1953–54 Volume 78 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

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THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for November, 1953
How To BE PROM KING
John Sander's of Ohio Gamma rode to victory on his giant dog, Beauregard, in Laugh Parade held as part of campaign.
His election marked the eighth time in nine years that Ohio Phis have copped the honor.
Bob Pulliam, Beckley, W.Va.; Warren Buford, Roanoke,
Va., and Ed Lanham, Clarkesdale, Miss. Max DeVane
recently was appointed Cadet Colonel ot the Davidson
CoUege R.O.T.C. In addition to this. Max is serving as
Freshman adviser, in which capacity he planned and
carried out the Freshman Orientation Program which was
a notable success this year.—BUDDY LAMON, Reporter.
NORTH DAKOTA ALPHA, University of North Dakota.—The
brothers at North Dakota Alpha returned to
find the living room ot the chapter house completely refurnished.
During the Summer, Arnold Sandness purchased
the new chairs, lamps, sectional davenport, and
rug that the chapter decided on last Spring.' Under the
able direction of Ted Maragos, the chapter completed the
most successful rush week in several years. At the end ot
the week, 30 outstanding young men were wearing the
pledge pin of * A 9. The new PMkeias are: Dick Granger,
Tom Brown, Frank Miller, Wayne Stokke, Grand Forks;
Dick Fortin, Jack Baukol, Jack Kelly, Lee Brown, Harold
Serumgard, Devils Lake; Charles Miller, Robert Poissanr,
Cando; Robert Uhlmer, Kay Kittler, Mandan; Maniford
Helland, Donald Bean; David Korwin, Garvin Stevens,
Vic Volney, Williston; Kenneth Dettling, John Senger,
Rugby; Harold Kem, Maza; Dwight Zwick, Valley City;
MUrrell Peterson, Minot; Kenneth Beaudoin, Dickinson;
Louis Tomaselli, Harold Roderigue, PhUip Hanley, Baraboo.
Wis.; Kenneth Nelson, Gerald Ryan, Chicago, 111.;
James Brown, Sioux City, S.D. The intramural touchball
team, under coach Dick Kidd, started the season with a
decisive 28-6 victory over AT a. The Phis are shooting
for their eighth straight touchball title. In varsity football
the chapter is 'represented by Don Augustin, Dick
Wenberg, Len Rendz and Dick Ryan. Little AU-Phi end
Ryan is running wild this year tor the undefeated U.N.D.
Sioux at left halt. He showed remarkable versatility in
his switch from end to halfback, and has definitely proved
himseU to again be one ot the outstanding players in the
conference. The annual Miami Triad Formal was held
last May at N.D.U., and was deemed a great success.
This formal has gained the position ot one ot the top
campus social events of the year.—^JOHN N. SORENSEN,
Reporter.
NOVA SCOTIA ALPHA, Dalhousie University.—Noya
Scotia Alpha is off to a flying start this year with the
initiation ot Jim Cruickshank, George Slipp and Dave
MacDonald, all ot whom promise to be a wonderful asset
to the chapter. During the Summer months great changes
were made to the house both inside and out. The major
change was the enlarging of our party room to twice its
former size. This improvement was long overdue and has
almost paid for itself already, through increased enjoyment
to the chapter members and friends. The exterior
of the house was given a complete face-lifting and paint
job which we are glad to report apparently estabUshed
a precedent for the street. Fall rashing began in October
and numerous parties of all varieties were arranged.—
DAN CHILCOTT, Reporter.
OHIO ALPHA, Miami University.—^At the close of
school last year Jim Gerard and Jim Goelzer were elected
to * B K. We have a distinguished boarder at our house
again this year that hails from * A 9 chapters at Bowling
Green, University of Michigan, and Michigan State. His
name is Trevlac, a 190-pound Great Dane, accredited as
being the third largest in the United States. He gained
notoriety on campus by placing third in the Ugly Man
Contest. Last May during Greek Week, the season of traditional
competition involving mixed teams ot both
fraternities and sororities, the Phis took first place in the
two major events: the golf tournament and the chariot
race. The chariot race, somewhat reminiscent ot Rome
in her glory, was won for the second consecutive year by
the Phi "Gladiators." Jim Gerard was also elected to
Br 2, business honorary. Our combo was much in
demand at the sorority rush parties this FaU. This makeshift
band is composed ot Pete Wunsch at the piano,
Al Geis on the homemade bass fiddle, Orchie -Harper on
the drums (wastebasket turned over), and Dave King
"scrubbing" the washboard. Skip Gerard handles the
comedy reUet and M.C.'s this outfit who caU themselves
"Joe Latrino and His Four Flushers." They will be one
ot the attractions at the Homecoming Dance. Athletically.
we started the season with a bang by winning our first
interfratemity footbaU game, 33-0. AU Mid-American,
AU-Ohio guard, "Punky" WiUiams wiU play a big part