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

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DELTA PHI Firtt Semetter Office Second Semetter Ruth Hasley ........................... President....................... Beverly Steffen Marjorie Williams.................... Vice-President Marilyn Belling Marilyn Yankee .........................Secretary.................... Marlene Titzkowski Carol Peterson .........................Treasurer....................................Sue Pfeiffer Virginia Thiel ........................ Custodian Louise Coumbe Joan De Byle .......................... Historian Gloria Mielke ........... Critic Ruth Hasley Advisor....................Miss Helen Colby Row I; Zernzoch, Yankee, Coumbe, Halverson, Zimpel, Mueller, Krocht, Milius Row 2: Weber, Kueblcr, Pfeiffer, Phillips, Belling, DoByle. Wogener, Titzkowski, Kirk, 8erndt, Mielke Row 3: Meyers. Henning, Steffen, Hasley, Woldron, Peterson, Thiel Page 15

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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

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Members and prospective members of Gamma Sigma were gathered together for the first time this year at an informal rushing party held in the women's lounge. This was soon followed by a formal rushing dinner Smorgasbord style, at the Raulf Hotel with its brother society, Periclean. Twelve girls weathered the rushing season and were pledged at the home of Miss Hubbard, the society's advisor. These pledges later gave a party at the museum at which all the active members were guests. Both pledges and active members combined ideas and manual labor while working on an entry in the Homecoming float contest. Evidently they hit upon a winning combination because the Gamma Sigs took second place. Again this year Gamma Sigma invited their alumni to a banquet which was well attended and considered a success. Practically the only blight over the Homecoming weekend was the failure of the Gamma Sig candidate for queen, Jeanne Bock to receive o sufficient number of votes. Delving into the golden age of drama, Gamma Sigma chose a play called When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet for presentation at the annual Kappa Gamma play contest. Nancy Kohlbeck and Mary Pischke directed the play. It was based upon an imaginary incident in which the outstanding heroines of Shakesperean plays meet to advise Juliet Capulet in her romance with Romeo. Much of the truly Christmasy atmosphere in the Administration Building this year was due to the efforts of the Gamma Sigma society. A large Christmas tree was set up in front of the business office and decorated appropriately. During their free periods Gamma Sigs gathered around the tree and sang carols. The society, under the direction of Jane Anunson, entered lota's songfest with Serenade from The Student Prince . Background for the song was provided by two members of the society, one of whom was dressed as a man, who sat on a park bench at left stage. On April 30th at the Twentieth Century Club Gamma Sigma and Periclean held their spring formal. Couples danced in a Spring Rendezvous atmosphere to the music of Seorl Pickett and his orchestra. Gamma Sigma entered Lyceum's Vod-Vil as did the other societies. Modern Mother Goose was presented with Betty Williams as director. This was the last major piece of work for the year and Gamma Sigs celebrated its close at a picnic in conjunction with the Pericleans. Top Gommo Sigs join Ponclean during the ring song. Bottom: Shakespeare's lodies meeting include Jockie Sorensen, Mickey Edler, Kathy Monsted, Jeanne Bock, Jane Ayer, ond Barbie Comptoell Page 16