University of Tulsa - Kendallabrum (Tulsa, OK)

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Top Row: Harry Abbey, Olin Abraham, Larry Alexander, Bob Anderson, John Andrews, Dick Askew, Schley Babin Paul Berry. Second Row: Edward Bushyhead, Gib Byrd, Henry Churchill Harold Clement, George Confer, James Copeland, Bill Dean Robert L. Ferguson. Third Row: Harry Francis, Roger Graham, Norman Grine Bob Hoover, Jack Jacobs, Charles Jones, Ivan Lytle, Frank- lin McGaughey. Fourth Row: Bennie McLarn, William Minshall, William Montgomery, Cecil Pace, Dick Phenniger, Bill Plaster, Gerald Rainwater, Bob Reedy. Fifth Row: Robert Richard, Duane Richey, Delbert Riffe, Charles Rossman, Donald Rowley, John Schwenker, Dick Short, Charles Stadel, Don Underwood. Sixth Row: John Stevenson, James Streck, Calvin Turner, Lucky Walton, Vance West, Pat Welch, Donald Wetherill, Wallace Williams, Donald Woolsey.

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'A . , NM zf- A-...+ if .3 . ri P 2, MPH TAU UMEG The local Taus began this year with their first formal rush season to be held in their chapter house. A great deal of work was done by the members in readying the house for the first return of members and the arrival of the first out-of-town rushees. This was the year of sports for Alpha Tau Omega. Taking first place, with the accompanying trophies, in football and volleyball, the Tulsa Taus entered strong teams in all other sports in a bid to retain possession of the Iron Man Trophy won by the chapter last year in intra-mural sports. The three traditional social events of the ATOls proved again to be out- standing functions on the campus. The Black and White Ball in mid-December was highlighted by the crowning of Miss Virginia Shleppey as the third Sweet- heart of Alpha Tau Omega. In early March the local chapter celebrated the eighty-fourth anniversary of the beginning of the national organization. A celebration of their own birthday was held in May when the chapter gathered at the Blackfoot Ball in honor of the fifth year of leadership of Alpha Tau Omega on the University of Tulsa campus. Numerous smaller social functions, many held at the chapter house, rounded out the rest of the year's social activity. Election to campus offices seemed to be the order of the day for ATO's when Dick Lockwood was elected president of the Sophomore classg Jim Harris became Junior class president, and the Seniors voted Bob Bayless back into the office of Treasurer, the same position he had held as a Junior. Jack Gentry carried on capably as Chairman of the Intramural Committee of the Community Council. Dean Lovejoy captured top honors when he was elected the first President of the newly-created Inter-Fraternity Cabinet, one of the highest positions offered on the campus. When the Golden Hurricane presented itself, ATO's found brother Jimmy Ford ending the football season as the second ranking pass receiver in the nation. John Brechin and Sam Cooke showed their basketball prowess on the Armory's floor. Much credit for the success and enjoyment of the chapter was due to our beloved housemother, Mrs. William F. Bensing. O F F I C E R S Gerald Johnson . . . President Dean Lovejoy .V-President Al Caswell Secretary Marque Nelson.. . Treasurer Gerald Johnson ' l

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K PP SIGM Kappa Sigma Fraternity was founded December 10, 1869, at the Univer- sity of Virginia by five friends. From such a modest beginning the fraternity grew in numbers and traditions until it reached its present position of 117 chapters and over 50,000 members. From its beginning in the Southern state, it soon branched out and was the first Southern fraternity to attempt a chapter in the North. Epsilon Mu Chapter of Kappa Sigma had its beginning indirectly on the TU campus on May 16, 1946, when a new local was founded with a nucleus of eight men. With Dr. George Small as its first sponsor, Delta Theta slowly expanded to an active chapter of 47 members and 29 pledges, soon to take its place on the campus with other existing nationals. With strong leadership and enthusiasm Delta Theta soon achieved their desired goal. In May, 1948, the young fraternity petitioned for a charter and Kappa Sigma granted their request by authorizing the installation of the 115th chapter at TU. Today finds the organization in a new role-a role that Epsilon Mu will assume with much enthusiasm in becoming a strong and active chapter of Kappa Sigma. Kappa Sigs on the graduation list this year --many of whom have helped found and lead the fraternity in its activities - are: Gib Byrd, first president of Delta Theta, Jeff Abbey, Senior Class President, Paul Brightmire, third President of Delta Theta, Pat Welch, Varsity Night King, Dick Davis, present KS President, Paul Berry, Kendallabrum Business Manager, Charles Jones, Assistant Business Manager of the Kendallabrum, and many others. Memories of 1948-49 will also include Jess Chouteau, Faculty Sponsor, Art Hindle, past President, Mother Samson, Ed Frigar, House Manager, our beautiful Sweetheart of 1949, Donna Briggs, Don Rowley, King of Hearts, Don Underwood, SPC and Community Council, the Installation on December 4th, Valentine Dance, and of course the Founder's Day Banquet and 'center- tainment at Oklahoma City. OFFICERS Art Hindle ,,,, President Dick Davis V-President Harry Tear N Secretary Charles Farren Treasurer Art Hindle