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

THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for January, 1954 239
Vermont Alpha Hosts to Exchange Students
By PAUL F. THERIAULT, Vermont Alpha
Reporter
\7ERMONT ALPHA cemented international relations
with Germany by extending an invitation
to two foreign exchange students to live at the
chapter house and enjoy our hospitality during the
last Spring semester. A team of outstanding students
from Hamburg University came to Vermont to learn
the ways and habits of the American college student.
Gunter Bertram was born in Hamburg, Germany,
in 1933, and was the youngest member of the visiting
group. He is the son of Friedrick Bertram, a
County Court Director. As a Freshman at Hamburg,
Gunter was chosen to come to America because *of
his interests in student government and his mastery
of the English Language. His main interest was to
study student government in operation and campus
activities, which are more varied than the campus
activities of his own university. At U.V. Gunter
found the student-faculty relations and the informality
of campus life the most outstanding features
of his visit. During the Summer, Gunter visited
Washington, D.C, to work in "Friends Service
Committee," a Quaker international center.
Raimund Figay was born in 1929 in Warsaw,
Poland, the son of a Railway Car Company foreman.
He began his education in Poland and in
1940 moved to Germany, where he entered into
apprenticeship as an electrician in a vocational
school. In 1949, he was selected by the Department
of Education for a full scholarship to Brunswick
College, Brunswick, Germany. In the Spring of
1952, Ray enrolled at the University of Hamburg,
where he became interested in student government
and student parliament. It was because of this
interest, that Ray was asked to make the trip to
America. During the Summer vacation, Ray was
employed at Brownledge Camp, on Lake Champlain.
Both Ray and Gunter did a great deal of traveling
while in the United States. They were asked to
many colleges to lecture or take part in discussion
groups. Of the colleges visited. Mount Holyoke,
Wellesley, Bowdoin, Middlebury, Harvard, M.I.T.,
McGill and Chicago University, they made the
EXCHANGE STUDENTS WELCOMED
Jack Cowie, president of Vermont Alpha (center) extends
welcome to Gunter Bertram (left) and Raimond Figay,
following selections:
The most beautiful campus—Middlebury and
Bowdoin. The most active student body—Chicago
University. The friendliest students—University of
Vermont. The outstanding fraternity—* A 9.
July 8, Ray and Gunter returned to Europe on
the U.S.S. Independence. They will complete their
studies at the University of Hamfjurg and will
endeavor to foster their ideas and views that were
acquired in the United States, concerning Student
Government and related fields.
It was a great pleasure for Vermont Alpha chapter
to be the hosts of such fine men on their first visit
to America.
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The brothers were not to be outshone in the athletic
spotlight, for Ken Wadley won his letter on the cross
country team, and on the gridiron, Vic Scotese, Bill
Laytham, Tony Calorusso, Ken Reating and Ed Nemer
made their contributions. "Slam" Keating, a Senior and
playing his first year of college ball, was awarded his
letter for outstanding play in the latter part of the season
The pride of 439' CoUege Street, footbaU wise, is Ed
Nemer. Ed played his second season on the varsity and
had a fine season at the halfback slot. Ed's spirit and
leadership qualities paid off, for his teammates elected
him captain of the 1954 Catamount football team. At
Homecoming, the Phis gathered at the "Marble Mansion"
to greet the old alums. The weekend was further enhanced
by Vermont Alpha garnering the I.F.C. volleyball
trophy. 'I'his trophy was retired by the chapter, after
winning the championship for three consecutive years.
The future presidents of Vermoni Alpha will be wearing
a special president's pin which was given to the chapter
by a loyal brother, Tom Cheney, class of 18911 who is
the second oldest living Phi from the chapter. We are
most proud of this pin PAUL F. THERIAULT, Reporter.
VIRGINIA BETA, University of Virginia.—Since the
November issue of THE SCROLL, much has happened
around the house. In sports. Bob Greer has been elected
captain of the cross country team and has come through
with some exceptionaUy low times in various meets. His