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

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IOTA ALPHA SIGMA First Semester Evan Gagnon . Charles King ... Gordon Braun . David Popp ... Fred Warnecke Office ... President ... Vice-President ... Secretary ... ... Treasurer ... ... Historian ... ... Marshall ... Second Semester ... Larry Miller .... Pat Cain Allan Onnink ... Bill Manis Evan Gagnon Advisors Dr. Norem; Mr. Dean Row 1: Kohn, L. Spaulding, Anderson, Miller, R. Spaulding, Hesscl Row 2: Mr. Savage. Lee, King, D. Bidwcll, Wciskc, Decs, Klemfeldt, Messmon, Rather, Firary Row 3: Dc Rusho, Braun, R. Bidwcll, Rush, Gognon. Cam, Mams, Marks Page 19

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lotos on stogc — The Lost Silk Hot , ploy contest entry ond Apache dancing, Vod-Vil style Fall of 1950 again saw the reunion of the members of lota Alpha Sigma at their first meeting of the season. If reports on the heartiness of masculine appetites are correct the event that lota Alpha Sigs remember clearest is the Smorgasbord dinner at Belles. Technically, lota may be said to have entered a float in the Homecoming parade this year. Under the chairmanship of Gordon Braun, a theme and slogan were chosen and the float was built. However, the float turned temperamental and it broke down just before it got to Main Street. Committee members still claim that their float, and the slogan Oshkosh takes the cake, but Whitewater gets the licking would surely have won first place. They had some consolation, though, as the House of Meyer, which is almost predominantly lotan, won second place in the house decorating contest. On November 10 lota, along with its sister society Delta Phi, was responsible for the social upheoval on the OSTC campus known as Sadie Hawkin's Day. That's the day when Daisy Maes don't have to be subtle about chasing their Little Abners and are even expected to corral their own dates for the dance sponsored by Iota and Delta Phi. The appropriate prize of a small brown jug was awarded to those best fitting the comic strip characters. lotans proved their versatility in switching from the dramatic, to the musical, to light comedy. They entered the Kappa Gamma play contest with The Lost Silk Hat written by Lord Dimsay. lota deviated from the role of participant and became the sponsor of the Songfest which proved to be the tenth successful presentation. In the spring Vod-Vil they presented a take-off on a Frankie and Johnnie theme. On May 4 in conjunction with their sister society Delta Phi, lotans held their annual formal at 20th Century Club. Obviously, when lota Alpha Sigma entered a team in this year's intramural volleyball tournament they decided to really make their entry count. The lotan team walked off the court after their final game as champions of the tournament. Members of the team were Carl Pfeiffer, Dick Spaulding (captain). Bill Manis, Bob Kleinfeldt, Jim Dees, Pat Cain, Cliff Sorensen, Lee Bush, Bob Firary, Don Pieper, and Dick Rather. Perhaps placing high in the ranks had become a habit with lota because the team that was entered in the basketball tourney came through the fray in second place. They also participated in touch-football, baseball, and in the intra-school track meet. Page 18

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Kappa Gamma found itself this year under the very capable leadership of a new advisor. Miss Mabel Nemoto. Miss Nemoto was new to the school as well as to the society. Balleyhoo of the Big Top heralded Kappa Gamma's informal rushing party at Ruth Winkel's home. Members and rushees, in keeping with a circus theme, came dressed as typical sawdust-ring characters. Making a change from the ridiculous to the serious, twelve girls were pledged at a formal rushing dinner at the Raulf Hotel. Out for recognition in the Homecoming float contest. Kappa Gamma girls decided on a slogan and theme, and busily went to work executing their plans. Determination paid off and with We'll Penn 'Em as a slogan Kappa Gamma won third place. An alumni dinner was held at the Town Grill to welcome former members bock to the campus. Kappa Gamma's candidate for Homecoming queen was Audrey Johnson. Originally the society was founded to further an interest in drama among students, and so, every year, it sponsors the Kappa Gamma play contest. This year the contest was held on November 14, 15, and 16. Veola Ferrel and Mary Kasai were the mistresses of ceremony and managed to guide the event over smooth and rough spots alike. Naturally Kappa Gamma did not enter the competition, but while the judges were making their decisions, members presented a one-act play entitled Entre Nous . Kappa Gamma was a pioneer in the winter social season and on December 2 it sponsored the first formal dance of the year a Winter Frolic . Herbie Brietzman and his orchestra furnished music for the dance which was held at the Twentieth Century Club. The society got into the spirit of Christmas by again preparing a basket of food for a needy family in the vicinity. Second semester rushing was the excuse for another get-together and an informal come as-you-are party was held in the women's lounge. At a later party in the same place four girls were pledged to Kappa Gamma. Co-operation immediately began on the Iota songfest entry, Wooden Shoes , under the direction of Ruth Winkel. Sports participation was one of Kappa Gamma's strongest activities. Both the undefeated and untied volleyball and basketball teams won their second successive championship under captains Maggie Redman and Anita Wislinsky respectively. A mother-daughter luncheon held on Mother's Day at the Town Grill and a cottage weekend in June completed a most successful yeor. Clod in prison stripes. Kopa Gommo girls represent the Penned Quokcrs. Wooden shoes ond little white caps created the atmosphere for Koppa Gamma's entry in the Songfest. Page 20