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

THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for January, 1954 233
Homer Gibbs, Chuck Smith, Tommy Smith, Buist
Richardson and Jim Warwick. CharUe Harrison has
started at center in Vanderbilt's first three basketball
games. We are proud to report 100% contribution to the
Cerebral Palsy Clinic and a very successful Christmas patty
for 20 underprivileged children. At last after defeating
* K 2 in an overtime game, the Phis have won intramural
football. This puts us in the lead for the Intramural
trophy ^WINFIELD BAIRD, Reporter.
TENNESSEE BETA, University of the South.—AU
interest at Tennessee Beta these days centers around the
new terrace being built in memory of Brothers Gass and
Hodgson. It wiU extend from the tower across to the pool
room and will serve as a living memorial to those two
beloved brothers of Tennessee Beta. In intramurals we
have been very successful, having taken third place in
cross country; first in football, under the excellent coaching
of Charlie Blackard; and an almost sure second in
voUeybaU with Coach Ray Terry standing in the line-up.
The Phis placed three men on the AU-Star footbaU team.
They were Dick Corbin, Ray Terry and Jimmy Green.
Corbin was elected captain of the AU-Stars with Terry
and Green giving close competition for the honor by
being voted second and third choices, respectively. For
the fourth straight year * A 9 entered the winning entry
in the Homecoming Queen contest. This year it was won
by Miss Judy Werts of NashviUe, the date of Charlie
Blackard. At the Saturday night Thanksgiving dance,
Doug Lore and Frank Bozeman were tapped by Blue
Key. Bozeman is this year's editor-in-chief of the annual.
—^DOUGLAS R. LORE, Reporter.
TEXAS BETA, University of Texas.—Under the leadership
of Rush Captain Newton Rayzor, Texas Beta successfully
started the FaU semester by pledging twenty
outstanding men. The Phikeias are: Carl Andrews, Jack
Davis, Walter Foxwirth, Bill Goff, Bill Gribble, DaUas;
Kent Prichard, James Dunnam, Houston; Charlie Herrera,
El Paso; Bob James, Don Turner, Borger; James Boyce,
Amarillo; Byron Crocker, Brady; Ben Ivey, Denton;
RusseU Martin, Mount Pleasant; Richard Mewhinney,
Holland; Robert Patteson, Midland; Harvey Williams,
San Angelo; James Dickson, Bill Stevens, Austin; Mike
Trant, Tyler, and Doyle Perkinson, Greggton. Texas Beta
also welcomed four transfers: John Butler, Fred Luhnow,
Texas Delta (S.M.U.); Dave Horn, Ohio Alpha (Miami
U.); and Jim Bertron, North Carolina Beta (University
of North Carolina). Initiation was recently hfcld for the
memtiers of the 1953 Spring pledge class. The two who
took the Sword and Shield are Harry Bray from Cisco
and Lamar Doyle from Galveston. Intramural Manager
Larry HensarUng reports that he is pleased with the
showing of Boys in 'mural sports thus far. He announced
that Texas Beta should climb back to third place among
fraternities toward the All-Year trophy if the undefeated
volleyball teams can coritinue their winning streak and if
a good showing is made in handball. Texas Beta is very
proud of their recently completed, air conditioned house.
The dedication of the ranch-style building is tentatively
set for next Spring.—WILLIAM L. DOYLE, Reporter.
TEXAS GAMMA, Southwestern University.—Texas
Gamma carried on their Christmas tradition again this
year with their annual yuletime Christmas party at a
Children's Home in Austin. The S.U. Phis and their dates
made the sleighride trip to the capital city on the night
of December 18 and took with them bundles of toys for all
the good little girls and boys at the orphanage. During each
yuletime season the Phis turn their thoughts from college
social life to bringing cheer and happiness to their little
friends who are not quite so fortunate. Colorful Christmas
decorations, fancy foods and candy, lots of toys and entertainment,
all topped by piggie-back rides and real gnn
battles are enjoyed by both children and coUege students.
TENNESSEE ALPHA MEN AT WORK AND PLAY
TOP: Ted Lazenby, Bob Quattlebaum, Homer Gibbs, and
John Adamson repainting the dining room, CENTER:
Seven Phis on the Vanderbilt varsity football squad—all
Sophomores! KNEELING—Tom Woodruff, Art Demas, Dean
Gillespie; STANDING—Charlie Rolfe, Floyd Teas, Charlie
Horton, Carroll Toups. BOTTOM: Scene at the chapter's
"Roaring Twenties" party. All photos by Phi Walt
Courtenay.
The chapter closed football season in a three-way tie
for the championship. As this article goes to press the
basketbaU team is busy practicing and has won aU the
games played up to now. November saw the Phis decked