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

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1. Homecoming Brunch (or alumnae 2. Informal Rushing 3. Alothean - Philakean formal The annual formal with their brother society, Philakean, was one of the big events of the winter. It was held January 19 at the Twentieth Century Club. An exhibition of the societies' combined musical ability was shown in the singing of the ring songs of the group. A group of Alethean girls initiated another new custom by acting as hostesses for the guests. Every society has its event to sponsor. This year the Aletheans adopted the Frostbite Frolic, the ice show, for its annual affair. When warm balmy breezes melted the ice, the ice show became a dance entitled The Big Thaw. Elected by popular vote, John Butrymowicz reigned as king over the dance with his queen, Lorraine Longer, of Two Rivers. A huge sun was seen melting a snow man under the blue and white icicle streamers. Donna Kleveno was chairman of the affair. This year the Aletheans decided to have second semester pledging. The home of Sue Duex was the scene of the combined informal rushing and initiation party. Traveling bingo was played. The formal rushing dinner took place at the home of Mary Pat Chamberlin. Though many weary nights had been spent practicing, when Song Fest was at hand the voices of the Aletheans were still light, bright, and clear for singing The Dance of the Sugar Plums and The Toy Flutes from Tschaikowsky's Nut Cracker Suite. Dressed in white skirts with silver and red candy stripes, red boleros over white blouses, and wearing silver crowns, they sang under the direction of Gordis Schmidt. Their singing won a share of second place with Philakean. Another second place for the society was won by Jane Ellen Blahnik and Bonnie Gibson when they participated in the Periclean Speech Contest. To enable their mothers to meet the society, and each other, on annual Mother's Day luncheon was held the day before Mother's Day. This year the luncheon was held at the Hotel Raulf with some of the members affording the entertainment. To the music of Gay Nineties tunes, Aletheans could be seen practicing their various dances, the solo, the quartet-singing, and the melodrama, all acts taking place in an ice cream parlor of the time of Vod-Vil. The Philakeans join the Aletheans once more at the end of the year for their annual picnic. A complete relaxation after a hard school year is to be had during the week at the cottage party, another annual event, held at Waupaca. It is the finale of a year of good times with the Aletheans.

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ALETHEAN first Semester Office Second Semester Sue Duex ................. Pretident . ...Mary Pol Chomberlin Mary Millar ........ . Vice-Preiident .... Louisa Christenson Virginia Hamilton ........ Saeraotry Mary Millar Batty Lunda .............. Traosurar Batty Lunda Shirley Chipman .......... Historian Ruth Pozan Joanna Tataak ............ Custodian .... Mory Ann Friadrich Varlyn Ristow........... Inter-Society ....... Varlyn Ristow Betsey Barber ............. Council ............. Nancy Lea With the beginning of the new school term, all societies had their informal rushing parties. Aleth-ean changed the student Union into a gay Paris cafe for their party one Saturday evening. An exclusive showing of the latest Parisian fashions a la comedy kept the audience in stitches. The friendly atmosphere of the party must have been inducing for Alethean found itself with its full membership quota when it held a formal rushing dinner at the home of Mrs. Kleinschmidt, an alumna. Let's Clip the Pointers was the slogan entitling Alethean's entry in the Homecoming Parade. The barbers were Oshkosh football players who wielded a giant pair of scissors over a large pointer's head. The float earned fourth place for the society. The annual homecoming bruncheon for members and alumni was held at the Raulf Hotel. As port of their initiation, the pledges entertained the Aletheans and Philakeans by showing their talents in a variety of humorous acts at a joint meeting. A party was given by the pledges of both the Alethean and Philakean societies for their members. The Play Contest gave Alethean a crown of glory when The Wish Shop directed by Donna Lee Was-ser won first place. The Wish Shop was the story of a debutante who found herself in a strange shop where qualities one might wish to possess were shown instead of fashions. The cast included nine members of Alethean. The Alethean athletes made a valiant showing in the girls' sports, volleyball and basketball, but could not meet the keen competition. Row ten: J. Sente, R. Pozen, M. Ditcher Row nine: G. Schmidt, D. Kietzerow, M. Edinger Row eight: M. Chamberlin, M. Scholler, Mrs. T. Damon Row teven: I. Chrittianten, P. Kloechner, A. Schorf Row six: S. Chipmon, D. Kloveno, M. Miller Row five: S. Motlern, N. Barber, M. Friedrich Row four: N. lee, V. Ritlow, B. Barber Row three: F. Powlitzke, H. Pokrondt, S. Kemmer Row two: B. Brown, D. Topp, B. lunde Row one: S. Duex, D. Waiter, N. Zernzoch Page 16

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ALPHA CHI First Semcifer Office Second Semester Delores Roddotz............ President ........Phyllis Wourunek Mary Schilcher........... Vice-President Noro Janke Joy Huebner ............... Secretary Eunice Bradley Loo Hatch ................. Treasurer loo Hatch Georgia Nicolaus............ Reporter ... Joan Kubioyk Lola Nest .............Parliamentarian............ Helen Potter Annie Laurie Molash...... Historian ....Virginio Scheuermann lorroine Molik ....... Student Council ....... Lorraine Molik Jeanne Bird ......... Student Council ............ Jeanne Bird Nora Janke ........... Program Chairman............ Mrs. Longe Grace Brown .......... Program Chairman...........Ardys lemke Alpha Chi, the rurol education society of OSC, began their fall activities with their annual Homecoming Tea held in the Alpha Chi meeting room. Both members and alumni attended. Serving on the committee for the event were Pat Phillips, Loa Hatch, and Helen Potter. The next big fall event that kept the group busy was Kappa Gamma's annual play contest. Dish Towels was chosen os the organizations entry. The theme of the play concerned a scheming spinster who was endeavoring to trap the new minister. Most of the action centered around a group of women who were helping her to prepare dishtowels for her hope chest. At the climax of the drama the minister arrived with his new wife and, of course, the spinster lost out. Mrs. Cora Lange served as director and the cast included Karen Johnson, Lola Nest, Donald Pockat, Patsy Pollock, Chester Popke, Delores Rad-datz, and Phyllis Wourenek. Alpha Chi was also well represented in sports. A volleyball team was organized and entered in the women's tournament. Captain of the squad was Lorraine Molik. The girls, headed by Mary Schilcher, also participated in competition in the basketball tournament. Row eight: C. Popke, Mi»» Stewart, D. Pocket Row veven: G. Nicolaut, N. Janke Row iix: J. Bird, C. Lange Row five: E. Potchett, J. Broadwoy, A. I. Moloth Row four: P. Kroemer, L. Ne»t Row three: N. Stanelle, P. Pollack, A. Klein Row two: P. Waurunek, K. Johnvon Row one: I. Molik, G. 8rown, H. Bird Page 18