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

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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.

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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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Row ton: B. William , M. lawlo , M. Rehboin Row nine: C. Domer, K. Kletlke, D. Vcrkuilan Row eight: I. Heriog, J. Ick», J. Freiderich Row icven: G. Carroll, K. Von Gorp, V. Stark Row ix: M. Wepner, M. O'Connor, S. Monro Row five: 0. Bower , M. Koeck, S. Roible Row four: M. Cowon, M. Rice, M. Robichoud Row three: s J. KovoWki, E. John»on, M. Brandon Row two: J. Sorenion, J. Sander , P. Oovie Row one; J. Knotton, C. Doner, J. Bock GammaSigma Firti Semtifer Office Second Semester Joan Knution ........... Pretident .......... Corol Bollard Carol Ballard ........ Vice-Preiident ........ Phyllis Davie Mory Lawlet ........... Secretary ........... Jeanne Bock Maureen Brandon ........ Treaturer Maureen Brandon Jan Kovoltki ........... Hiitorian Ethel Schrimpf Betty Ann William ..... Cuttodion Jackie Sorenten Verna Stork ........Inter-Society Council..... Verna Stork Ethel Schrimpf ........... Critic ............Connie Doner Jeanne Bock................................. Joan Knution The staid, dignified, newly established Reeve Memorial Union lost its simple collegiate air for one evening last year as it became the scene of the reopening of that ultra-nightclub. The Purple Parrot. The doors were thrown open to prospective members and active members ot the informal rushing. The gay club then discreetly closed its doors for another year and the guests scurried off to the formal rushing, a Smorgasbord dinner at the Town Grill. Former members of Gamma Sigma make it a point never to lose touch with active student group, and they welcomed members and pledges to a pledging party held in the basement of the Museum. Later the pledges turned the tables, and a pleasant table turning it was too, and gave a party for all active members. One of the first opportunities for pledges to share in competitive efforts with their society was the Homecoming float contest. Again this year Gamma Sigma took a place in the contest by winning third with the slogan, Our Aces Will Win the Points . Using this slogan as a point of departure, the theme was carried out with six large ace cards through which football players faces protruded. This was mounted on a wagon. The next day alumni and members gathered to recall old memories and to hope for an afternoon victory. Their Homecoming luncheon was held at the Raulf Hotel. This year the candidates for Homecoming Queen were not sponsored by societies. Nevertheless Home- Page 22