West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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First row: Elizabeth Dickinson, Elizabeth tHashinger, Janet June Watson, Mary Eleanor Wheat. Second row: Laura Louise Bergdoll, Jean Haden, Mary Jean Burdick, Betty Jane Preece, Mary Lou Bullard. Rhododendron, junior women ' s honorary, was or- ganized so that recognition could be given to junior women who had shown promise in scholarship, leader- ship and character and to give them an opportunity to work together for the benefit of the university. The organization ' s most outstanding project is the sponsorship of Rhododendron hlouse, a cooperative establishment organized on the campus in order to help university women to live as economically as pos- sible and yet give them the advantages of group life. Current officers are: Elizabeth Dickinson, president; Elizabeth hHashinger, secretary; Betty Preece, treasurer. fi [23]

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yny Mortar Board is the honorary organization for sen- ior women. Its members are chosen from among sen- ior girls who have proven themselves to be outstand- ing in leadership, scholarship, and service to the university. Laurel Cottage, a co-operative house maintained for the benefit of university girls is an important con- tribution made by Mortar Board to the welfare of the student body. Another service project Includes the freshman honor roll for girls who make an average of 2.5 or better their first semester. Officers for the past year were: Marjorie Stros- nider, president; hHelen Moore, vice-president; Reva Forman, secretary; Sara Beneke, treasurer. First row: Sara Beneke, Martha Mae Conner, Mariana Collins, Reva Forman, Second row Marjorie Strosnider, Helen Louise Moore. Betty Jean Lee, [22]

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Symbolizing the theme of Li-Toon-Awa, friend- ship is the literal translation of its name. The prin- cipal function of this organization is the giving of assistance and advice to freshmen women and aiding them to adapt themselves to university life. Mem- bers of the club we re hostesses at the tea for fresh- men girls last fall. The organization was founded at West Virginia University in 1927 and is the outstanding honorary activity for sophomore women. Officers are: Sylvia Klein, president; Jane Robbins, vice-president; June Plues, secretary; Rose Ann Pearcy, treasurer. First row: Mary Sue White. Ann Beatty. Sylvia Klein. Oiga Mae Wyatt. Nancy Jo Ballengee. Louise Feeney. Mildred Ruth Selby. Second row: Rose Ann Pearcy. Martha Gibson. Marian LaRue Shannon, LuEmma Jane Robbins. Betty Boyd. Martha Jane Coyner. Norma Nell Allamong. [24]