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

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1946 volume:

1946 University of Omaha VOLUME NUMBER ELEVEN ontenh ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS Staff EDITOR — Marian E, Mortensen ASSOCIATE EDITOR— Lois Melchior BUSINESS MANAGER — Paul Youngstrom ASSISTANT EDITORS Senior Class — Bernice Halmes, Wilma Kruse Junior Class — Dorothy Kaplan Sophomore Class — Audrey Hansen Freshman Class — Marjory Mahoney Activities — Marion Keller Organizations — Elaine Bixton Margaret Markley Roy Hamilton Sports — George Reinhordt Administration — Bradley Field Photographic Arrangements — Joan Sorenson Jeanne Finch Snapshots — Gail Pheney Advertising — Sherry Kramer Bill Schultz Art — Harold Jungbluth tLo6e wLo ovii lit tLat we mi Lt l?e L e e . . . PRESIDENT ROWLAND HAYNES President Rowland Haynes . . . Phi Beta Kappa . . . M. A. from Clark . . . graduate work at Columbia . . . takes time to be friendly with students. John W. Lucas . . . Dean of Students . . . M.B.A. from Ohio State . . . interested in stu- dents ' problems. Mary Padou Young . . . Associate Dean of Stu- dents . . . M.A. from Columbia . . . easy to talk to. BOARD OF REGENTS MR. A. D. MAJORS, President (Martin Bros. Company — Live- stock Commission Firm) MRS. JOHN H. BATH Chairman — Library Committee ( Housewife) MR. FRANK C. HEINISCH Chairman — Athletic Committee (Executive Secretary — Omaha Education Association) MR. FARRAR NEWBERRY (President — Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society) MR. MORRIS E. JACOBS Chairman — Finance Committee (Bozell Jacobs, Inc. — Adver- tising) MR. HARRY S. BYRNE, Secretory Chairman — Building and Grounds Committee (Horry S. Byrne Company — I nsuronce ) MR. WILL R. JOHNSON, Vice President Chairman — Faculty and Student Relations Committee (Vice Pres- ident and General Manager — Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.) MR. V. J. SKUTT (Vice President United Benefit Life Insurance Co.) JUDGE ARTHUR C. THOMSEN Chairman — Bequests Committee (District Judge — Douglas Coun- ty) FACULTY MILDRED GERHARDT C. L. HARTMAN Assistant Professor of English Athletic Coach M.A., State University of Iowa M.A., University of Omaha JAMES M EARL C. S. ESPINOSA HARRY FORE LESLIE N. GARLOUGH Professor of Mathematics Associate Professor of Foreign Instructorin English Professor of Biology Head of Dep ' t of Math. Languages and Literatures B.A., University of Missouri Head of Department of Science neaa or uep r ui v un 1 lnivprc;itv of Rome Italv Ph.D., University of Minnesota Ph.D., University of Minnesota rh.U., university or Kome, iraiy ' BENJAMIN BOYCE MARTIN W. BUSH Professor of English Professor of Music Head of Department of English Head of De part ent of Music Ph.D., Harvard University F.A.G.O. RODERIC B. CRANE Assistant to President Professor of Economics and Business Administration M.B.A., University of Chicago RUSSEL DERBYSHIRE Instructor in Zoology Ph.D., Iowa State College FACULTY r WILLIAM K. NOYCE Associate Prof, of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Nebraska C. H. PREWETT Ass ' t Prof, of Engineering M.Sc, Oklahoma A. and M. GERTRUDE KINCAID Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature . Head of Department of Foreign Languages M.A., University of Nebraska M.E. JOHN W. KURTZ Assistant Professor of Engineering State University of RAYMOND J. MAXWELL Instructor in Foreign Languages M.A., University of Illinois ROBERT L. MOSSHOLDER Head of Department of Journalism Director of General Printing and Information B.A., University of Nebraska DAYTON E. HECKMAN Associate Professor of Government Ph.D., Ohio State University W. GILBERT JAMES Professor of Speech Ph.D., Highland University HAROLD JOHNK Instructor in Phy. Ed. for Men M.A., State University of Iowa ELIZABETH KAHO Instructor in Music M.A., Columbia University FACULTY ENID WOLCOTT Instructor in Physical Education for Women Acting Head of Department of Physical Education for Women M.Sc, Wellesley College FRANCES WOOD Assistant Professor of Education Director of Reading Laboratory M.A., Columbia University LESLIE 0. TAYLOR Associate Professor of Education Ph.D., University of Minnesota Ph.D. HUGH TUDOR Associate Professor of Government State University of Iowa WILLIAM H. WAITE Head of Department of Education Professor of Education Ph.D., University of Chicago RALPH MARTIN WARDLE Associate Professor of English Ph.D., Harvard University HARRY L. RICE Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.Sc, State University of Iowa GLORIA K. SINNET instructor in Commercial Arts B.A., University of Omaha JOHN L. STIPP Professor of History Ph.D., Ohio State University THOMAS EARL SULLENGER Professor of Sociology Head of Department of Sociology Ph.D., University of Missouri FACULTY MEMBERS NOT PICTURED GEORGE BERNARD Instructor in Ethics and Religion B.D., Augustan Theological Seminary MARGARET PATRICfA KILLIAN Instructor in Home Economics Head of the Department of Home Economics M.A., Columbia University BERTHE C. KOCH Professor of Fine Arts Head of the Department of Art Ph.D., Ohio State University GLEE MEIR Instructor in Physical Education for Women B.A., University of Nebraska WILFRED PAYNE Professor of Philosophy Chairman of the Humanities Ph.D., University of Wisconsin MARION PECK Instructor in Art B.A., University of Omaha C. LOYD SHUBERT Instructor in Speech M.A., Drake University PAUL J. STAGEMAN Instructor in Chemistry B.A., University of Omaha NELL WARD Associate Professor Chemistry Ph.D., State University of Iowa DANA T. WARREN Associate Professor of Physics Ph.D., Yale University FACULTY MEMBERS ON LEAVE OR IN THE SERVICE EDWARD P. COLEMAN Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., State University of Iowa RICHARD E. DUNCAN Instructor in Music M.A., Ohio State University LYMAN H. HARRIS Associate Professor of History Ph.D., University of Wisconsin ADMINISTRATION FRED W. FARRAR CHARLES HOFF Assistant Director Finance Secretary of the Technical Institute B.Sc, University of Nebraska Assistant Professor of Business Administration M.B.A., University of Texas EVERETT M. HOSMAN JOHN E. WOODS Director of School of Adult Head of Veterans Information Education and Summer Sessions Service and Director of M.A., University of Chicago Vocational Guidance and Placement B.A., Hamline University ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS NOT PICTURED ELLEN LORD ALrCE C. SMITH Librarian Registrar B.A.L.S., University of Michigan B.A., University of Omaha ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni office is working toward a bigger and better Alumni Asso- ciation which can make a significant contribution to the development of the University. Mrs. Olga Strimple is Executive Secretary of the Association. Officers are: Bernard Combs, president; Virgil Sharpe, vice-president; John Tyrrell, recording secretary. MRS. STRIMPLE AT HER DESK iJLese tLina we rom OmaLa U . ROBERTA ALLAN Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology Student Council; Dean ' s Honor Roll; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Sigma Chi Omicron; Feathers; Sigma Pi Phi, president; de- bate; chorus; University usher. Her sweetness wins the friendship of all MARGUERITE ARCHER Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology Dean ' s Honor List; Chemistry Club; Pre-Med Club; W.A.A.; Independents Short and Sweet DONALD R. BEKINS Bachelor of Science Major in Business Alpha Sigma Lambda Fraternity. His enthusiasm is the key to success LOIS M. CHRISTIAN Bachelor of Science Major in Music Phi Delta Psi Sorority, vice-president; Kappa Mu Lambda Honorary Music Fraternity; Women ' s Chorus. She ' s cute but she ' s going steady MILDRED C. DUE Bachelor of Science Major in Science Her ways are ways of pleasantness EILEEN M. COBB Bachelor of Arts Major in English Student Council, secretary; Sigma Chi Omicron; W.A.A.; University usher; Feather pledge; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. A sophisticated and charming coed GERALDINE DALLINGER Bachelor of Science Major in Education A girl that ' s nice to know ELIZABETH DAVIS Bachelor of Arts Major in History Gamma Sigma Omicron, president; Inter-sorority Council, treasurer; Sigma Tau Delta, treasurer; Feathers; Who ' s Who; Honor Student; Junior Class, Vice-President; Phillip Sher Essay Winner. Short and Sweet ALLAN DUE ARCHER COBB BEKINS DALLINGER CHRISTIAN DAVIS DEVEREUX HOLDEN HALMES HOLLAND HANSEN HOLMES HARRISON JOHNSON HARRISON JONES DOROTHY DEVEREUX Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology PI Omega Pi; Student Council. She has met many, liked a few, and loved one BERNICE HALMES Bachelor of Science Major in Commerce Phi Delta Psi, sergeant of arms; Sigma Pi Phi, vice-president; Future Teachers of America; W.A.- A., treasurer; Independents, secretary; Feathers; Tomahawk; Student Christian Association; Chair- man of Senior Banquet Committee. A winning personality and never too busy to be kind WAYNE R. HANSEN Bachelor of Science Major in Business Alpha Sigma Fraternity, vice-president. A super personality — all the girls know him! RICHARD R. HARRISON Bachelor in Science Major in Music, Sociology A true scholar DARALD B. HARSH Bachelor in Science Major in Business International Relations Club; Business Manager of Tomahawk; Chairman of Senior Gift Committee. A man with firm convictions BETTY HAUPT Bachelor of Arts Major in History Kappa Psi Delta, vice-president, secretary; Feath- ers, treasurer; Commencement usher; Dean ' s Honor List; El Circulo Cervantes; Sigma Pi Phi; Future Teachers of America; Inter-sorority Council. Her sweetness and goodness combine to make a rare personality REUBEN HARRISON Bachelor in Science Major in History A shining light in every class KENNETH HIGHTOWER Bachelor in Science Major in History He always has an air of good humor kviowiedi e o OlA t U6 HARSH JUNGE HAUPT KAY HIGHTOWER KIRKLAND ROBERT H. HOLDEN Bachelor in Science Major in Business None but himself can be his parallel MARGARET JEAN HOLLAND Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology Student Council; Who ' s Who; University Scholar- ship; Kappa Psi Delta, president, historian; W.A.A., Intramural Board; Cosmopolitan Club, president; Gamma Pi Sigma, vice-president; Feath- ers, vice-president; Convocation Committee; Tom- ahawk; Pre-Med Club; Chem Club; Senior Class, secretary-treasurer; Dean ' s Honor List. She ' s always busy and always ready to laugh with you EDITH HOLMES Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology Student Council, president; Tomahawk, editor; Sigma Tau Delta, president; W.A.A.; University Scholarship; Colonial Dames Scholarship; Board of Student Publications; Alpha Kappa Delta; Intersorority Council. A girl who works all day but is always willing to do more DEAN JOHNSEN Bachelor in Science Major in Home Economics, English Gamma Sigma Omicron, vice-president; Sigma Tau Delta. Cute and witty R. STEWART JONES Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology Gateway, managing editor, editor; Tomahawk; Student Director, editor. Always a gentleman in all ways DONALD JUNGE Bachelor of Science Major in Business Always happy and never once sad ELINOR KAY Bachelor of Arts Major in Science Dean ' s Honor List; Gamma Pi Sigma; Pre-Med Club, secretary; Chem Club; High School Scholar- ship; Senior Banquet Committee. Everything is pleasant for one who is pleasant SUSAN KIRKLAND Bachelor of Arts Major in Speech and Radio Nebraska University; Duchesne College; W.A.A.; University Players, secretary; Gateway, advertising manager; Sigma Chi Omicron. A man ' s dream — sweet, personality plus, and brown eyes emoned or dances and f-uin an rouc6 . . . ti appreciation oj ovir pwf-esSo ' S VIRGINIA HEFFLINGER KOUTSKY Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology, Psychology Who ' s Who; Dean ' s Honor List; Student Council- Alpha Kappa Delta; Gamma Pi Sigma; W.A.A.; Intramural Board, chairman; Pi Omega Pi, secre- tary, treasurer; Sophomore Class, vice-president. A cute red-head and lots to go with it WILMA KRUSE Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology Junior Class, vice-president; Dean ' s Honor List; Who ' s Who; Student Council; Feathers, president; Pi Omega Pi, vice-president; Alpha Kappa Delta, secretary; Sigma Tau Delta; 1945 Homecoming Princess; Chorus; Commencement usher; W.A.A.; Intramural Board; Cosmopolitan Club; Tomahawk. Sparkling green eyes and a sweet personality FRANK LoMANTIA Bachelor of Arts Major in Mathematics Give him books and girls and he ' s happy CHARLES MALEC Bachelor of Science Major in Business Dependability is but one of his fine qualities FLORENCE MANSUR Bachelor of Science Major in Business Independents. She ' s always treating the world to a smile JEWELL E. MILLER Bachelor of Science Major in Education Women ' s Chorus; W.A.A. ; Intramural Board; Sigma Pi Phi; Independents; Cosmopolitan Club; Student Christian Association. An amiable, likeable leader EVELYN NORBERG Bachelor of Arts Major in History Sigma Chi Omicron, treasurer, secretary; Feathers; Sigma Pi Phi; Intersorority Council; W.A.A.; Gateway; Tomahawk. Always in haste but never in a hurry PAULINE DARBY PANSING Bachelor of Science Major in Education Freshman Class, vice-president; Senior Class, presi- dent; W.A.A., executive board; Student Council- Pi Omega Pi, vice-president, president; Interso- rority Council, vice-president; Sigma Tau Delta; Junior Marshall; Who ' s Who in American Uni- versities and Colleges. She who is happy in love is rich enough KOUTSKY PAULSEN KRUSE PAULSON LoMANTIA PEGLER MALEC PHILLIPS MANSUR REISSER ddkips tkat will aiwaijS l?e cLen6Lecl . MAXINE PAULSEN Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology Freshman Class, secretary-treasurer; W.A.A.; In- tramural Board; Alpha Kappa Delta, treasurer; Who ' s Who; Student Council; Dean ' s Honor List; Sigma Pi Phi; Future Teachers; Feathers; Asso- ciate title in Recreation; Chorus; Phi Delta Psi; Commencement usher; Home Ec Club; Senior Class, vice-president. Lots of fun and a super personality MARY PAULSON Bachelor of Arts Major in History She speaks softly and smiles sweetly FRED S. PEGLER Bachelor of Arts Major in Government Alpha Sigma Lambda Fraternity, president; Inter- fraternity Council. A mirror of courtesy JOHN PHILLIPS Bachelor of Arts Major in English He is a scholar and an exceeding good one W. ROBERT REISSER Bachelor of Science Major in Business Alpha Sigma Lambda Fraternity, treasurer, secre- tary; Choir. He possesses all the qualities for success VIRGINIA Z. ROBEN Bachelor of Science Major in Business Women ' s Division, Chamber of Commerce Fel- lowship. An outstanding student and a faithful friend C. RUSKIN SANDBOURNE Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology He seems a man with but few troubles MAXINE SHARPE Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology W.A.A,; Future Teachers of America; Feathers; Cosmopolitan Club, secretary, treasurer; Inde- pendents; Student Christian Association; Chorus. A peppy girl with a peppy personality MILLER ROBEN NORBERG SANDBOURNE PANSING SHARPE STADTWALD SUCHAN THORNTON SAMMIE SMITH Bachelor of Science Major in Business Cafeteria Committee; Independents, president; Y.M.C.A., treasurer; Band, drum major; Student Publications, business manager; Who ' s Who. An affable and courteous gentleman Dean ' s Honor List; Sigma Pi Phi; Future Teachers of America, treasurer; Feathers, recording secre-- tary; Commencement usher; Chem and Pre-Med Club; Independents. A friendly girl whose books are her delight Intramural basketball, football, tennis; Victory bond drive king; Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity, presi- dent; Independents. A man of few words and one of the best DONALD TURNEY Bachelor of Arts Major in English Sigma Tcu Delta; Student Library Committee. His ready smile has made him known to all RUTH M. STADTWALD Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology PAUL R. SUCHAN Bachelor of Science Major in Business RALPH THORNTON Bachelor of Science Major in Business A student, indeed SENIORS NOT PICTURED MARGARET BECK Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology BERTHA LINGER Bachelor of Science Major in Education CHARLES L. BRADLEY Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology JEAN MacGIBBON Bachelor of Arts Major in English GERALD CARLSON Bachelor of Arts Major in Physics CHARLES J. McDERMOTT Bachelor of Science Major in Business ELIZABETH E. COLBY Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology EDNA NIELSEN Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology EDWIN E. CORNELIUS Bachelor of Arts Major in Math, Chemistry GLADYS K. NORWOOD Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology MAUDE DEWEY Bachelor of Science Major in Humanities VERA A. OLSON Bachelor of Science Major in Education RICHARD M. DUSTIN Bachelor of Arts Major in Government ALVIN K. PARSONS Bachelor of Arts Major in Fine Arts WAYNE A. GRAYBILL Bachelor of Science Major in Social Science ELSA SHAFFER Bachelor of Science Major in English BURTON HALL Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology FRANCES WALROTH Bachelor of Science Major in English ANNABELLE S. WERDENA Bachelor of Science Major in Social Science aij we pwve wortkij oj these treasvims junior 6 uvitL l)ut one ijear mom . . . Jessie Rodman, as president, headed the officers for the Junior class with Christy Kara, vice-president, and Betty Nygard, secretary-treasurer. Marian Mortensen, the Tomahawk editor-in-chief, was also active in the many debate meets. Student Council members from the Junior class were Charles Park, Roberta Allen, Eileen Cobb, and George Rheinhardt. Of the one hundred twenty juniors, many are officers in the extra- curricular organizations of the University. A third year student, Frederick Freeland, is vice president of the Engineers ' Club. The Junior class is rep- resented in Kappa Mu Lamba, the honorary music fraternity, by Willie Marie Sullenger, president, and Ruth Peterson, vice president. School spirit and a willingness to work hard at activities are characteristic of the Junior Class. Larsen, Lisec, Stevens, Honson, Reynolds, Reinhardt, Keller, Max- well Maynes, Perry, Nygaard, Fuller, Peterson, Bilumos Winholtz, Smith, Steinman Eller, Vanderpool, Dowling, Peter- son, Trude, Sullenger, Nielsen, Rudd Sorenson, Rispler, Spellman, Rod- man, Kara, Rodman, Drishaus, Dymacek, Mortensen Sopliomom6, wlio liaue muck in stot e . . . Although the sophomore class was not so greatl y increased as the fresh- man class by the influx of veterans, they held their own with 172 members. From the Eight-Ball ticket, Bill Wendt was elected president, Bill Shultz, vice-president, and Stuart Borg, secretary-treasurer. The Student Council votes went to Robert Rispler, Jeanne Finch, Pat Roessig, and Don Nielsen. Sophomores held many offices in various organizations, but those who were presidents are Bill Went, of the Engineers ' Club; Joan Sorenson, of Sigma Chi Omicron; LaVon Hanson, of W.A.A.; Paul Patterson, of Independents; and Kenneth Shupe, of the University Players. Lois Melchior was associate editor of the Tomahawk, while Paul Young- strom supervised the budget. He also had charge of the finances of the Gate- way. Lesh, Slater, Frohardt, McFarland, Bower, Bane, Drake, Carlson, Knepper, Pflasterer, Woher Mohoney, Secord, Horn, Segelberg, Pecho, Crozier, Jacobus, Bertle- hofer, Krueger, Smith, Johnson Bigelow, Downs, Payne, Andersen, Finch, Market, Franzen Olson, Halleen, Smith, Kirkland, Hult, Campbell, Vasile, Huston, Spagnola, Cowen Ogden, Shipley, West, Thomas, Shupe, Garrett, Poesky, Thomp- son, Hanson, Milne Shipley, Stromberg, Jenkins, Andre, Hart, Hanson, Grant. Green, Wendt, Barker, Olson Meyer, Luers, Levensky, Patterson, Minnick, McCammon Melcher, Wilson, Morris, Edgerton, Roessig, Rasmussen, Niifer redkmen manij wLom ara vets . . . The evidence of restored peacetime conditions was certainly shown when once again the men outnumbered the women. There were 570 students reg- istered in the freshman class, of which number only 188 were women, show- ing a ratio of over 3 to 1 . The fall election of officers took place on October 12, when Ann Maher was elected president. Other officers at that time were vice-president, Kathy O ' Brien; sceretary, Lita Leytham; student council representatives, Marjory Mahoney, Jean McCouley, Bob Smith, and George Raid. At an election held on March 1, to fill unexpired terms, Harold Ward replaced Kathy O ' Brien and Marilyn White replaced Jean McCauley. Gleason, Olmstead, Reid, Peterson Oberg, Pascole, Olson, Petrik, Mahoney Zimmerman, Ogden, Grogson, Lundquist Erickson, Fletcher, Knudsen, Little- john, Chase, Knee, Hall, Geiger, Gates Gilandi, Jassmann, Jungbluth, Jet- ter, Knudsen, Quinn, Hanson, Ford Ellis, Gray, Gatz, Freelin, Eckert, Glas, Kampfe Hagerman, Schllffbe, Boyson, Sy- dow, Skrwanek, Spaulding, Thomp- son, Trigg, Twiney, Shick Wehle, Schrene, Spalding, Palacek, Steinman, Scheutz, Tesnohledek, Riggs, Rhodes, Wagner, Rock, Sinner Sorenson, Stone, Shields, Powers, Surface, Hummel, Peterson, J. Straka, B. Straka, Treadwell Kavan, Mahoney, Moiling, Jorgen- sen, Gragson, Markley, McRaven, McCreary, Mahaffey Marshall, Lower, Jennings, Mitchell, Mallory, Knuckles, Nelson, Myers Mathewson, Kvetensky, Nelson, Neef, Mines, Mansur, McGrath Samuels, Wirtz, Way, Freed, Gray, Mines, Ranney, Wheeler Mitcheltree, Maherk, Hoffman, Goodlet, Swelgard, Wood, Ander- son, Stacy Grobowski, Turner, Olafson, Moher, White, Wikerson, Buthman Bruening, Crittes, Borrow, Bruning, Borkenhagen, Bailey, Blissard, Brookins Burdic, Bragg, Clark, Barker, Buechler, Bauder, Davey, Baltzer Coleman, Adams, Dustin, Drahurd, Knudsen, Dunlop, Bell Bloom, Carlyle, Brown, Clinefelter INDIANS OF OMAHA U By Elinor Polsey You can fill the steins of Dear Old Maine Praise Alma Mater, too But we shall whoop like Indians ' Cause we ' re from OMAHA U! Go be a wreck from Georgia Tech Hurrah for the Irish, too; But we like being I ndians From dear old OMAHA U! rom tke alenc Princess Attira ELLIE may 4, 1945 dear diary: it ' s been a long, long time . . . but one of these fine years we ' re bound to have all the trimmin ' s again, ma-ie day just hain ' t — without our floats, our parade, and our foot- ball game, but at that, it ' s still lots we all agree, and now, as is befittin ' a young princess, i shall relate this in my best language with all due re- spect to commas, semicolons, etc. miss eleanor mann, just ellie to her friends, was crowned by presi- dent rowland haynes and pro- nounced — princess attira of ' 45. ellie looked ' specially nice in the tra- ditional white doeskin indian dress, but ' course we say that about all the girls, after the coronation, the stu- dent body presented our princess with a silver bracelet. ellie was a member of the Spanish club and sig chi sorority, she also served on the intersorority council and was elected o-club sweetheart in ' 43. the ma-ie day events were led off by a morning sports program, the pi o s took top honors in the intersorority sing for the third year; second place went to gammas and third to sig chis. following the contest, was a three act performance — T.N.T . . . then, now, and tomorrow, ma-ie day celebrations of the past, present, and future were enacted, between acts, the two winning contest songs were announced — one, an alma mater type, the other a pep song, although we had all hoped for a real honest to goodness live orchestra, we didn ' t mind, too much, dancing to records on our own auditorium. but now, dear dairy — it ' s getting a little sleepy out, so — p.s. : could be our day was even bigger and better than we had anticipated. T.N.T. - - - Tomorrow Winning the Sing - - - PI Os October 8 dear d : Founder ' s day there was a convocation at which Major Odell Derr gave a speech on army life; he has been called the most highly decorated man in the south pacific thea- ter of war. note: he was once a student of OU. a life membership in the alumni association was given to W. Robert Jenkins, a son of the first president of the university, his niece, Janice Jenkins, accepted the membership for her uncle. another presentation was a portrait of an english teacher, Kate Mchlugh, presented by Mrs. Chester Linn, ' 14. a plaque with the portrait of Dr. David E. Jenkins, first president of the university, was given to the school, the program was under the direction of Frank C. Heinisch. the activities continued with a dinner and business meeting in the clubroom. Dr. W. Gilbert James, one of the early deans and presidents, was honored at this meeting. Dr. W. Gilbert James, and Janice Jenkins October 1 5 the freshman mixer was tonight, and as per usual was scads of fun! jeanne finch and bob riggs were in charge of the dance, for which al marsh ' s band played, the typical freshman boy and girl (according to the vote of the stu- dents) were Henry Campbell and Ann Maher. p.s. : jeri says she wishes she were a freshman again, what with all these cute vets enrolling in english 1 1 1 and 212. Coffee ' s gone - - - time to think October 1 6 d. d.: today, jeri and i attended the first meet- ing of the coffee hour, which is a student- faculty discussion group, sponsored by the student council, purpose of the group is to create a closer relationship between students and faculty members through the discussions of current topics, edith holmes, president of the student council, is chairman of the coffee hour committee, p.s.: jeri says she didn ' t know that the profs were so human! October 1 9 dear diary: this year, c. loyd schubert was in charge of the freshman convocation; jean holland and roberta allan assisted him. henry Campbell was master of cere- monies; those on the program were: bill bragg, janice gragson, malcom foster, miriam kvetensky, connie peterson, carl wedel, bob lewis, bill knuckles, don spalding, carolyn torrey, norwood pronske, evelyn trigg, and von richord trimble, bettie blissord, jeannie hagerman, alice Carlson, and ann moher presented a skit, seems like this year ' s crop of frosh is exceptionally talented. October 24 dear diary: Parents of the freshmen met instructors at the annual reception given by President Rowland Hoynes. John W. Lucas, dean of men, presided over the meeting; speakers included President Hoynes, Mrs. Mary Padou Young, and Dean Lucas, Music was provided by Morilynn Anderson, Ruth Petersen, and Willie Marie Sullenger. Play in progress - - - Dress Rehearsal november 2 with make-up, lights, and a large putty nose, the university players ' first presentation, dress rehearsal, was given at noon today, shirley knee made a beautiful heroine, veil and all, but yi ! — when she took off the mask and revealed that olfactory organ! her lover turned green and the audience howled, members of the cost were: la verne sweigard, shirley knee, miriam kvetensky, george reid, and john kirklond. neujahr and rispler, with mops and pails, were extras. before the show, pauline ponsing led the audience in school songs, and dar- lene blue concluded the program with a reading. november 9 d. d.: it has come and gone — the honors convocation, i mean, you never really know who the brainy people are until you see their names on the program and discover that drizzle-puss isn ' t so smart and that man has brains, too! eighty-eight high ranking students and thirty-three scholarship holders were honored, also recognized were Kenneth Shupe, Sylvia Blumkin, and Edith Holmes, winners in the Philip Sher essay contest. professor Kenneth E. Boulding of the economics department of Iowa State College spoke on problems involved in creating a unified world order. Dr. Benjamin Boyce was chairman of the program and President Haynes pre- sented the honor citations, here is a list of those honored: Roberta Allan, Marilyn Anderson, Marguerite Archer, Shirlee Balaban, Beverly Bigelow, Sylvia Blumkin, Elaine Comstock, Ruth Converse, Hugh Cooke, Elizabeth Davis, Annette Deibel, Dorothy Drishaus, Jeanne Franzen, Jerry Giles Leatrice Gold, Irene Goosman, Betty Haupt, Jean Holland, Edith Holmes, Ramona Horn, Norma Jacobus, Mary Alice Johnson, Dorothy Kaplan, Marion Keller, Ora Kindig, Doris Lausen, Frances Martin. Moreen McCammon, Jan McConnelee, Lois Melchior, Joann Mengedoht, Mary Minnick, Marian Mortensen, Pauline Pansing, Patricia Patterson, Maxine Paulsen, Ruth Peterson, Gail Pheney, John Phillips, Elinor Polsley, Virginia Powell, Evelyn Reinhardt, Patricia Roessig, C. Ruskin Sandbcurne, Gloria Shufelt, Arlene Smith, Penelope Anderson, Henry Campbell, Mary Ibenthal, Edith Lauder, Jean MacGibbon, Madeline Oelrich, Florence Rundell, Bette Sandbourne. Harold Schwartz, Mickey White, Arno Wiebe, Joe Barnett, Lois Beebe, Beverly Drake, Ermagrace Fuller, Reuben Harrison, Richard Johnson, Barbara Muir, Raymond Nelson, June Pentzien, Welcome Retz, Jane Sauter, Jeanne Secord, Dwayne Turechek, Robert Unmack, Raymond Vercellino, Mamie Viner, Joan Hausen Weiss, Harriet White, Paul Youngstrom, Mary Allyn, Erdice Baum- gardner, Mayme Carpenter, Don Dinkmeyer, Elizabeth Jenkinson, Marjorie Kennedy, Carolyn Lawson, Beverly Morgan. Virginia Roben, Mary Ryan, Maxine Smith, Edith Wehland, Bradley Field, Pat Fletcher, Roy Hamilton, Phyllis Lundquist, Normand Roffman, Mary June Shick, Earl Shrago, Robert Sinner, Carolyn Wilson, Audrey Bailey, Donald Beckman, Lorraine Borgeson, Lois Bruening, Beverlee Brustfern, Margaret Calnicean, Barbara Dustin, Mary Hunt, Ruth Jorgenson, Mary Lou Knudson, Lita Leytham, Marjorie Mahoney, Dorothy L. Nelson, Holly L. Turney, Robert Way. come to think of it — i liked the program, the music, and the color of the robes — gee! the profs looked keen. The big wheels ' december 1 dear diary: today eleven students were revealed to represent the university in the annual publication of who ' s who in american colleges and universities. these honored people are selected by the student council and approved by the faculty committee on the basis of scholarship and leadership in school activities, the big wheels of the school, you see. the four junior students chosen for the 1945-46 directory were roberta allan, eileen cobb, dorothy ann drishaus, and george reinhart, the only boy to make the grade this year, looks sad in the picture about the whole situation, n ' est- ce pas? the honorable seniors named were elizobeth davis, jean holland, edith holmes, Virginia koutsky, wilma kruse, pauline pansing, and maxine paulsen. p.s. : tom always says that it pays to be ignorant, but in this case, i think he ' s wrong ! Marshall, Beebe, King Suchan, Reid december 1 0 d. d.: at a rally this noon, president haynes crowned victory bond king, poul suchan, favorite of the bond-buyers. p.s.: jeri thinks it ' s nice to have a king around school, it gives the place class. december 1 1 dear diary: things have been happening so fast that i haven ' t had time to tell you about homecoming. . . . my first reaction to homecoming was — homecoming for what? but now, i have the whole thing figured out, and it does have a deep significance. this year, it ' s a homecoming for a lot of fellows from the war. no, i ' m not getting melodramatic, but it does seem a lot more like school should be now that we have a larger enrollment. of course, we hod a big campaign for homecoming princess, and wilma kruse was a wonderful princess, i wanted to vote for all the candidates and still think it would have been fun if maxine sharpe and elizabeth davis had been princesses, too. at a dinner held in the clubroom, wilma received a bracelet; and at 9:00 the dance began in the auditorium. one thing that bothers me, do they have Indian dresses all different sizes, or have they just been lucky so far? here ' s hoping we have a super football team to welcome home next homecoming, gee! what with all the men who are sup- posed to be coming back next fall, we ought to be able to make the gridiron so-o-o-o attractive! PRINCESS WILMA KRUSE december 14 dear diary: tonight was the big event of the annual all-sorority pledge dance at the chermot. it ' s trite but true that a fine time was had by all. eddy hoddad ' s orchestra was super for dancing, and the truth and consequences routine during intermission was most ridiculous, oh, yes, the ski slide, so it was called, combined a winter and Christmas theme in the decorations, this is the second year the five sororities have gone all out for the greek pledge dance. december 1 2 dear diary : well, i went to the dean ' s tea in the clubroom and what a deal it was! dean john lucas and dean mary padou young, as always, proved themselves to be very attentive and aimiable hosts, golly! the tea was refreshing after a hard day in the cafeteria . . . the food looked interesting, but the thing i got (i picked it because it looked like candied cake) was just white bread with pickles and stuff on it — good though! the fire was cozy, i nearly went to sleep, but the news dean lucas had for us soon woke me up. it seems that we shall have sports, and, the student lounge will be refurnished! ninety people attended the fourth annual tea. those receiving invitations were officers of organizations, the academic deans, president haynes, and members of the faculty and staff. i had a simply wonderful time and oh, yes, i almost forgot — misses lord, killian, ward, and kincaide poured for the tea. the super music was furnished by an instrumental trio composed of willie marie sullenger, ruth peterson, and marilyn anderson. gee, it ' s wonderful being a club officer — i could eat those red and green candy mints by the pound. . . . Tea and all the trimmings december 14 dear d. : jeri told me about the Christmas candlelight tea given by the home economics department, under the sponsorship of miss margaret killian. for decorations, there was a beautifully arranged centerpiece of evergreen, poinsettias, and mums, all the food was prepared by the home economics students, guests were faculty members and mothers of the home economics students, during the first half of the tea, mrs. helmstatder and mrs. thompson poured, while mary padou young and mrs. gatenby poured during the last half of the tea. p.s. : i wish now that i had taken home ec — how i love to eat! december 1 8 dear diary : to use a well worn phrase, the Christmas convocation was — beautiful and impressive, antiphonal singing of christmos carols, and the procession of the chorus were featured parts of the convocation. Ruth Petersen, Willie Marie Sullenger, and Marilynn Andersen accompanied the singers, who were under the direction of Elizabeth Kaho. a vocal trio, composed of Doris Lausen, Marion Keller, and Marjorie Mahoney sang, and Beverly Bigelow sang a solo. Rev. George P. Bernard gave the invocation and benediction, and President Haynes gave a christmos message, the convocation was under the direction of Martin Bush and Elizabeth Kaho. ianuary 24 d. d.: practically all the student body turned out for the basketball game at tech tonight; it was a fast, exciting game, and jeri and i had trouble trying to keep our eyes on all the cute fellows on the team, at the close of the game, the score was — omoha 32, dana 23, giving the Indians their first victory of the season ! RAH! RAH! RAH! INDIANS! Getting acquainted february 7 dear d. : the class of 1950 (freshmen, you know) had a tea dance to get acquainted with each other and with the upperclassmen. music was by the wonderful dean Williams ' trio, roberta allan served as chairman of the student council committee. february M Q valentine tea and style show were given by the home economics department and the intersorority council this afternoon, dorothy drishaus was our mistress of ceremonies and pot roessig announced the style show, models were girls from the five sororities — and, oh! what glamorous clothes! members of the home economics department served the tea, and jeri looked sharp in her black dress and red apron, as did all the other waitresses! the models were roberta olson, janice rodman, dorothy blore, borbara dustin, eleanor steinman, joan powers, pauline pansing, marilyn henderson, ruth lar- sen, oudrey bailey, gloria rees, lois baker, carolyn torrey, and the rodman-hart trio furnished musical relaxation. february 27 dear diary: we had the nicest convocation this morning; it was a concert given by the students, taking applied music, oh, what talent! jeri and i were sitting in the front row of the balcony where we could see everybody and everything; this position is recommended to those interested in getting the most out of convocations! those on the program were: marilynn ondersen, beverly bigelow, borbara ann bonnerr, malcolm foster, ruth petersen, morilee logon, and potricia poyne. it was wonderful while it lasted and just think — we hove all this talent right in our own music department. march 1 i went to the first all-school dance today; the student council plans to have dances twice a month in the auditorium, the cats were having a terrific time, dancing to records, and making up for all those hours spent in the class room. march 1 5 dear diary: seems like one honors convocation is just over and then there is another staring me in the face, as if life weren ' t hard enough; now i have to go through another week of questions like why are you so dumb? or why can ' t you be smart and be on the honors program? Alburey Castell, Ph.D., who is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota, talked on humanities in the modern world. music was by the university orchestra, with John Hefti conducting; President Haynes recognized the honor students, honor students for the first semester were: Marilynn Andersen, Audrey Bailey, Beverly Bigelow, Elaine Bixton, Barbara Blinn, Bettie Blissard, Sylvia Blumkin, Henry Campbell, Elizabeth Davis, Martha Downs, Dorothy Drishaus, Donna Eubank, Bradley Field, Mildred Fischer, Malcolm Foster, Jeanne Franzen, Mary Graham, Charles Gray, Betty Haupt, Edith Holmes, Alabelle Hunter, Norma Jacobus. William L. Johnson, Dorothy Kaplan, Elinor Kay, Marion Keller, Virginia Koutsky, Wilma Kruse, Jo Lindborg, Jean MacGibbon, Marjorie Marshall, Noreen McCammon, Lois Melchoir, Mary Minnick, Mary Montgomery, Charlotte Morgenstern, Dorothy Nelson, Gladys Norwood, Pauline Pansing, Patricia Patterson, Maxine Paulsen, Patricia Payne, Ruth Petersen, Gail Pheney, Magdalene Pickens, Clifford Pinkerton, Evelyn Reinhardt. Mary Shick, Earl Shrago, Ruth Stadtwald, Eleanor Steinman, Sadie Vander- pool, Grace Wilson, Donald Beckman, Walter Bombere, Lois Bruening, Glenn Davey, Beverly Drake, Joanne Gatz, Dorothy Johnson, Charles Parks, Paul Patterson, George Reinhardt, Dorothy Resnick, Virginia Roben, Patricia Roessig, Robert Sinner, George Skrivanek, Marilyn White, Paul Youngstrom, Marian Mortensen, Fay Bowerman, Richard Dietz, Phyllis Earp, Robert Neely, Constance Peterson, Patricia Vickery. march 22 dear diary: lately, i ' ve been hearing lots of beautiful music coming from the third floor; so today, tom and i investigated, it turned out to be the kappa mu lambda music hour, which is held at noon every friday. all sorts of records are played, and students may request the music they want to hear. p.s. : jeri says she doesn ' t understand music, but she ' s willing to learn if a certain, handsome musician will teach her. Pansing, Henderson, Nelson, Earp, Leurs, Olsen, Oberg, Frohardt, Knight, Lorsen, Blore march 1 8 phil spitalny, conductor of the all-girl hour of charm, was the judge in the annual tomahawk beauty contest held at the city auditorium, eleven girls, representing the social sororities and the independents, were candidates, winners were: sara jane frohardt, first place; ruth larsen, second place; and phyllis earp, third place, mr. pauley, who was in charge of the spitalny concert, assisted in selecting the girls. candidates were: ruth larsen, sig chi; sara jane frohardt, sig chi; pauline pansing, pi o; bette henderson, pi o; jeonne nelson, phi delt; phyllis earp, phi delt; Virginia oberg, kappa; roberta olsen, kappa; dorothy blore, gamma; marcheta knight, gamma, and adeline leurs, independent. mr. spitalny said that he thought that personality is more important than natural beauty, and that he likes girls who seem naive and do not try to make an impression, he judged the girls on the basis of charm, poise, and pic- turesque beauty. little sally was so surprised — she said she had no idea she would be the lucky one. she entered it only because the sorority asked her to. when they called number four, she just looked around to find out who number four was — and here it was sally all the time! i still couldn ' t believe it, quoted she, even after the discovery that i was the fourth one! this makes a double header for sig chi this year — first and second places, and last year the sigs took home the honors, as well as in 1 944 ! they certainly know how to pick ' em! SARAH FROHARDT .... first place .... Grecian Beauty Sig Chi .... Sophomore .... Sweet opril 3 this year ' s baxter lectures featured Dr. Allan Nevins, a noted author and historian, these lectures have been given since 1941, when they were or- ganized in memory of William F. Baxter, on omaha businessman. Dr. Nevins is a professor of American History at Columbia University; he has been on the faculty of many leading universities in this country and abroad, a member of the national institute of arts and letters and the council of foreign relations, he has been on the staff of several large new york news- papers and is also a winner of two pulitzer prizes. opril ] 2 dear diary : yes, i saw it! ring around elizabeth was quite a deal, the kids worked hard and what they produced out of thin air was representative of good theater; and, according to the program, the university players have some more good ploys planned for the future. the play concerned a ring of contriving people in a family whose desires con- cerned only themselves in regard to some money left to elizabeth. seems as though all of the people hod plans for the money, and all the plans were self-centered. the family included bob rispler, morjorie mahoney, jeanne finch, ruth jack- man, and dave elmore. elizabeth was portrayed by joon sorenson. the sup- porting roles were taken by marilee steinman, dorothy ogden, mory paulson, victor ferris, john kirklond, and robert riggs. best scenes of the play centered around a feigned cose of amnesia; still — i wonder — was she, or wasn ' t she pretending? april 14 dear diary: i wont to tell you about the fine work the library committee is doing . . . the committee was formed in december, 1945, at the suggestion of miss ellen lord; members of the committee were chosen by the student council, aim of the group is to interest students in leisure time reading, and to get student reactions to library displays, and to get suggestions as to what books students would like the library to buy. members of the committee are: barboro eckert, Virginia croft, john phillips, charles Williams, pot roessig, ken clinefelter, don turney, eleanor steinman, and margoret treodwell. april 1 5 dear d. : gee! have i ever got spring fever! and here it is almost time for finals, too! guess I ' d better shake out the moth balls from those worn, worn, books and see what the learned has to say to the unlearned. april 16 dear diary: tonight was the first formal dance that has been held since the war — it was sponsored by the interfraternity and intersorority councils and was held at peony park, lee barron ' s orchestra played, and the whole dance was dreamy, it seemed so wonderful to see all the girls in long dresses again, and they did look pretty — all of ' em! p.s. : jeri said she had a marvelous time, but she wishes that her date had known how to dance — her feet haven ' t been the same since, i think it ' s worth a little suffering to have such a super dance! april 18 d. d.: what did i say to you about studying? half the vacation is already gone, and all i ' ve done is recreated last year ' s easter bonnet, but tonite jeri and i are going to meet tom to catch up on dr. noyce ' s suggestion, i.e., to see the stars as they really are. and tomorrow i ' m going to do my bit of housecleaning — blow the dust out of the locker, gotta get it ready for summer vacation, you know! might drift by the library, too, and see who hasn ' t finished his term paper yet. wonder what i should write on???? may 9 dear diary : well, tomorrow is the long awaited for ma-ie day. it doesn ' t seem as though a year is gone so soon, do es it? I can ' t wait to find out who will be princess ottira this year, and who will win the inter-fraternity sing? i hear that the skit in the afternoon is going to be something extra special. . . . gee, i can ' t write any more ' cause I ' m so excited . . . wouldn ' t it be wonderful if we could have ma-ie day three or four times a year, instead of only once? p.s. : jeri and tom are also in favor of more and bigger ma-ie days! Welcome back, fellows Supervised study center may 12 oh, diary — i can ' t leave without telling you how wonderful it is to have so many fellows back — the vets are really on the ball and have organized a club, the eagles and anchors, although in the picture, they ' re studying, they aren ' t always so studious , the veterans administration out here has been rushed since over three hundred fellows enrolled under the g. i. bills. p.s. : jeri says she likes this new addition to the school, but tom says that it causes too much competition, i think i agree with jeri this once. Girl, Vets! Veterans Administration at work ALPHA KAPPA DELTA Around left table: Knight, Forrest, Rudd, Pollers, Wiebe, Stipp, Wlllioms, B. Stewart, M. Stewart, Sullenger, Sullenger, Kruse, Bobcock. Around right table: Prigge, Suchy, Adier, Carlson, Upchurch, Gordon, Nielsen, Olson, Boyer, Maxwell, Maes, Jones Although it is a national honorary sociological fraternity. Alpha Kappa Delta recognizes high scholastic standing in all academic subjects as well as in the field of sociology. Speakers at meetings during the past year included Miss Josephine Albrecht, health director of the Omaha Welfare Council, Glenn Groff of the South Side Housing Projects, Glenn Cunningham, executive secretary of the Omaha Safety Council, Richard Collins, chief probation officer of the Omaha Juvenile Court, and Dr. John L. Stipp, professor of history at the University of Omaha. The annual banquet and initiation ceremony was held on March 28 at the university. Initiates were Jeanne Rudd, Audrey Forrest, Marcheta Knight, M. C. Williams, Jeanne Pollers, Bonnie Stewart, Maudean Stewart, Arno Wiebe and Virginia Maes. Officers for the year were Lucille Evans, president; Mrs. R. J. Max- well, vice-president; Wilma Kruse, secretary; and Mrs. Nellie K. Boyer, treasurer. Dr. T. Earl Sullenger is the sponsor. CHORUSES Mortensen, Coleman, Kisicki, Adams, Home, Zimmerman, Petersen, Gray, Dieringer, Olmstead, Dustin, Grant, Sullenger, Keller, Christian, Wilson Holling, Dahmke, Helme, McCreary, Bruning, McRaven, Downs, Bilumas, Andersen, Holliday, Logan, Chase, Holland Fickel, Mahoney, Kaffenberger, Finch, Payne, Bigelow, Melchior, Peterson, West, Jacobus, Franzen The Women ' s Chorus this year, led by Miss Kaho, has upheld their custom of providing music on many occasions. They began their perfor- mances at the annual Christmas convocation on December 18, 1945. Bishop, Briggs, Fleming Dillie, Smith, Cowen Because of the increased enrollment at the university, the largest mixed chorus since the beginning of World War II was formed this year. Under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Kaho, the men ' s group assisted the women ' s chorus at the Easter convocation held April 16 and at the spring recital in May. DEBATE Campbell, Youngstrom, Hanson, Field, Dillie, Shubert, Mortensen, Mahoney The University Debate Squad, under the direction of C. Lloyd Shubert, has had a very busy season. Their activities opened with a trip to the University of Nebraska, which invitation was reciprocated. Just before the Christmas holidays, Omaha U. sponsored an invitational tourney here for eight colleges. In February the University was host to a high school speech meet of one hundred fifty students. The squad then went to Doane University for a practice meet in debate, discussion, and ex- temporaneous speaking. On February 22 and 23 a tournament was held in Lincoln at which Omaha University met such schools as Northwestern, Iowa State, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Marquette. Contests were held in debate, discussion, oratory, extemporaneous, and radio newscasting. Five out of six Omaha participants scored excellent ratings. Morningside College was invited here for a convocation debate. In March the team traveled to Nebraska Wesleyan to the Nebraska Intercol- legiate Forensic Association Tournament. Later in March another convo- cation debate was held, this time with Drake University. The squad finished the season by participating in the Province of the ' Plains Tournament, which is a section of the national Pi Kappa Delta Fraternity. ENGINEERS ' CLUB Densmore, Jones, Beachy, Jennings, Jones, Yuga, Klimek, Yujo Sinner, Rock, Olson, Mitchell, Shea, Smith, Jones, Petrich, Grabowski Prewett, Knuckles, Freelin, Olson, Jacobsen The Engineers Club exists to promote both interest and knowledge in engineering. Their activities include semi-annual picnics, a Holiday Stag Smoker, tours of points of engineering interest, lectures by prominent engi- neers, and movies containing pertinent information. GAMMA PI SIGMA Dunlop, Schworz, Garrett, Reynolds, Roesky Kay, White, Thompson, Johnson, Drake Sinner, Holland, Bombeer, Gatz, Freelin Since its founding in 1927, Gamma Pi Sigma, national honor chemistry fraternity, has promoted high scholarship and interest in chemistry. Stu- dents must be in the upper ten per cent of their chemistry class in order to be eligible for membership. FEATHERS Feathers, the local chapter of Phi Sigma Chi, national honorary service organization for college women, is again becoming one of the most active groups on the campus. A rush tea in the fall started their activities. Following their second party, a weiner roast in Elmwood Park, twenty-four girls were pledged in a candle-lite ceremony at the university. Maxine Paulsen was rush chairman. Because the Feathers is primarily a service organization, the members helped in the Victory Loan and Red Cross Drives, ushered at convocations, at President Rowland Hayne ' s reception for freshmen and at the lecture given by the Earl of Halifax. They formed the nucleus of the cheering section at the basketball games and selected cheerleaders. They also par- ticipated in the city Polio Drive and in the Brotherhood Week program. The spring semester rush party was a pot-luck supper at the home of Jean Holland, vice-president of the organization. Members wear their regular uniforms on Mondays. Officers for the year were Wilma Kruse, president; Jean Holland, vice- president; Ruth Stadtwald, secretary; and Betty Haupt, treasurer. Miss Ellen Lord, university librarian, is sponsor. Allan, Spellman, Hruska, Minnick, Patterson, Pheney Roesky, Thompson, Sorenson, Hansen, Shipley, Bilumas, Morris Paulsen, Perry, Holland, Kruse, Holmes, Stadtwald, Reinhardt GATEWAY Publication of the GATEWAY on a weekly basis was resumed this year. The change from a bi-weekly publication was made so that students and faculty might be better served with a more complete and timely cov- erage of university news. To furnish a better means of disseminating Stu- dent Council action to the general student body was the second cause for the change. Members of the editorial staff during the year were Harold Abramson, Mildred Beatty, Elaine Bixton, Lorraine Borgeson, Paula Burden, Kenneth Clinefelter, Jean Cram, John Davis, John Duncan, Joan Fullerton, Jeanne Hagerman, Jacqueline Kittoe, Colleen Lorenzen, Margaret Markley, Pa- tricia McCormick, Alan Pascale, Roy Paulson, Robert Randolph, Dorothy Resnick, Patricia Roessig, Ruth Schliffke, Thomas Scott, Robert Somers, Joan Sorenson, Robert Stinson, Holly Turney, Christine Webb, Hollis Wilson and Albert Wittmer. Paul Youngstrom was business manager of the Gateway, the Student Directory and the TOMAHAWK. His staff included Susan Kirkland, John Kirkland, and William Shultz, advertising solicitors, and Kenneth Halleen, circulation manager. Students serving on the Board of Student Publications were Edith Holmes and George Reinhardt. Faculty members were Prof. Roderic B. Crane of the Economics Department, Harry Fore of the English faculty, and Robert L. Mossholder, head of the Department of Journalism and chairman of the board. John W. Lucas, dean of students, and Charles Hoff, finance secre- tary, are ex-officio members. Roessig, Keller, Bixton, Markley, Sorenson Finch, Shultz, Youngstrom, Clinefelter, Kirkland HOME ECONOMICS Drake, Jenkins, Straka, Hart, Straka, Paulsen, Roesky, Thompson, Bruning, Mailory, Pecho, Robertson, Richardson Hansen, Carlson, Fuller, Killian, Andre, Noble, Thomas, Mothewson Holliday, Slater, Secord, Freelin Here are the charter members of the Home Economics Club which was organized in March, 1946. The officers elected were Beverly Drake, president; and Jean Noble, vice-president. Jean Mathewson was elected to serve as secretary, while Genevieve Carlson was chosen to handle financial matters. Marilyn White is serving in the capacity of historian. Miss Margaret Patricia Killian, head of the Home Economics Depart- ment, and Miss Esther Wiechert, food director, are sponsoring this organization. Started to provide more activities as well as more information about the various fields in home economics, the club held a bake sale in April, sold box lunches on the play days, and had a steak fry in May. For those senior girls at the high schools who were interested in taking a home eco- nomics course at Omaha University, the club sponsored an informal party to help acquaint the girls with one another. Because the Home Ec Club is in its infancy stage, the historian cannot point to a past record of merit and commendation, but anyone, whether member or not, can predict the many successful accomplishments this club Will experience in the future, due to the interest and animation present in the charter membership. KAPPA MU LAMBDA Rees, Downs, Petersen Finch, Christian, Andersen, Sullenger, Bilumas, Winholtz Willie Marie Sullenger was president this year. Other officers were Ruth E. Petersen, vice-president; Sadie Mae Vanderpool, secretary-treasurer; and Reuben Harrison, historian. Miss Elizabeth Kaho is sponsor. PRE-MED AND CHEM CLUBS Bevelheimer, Gatz, Patterson, Blissard, Nufer, McFarland, Slater Lower, Schwarz, Nielsen, Smith, Wagner, Barker, Wendt, Sinner Leaders of the Pre-Med Club this year were Don Nielsen, president; Philip Olson, vice-president; and Elinor Kay, secretary. The Chem Club is headed by Harold Schwarz, president; Don Nielsen, vice-president; and Joanne Gatz, secretary. SIGMA PI PHI Officers for the year were Roberta Allan, president; Jewell Miller, vice-president; Ruth Stadtwald, treasurer; Velma Vittitoe, secretary; and Betty Haupt, historian. Dr. William H. Waite and Miss Frances Wood are sponsors of the group. Staltwald, Paulsen, Kramer, Allan, Halmes, Miller SIGMA TAU DELTA Various phases of literature were studied and discussed at the monthly meetings of the Kappa chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary English fraternity. Officers were Edith Holmes, president; Pauline Pansing, secretary; and Mrs. H. Bonnie Stewart, treasurer. Sponsors are Drs. Boyce and Wardle. Pheney, Kruse, McGibbon, Pansing Holmes, Turney, Boyce, Stewart STUDENT COUNCIL The enrollment suddenly doubled this year; so Student Council activi- ties and responsibilities had to increase accordingly. Last fall the Council sponsored an evening Freshman Mixer and in February an afternoon Tea-Dance for second semester new students. Home- coming partially reverted to normal with a dinner preceeding the dance and large attendance. An all day Ma-ie Day celebration was sponsored again ' by the Council. A suggestion box was established, and Friday afternoon dances were started the second semester. There was an enlarged program of noon-day movies this year. With the help of the Feathers organization the members held a successful Red Cross and War Bond drive — a Bond King, Paul Suchan, was elected. The Student Council carried on all elections. A new column of Council activities and replies to suggestions has been added to the GATEWAY. Money was also contributed from the Student Council Reserve Fund for the redecoration of the lounge. A library com- mittee of ten students was set up to review books in the GATEWAY and suggest purchases for the library. A new institution was started this year that has met with much suc- cess — the Coffee Hour, attended by faculty and students alike. Edith Holmes is president; Robert Rispler, vice-president; Eileen Cobb, secretary; George Reinhardt, treasurer. Dean Lucas is sponsor. Paulsen, Reinhardt, Nielsen, Parks, Reid, Holland Allan, Mahoney, Finch, Lucas, Holmes, Roessig, White TOMAHAWK Marian Mortensen headed the 1946 TOMAHAWK staff. Lois Mel- chior was associate editor and Paul Youngstrom was business manager. Assistant class editors were Bernice Holmes and Wilmo Kruse, seniors; Dorothy Kaplan, juniors; Audrey Hansen, sophomores; and Marjorie Ma- honey, freshmen. School activities were reviewed by Marion Keller. Elaine Bixton, Margaret Markley and Roy Hamilton were in charge of student organizations. George Reinhardt handled sports; Bradley Field, adminis- tration; John Sorenson and Jeanne Finch, arrangement of class and organi- zational pictures; and Gail Pheney, snapshots. Harold Jungbluth was art editor. William Shultz and Sherry Kramer solicited advertising. The staff was aided by the following reporters: Kenneth Shupe, Joan Miller, LaVern Sweigord, Dorothy Drishaus, Philip Gleason, Hollis Wilson, Joan Fullerton, Jacqueline Shipley, Janell Stewart, and John Phillips. It was our earnest endeavor, points out Miss Mortensen, to have the TOMAHAWK as interesting and collegiate as possible in spite of post- war restrictions in paper, printing, and engraving. But the TOMAHAWK, even as it is, would hove not been possible if it were not for the splendid cooperation of the students, administration, and Student Publication Board. Pheney, Kruse, Holmes, Mortensen Finch, Sorenson, Youngstrom, Melchior, Bixton Shultz, Kramer, Keller, Markley, Mahoney, Reinhardt UNIVERSITY PLAYERS Shultz, Guthrie, Gatz, Knudsen, Fuller, Paulsen, Steinman, Jewett, Ogden, Knee, Olson Sweigard, Elmore, Hamilton, Riggs, McPherson, Bragg, Marshall, Huston, Campbell Youngstrom, Shields, Sorenson, Rispler, Kirkland, Shultz, Mahoney, Allan, Blissard Eckert, Slater, McGrath, Finch, Powers, Harkert, Kvetensky, Kavan Under the direction of Mr. C. L. Shubert and Mrs. Frances Key, and with a membership twenty-five per cent greater than last year, the Uni- versity Players have been an active group this year. Officers were Kenneth Shupe, president; Robert Rispler, vice-president; Susan Kirkland, secretary; William Shultz, treasurer. SCHOOL YELLS When you ' re up, you ' re up. When you ' re down, you ' re down When you ' re up against O. U. You ' re upside down ! I-N-D-I-A-N-S l-n-d-i-a-n-s Indians Yea, Indians! Go back, go back. Go back to the woods; You haven ' t, you haven ' t. You haven ' t got the goods. You haven ' t got the rhythm. You haven ' t got the jazz. You haven ' t got the team That OMAHA has! Yea, Indians — fight, team, fight! Your pep, your pep, You ' ve got it, now keep it; Doggone you, don ' t lose it. Your pep, your pep, your pep! Come on. Red, Come on. Black, Come on, Indians — FIGHT BACK! 0-0-OMA A-A-AHA Oma-aha Omaha, Omaha, Yea, yea, yea ! Fight, team, fight; Fight, team, fight; Fight, team, fight, team; Fight, fight, fight!! W.A.A. Clough, Glas, Borgeson, Hall, Chase, Pecho, Blue, Jacobus Bruening, Gatz, Guthrie, Fletcher, Holmes, Bane, Jorgensen, Grant FIckel, Blissard, Hummel, Dustin, Bailey, Fuller, Eckert, Freelin, Finch, Harkert Johnson, Bower, Drake, Wolcott, Muir, Crozier, Hanson, Thompson Zimmerman, Olmsteod, Miller, Shipley, Kittoe, Mccreary Mathewson, Kirkland, Sorenson, Thomas, Roesky, Patterson, Reinhordt, Minnick, Schroen Voner Kavon, Wilson, Mallory, Oberg, Schliffke, McRaven, Kampfe, McGrath, Stone, Shields Richardson, Mansur, Lundquist, Knudsen, Kvetensky, Nufer, Sorenson, Mahoney The activities of the W.A.A. included a tea-dance for all women stu- dents, informal and formal initiations, a Christmas Dinner, the University Play Day, High School Play Day, Bake Sale, and the annual Spring Banquet. Several girls represented the organization as a state W.A.A. meeting in Lincoln on March 23. The Executive Board consists of LaVon Hanson, president; Pansy Crozier, Roberta Muir, Beverly Drake, Vivian Rasmussen, and Ardine Thompson. Enid Wolcott and Glee Meier are the sponsors. UNIVERSITY OF OMAHA VICTORY MARCH By Jeanne Finch Omaha U For victory we sing. Your loyal sons and daughters Hail their Alma Mater Hail, all hail, and lift your banners high, Omaha U, And let your praises ring out strong for red and black. We ' ll win for you today; We lift the chorus. Speed it onward. Loud your praises sing. We will fight on to victory — Forever our university — We ' re loyal to you, Omaha. INDEPENDENTS Kramer, Blue, Miller, Wilson, Guthrie Yuja, Jacobsen, Schreiner, McPherson, Marshall, Yuja, Lower Crozier, Mahoney, Rice, Markley, Calnicean Although handicapped by a late start in the fall, the Independents regained their campus standing by signing up over eighty members at the beginning of the second semester. The president was Paul Patterson. Other officers were Darlene Blue, vice-president; Jeanne Fallers, secretary; and Adeline Luers, treasurer. INTERSORORITY COUNCIL Sorenson, Rodman, Pansing, Spellman, Reinhardt, Christensen, Kruse The Intersorority Council as governing body of the social sororities was formed to promote and perpetrate the best interests of the university and to inspire higher idealism and tolerance of mind and spirit. Officers were: Dorothy Drishaus, president; Pauline Pansing, vice- president; Bet Hart, secretary; Lois Spellman, treasurer. Mary Padou Young was the Council ' s sponsor. Social functions were opened this year with the rush tea at the Gold Room of the Fontenelie Hotel on August 26, 1945. The annual Pledge Dance was held at the Chermot Ballroom on December 14. The Home Economics Department in conjunction with the Intersorority Council held a fashion show and tea in the school auditorium, February 14. Each sorority is represented by two members. Christianson, Grant, Armstrong, Peterson, Hall, Vevelheimer, Downs, Borgeson, Sullenger, Pecha, Bertishafer, Shick Keating, Walstrom, Montgomery, Jorgenson, Bigelow, Jensen, Bruening, Payne, Schliffke, Turney, Skornicka Knight, Crites, Secord, Steinman, Dr ishous, Hanson, Jacobus, Schroen, Lausen Pecha, Cornett, Segelberg, KIttoe, Olafson, Rasmussen Gamma Sigma Omicron sorority numbers forty-three actives among its members, with the initiating of the first semester pledges in February. Officers were: Dorothy Drishaus, president; La Von Hanson, vice-president; Eleanor Steinman, secretary; and Jeanne Secord, treasurer. Miss Elizabeth Kaho and Miss Marion Peck were sponsors. A hayrack picnic in October started out the calendar of social events for the Gammas. This was followed by a Halloween party given by the Gamma Alumni group at the American Legion Hall, and an overnight hike to Camp Harriet Harding. In order to raise money for their share in the Inter-Sorority Christmas dance, the pledges held a successful bake sale in November. Other highlights included the Christmas party, and the formal initiation of pledges in the atmosphere of formals, white roses, and candlelight, both held at the Omaha Women ' s Club, and a picnic-dance at the Benson Park pavilion. A very informal pledge initiation was held at Hanscom Park in January. There the actives, employing everything from molasses to green oatmeal, properly initiated the pledges. Several honors were bestowed upon Gam- mas this school year. One was being winner of the school soccer tournament; another was the sorority placing second among University sororities in selling tags during the Sister Kenny Polio Drive. KAPPA PSI DELTA A barn dance given in the Kappa Barn with the traditional fiddler and caller opened the fall rushing season for the Kappas. The preference banquet was held in the Blackstone Hotel, followed by a theater party. Initiation was held at the Fontenelle Hotel. Activities included a weiner roast at Hummel Park, parties at the members ' homes, a hay rack ride fol- lowed by a slumber party, an active hike and picnic, their annual Christmas party, and a Valentine ' s party. Kappa pledges were active in planning the joint-sorority pledge dance. the Ski Slide. Officers were Evelyn Reinhardt, president; BettyHaupt, vice-president, ArleneCarlson, first semester secretary and Donna Christiensen, second se- mester; Mary Minnick, treasurer; Betty Bilunas and Barbara Dustin, ser- geants at arms; and Jean Holland, historian. On the Intersorority Council were Betty Haupt, first semester, succeeded by Donna Christensen the sec- ond semester. Pledge officers were Virginia Oberg, president; Roberta Olsen, vice- president; and Marilyn Mallory, secretary-treasurer. Miss Alice Smith and Mrs. John Stipp were the sorority sponsors. Lundquist, Gates, Mallory, Oberg, Todd, Olsen, Anderson, Patterson, Dustin Holland, Christensen, Haupt, Reinhardt, Minnick, Bilunas PHI DELTA PSI Raggedy Ann Rumpus was the theme opening the rush season for the Phi Delts. The rush party was held at the Fontenelle Hotel and the preference banquet was at the Blackstone Hotel. The Phi Delts welcomed autumn by giv- ing a barn dance at the Ralston Country Club. The reorganized fraternities were honored by an open house. The pledges presented their sorority mothers at the all- sorority pledge dance with unique identifi- cation bracelets. Janice Rodman and Audrey Bailey were Phi Delta Psi models at the style review, sponsored by the I ntersorority Council. The Phi Delts are very proud of their pledges for all first semester pledges became actives. Informal initiation for the January pledges was combined with an overnight trip to Melcher ' s Island. Members of Phi Delta Psi are prominent in campus activities: Roberta Muir is secretary-treasurer of the W.A.A. Shirley Melcher is a W.A.A, Board member and an Intersorority Council representative. Jessie Rodman is a Phi Delt representative on the Intersorority Council. Maxine Paulsen is a member of the Student Council and a Feathers representative. Bet Hart served as secretary on the Intersorority Council and also donated precious pounds cheerleading during the basketball season. Officers this year were: Jessie Rodman, president; Lois Christian, vice- president; Garnet Havelka, secretary; Grace Wilson, treasurer; and Bernice Holmes, sergeant-at-arms. Miss Ellen Lord is the sorority sponsor. Nelsen, Melcher, Dahmke, Earp, Thompson, Paulsen, Hart, Helme, Stromberg, Clough Blackstrom Holling, Muir, Leytham, Fletcher, McMormick, Gatz, Logan, Bailey, Shipley, Bane Roesky, Rodman, Wilson, Christian, Rodman, Havelka, Holmes, Knudse ' n PI OMEGA PI Pflasterer, Andre, Ovington, Borkenhagen, Hummel, Olmstead, Zimmerman, Gragson, Freelin, Nelson, Shipley, Johnson, Knudsen, Nelson, Koutsky, Fllis Beatty, Steinman, Pollard, McGurk, Douglas, West, Morris, Henry, Rees, Noble, Peterson, Perry, Roessig, Thomas, Soderberg, Stevens Knepper, Surface, Stewart, Peterson, Lindborg, Fuller, Pansing, Kruse, Pheney, Finch, Harkert, Keller, Drake Edgerton, Kventensky, Meyer, Powers, Ogden, Kampfe, Knee, Meet, White, Henderson The Pi Os started off a year full of fun and friendship with the Pi O Paradise Room as the theme for the fall rush party held at the Legion Club. One of the first activities of the year was a hayrack party and weiner roast with all available men on campus recruited for the occasion. At the annual Founder ' s Day Banquet in October, Betty Lynn was awarded the Pi O diamond for highest scholastic honors. In December Pi O pledges cooperated with the other sororities in giving the annual pledge dance, the Ski Slide, at the Chermot ballroom. Friendship rings were given the actives by the pledges. Other social activities of the year included a week-end party at Cowles Lake, a father-daughter banquet, a formal Christmas tea, and a barn dance with frat men as special guests. Twenty-six girls were formally initia ted on March 3, 1946. Officers of the sorority were: Pauline Pansing, president; Wilma Kruse, vice- president; Erma Grace Fuller, secretary; Gail Pheney, treasurer; and Dorothy Thom- as, historian. The sponsors were Miss Mar- garet Killian and Mrs. Hugh J. Tudor. In 1945, Pi Omega Pi won the trophy for the third consecutive year in the inter- sorority sing contest which gave them ownership of the cup. SIGMA CHI OMICRON Slater, Ross, Milne, Vrana, Ogden, Allan, McFarland, Bower, Treadwell, Kirkland Eckert Shields Kavon, Britt, Henderson, Mahaffey, Scott, Smith, Blissord, Larsen, Jensen, Maher, ' Shupe Nufer, Dunlop, Chambers, Norberg, Sorenson, Hrusko, Stone, Spellman, Johnson, Larsen Wingate, Hagerman, Frohardt, Fickel, Lisec, Sorenson, Glas At a formal pledging, Sig Chi, the oldest sorority on the campus, initiated twenty- seven pledges the first semester. The pref- erence banquet was held in September at the Athletic Club. On October 27, Sig Chi held a hayrack party at Inspiration Lodge. A Christmas tea was given for the girls by the alumni, and an annual Christmas party was given. Sig Chi joined in planning the Ski SI ' de. Formal initiation was held at the Women ' s Club, followed by a tea. Ihc Gis was the name of the dinner dance given by Sig Chi on March 15 at the Black- stone. In April, Sig Chi had a bike party, and in May, the annual mother- daughter dinner. Jo Sorenson and Lois Spellman were the sorority ' s representatives for Intersorority Council. The pledge officers were Marj Chambers, Shirley Sorenson, Joan Fickel, Bettie Blissord, Jeanne Hagerman and Phyllis Dunlop. Officers were: Jo Sorenson, president; Carol Hruska, vice-president; Evie Norberg, secretary; Janice Maynes, treasurer; Eileen Cobb and Wanda Shupe, sergeants-at-arms. The courtesy committee was Evie Norberg, Eileen Cobb, and Dottie Randall. Miss Gertrude Kincaide and Mrs. Benjamine Boyce are sponsors. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL When the fraternities were reactivated in the fall of 1945, the need for the Interfraternity Council became apparent. Each fraternity on the campus elected two members to the council, making a total of six members. The first accomplishment of the council was to set a date for Rush Week. This was set as March 4 to March 1 1. The social function of the year was the annual spring formal sponsored by the Interfraternity-lntersorority Council. It was given at Peony Park, April 6, 1946, with Lee Barron ' s orchestra. The officers for this year were: President — Robert Eller Vice-president — Christy Kara Secretary — William Beebe Treasurer — Cliff Pinkerton The members were Robert Eller and William Shultz from Theto Phi Delta, Christy Kara and William Beebe fro m Alpha Sigma Lambda, and Cliff Pinkerton and Don Neilsen from Phi Sigma Phi. Eller, Kara, Beebe, Shultz, Lucas, Pinkerton, Nielsen ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA Clark, Jenkins, Anderson, Drake, Olson, Fuchinaro Bekins, Relsser, Gleason, Fleming, Thompson, Pronske, Pegler Beebe, Jungbluth, Barker, Kara, Hansen, Smith Reactivation is the theme of the year for all members of Alpha Sigma Lambda fraternity. Throughout the war the fra- ternity has been on an inactive status with this year ' s pledge class carrying on the old traditions. Bob Reisser had returned from fighting with the Eighth Air Force, Eng ' and; Christy Kara, Twelfth Air Force, Italy; Wayne Hansen, from duty in France and England with European Theater Headquar- ters; Don Bekins, American Theater, Brazil; and Fred Pegler, from Austria with tha Forty-Fourth Infantry Division. This group of fellows mode up a group of well-traveled veterans who aided in the formation of on active chapter. Officers of the active chapter were Christy Kara, president; Wayne Hansen, vice-president; Harold Jungbluth, secretary; and Charles Baker, treasurer. A Gamma Sigma Omicron-Alpha Sigma Lambda dance in Ralston high- lighted the social season. Various parties and hayrack rides added to the season ' s fun. Fraternity activities included a Phi-Sig-Alpha Sig football game with Alpha Sig the winner, 6-0. A Scavenger Hunt informal initiation, followed by a formal initiation, brought the active chapter into being on February 18, 1946. Dr. William H. Waite and John Kurtz are fraternity sponsors. PHI SIGMA PHI Johnson, Boettcher, Polacek, Johnson, Chevalier, Nielson, Menshik Spagnaola, Pinkerton, Suchan, Reinhardt, Holbrook Phi Sigma Phi, the oldest fraternity on the campus, had a new lease on life this year, regaining its active status which it relin quished in 1943 because of the war. The Phi Sigs, old and new, played a very active roll in all school activities, taking c back seat to no one. The fraternity par- ticipated wholeheartedly in the Seventh Victory Loan drive. Paul Suchan, was elect- ed Bond King of the University. Social activity included a steak fry at Hummel Park and a party given by the Alumni. In winter sports Phi Sigma Phi won the basketball championship, and they played a leading role in spring sports. Outstanding members are; George Reinhardt, member of Who ' s Who, Student Council treasurer. Board of Student Publications member, sports editor of the TOMAHAWK, Dean ' s Honor List; Don Nielsen, president of the Pre-Med club, vice-president of the Chemistry club, Inter-Fraternity council representative. Student Council representative; Cliff Pinkerton, Dean ' s Honor List, Interfraternity council treasurer; Fred Freeline, president of the Engineer ' s club; Harold Schwartz, president of the Chemistry club. Officers were: Paul Suchan, president; Cliff Pinkerton, vice-president; George Reinhardt, secretary; Fred Freeline, treasurer; Harold Schwarz, sergeant-at-arms. THETA PHI DELTA After an absence of nearly three years, Theta Phi Delta was officially reactivated on the campus with the opening of the spring semester. During the fall semester the Alumni Chapter of the fraternity undertook the re- sponsibility of pledging new members. The reactivation of the fraternity was headed by the initiation of the new actives, and strengthened by the return of former members again starting school. One of the first activities of the new chapter was a smoker for rushees held at the Rome Hotel, on March 8. The social events consisted of a picnic-dance at Stu Borg ' s shack in the latter part of March; pledge-active picnic and softball game in early May; and the Traditional Mother ' s Day Tea on May 12. A hay-ride in early April and the pledge dance on April 26 climaxed the functions of the pledge class. The officers of the Active Chapter were Bob Eller, president; Bill Shultz, vice-president; Henry Campbell, secretary; Paul Youngstrom, treas- urer and Wes Clark, Sergeant-at-arms. The Fraternity sponsors were Dr. R. M. Wardle and Dr. J. L. Stipp. The fraternity was represented on the Tomahawk and the Gateway staffs by Bill Shultz, and Paul Youngstrom, who was business manager of both publications. Bob Eller was president of the Interfraternity Council, and Bill Shultz was the other representative. On the Student Council was Bob Rispler and George Reid. Theta held all offices in the Sophomore class. 1 tr. mi Shultz Swergard, Calure, Kreugar, Woods, Linn, Johnson, Dymacek Bloom Densmore, Elmore, Jennings, Burdic, Rispler, Clark, SIbbernsen, Reid, Thornton Halleen Wendt, Campbell, Shultz, Eller, Youngstrom, Hazard BASKETBALL Riordan, Shires, Roth, Bruning, Hagerty, Clure, Brown, Johnk Sorenson, Landman, Hecke, Peterson, Sherman, Knuckles, Jensen When Coach Harold Johnk issued the call for basketball players last fall, he found that he had a bunch of young men who were short on ex- perience but willing to learn. That the boys were green was clearly shown by the lacing they took from Nebraska Wesleyan in their first game, 59-22. But their spirit did not lag and in their eighth attempt ,they won their first victory of the season over a young Dana team, 32-23. At the turn of he semester, nine experienced men with plenty of basket- ball competition, either in the service or in high school, came to the rescue, including one. Jack Roth, who had previously played on Omaha U. quintets. With only one game under their belts, the new team gave a sharp Peru club a real scare before dropping a 43-40 decision. These fellows were be- ginning to get acquainted and proved it when they won their first game over Doane, 51-35 to avenge an earlier loss. Dana was the next victim; and in this game, Mike Landman, flashy forward, put on a brilliant scoring exhibition. He scored 26 big points, playing in only a little more than half of the 40 minutes. 63-20 was the score. The season was ended victoriously when the Indians defeated a tough South Omaha Legion club, composed of former college and high school standouts, 46-35. HIGH POINT MEN Mike Landman ,100 All in all, Omaha University ' s first post-war basketball season can be recorded as a success. Victories weren ' t too frequent, but the team showed the spirit needed for a winning ball team. Basketball at Omaha University has been re- vived. Game Results: OMAHA OPPONENTS 22 Nebraska Wesleyan 59 19 Creighton 48 18 Benson Legion 41 40 Doane 53 29 Wayne 57 24 Peru 39 24 Wayne 53 32 Dana 23 27 Morningside 46 40 Peru 43 35 Morningside 42 51 Doane 35 63 Dana 20 44 Nebraska Wesleyan 52 27 Creighton 36 46 So Omaha Legion 35 541 682 Roster: Ced Bloom Al Pascale Len Bond Jack Peterson Willis Brown Dick Polenske Bill Bruning Jack Roth Lou Clure Bill Sautter John Duncan Mel Sherman Bob Hagerty Vern Shires Russ Hecke Rog Sorenson Chris Jensen Sam Warnock Bill Knuckles Jack We st Mike Landman Al Wittmer Sherman Lower Lou Clure 59 FOOTBALL AND TRACK Football couldn ' t even be considered lost fall. The men hadn ' t re- turned in sufficiently large numbers and a coaching staff was still lacking. The question now arises, Will we have track this spring and will football return to the campus next fall? At the time the Tomahawk went to press, the Board of Regents was still discussing the advisability of Omaha University ' s return to intercolle- giate football and track competition. Although no decision had been reached, the students at the University have expressed a desire to see a return of the two sports. Manpower is not the problem anymore, for with the large number of returned veterans and former Omaha high school stars on the campus, Omaha U. should certainly be able to field a team in either sport. The big questions are whether the student body of the University is really in- terested enough to support a program of athletics, and if so, what class of competition shall we seek? These questions are not easy to answer, and the attitude of the student body will certainly have a lot to do in forming the opinion of the Board of Regents with whom the final decision rests. Sed Hartman, who was head football and track coach before entering the service is a member of our faculty once again. Likewise, Harold Johnk, who was assistant coach in both sports, before entering the service, has returned. Both of these men stand ready to undertake the task of train- ing varsity teams in football and track if the go ahead signal is given. CHEERLEADERS Wagner, Hart, Hanson, Perry, Andre, Sweigard MEN ' S INTRAMURAL SPORTS MEN ' S INTRAMURAL BOARD Parker, Knuckles, Hartman, Strimple, Walker, Reid, Ward Students who were unable to make varsity teams were not kept from athletic competition the past year. An excellent intramural sports program for men was offered by Sed Hartman, Omaha U. coach. Tournaments in basketball, table tennis, touch football, softball, baseball, volleyball, boxing, track, tennis, badminton, golf, horse shoes, bowling, and wrestling were held. Teams from Phi Sigma Phi, Theta Phi Delta, and Alpha Sigma Lambda fraternities. Independents, and two veteran organizations. Ground Grippers and Veteran Flyers composed the loop. A point system was used in determining the winner. Ten points each were given to winners in basketball, touch football, boxing, track, softball, wrestling and baseball. Badminton, tennis, bowling, table tennis, horse shoes, volley ball, and golf victors were awarded five points each. A for- feit brought a penalty in points. Varsity men were ruled ineligible to participate in the sport they lettered in, but they could compete in the other sports. Athletic Directors from each team were appointed by Mr. Hartman and they met with him frequently to draw up plans for the various tourna- ments. These directors and their teams: Thor Strimple, Phi Sigs; George Reid, Thetas; Mardel Ward, Ground Grippers; Bill Knuckles, Independents; Art Parker, Alpha Sigs; and Neal Walker, Flyers. Jack ' n ' Jeannie Something new again Shy native maiden Cabby ' s gams at you! Chums Captivatlon . . The outdoor movement . . Femmes fishin ' . . The next morning .... . . Who dot? She ' s winking The fellas are only fooling Hi, Jake! Get that Elmore charm Ah, sweet spring Feminine pulchritude Five heads are better Where have those girls been? Surf Who says so. La Verne? Shultz is back and Spellman ' s got him Back to nature The hungry type Watch out, Marilyn Eek, a villain! Dustin with dog Basking in the sun Lazy man Three men and a girl The best possible arrangement Shirley K. and Pat Hot in pursuit Strict attention He forgot to take the press off, mommy Bella Donna What goes on here? Think they ' ll get it in the basket? Bitter medicine The good life Olson Coleen the coquette So sad Meditation Laughing lass Nice day for walking That glamorous Rispler ..... Gey group Home run, B. J Don ' t get huffy They washed it off, though Good friends, all School ' s out Studying Peek-a-boo . . . 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