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

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 LYCEUM firti S me» er Socond Semcjfor William Mitchell Frank Schnabl Grant Gilray Ronnie Adams Ed Landgraf Critic Marshall Joe Walsh Inter-Society Ken Smith Advisors....Burton Karges, Donald McNew Row I: Gilroy. Woite. Tordiff, Brandt. Kucstcr, Martzke Row 2: Gertsch, Russell, Pool. Me Farr in, leibcrg. Harmes, Dreger. Willcrt, Adorn . Pictte Row 3: Percy. Bcchord, Hoock. O'Connor, MofQon, Brins. Mitchell, Schnobl Page 25

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1 Top: Pa and Ma Brandt rclox while entertaining during a break in the Vod-Vil. Bottom: We're coming to tokc part in Songfost. The Campus Cafe was the scene of Lyceum's initial 1951 activity, informal rushing. Combining with its sister society, Phoenix, Lyceum held formal rushing in the Continental Room of the Athearn Hotel. Hell Week and Quest Night, in which fifteen pledges were put through the endurance tests devised by Joe Walsh and Ken Smith, followed. Temperance speeches, impromptu marriage proposals, and claims to the identity of Napoleon while standing on Walgreen's corner proved the mettle of Lyceum pledges and gave one of them an opportunity to test the efficiency of the Oshkosh police force. Hall decorations for Homecoming were put up by Lyceum with the help of Phoenix members; chairmen were Bob Russell and Joe Walsh. Members also decorated the predominantly Lyceum House of Mauritz and the House of A and some appeared in a skit at the Homecoming pep rally Friday night. A float was entered in the Homecoming parade. Defending its title to the loving cup in the Kappa Gamma Play Contest, Lyceum again presented a drama, Afraid of the Dark , directed by Bill Mitchell. Set in a death-house, it was the story of three men awaiting execution for murder. The cast included Grant Gilroy, Warren Tardiff, Keith Kuster, Bill Martin, Tom Horst, and Tom Waite. At Christmas time, Lyceum joined Phoenix in Christmas carolling for patients at Sunnyview Sanitor-ium and the audience of the OSTC radio program. Early in the second semester, fourteen pledges repeated the oath of allegiance and became members of Lyceum. The group chose Old Black Joe as its entry in the Songfest. Director Jim Studley and society members cooperated to secure an honorable mention for their efforts. Lyceum's tournament of laughter, Vod-Vil was staged April 26 and 27. Co-chairmen Bob Gertsch and Bob Russell made arrangements for the presentation of society and independent acts to the Little Theater audience. Competition for the loving cup was keen as usual. April 21 was the date of the Phoenix-Lyceum formal with its spring theme. The music was furnished by Searl Pickett's orchestra. Phoenix also joined Lyceum in the annual spring picnic. Participation in the intramural sports program was managed by Darrel Piette. Page 24

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 v Top: Per ic I com forsaking the donee floor at their spring formal to cluster around the punch bowl. Bottom: Shodes of pink elephants ond alcoholics Pcnclean's Vod-Vil entry. Noturol question: Which is the real Ponclcan portrait? The ranks of Periclean were badly depleted by graduation and the draft which caused them to lose over two-thirds of their membership. But this didn't stop the sports society. The ranks were quickly brought up to full strength with the names of many new recruits eager to get into the society that is known for its fine participation in sports activities and its sportsmanship. Starting off the year with an informal party at Rock Meyer's cottage, Periclean welcomed the new pledges and old members to the fold. The society held its formal rushing with a Smorgasbord dinner at the Raulf Hotel with its sister society. Gamma Sigma. Next on the agenda was the Homecoming parade. Out to protect their first place laurels of last year, Periclean had a contest for ideas for the float which was won by Charles Buck. As per usual, the Pericleans came through taking first place for the second year running. The float was a replica of a pirate ship with Whitewater walking the plank. To the Victors Go the Spoils was the slogan. Lack of time kept the Periclean men from entering the Kappa Gamma play contest, but they were right on hand to enter the lota Songfest. The selection they chose was Yea Boo . Being true perfectionists, they scorned the published version and substituted their own original lyrics. Periclean was also represented in the Vod-Vil contest. The annual formal dance for Gamma Sigma ond Periclean was held on March 30 at the 20th Century Club. The theme was Spring Rendezvous and cou-p'es danced under blue and green lights to the music provided by Searl Pickett and his orchestra. This year the men's societies vied with the women's societies for supremacy in a Spelling Bee. Charles Buck represented Periclean society and helped the men defeat the women. As usual, Periclean entered teams in the intramural sports program at OSTC. They valiantly defended their reputation for athletic ability and although they didn't take any first places, the Burps were always closely following and pushing the leaders. In order to end this eventful year, Periclean com pleted their circle of activities and returned to the point of the year's beginning. Rock Meyer's cottage was again the scene of an informal party. This was topped off by a spring picnic held in conjunction with its sister society. Gamma Sigma. Page 26