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

Page 26 text:

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

Page 25 text:

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.

Page 27 text:

1 King ond Queen of Heor1» 2 Mu»ic. Moeilro, Plcoje' 3 Ploy content onlry coming probably meant just a little bit more to the Gamma Sigs when one of their number, Carol Ballard, was elected to the Queen's Court. The date of the Kappa Gamma Play Contest was circled in red on the Gamma Sigs activity calendar. The weeks preceding the event were busy ones, and the girls were occupied with learning lines, collecting props, and planning sets. The drama, The Dark Corner , was a timely play portraying the hardships and sacrifices involved in life behind the Iron Curtain. Constance Doner and Francis Huetter shared director's duties. The combined elements of ploy, directors, cast and stage crew produced an honorable mention award. Much of the truly Christmasy atmosphere in the Administration Building this year was due to the efforts of Gamma Sigma members. They realized that there is nothing to compare with a Christmas tree when it comes to arousing cheer and goodwill. Smelling and looking like Christmas, a huge lighted, decorated tree dominated the whole second floor, and school life functioned under its shadow. The gymnasium floor claimed a goodly share of the time of Gamma Sigma members. They showed an active interest in athletics, and the interest fostered participation in all of the girls' inter-society sports this year. Gamma Sig members succumbed to the influence of St. Valentine's Day, and by February 15 the hearts and flowers routine had permeated their intellectual shell. The formal was held at the Twentieth Century Club. Searl Pickett's orchestra played for the occasion. There were paper hearts, pink punch, and couples galore to delight the heart of confirmed and thirsty romanticists. A King and Queen of Hearts were chosen, although the King proved to be one of the most reluctant on record. On the evening of the lota Songfest the curtains opened on a moody, melancholy Gamma Sigma. The members were clad in black costumes. Black shone on a large champaign glass and a top hat covered with luminous material. Under the direction of Judy Sanders, the group sang Music Maestro Please. When the judges votes were counted. Gamma Sigma placed third. Gamma Sigma entered the Vod-Vil contest again this year to add their bit to the revival. Each year before her members say good-bye to each other and drift away Gamma Sigma gathers together at a picnic, their last shared activity of the school year.