University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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nights of competition. In the Soi-ority Sing, Kappa Alpha Theta placed first for their selections, while Pi Phi and Chi Omega received second and third awards respectively. In the decla- mation Theta again scored first place and Pi Phi was second. The Ball proved to be a great success with George Paxton and his band performing at the Smith School in Northampton, where the dance was held. The Senate pro- posed a new constitution which was to change the student govern- ment. This proposal caused much discussion but was hailed as a big gain toward the goal of campus democracy at our greatly expanded University. 25

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The month of April ahvays proves to be a busy one, and 1948 was no exception. The University Chorale started the month with its Boston Tour. Directed by Doric Alviani, the Chorale proved to be a great success wherever they per- formed. Another musical hit was scored by the Operetta Guild, which gave the musical comedy Anything Goes by Cole Porter, starring Mary Wells. Inter-Greek Week was the busi- est time of the month with fra- ternity skits, sorority sings and declamations, and finally the ball. The Interfraternity Skits, always good, saw first place go to Alpha Epsilon Pi; second, to Theta Chi; and third to Kappa Sigma in two 24]

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Inter-Greek Week April 5-10 I -4 Starting with interfraternity skits on Monday night, and con- tinuing throughout the week, fra- ternities and sororities combined to present a varied program of fun and festivity during Greek Week, April 5-10. Alpha Epsilon Pi ' s Jungle Fan- tasy took first place in the skit competition, with Theta Chi and Kappa Sigma coming in for second and third prizes, respectively. Not to be outdone by the fra- ternities, soi ' ority girls showed their talents in the Sing and Decla- mation contests. Kappa Alpha Theta won first prizes for both the sing and Doris BoUes ' rendition of The Creation. Pi Beta Phi fol- lowed suit winning both second prizes, with Alice Chorebanian reading The Telltale Heart. Sig- ma Delta Tau ' s Lois Abrams won third prize in the Declamation for Strange Interlude, and Chi Omega received third prize in the Sing. Northampton ' s Smith School was the scene for the main event of the week, the Greek Ball, spon- sored by both fraternities and sororities. Featuring the music of George Paxton ' s orchestra, the ball drew a capacity crowd and served as a fitting close to the activities of Greek Week.