University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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ALPHA PHI OMEGA flat Semeiter Robert Barber Ervin Stock ... John Brown . Harry Boldt.... Advisors Office ... President ... Vice-President ... Secretary ... ... Treasurer ... Sgt.-at-Arms. Second Semeiter .. Robert Barber .... Ervin Stock .... John Brown .... Harry Boldt Robert Hanson Dean Thedinga; Mr. Boeing; Mr. Wasser Row I: Nigl, Langcmok, Stock. Brown Row 2: Borber, Stage, Honvon. Schmidt, Handertmork Page 13

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Alpho Phi Omega officers; front row. Barber, Bold! Schmitt bock tow, Nigl, 8rown, Hon son Salesmen Bold! and Schmitt with browsers Hoffman and Gerber. There are five men's societys on the OSTC campus but there is only one of them that has gone cosmopolitan and can call itself a fraternity. It is the nationally organized Alpha Phi Omega that claims the honor. The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega is service; service to the school, the community, and to the nation as a whole. It is composed entirely of men who were, or are, in the scouting movement and who wish to carry on this interest. The activities of Alpha Phi Omega are in harmony with the fraternity's purpose. Their big projects of the year were planned with service to others in view. One of their first undertakings was a huge clothing drive. Large cardboard boxes were placed in the main hall and students were asked to drop any used clothing that might be of further use into these containers. The articles that the men salvaged were sent to needy people in Sweden. Another enterprise of Alpha Phi Omega was the Book Sale. Books of all types, ranging from textbooks to modern fiction were donated to the fraternity by various parties. These donations were, in turn, offered to the student body at a nominal fee. The table in the main hall where the books were sold was a very busy place for a few days, since the sale served a twofold purpose. Besides providing funds which were used for improvements around the school, it was a marvelous opportunity for students to procure useful books at a conveniently reduced price. Less heralded, but equally important projects are constantly being carried out by Alpha Phi men around the campus. They can be seen at football games policing the field between halves to keep it clean, and also marshalling the Homecoming parade. When the skating rink and warming house were opened last winter. Alpha Phi took over the refreshment stand. With the profits they bought records for the skaters to listen to as they enjoyed their skating. Alpha Phi Omega like the rest of the men's societies on the campus is also represented in intramural sports. They sponsored teams in touch football, volleyball, basketball, and softball tourneys. Along with their sister society, Lambda Chi, a Wintertime formal dance was held at the Twentieth Century Club on January 13. Music was provided by Howard Paul's orchestra. Page 12

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All three seasons of the year were eventful ones for Delta Phi. Fall brought informal rushing and the annual scavenger hunt, participated in by both members and pledges. Base of operations was Marlene Titzkowski's home. Next came formal rushing, a smorgasbord dinner in the Fountain Room of the Raulf. On this occasion each of the pledges received a yellow rose, the Delta Phi flower. Miss Helen Colby played hostess to the group at the formal pledging party held October 30. Both members and pledges worked industriously on the Delta Phi Homecoming float. A huge head with a gaping mouth dominated the float while a dentist prepared to pull out the one prominent tooth. Let's Yank Out a Victory was the accompanying slogan. Preceding the game, a tea, honoring all alumni, was held. The annual Sadie Hawkins Day dance, given added publicity by a radio broadcast put on by the College Radio Group, again demonstrated that the gals can really get those fellers when Delta Phi-lota give them an occasion. The society's entry in the play contest was The Spider directed by Naomi Staerkel. In the volleyball tournament. Delta Phi was well represented. Ginny Wagener, one of the society's nominees for the All Star Volleyball team, captained the Delta Phi squad. The society also participated in another winter sports event, the annual WRA sponsored basketball tournament. Captain of the team was Marilyn Belling. Pledges proved their worth during the Christmas season by putting on a party for members and guests including Dean Leyson, Mrs. Thedinga, and Miss Colby. The women's lounge was the scene of the event, refreshments, games and carol singing the main occupations of the evening. Contributions of food, toys, and clothes were collected for the basket drive during the Yule season. A third in the annual Songfest was given Delta Phi for its presentation of The Prayer from Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel . Barbara Berndt directed the entry. Vod-Vil plans, the annual spring picnic, and the spring formal with lota occupied the group during the month of May. A cottage party at the Chain-o-Lakes promised to continue Delta Phi activities into the vacation period. First semester president Ruth Hoslcy nicely bolonccs her cup while chatting with Louise Coumbe. Adeline Meyers, Morlene Titzkowski, Shirley Weber, Bev Steffen, Barbara Gut brand and Miss Colby also joined the conversation. The Prayer from Hansel and Gretel wos Delta Phi's third place winning Songfest entry. Page 14