June, was a member of Feathers and Sigma Pi Phi, presi- dent of Gamma Sigma Omicron and Inter-Sorority Council. Z 940 Homecoming Princesf HELEN COULTER Introduced by Roy Alley and attended by Kay Holman and janet Thomas, Helen Coulter was crowned between halves of the University-North Dakota State football game, Oct. 19. She was sponsored by Independents and is President of W.A.A., treasurer of Sigma Phi Phi, mem- ber of Feathers, Alpha Kappa Delta, Orchesis and concert dance group. foe College III ROBERT SPELLMEYER A member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, O-Club and the var- sity football squad, Robert Spellmeyer was chosen as Joe College III at the annual Feathers Vice Vers1. This blonde junior, noted for his dancing, is a major in business. 1941 Prom Queen MARY F RAN HASSLER Elected by junior class from a field of Five candidates cho- sen by Senior women, Mary Fran Hassler reigned over Junior-Senior Prom on May 2. A member of Sigma Chi Omicron, she is an English major, plans to be a librarian. WHO,S WHO IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Landstrom, Chamberlin, Salyards, Pflasrerer, Turner, Alley, Tyrrell Donahue, Soiref, Carson, Litlxerbury, Eyre, Moore Coulter, Erkman, Crapenhoft, Kennedy, Ackerman, Kinney, Hahne DEAN HOLT's HONOR L1sT Zaplotnik, Boukal, Turner, M. Hoogstraat, D, Hoogstraat Donahue, Xlifootlbridge, Tindell, Gronewolcl, Coulter, Soiref, Patterson Nor in picture: Andersen, Arns, Artherron, Barker, Beck, Berryman, Brown, Browne, Clemmons, Cohn, Crowder, Dahlgren, Dansky, Disbrow, Duff, Egner, Ehlers, Epstein, Feldman, Friedman, Greve, Hatton, Holland, Horsky, Jacobson, Klain, Larsen, Lewis, Machaby, Martin, McCulley, McDonald, Minreer, Morgenstern, Nesselson, Newby, Niver, Norall, Ohye, Osheroff, Osterholm, Perelman, Priesman, Rubendall, Saunders, Steinert, Unruh, Volker, Walker, XValroth, Warrick, Whitaker, XVhitted, W'iesse, Wilson, and Wolfson I. 4 1 J u ii 2 Q E 5 Z W : 1 F 2 2 3 Q H 5- i 2 f if r 5 5 3 S 3 z F 3 Y v 5 S Z n 1 Q E' 9 6 : Y I t . f , L r COACH SED HARTMAN , Football In his tenth year at Omaha, Coach Sed Hartman turned out a team of which the school can be proud. Whether they won or lost, the Indians always came through with a commendable performance. In the conference standings the Indians wound up sixth, winning one, tying one, and losing three. For their initial game of the 1940 schedule, the Indians tangled with the Goldbugs of Oklahoma City University. In statistics the Indians held a decided edge, but failed to outscore their foes. After the Goldbugs had gained a 6-0 lead on a 40-yard punt return, Bob Brown cut off tackle to give Omaha its six points, tying the score. Entering their first conference game of the season as favorites, the Indians journeyed to Brookings and found the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State much tougher than expected. The final score was l2-7, Omahals touchdown resulting from a nine-yard pass from Bob Matthews to Paul Gaer. Assistant Ccach Johnk, Catania, McDermott, Hernandes, Miller, Boulder, Spellmeyer, Winters. Beal, Schrage, Humphreys, Matthews, Stewart Hodak Pangle Coach Hartman Manager McKenna, Skripsky, Bachman, Waterman, Salyards, Rhode, Pflasterer, Gaer, Assistant Coach Peary In their second home game of the year the Indians drubbed a badly outclassed Simpson eleven 27-0. At this point the Indians reached their peak and defeated North Dakota State, I4-7, to earn a well-deserved Homecoming Day victory. The first half ended with Omaha trailing 7-0, but a re- juvenated Omaha team emerged for the second half, and in a few minutes the Indians had tied the score. Omaha's second touchdown was scored by Matthews, who culminated a sustained march by driving over from the four-yard line. A frantic passing attack in the closing minutes proved fruit- less for the Nodaks. The following Saturday the Indians journeyed to Sioux City to battle Morningside's Maroons. Fifty seconds before the half, a Maroon place kick split the crossbars for three points. After a series of long gains Don Pliasterer finally scampered over from 18 yards out. The game ended with Morningside winning, 10-7. Before an overflow crowd estimated at 9,000 the Indians played one of their best games in hold- ing the University of South Dakota to a 6-6 tie. The first half was all South Dakota. In the second half the Omaha crew more than held its own, and with three minutes to play, Pflasterer shook loose for a beautiful 73-yard run to tie up the game. In the season's finale the injury jinx finally caught up with the short-handed Indian squad. The invading Iowa Teachers eleven used every trick in the bag to hang a 27-7 defeat on an Omaha team playing without the services of four regulars. The Iowa Teachers game marked the last appearance in Omaha uniforms for seven Indians. The graduating veterans are Don Pflasterer, Paul Gaer, Ron Salyards, Hux Bachmann, Howie Wat- erman, Stan Skripsky, and Larry Rohde. Fourteen lettermen will he eligible for further competition next fall. In this group are backs Matthews, Catania, Spellmeyer, Miller, and Brown, and linemen Dankof, Beal, McDermott, Boul- den, Hernandez, Stewart, Schrage, Humphreys, and Hodak. SEASONWS RESULTS Omaha . . . . . . 6 6 ....... Oklahoma City University Omaha . . . . . . 7 12 .... ....... S ourh Dakota State Omaha . . . .. . 27 0 .... ..... S impson College Omaha . . . . . . 14 7 .... .... N orth Dakota State Omaha . . . . . . 7 IO .... ...... IN Iorningside College Omaha . . . . . . 6 6 .... .... S outh Dakota University Omaha . . , . 7 27 .... . . .Iowa Stare Teachers ia lluulder, Alter. Rinehart, Vachal, Moran, Donahue, XVorkmzm, Couch Bullsr Marks, Matthews, Cheek, Salyards, PHasrerer, Hilburn, Dankof Basketball Winiiing twelve out of 25 games, the 1940-41 Indian basketball squad enjoyed one of its best seasons in years. Tying for second place in the North Central conference, the Tribe climaxed its season by receiving a bid to the national intercollegiate tournament at Kansas City. In the belief that teams can improve themselves only by playing better quintets, Coach Stu Baller scheduled games with such outstanding squads as Phillips Oilers, former national A.A,U. champs, West Texas State, Utah, DePaul, and Loyola. Although they came out on the short end of each of these games, the Indians picked up plenty of pointers that came in handy later. After winning two out of three non-conference games, the Indians left for a western trip in mid-December. Bal- ler's men won two out of five games against such aggrega- tions as Montana Poly, Montana State, Idaho Southern, and Utah. Returning to their home court, Central High, the In- dians entered into the conference race. When the dust had cleared, the Omahans had a second place tie and a loop record of five wins in eight games. Best game saw the Nebraskans smash tough Iowa Teachers, 47-27. Later in the season, the Tribe dropped a 27-19 verdict to the Tutors in a battle for first place honors. A Chicago road trip during the first week of March gained the Indians nothing but experience. They lost con- tests to DePaul, Loyola, and Chicago Teachers, but some of the sting was eased by the reception of an invitation to the national intercollegiate meet for small schools. Playing their last game of the season, the Indians lost to Baltimore, 52-35, in the Kansas City cage festival. The battle marked the last one under Omaha U. colors for such outstanding cagers as Ron Salyards, twice all-con- ference selection, Bob Marks, Francis Donahue, Don Pflasterer, and Dean Hilborn. Bob Matthews, junior guard, was also selected for an all-conference berth. Sal- yards, selection was unanimous. During the season, the Indians compiled 1,004 points to their opponents' 900. Although he loses the above five players by gradua- tion and guard Roy Moran because of the draft, Baller has several good performers for next year. Among the returning players are Earl Alter, Earl Rinehart, Bob Mat- thews, Roger Boulden, and Merle Comfort. In addition to these veterans, Don Grote's top-notch frosh squad will bid for varsity positions. Among the outstanding yearlings are Jimmy Taylor, jerry Dutcher, and Bob, Roach, all former all-state selections, Harley Claussen, Jerry Freeman, Pat O'Dea, and Jim Bradford. These men lost only three games during the season, in- cluding a 57-32 loss to the varsity. Grote, Robinson, Matthews, Skripsky, Schrage, Dankof, Mazzeri, Galt Hefflinger, Beal, Zipper, Kritner, Houston, Pflasterer Track With Dick Beal and Don Grote leading the way, Sed Hartman's Indian trackmen culminated the 1940 track season by earning second in the N.C.I.A.C. meet at Brookings. Dick Beal for this afternoon's work erased the 21.8 220- yard dash record set by Pierce of North Dakota University in 1952 when he stepped the distance in 21.7. He made a grand slam of the sprints by winning the century in 9.9, and also placed third in the broad jump. In climaxing a great athletic career, Don Grote set a school record by extending himself 22' 8 as he successfully defended his North Central broad jump crown. He also won first in the high jump and third in the high hurdles. The Indians also attended the Iowa Teachers' Relays, the Dakota Relays at Sioux Falls, and the Drake Relays. While the Indians failed to pick up any points at the Drake games, Beal, Grote, Kritner, Matthews, Pllasterer, and Schrage garnered points at the other meets. For season scoring, Don Grote led with 26W points, followed by Beal with 26. While last year's team had to use the Tech High track, the 1941 squad has had for their convenience the newly completed track on the campus. Members of the '40 squad were Beal. Dankof, Gaer, Grote, Kritner, Houston, Hefllinger, Matthews, Mazzeri, Pflasterer, Robertson, Schrage, and Zipper. Morningside One hundred fifty students strong, an expedition, sponsored by the school spirit committee and the cheer- leaders, made the jaunt to Sioux City October 26 for the Morningside homecoming game with the Indians. Traveling with the team in a chartered train, which included a diner and a baggage car rigged up for danc- ing, the entourage had a time that was a conversational topic for weeks afterwards. The Omahans staged a parade downtown, then at- tended a banquet. Feature of the game, which Omaha lost, 10-7, was the appearance of Bob Feller, Cleveland Indian star. -WWW, L ANDERSON WALLACE MCCLERNON TRUDE Cheerleaders 'K Q., 6 ' Q QL A g I , W 3' a HOUSTON In their new red and black satin uniforms, the cheerleaders bolstered school spirit at the football and basketball games. Danny Houston, Eleanore Wallace, Jerry Anderson, Jerry Trude, and Louise McClernon were chosen as cheerleaders for the year. The Cheerleaders cooperated with the School Spirit Committee in sponsoring the trip to the game at Morningside. So ably did they function that the group was requested to refrain from cheering. Eleanore Wallace and Danny Houston were awarded special letter sweaters for two years' service as cheerleaders. 0-any Hernandes, Schrage, Marks, Grote, Rinehart, Pfiasterer, Vachal Catania, McDermott, Kritner, Hartman, Hilborn, Salyards, Workman Beal, I-lodak, Cheek, Donahue, Matthews, Moran, Boulden O-Club The O-Club supplied the University of Gmaha this year with some of its best athletes. Honoring letter winners in the major sports, the club has been active in various campus activities, mainly, of course, on the gridiron, court, and track. Outstanding member of the organization was undoubtedly Don Pflasrerer. President of the senior class, elected to l'XYfho's Who in American Universities and Colleges, Don somehow found time to be a nine-letter winner. Pflasterer and Bob Matthews were the only two athletes able to win letters in the three major sports here at the University. Probably the most interesting function sponsored by this organization was the Wedding Shower at which the members canned Pflasterer and Coach Harold johnk, both prospective bridegrooms. Francis Donahue, a member of the basketball team, and also included in Who's Who, was president of the club. Other officers included jack Cheek, vice-president, Robert Matthews, secretary-treasurer, and Paul Gaer, sergeant- at-arms. Mr. Sed Hartman is sponsor. Student Mamzgerr Intramurals Participation in intramurals increased to a new high this year with over four hundred men stu- dents taking part in some activity. The sports of- fered included boxing and wrestling under Leo Pearey, ping pong and touch football under Harold Johnk, and basketball, fencing, baseball, handball, and archery in charge of Stuart Baller. W're.rfling and Boxing Clmmpr New student managers chosen in the fall to cap- tain their teams for the l94O-41 season were Er- win Rehder, South, Ervin Lowery, Central, Nor- man Wezelman, Tech, Kenneth Hightower and james Patterson, North-Benson, Mischa Poogach, Outstate, Carl Wolfe, Phi Sig, Harold McKenna, Alpha Sig, and Bruce Macalister, Theta. At the first meeting it was decided that only the points earned in softball, basketball, ping pong, touch football, and baseball should count on the annual championship. The other sports were conducted as open tournaments with medals awarded to the winners and runners-up. The annual championship for 1939-40 was won by Phi Sigma Phi with a total of 208 points. South was second with 200 and Outstate third with 191. The spring baseball championship was won by South. Les Oller pitched the Outstate team to championship in the softball tourney. South came in second, losing only to Outstate. Bob Landstromis chucking was one of the reasons that Phi Sigma Phi won the Inter-Fraternity softball title. He was ably supported by Walt Vachal, Roy Moran, Jerry Collins, and Jack Butler. The Alpha Phi Omega basketball trophy was won by Phi Sigma Phi for the second straight year. In addition to most of last year's players, the frat had jack Cheek and Walt Vachal, former varsity members, Ed Reed, a freshman play- er, and Jerry Collins. Gerard Nelson, North-Benson, was the leading scorer with 72 points. Erwin Rehder, South, had the highest average with 14.5 points per game. Central finished strong to tie Outstate in the ping pong tournament. Mischa Poogach and Dean Hilborn were best for Outstate, Ervin Lowery, Earl Rinehart, and Haskell Cohen for Central. In the open tournament, Poogach de- feated Bob Matthews for the singles title, and Poogach and Matthews beat John Tyrrell and Charles Adams for the doubles. On February 14, the second annual Intramural Night was held in the auditorium to decide the boxing and wres- tling champions. The wrestling champs were Jack jones, Norman Welch, James Oglesby, Bob Hazen, and Tom Blinn. Boxing winners were Norman Welch, Dominic Cos- entino, Bill Pangle, Don Grote, and Francis Hernandes. COULTER BoRG LEFFINGWIELL ANDERSON BENNETT GERSHATEIQ Women s Athletic Association The activities of the W.A.A. began with a rush tea for all University wo- men. A style show, featuring coeds modeling their own clothes, was the high- light of the entertainment. Informal and formal initiations were held later. An experiment last fall was the all-university playday. A morning of varied sports was followed by a picnic lunch. This playday is to be an annual event, as it is a valuable method of acquainting women students with one other. Other fall activities included the hockey-soccer playday and the annual invitational playday for Omaha and Council Bluffs high school students. A benefit bridge was held in February to raise money for con- ventions. Twelve delegates at- tended the state convention at Nebraska Wesleyan this spring. Plans are under way for charter- ing a bus to the national con- vention at Wellesley next year. Langenfeld, Anderson, Ylander, Barnett, Gilcrist, Jacobus, Ahlbeck, Voss Artherton, Nelson, Rosenstc-in,, Finer, Katz, Friedman, Rice, Simon, Rundell, lfaucett Lindevall, Backlund, Watherspoon, Harrison, Berlin, Gaughan, Magnussen, Fell, Heumann, Felton, Blumkin Pope, Ovington, Adele Egner, Gershater, Alice Egner, Leffingwell, Coulter, Borg, Soiref, Howes, Thompson, Hudson Hikes, a roller skating party, and a Christmas party were included in the year's activities. Miss Ruth Diamond and Miss Marian McLaren, sponsors, en- tertained the Board at a trampoline party at the Y.M.C.A. The Board members were the first group of girls to use this device to make tumbling easy. Oflicers during the year were Helen Coulter, president, Margaret Moon, vice-president, Ann Borg, secretary, and Jacqueline Leflingwell, treasurer. Other Board members were June Rose Anderson, publicity, Betty Bennett, golf, Ahuvah Gershater, Orchesis, jean Griffith, playdays, Clare Howes, intramurals, Roseanne Hudson and jean Thompson, hiking, Alice Ovington, hockey, soccer, and archery, Jane Pope, posters, Bettymae Shoemaker, baseball, and Etta Soiref, social. HOWES HUDSON OVINGTON POPE SHOEMAKER SOIREF THOMPSON 1 'tis' '5 vii 3 3 f A ' ,:z Z fi.: V. 1 1 em- .4 it . wut . I .tit zz: Q Women's Intramurals The Women's Physical Education Department offered a greater variation of activities to the women of the University this year than it ever has in the past. Besides the great choice of classes now available to students, in- cluding archery, badminton, folk dancing, modern dancing, hockey, body mechanics, ping pong, soft ball, skiing, soccer, ice skating, hiking, tumbling, tennis, and swimming, the W.A.A. sponsored sev- eral tournaments during the year. Intramural competition began with the volleyball tournament held in the fall, in which the Kappa's placed first and the Sig Chi's placed second. A soccer-baseball tour- nament was also held in the fall, but it was not Hnished because of bad weather. Three teams remained in the tournament, the Barbs, Sig Chi's and Kappa's with the Kappa! in the finals and the Barbs and Sig Chi's Departmental ports in the semi- Hnals. This tournament was followed by the in- tramural table tennis tournament in which the Gamma's led the Kappais by a margin of one game. After this, individual and doubles :able tennis, badminton, golf, and tennis tournaments were played aff. Adele Egner won the table tennis championship by defeating Kay Holman, and jean Griffith won the badminton tournament with Betty Earp coming in second. The sororities participated in Nebraska ball, softball, and tennis tournaments in the spring. Each sorority received points for its victo- ries and for the number of its members play- ing in the tournaments. The sorority with the highest number of points had its name en- graved on the trophy donated for this pur- pose last year. The intramural program was under the direction of Miss McLaren. Some :ournaments were sponsored by W. A. A. Arrangements were made by Clare Howes. V00 A Drchesis G12Rsii,x'x',1 1 The modern dance groups, directed by Miss Diamond, performed at the Christmas convocation in collaboration with the University choir to the music of Bach's Peasant Cantata. The advanced and concert groups also participated in the delivery of the Easter message at the Easter con- vocation. The dance concert held at the Joslyn included a repetition of The Peasant Cantata, To the Dance, Le Beat Eccentric, News Daily, Leadership of Menf' and Dedication to the Universityf' SHEETS l Couuiza BACKLUNIJ POPE Finlayson, Ylander, Wfallacc, Johnson, Carson, Hillier Thompson, Voss, DeXVald, Crapenhoft, Soiref, Zevirz Inter-Sorority Council The Inter-Sorority Council, organized to promote better understanding and cooperation between sororities, sponsored registration in the fall for stu- dents interested in joining a sorority. The Council cooperated with the Home Economics department in pre- senting a Christmas tea-dance for women students. Clothing students modeled costumes of their own construction. Alpha Gamma Chi was awarded the Inter-Sorority cup for the highest scholastic average for 1939-1940. Alice Egner, Pi Omega Pi, was presented with a bracelet for the highest individual average. Presentations were made by jean- nette Crapenhoft at Honors Convocation. The Inter-Sorority Council dance was held at the Chermot on April 25. Sorority crests placed on the walls served as lighting and decorations. Officers of the council are Jeannette Crapenhoft, presidentg Mary Voss, vice-presidentg Etta Soiref, secretaryg and Aris DeWald, treasurer. Gamma Sigma Dmicron Gamma pledges gave the first pledge dance of the season when they en- tertained at the Tom Tom Trompf, Christmas vacation activities included the formal dance, December l7, at the Fontenelle Hotel, and the candlelight pledge tea on December 26. The Alumni entertained scholastically outstanding members at a Smarty Party. A taffy pull, roller skating party, weiner roast, and slumber party and hike to Inspiration Point were features of the year's program. Officers were Elsie Prenzlow and Arline Gilcrist, presidentsg Mary Heu- mann, vice-presidentg Betty Barnett, secretaryg and Francess Blanchard, trea- surer. Sponsors are Miss Elizabeth Kaho and Mrs. Dayton Heckman. Miss Frances Woocl is an honorary sponsor. Virginia Hillier and Maxine Ylander were representatives on the Inter- Sorority Council. Joyce Minteer was crowned Princess Attira VI on Ma-ie Day. Candidates for Tomahawk Beauty Queen were Virginia Brown, Dorothy Gei- witz, Jean Bugbee, and Virginia Ann Nelson. Htzmzmzfz zorfzli at Formal . . . Dnmm at GLl7Il7lZzl iazitirzliofz - Park mm' Ron' . . . Wifzferr-Hell Week . . . Ru. A tewmzlh 0 ffmwm. fb Parry gy ,Q .fi Adamson, Barnett, Blanchard, Brauch, Bugbee, Cunningham, Fell, Geiwitz,AGilcrist Graves, Heumann, Higginbotham, Hillier, Hoogstraat, Irwin, jacobus, Jenkins, Krause Langsdon, Lincoln, Martin, Miles, Mooney, Peck, Perner, Prcnzlow, B. Ross M. Ross, Schoppe, Se-cord, Srowell, A. Tucker, j. Tucker, Xvade, Winters, Ylancler ACTIVES Phyllis Adamson Betty Barnett Harriet Brauch Jean Bugbee Mildred Cunningham Elizabeth Drishaus Vivian Fell Dorothy Geiwitz Arline Gilcrist Faye Graves Mary Heumann Virginia Hilliet Mildred Hoogstrat Mary Lou Irwin Lucile Jenkins Willa Krause Patricia Langsdon Marian Lincoln Marjorie Martin Marion Peck Jeannette Perner Elsie Prenzlow Betty Ross Mildred Ross Ruth Schoppe Betty Secord Mary Lou Wade Jean Winters Maxine Ylander PLEDGES Virginia Brown Ellan Jacobus Helen Larson Alice McDonald Martha Marchant Virginia Ann Nelson Jean Stowell Ann Tucker Jacqueline Tucker Betty Zick Kappa Psi Delta Pink shirtwaist blouses with the insignia embroidered in grey on the pockets identified members of Kappa Psi Delta this year. The fall rush parties included a tea, a barn party at Kelly's farm, an alumni party at the Regis Hotel, and the preference dinner at the Athletic Club. Mid- term rushees were entertained at a dinner at Dixonis. A formal dinner celebratin the sororit 's silver anniversar was held at the S Y Y Fontenelle Hotel. The 'lFootball Fumble!! led e dance, a ha rack ride, bowling P 3 Y aw parties, a Christmas party, and pledge tea for the actives were on the Kappa program. The formal dance at the Chermot, a steak fry at the Alum's cabin, a slumber art at the Ka a cabin, and a barn dance were s rin activities. P Y PP P 3 Formal initiation and pledging were held at the home of Mrs. Leslie John- son. Mrs. Charles Hoff entertained the sorority at a turkey dinner. Kzzppafr mul :Inter at f01 7lZdZ. . . Rmb tea at Helen Tbomaf' . . . Formal initiation at Mfr. jobmovfs . . . Rmb Tea E. Blazek, R,Blazek Felton, Friend, Glasshoff, Hollis, Reischach Roesky, Shosmaker, Smith, Thomas, Thompson, Voss Helen Thomas has been president this yearg jean Thompson, vice-presi dentg Barbara Vatner, recording secretaryg jean Grifiith, corresponding secre taryg Mary Voss, treasurerg and Emily Blazek, historian. Mrs. Holi' and Mrs johnson were sponsors. Eula Friend was the sorority's entry in the Tomahawk Beauty Contest. ACTIVES Edith Ahlbeck Maxine Allison Emily Blazek Betty Bowler Adele Egner Estelma Felton Nellie Fitzgerald Eula Friend Elaine Garst Jean Grifhth Virginia Hollis Roseanne Hudson Sally Jones Jeanne Marcil Jean Petersen Eleanor Reynolds Bettymae Shoemaker Helen Thomas Jean Thompson Barbara Varner Mary Voss PLEDGES Rose Blazek Barbara Crane Jean Glasshof-T Eleanor Reischach Inez Roesky Lenore Smith Phi Delta Psi Among fall rush events of Phi Delta Psi were a tea at the Athletic Club, a barbeque at Camp Brewster, and a smorgasbord at the Omaha Woman's Club. A bingo party followed by a dinner at the Elks Club feted mid-year rushees. Social events for the past year included the Prison Ball, pledge dance given November 1, a fall barn dance, a formal dance held December 23 at the Athletic Club, the Mother and Daughter banquet, and the Founder's Day banquet. Phi Delts are to be found in all types of campus activities. Representa- tives on the Inter-Sorority Council are Barbara Finlayson and Doris Wother- spoon. Veronica Hahne is a member of the Student Council. Beth Jones was active in dramatic productions. Betty Jayne Backlund is a member of the Concert Dance group, and Marion johnson plays in the Little Symphony Orchestra. A member of the W.A.A. board is Betty Bennett. Mary Ellen Uhrich is active in debating circles. Shoe mtg az bam dance . . . Rczib. Korcielrki, Burton at ifzfowmzl ifzitifzliofz . . . Hell U7cele . . . Pledgilzg of BIIIIOH zu borpzffzl Formal dance at Athletic Club, Antczak, Armintmut, Backluncl, Bailey, Bennett, Button, Carter, Christensen, Crowley Demuynck, Euhank, Finlayson, Gemandt, Griffith, Hahne, 1-Iammang, Hanford, Johnson Jones, Kostielski, Lake, Lindquist, Maag, Paterno, Rath, Ricc, Schultz Steele, Thomas, Uhrich, Verity, Worrell, Xlilotherspoon Beth Jones was sponsored by the sorority in the Tomahawk Beauty Contest. Other Phi Delts entered were Veronica Hahne, Elaine Steele, Mary Anne Crow- ley, Doris Childs, and Betty Rath. Betty Jayne Baeklund was president of the sorority for the past yearg Veronica Hahne, vice-presidentg Barbara Finlayson, secretaryg Dorothy Rice, treasurerg and Elinore Worrell, sergeant-at-arms. Miss Ruth Diamond and Mrs. Royce West are sponsors. ACTIVES Dorothy Antczak Betty Jayne Backlund Alma Jean Bailey Betty Bennett Dorothy Burton Etna Christensen Mary Ann Crowley Martha Demuynck Eleanor Eubank Barbara Finlayson Maxine Grifiith Veronica Hahne Betty Hammang Betty Jane Hanford Marian Johnson Beth Jones Carolyn Koscielski Ruth Lake Jacqueline Maag Violet Pospichal Betty Rath Dorothy Rice Thelma Schultz Elaine Steele Mary Ellen Uhrich Olive Verity Elinore Worrell Doris Wotherspoon PLEDGES Alice Armintrout Doris Childs June Gernandt La Juana Paterno June Stepanek Gladys Thomas Pi Omega Pi Members of Pi Omega Pi, largest sorority on the campus, have worn white Sloppy joew sweaters and red necklaces spelling Pi O Pi. Ma Hartman Cleans Up Sodak was the theme of the Homecoming float which won the placque awarded for the first time this year. On Ma-ie Day, 1940, the sorority won First place in their act, the Ma-ie Day Sing, and the amateur contest. Social activities include the Founders' Day banquet held in November. Eall rushing featured two large parties, a Kid Party at Camp Brewster and a Gay- Nineties party. The pledges' Hula Hop was in direct contrast to the late November weather. The Christmas formal on December 26 was preceded by a dinner for members and their escorts. June Ellen Steinert is president, Naomi Eyre, vice-president, Elaine Tindell, secretaryg and Elizabeth Stewart, treasurer. Sponsors are Mrs. J. W. Lucas and Miss Guenn Beeler. Alice Egner won the Inter-Sorority silver bracelet given to the sorority girl who made the highest scholastic average for the year. Dorothy jean Moore was sponsored by the sorority for Tomahawk Beauty Queen. Other Pi Ops entered were Lorraine Rasmussen, Eleanore Wallzice, Jean Marie Nelson, Harriett Williams, and Jane Kaiser. Scholzulic bracelet to Egner. . . Kemp :mtl Galloway emollfzg . . . Eyre mul Hill til Hula Hop . . . Formal Ifzltuzlzofz Rmb party. Andersen, Beck, Bolmer, Carter, Covert, Crosby, DeWald, Dull, Edee Egner, Emery, Eyre, Green, Hatfield, Henry. Herum, Hines, Howerton B. Johnson, D. Johnson, V. Johnson. Kaiser, Lailwig, Lancaster, Langclon.'l.ee, Lof Marsh, 1. McClcrnon, L. lNIcClernon Mchlartin, Moon, Moore, Nelson, Rannie, Rasmussen Riggs, Saxton, Schweers, Snort, Shea, Steinert, Storz, C. Swanson, -H. Swanson Teale, Thompson, Tindell, Trotter, Voboril, Wallace, XVhite, Wlilliams, Ynukey ACTIVES Tess Amenrle Ebba Andersen Betty Beck jean Bolmer Louise Carter Erlna Covert Eleanor Crosby Aris DeWalrl Alice Egner Katherine Emery Naomi Eyre Mary Fredericks Roberta Green Barbara Hatlielcl Dorothy Henry Phoebe Herum Jo Anne Hines Virginia Howerton Annalou Jackson Betty Jane Johnson Virginia Johnson jane Kaiser Lois Ladwig Maxine Lancaster Nancy Langdon Virginia Lee Winona Marsh jean McClernon Louise McClernon Marilyn McMartin Margaret Moon Dorothy Jean Moore jean Marie Nelson Betty Jean Rannie Lorraine Rasmussen Marian Riggs Ruth Saxton Betty Schweers Marian Scott Nina Ann Shea Elizabeth Stewart Adele Storz Claire Swanson Harriet Swanson Virginia Teale Florence Thompson Mary Trotter Betty Voboril Marjorie Waldron Eleanor Wallace jane White Harriett Williams Jeanne Youkey Sigma Chi Omicton Sigma Chi Omicron pledges gave the Willizim Tell Ball on November 9. Other fall events were the informal initiation party held at the Central Club and the formal initiation tea given at the Omaha Wfomanls Club. During Thanksgiving vacation, a barn dance was given for actives, pledges, and their dates. The pledges contributed to the activities by giving a rummage sale and a luncheon for the actives at the Paxton Hotel. The annual Christmas tea, given by the alumnae chapter, was held at the Omaha XVomanls Club. A tea dance, given with the Theras at the Paxton Hotel, was held on Christmas Day. This spring two bake sales and another rummage sale were given. The annual spring dance was held at the Chermot ballroom on March 14. lnez Corkin was chairman. During spring vacation an informal party was held at Camp Brewster. Three fraternities each sponsored a Sig Chi girl for Beauty Queen: Phi Sigs, Kay Holman, Alpha Sigs, Dorothy Oberg, Theta, Elizabeth Morris. Ruth Lund was sponsored by the sorority. Other sorority members entered were Suzanne Runyan, Betty Claire Kinney, Pauline Bruett, Norma Kirkpatrick, Ardith Hardlannert, Jane Grifhth, and Beverly Reed. Officers for the past year have been Florence Kennedy, president, Betty Claire Kinney, vice-president, Roberta Carson, secretary, and Inez Corkin, treasurer. Sponsors are Mrs. E. H. Sinnett and Miss Gertrude Kincaide. B all ll f 27172 and Lzzmf . . . Pearl ami Art af Phi Sig , . . Srlmzirft md Gfz.rlei1z.f at ruth party . . . Bmree, Ackerman. and Reed Fmm 11 B1z1mzzcI+Free. Kemzedy. Sfmzgzze. and Hugfvar. . . Rmln Zeal- Crapefzboft, Hug, Clemmef, and Ackermmz vVW Ackerman, B, Anderson, M. Anderson. Beall, Borg, Brasee, Psruett, Carson, Carter Corkin, Crapenhoft, Erkman, Gaskins, Griess, Gritlith, Hardlannert, Hassler, Holman Hug, Ingram, Jolley, Kennedy, Kinney, Kirkpatrick, Landstrom, Lund. Lundquist lNIcCulley, McQueen, Norris. Neuhaus, Nielsen. Norberg. Oberg, Powell, Reed A Runyan, B. Schmidt, H, Schmidt, Shaughnessy, Shuttz, Splawn Thomas, P. XY'inn. V. Xxfinn ACTIVES Arlene Ackerman Betty Lou Anderson Maxine Anderson Ruth jean Beall Ann Borg Dorothy Brasee Pauline Bruett Roberta Carson Betty Carter Inez Corkin Jeannette Crapenhoft Mary Ellen Davis Ruth Erlcman Jane Griffith Ardith Hardlannert Mary Fran Hassler Kay Holman Nadine Hug Betty Ingram Florence Kennedy Betty Claire Kinney Norma Jean Kirkpatrick Merry Krummann Dorothy Landstrom Ruth Lund Virginia Lundquist Edamay McCulley Elizabeth Morris Mary Neuhaus Mildred Nielsen Deloris Norberg Dorothy Oberg Virginia Powell Beverly Reed Suzanne Runyan Betty Schmidt Helen Schmidt Joan Shaughnessy Billie Shurtz Bernite Splawn janet Thomas Pearl Winn Viola Winn PLEDGES Phyllis Griess Marion jorgenson Billie Pomznerenk FINER GREENSPAN RUNDELL SOIREF ZEVIT1 as Q-N Pledg r mm' :infer ul pledge dance . . . Pferefzlzzliofz of lfzter-Sororily .rcholmcrhip mp at Hmzorr C01w0caIi01z,..Rurh party Alpha Gamma Chi This year, the sorority was presented the Inter-Sorority Council scholarship cup awarded to the sorority having the highest scholastic average during the year. Announcement of the award was made at the Honors Convocation. The pledge dance was given in cooperation with the pledges of Beta Tau Kappa in the University auditorium. During the year, members of the sorority participated actively in various school functions. Etta Soiref, treasurer of Feathers, secretary of the Inter-Sorority Council, and a board member of W.A.A., was elected to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges. Marcia Finer and Margaret Rundell, who participated in debate, are members of Pi Kappa Delta and Bellows. Eileen Zevitz is active in dramatics and was a member of the cast of Eympe. Shirley Greenspan, who participated in musical productions, is a member of the choir. Eileen Zevitz and Etta Soiref have been presidents of the sorority this year, and Etta Soiref and Margaret Rundell have been secretary-treasurers. Sponsor is Miss Marian McLaren. Stein, Claudius, Chamberlin, Pinkerton Saferstein. Knapp, McKenna, Johnson Inter-Fraternity Council The Inter-Fraternity Council, organized to coordinate fraternity programs, held registration this fall for all students wishing to join frats. November 14 the Council gave its dance at Peony Park. At the dance trophies for scholarship and intramural sports were given. The annual Gridiron dinner was held April 7 at the Elks Club. President Rowland Haynes and all male members of the faculty were invited. Frat mem- bers attended and took part in placing the faculty members on the fire. Officers have been Robert Claudius and Bob Knapp, presidents, jack Saferstein, secretary, Harold McKenna, treasurer. Members of the council were Meade Chamberlin and Bob Knapp, Theta Phi Delta, Robert Claudius and Eugene Irwin, Phi Sigma Phi, Roland Deaton and Harold McKenna, Alpha Sigma Lambda, and Albert Friedman and jack Saferstein, Beta Tau Kappa. Alpha Sigma Lambda This year, Alpha Sigma Lambda is completing its third successful year in its house, and its twenty-first year on the campus. The Alpha Sig house is the only one on the campus, and this year it has been the center of a great deal of activity. Outstanding among the social events were the pledge and formal dances, both held at Peony Park, the annual hayrack, and the Days of 219m party at the fraternity house. Officers are Harold McKenna, president, Walter Stewart, vice-president, Russell Johnson, secretary, Allen Peterson, treasurer, and Bob Olander, house manager. Sponsors are Mr. Roderic B. Crane, Mr. Willvur T. Meek, and Dr. C.W. Helmstadter. As usual, the fraternity has placed leaders in all types of extra-curricular activities. Jim McGafhn, Lynn McLaughlin, and Harry Melby were prominent in journalistic activities. Representing the fraternity in sports were Bob Mat- thews and Bob Spellmeyer, who was elected Joe College III. 131 zi Z I to Btrzffy 14111111214Spell111c3'e1', Oberg. and ill4'Kemm . . , Dtzyr of '49 . . . Sirfele ami 1lIcKemm . Sbnzzmg Hllbccl ffm Hom f . . . Alma Days of -19. Bekins, Cannell, Dearon, Edmundson, Greenfield, Hansen. Helrlinger Jacobson, Jelen, Johnson, Kara, Karpf, Kiffe. Lindsey Malmquist, McKenna, McLean, Melby, Murray, Newlcirk, Olson ACTIVES Don Bekins Herbert Cannell Ray Deaton Leonard Edrnundson Larry Greenheld Wayne Hansen Robert Helflinger Jerry Jelen Russell Johnson Christy Kara Charles Karpf Robert Kiffe Dougald Lindsey Pegler, Peterson, Reisser, Sisrek, Warren, Wfilson Jack Malmquist Jim McGaHin Harold McKenna Dougald McLean Harry Melby Robert Murray Phil Olson Fred Pegler Allen Peterson Robert Reisser Robert Sistek Albert Wilson John Wright PLEDGES Jack Chambers jack Fredericks Robert Laughlin Robert Matthews Lynn McLaughlin Robert Spellmeyer James Taylor William Wallender Virgil Warren Phi sigma Phi Among the outstanding social events of Phi Sigma Phi were the pledge dance at the Chermot and the tenth annual Sweetheart Swingw formal dance at Peony. The Phi Sig News, annual fraternity publication, was edited by K. Norman Anderson. The fraternity, undefeated for two years, again won the intramural basket- ball championship. They also won the lnter-Fraternity boxing and wrestling championships. Officers for the first semester were Arthur Milow, president, jack Cheek, vice-president, Laurence Gaughran, secretary, Arthur Johnson, treasurer, and Glen Gustafson, sergeant-at-arms. jack Cheek served as president during the second semester, Robert Claudius as vice-president, Darell Harmon as secretary, Laurence Gaughran as treasurer, and Carl Wfolfe as sergeant-at-arms. Phi Sigs have been prominent in all school activities. Laurence Gaughran, Clifford Pinkerton, and Ron Salyards are members of the Student Council. Robert Claudius and Clifford Pinkerton represent the fraternity on lnter-Fra- ternity Council. Bob Landstrom and Ron Salyards were elected to XVho's Who. Sponsors of the fraternity are Dr. Edgar A. Holt, Dr. Royce West, and Mr. E. P. Coleman. Sfaou mg 0 4110111115 - Colliazr. Milozr. Limz. am! Salyfzrzir . . .Phi Sig Pledge ffn1zce...Beer ro1zg...Mil,5! Rerlmmz 111211 data Anderson, Boysen, Cheek, Claudius, Clow, Collins, Crane Gaughran, Gustafson, Harding, Harmon, Ingram, Irwin, Johnson Landstrom, Larson, Linn, Mink, Pinkerton, Rankin, Rohlfs ACTIVES K. Norman Anderson Rudolph Boysen Jack Butler Robert Chambers jack Cheek Robert Claudius Berlyn Clow William Cochrane Laurence Gaughran Ted Harding Darell Harmon William Inghratn Gene Irvine W'ilbur Irwin Sipes, Straka, Syvertsen, XVolfe Art Johnson Robert Landstrom Gerald Larson Art Milow Walter Mink Roy Moran Russell Peters Clifford Pinkerton Wally Rankin Evan Redman Jean Rohlfs Ron Salyards Dean Straka Carl Wolfe PLEDGES Jerry Collins Charles Crane Don Linn john Olsen Edward Reed Glen Gustafson Robert Hansen Robert Long Carl Syvertsen Harold Sipes Walter Vachal Norman Welch Theta Phi Delta Theta Phi Delta opened its social season with the pledge dance, Wings of Swingf' November 29, in the auditorium. Decorations carried out the airport theme. The Theta's joined the Sig Chi's for a party at the Sixty Club, with the Pi O's they held a barn dance. Christmas afternoon the Sig Chils and the Theta's held a tea dance at the Fontenelle Hotel. Formal initiation was held at the twenty-fifth annual Founderis Day ban- quet, February 19. The formal dance was held at Peony Park, February 21, with music by Larry Herman. The final day of exams was celebrated by an all-day picnic. Bob Knapp has been president this year, Roy Alley, vice-president, Bob Vancura, secretary, John George, treasurer, and Bob Buchanan and Dan Houston, sergeants-at-arms. Sponsors are Dr. S. L. Witman and Dr. L. H. Harris. Sponsored by the fraternity for the Tomahawk Beauty Contest was Eliza- beth Morris. Markrm 11 at mal? puffy . . , Alley ll7lIf Ub1'ic5 . . . ALC. Knapp at Wfifztqr Of Swing . . . Kirlfpalfick. Griffith, ZllLZ!,'Ll!lJ'f97 Hardlrzvmwt Atku71m1z. and Hi7ZCbL'liff at formal . . . Fowmzl dame. Alley. Bremers, Brown. Chamberlin. Covert. Derr. Eller George, Grimm. Hinchcliff. Houston. Knapp. Knudscn. Macalister 'Munn Musgrave, Nestor, Oberst, Olson, Pangle. Peterson Smith, Spangler, Thornton. Trexler, Vancura, XVilliams. XVyroff ACTIVES Roy Alley Harold Bremers John Brown Dick Burress john Burress Meade Chamberlin W'irt Covert Robert Eller Albert Fuller John George Robert Grifhth Clare Grimm Robert Hinchclifl Dan Houston Robert Knapp john Knudsen Charles Malec Bruce Macalister John Munt William Musgrave Charles Nestor Byron Oberst Vernon Olson Bill Pangle Ronnie Peterson james Smith Lauren Spangler Ralph Thornton Bert Trexler Robert Vancura Robert Vickery Edward Williams Robert Wfykoff Gateway Maj-at work . . . Board- ing home reach at Efzgifzeerif picnic . . . Frefhmevz ofayf , . . Homtofz fvifzdifzg up . . , Eclee and Hallgren Prof. Boefzifzgeff . . . Muggivzg . . . Sbfzffpe and needle . . Chem genim H7bile. 5,349,316 Passengers Rode Our Busses in 1940 li Surprising, isnit it? And that's in addition to 20 million pas- sengers on our street cars! Add the two figures together, and you have the equivalent of more than 100 rides by every man, woman and child in Omaha. Omaha's street car and bus system is vital to YOUR every- day occupations. Without it, Omaha would stagnate, business would come to a virtual standstill. The best way to maintain good public transportation is to USE it. Omaha Xi Council Bluffs Street Railway Company GUI? AIM To serve our customers well, and at the lowest rates com- mensurate with a high standard of servicej . . . to conduct our business with courtesy, efficiency and dispatchg . . . to treat our customers fairly and without discriminationg . . . to deal frankly and openly with the public at all times. 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