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

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Row ten: J. DeByle. M. Belling. T. Bloechl Row nine: P. Phillip , P. Grounke, A. Tie Row eight: I. Honson, V. Wagener, B. Rehwinkel Row seven: M. Titzkowski, L. Coumbe. S. Weber Row six: A. Kirk. S. Pfeiffer, D. Thompson Row five: G. Mielke, L. Bergquist, B. Milius Row four: M. Kolloth, B. Bcrndt, M. Helgeson Row three: A. Meyers, I. Lange, J. Engel Row two: M. Henning, I. DoChambcau, C. Peterson Row one: C. Akin, S. Holvorson, M. Yankee DELTA PHI ♦ Firtl Semetter Office Morilyn Yankee Suzanne Pfeiffer . . . . . Vice-President Virginia Wagener . . . Marilyn Belling Marlene Titzkowski . . . . Historian Pat Phillips Beverly Steffens Critic . . . Joan DeByle Gloria Mielke . . Inter-Society Second Semetter . . Suzanne Pfeiffer Marlene Titzkowski Virginia Wogener . . Marilyn Belling ...... Anita Tietz ...... Linda Lange . . Marilyn Yonkee ......Joan DeByle . .. . Gloria Mielke The fall season found the Delta Phi's busy with many events and new people. Miss Ursla Utley, the new advisor, was welcomed by the group at their first meeting. Informal rushing was just a little different this year because it was held for the first time with lota. Delta Phi's brother society. A pirate party was used as the theme and everyone attended in costume. The annual scavenger hunt was the main event of the evening, followed by games and refreshments at St. Peter's auditorium. The scene, again this year, for formal rushing was the Raulf Hotel, where the traditional Smorgasbord dinner was served. Yellow roses, the Delta Phi flower, were given to the pledges on this occasion. The formal pledging party was held at the home of one of the Oshkosh members, Linda Lange. Homecoming week-end was preceded by many days of planning and working by both members and pledges on the homecoming float — a huge airplane mounted on the top of a car, accompanied by the slogan, Let's Ground the Pointers! The week-end was rounded out with a homecoming tea at the home of Mrs. Marion Mitchell for all the active members and alumnae. And, of course, the gals on the OSC campus had their opportunity this year to catch their fellows for the annual Delta Phi-Iota Sadie Hawkins dance. Radio publicity helped to get this fall event off to a big start and a good time was had by all the Li'l Abners and Daisy Maes in attendance. A contribution to a Christmas basket of food, clothing, and toys was the prime requirement in order to attend a Christmas party given by the pledges for Page 20

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1. Intermiiiion 2. Ploy conteit entry, Oiih Toweli 3. Who Will Buy My Violoti? On December 17 the home of Miss Stewart, club advisor, was the setting of a Christmas party for the group. Carols were sung and games were played, followed by refreshments later in the evening. The semester closed with the election of officers. Phyllis Waurunek was chosen to succeed Delores Raddatz as president. Second semester activities began with rehearsals for the annual lota Songfest. Helen Potter served as director for Alpha Chi's selection, Who Will Buy My Violets? The girls, dressed in dirndl skirts and peasant blouses, held boskets of violets. The setting was completed by a flower girl, surrounded by purple violets, who was sitting off to one side of the stage. Joan Kubiayk was the soloist. It was decided that the organization would not enter Vod-Vil this year because several of the senior members were practice teaching. However, they offered their services to Lyceum for entertainment between the regular acts. Joan Kubiayk sang several selections and Eunice Newman performed several pantomines. Although Alpha Chi participates in most activities on campus, its purpose is not purely social in scope. In 1926 a group, known as the Ruralites Society was formed to satisfy the need of an organization which would prepare the rural students to be future leaders in their communities. In 1930 the society's name was changed to its present one, Alpha Chi. Today the club's purpose embodies not only education and social aims, but also strives to promote a better understanding of rural conditions. Membership is open to all men and women of the rural department.

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1. Homecoming floot 2. Alwmni too 3. An Artist' Life the older members. Beverly Rehwinkel's home provided the setting for the gathering. Games and singing comprised the entertainment and refreshments, made by the pledges themselves, were served. Delta Phi's entry in th Kappa Gamma play contest was entitled A Hint of Lilacs . The drama was under the direction of Joan DeByle. A St. Patrick's Day theme was carried out for the group's initiation party which took place on February 25 at Marlene Titzkowski's home. Seven pledges were initiated by the president. Sue Pfeiffer. Each new member was the recipient of the black and gold ribbons and the traditional yellow rose. The ceremony was completed with the group singing of the ring song. Carolyn Akin, Patricio Graunke, Laura Hanson, Marianne Helgeson, Margaret Kollath, Beverly Rehwinkel, and Delores Thompson became full-fledged members of Delta Phi at this time, having successfully completed the pledging period. Sports, as usual, took up part of Delta Phi's time. Co-captains of their second-place volleyball team were Patricia Graunke and Margaret Kollath. The W. R. A. Basketball tournament was also entered with Marilyn Belling, Patricia Graunke, and Shirley Weber serving as tri-captains of the squad for this event. The Delta Phi presentation in the lota songfest this year was An Artist's Life, a Strauss waltz, sung under the direction of Barbara Berndt and accompanied by Mary Moldcnhauer. Members of the organization were dressed in white blouses and dark skirts. Spring, os well as the rest of the year, was a season of much activity! First on the agenda was their annual semi-formal dance held in conjunction with lota at the Masonic Temple on May 2. Herbie Reis's orchestra furnished music for the guests as they danced in Dreamland . In the meantime the girls were also putting in their time and effort on their Vod-Vil entry. This year they presented a group of straight acts under the title of The Sidewalks of New York . Chairmen for the event were Joan Engel and Sharon Halverson. The Mother's Day luncheon on May 10 at the Raulf Hotel and the annual picnic followed close on the heels of Vod-Vil. Delta Phi's activities did not end with the closing of school for plans had been formulated for their last activity of the year, a cottage party at the Chain-o-Lakes to be held the week following graduation.