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

242 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for January, 1954
Lawrence Phi Wins Rhodes Scholarship
Phi Bete-Tennis
Star Will Study in England
A Rhodes Scholarship, for three years study at
Oxford University in England, was won in
December by a Lawrence College Phi, Elmer Pfefferkorn
of Manitowoc, Wis. He was chosen one of
four winners from the Great Lakes district, after
tests and interviews in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Members of the examining committee were former
Rhodes men now living in the Midwest.
Pfefferkorn has compiled an outstanding record
at Lawrence. In only one semester was his record
lower than a perfect 3.00, and his cumulative average
is 2.962. He is a pre-medical student majoring in
biology.
He has won virtually every honor for which he
has been eligible. He is a * B K, and in his underclass
years was cited for the ^BK cup, for freshmen,
and for the 4>BK scholarship, for Sophomores.
He is secretary of Wisconsin Beta, is a consistent
varsity letterman on the tennis team; is vice-president
of the "L" club; vice-president of the student
executive committee; chairman of the summer
jobs committee; finance chairman of the religion
in life conference; a member of Mace, senior honor
society; former head counselor of Brokaw hall; a
member of the editorial boards of both the campus
newspaper and the literary magazine. Last Spring
he was cited as the outstanding junior man when he
was awarded the Junior Spoon, and he has also
won the Herman Erb prize in German.
WEST VIRGINIA ALPHA, West Virginia University.—
Since our last report we have said farewell to Mrs. H. P.
Gallaher, our house mother for the past eight years. We
aU hated to see her leave but she now does not have
time for the job. In addition to her active interest in
the chapter, she helped organize and was president of
our Mothers' Club, and was also president of the campus
house mothers club for two years. We are quite pleased
with the' excellent job being done by our new house
mother, Mrs. Thelma Vahyo. In order to acquaint Mrs.
Vanyo with the other house mothers on campus, the
chapter held a tea in her honor on Sunday aftemoon,
November 22. Other than being the * A © house mother,
Mrs. Vanyo is also mother of two Phis, Jim and Dave,
who recently graduated from W.V.U. The one big formal
dance of the season. Mens Pan, was preceded by a formal
dinner for the chapter and dates and an open house
during intermission. At this time we were able to display
new furniture, the most prized possession being a remodeled
book case. Newly elected to fill the oCEces of
house manager, librarian, and pledge master are Russell
Lemon, John Workman and John Dean. Two were replacements
for Mike King and Dick NeviUe whom we
were sorry to see withdraw from school. The pledge class
has elected to lead them through the year Bill White as
president. Chuck Ward, secretary-treasurer, Roy Balint as
social chairman, Dick Coury, athletic chairman, and John
Holtz, chorister. New Phikeias added to our class are
Art Laneve, NeweU, and Jim White, Clendenin. Among
other activities, th pledges recently held a pledge-active
party which proved quite successful in strengthening
relationships. The social calendar during footbaU season
was weU filled. One of the biggest weekends. Homecoming,
was especially busy with a float, house decorations, an
open house and a buffet dinner for approximately 250
guests. Close on its heels came Mountaineer weekend, a
bit more informal but just as much fun, with a buffet
dinner and party. Much credit for the successful season
W.V.U. has just closed should go to Coach Art Lewis,
Ohio '35. Lewis played for the East in the East-West
Shrine game, was Little All-American, and an outstanding
professional tackle. This year's team is the first result of
Lewis' work as he has been with us for only four years
and this team is all his. Lewis is also Coach of the Year
in Southern Conference. Previous to the Christmas season,
many plans were made including a Christmas party for
the chapter and dates and a serenade for all the sororities.
Also, in cooperation with the Chaplains' Council, a dinner
and party were held at the house for underprivileged children
in this area, and contributions were made for toys and
clothing. Among our most recent chapter celebrities are
Jim Spencer who was the representative of W.V.U. for
the Scabbard and Blade Convention at Cincinnati; Bernard
Howard, Harry Wells and Jim Spencer who were on
the varsity baseball team, and Blake Shrout and Jim
Spencer who are on the varsity rifle team.—ROBERT W.
BOND, JR., Reporter.
WISCONSIN ALPHA, University of Wisconsin.—With
the addition of two new pledges Wisconsin Alpha has
increased its pledge class to twenty-five. The new Phikeias
are: Tom McConnel, Woodstock, 111., and Jim O'Leary,
River Forest, 111. New brothers, signing the Bond after
Fall initiation, are: Ray Lundberg, Gene Galium, Don
Deitz, Dick Nigbor, Dick Johnson and Howie Bowman.
Our recent social activity included the Pledges' "Secret
Desire" costume party which was followed by the annual
Christmas formal and a Christmas party for one of the
local orphanages. Phis in campus activities this Fall
include: Howie Bowman, public relations chairman of
Haresfoot; George Stephans, Student Union, and John
Mclver and Dick Downing leaders in the formation of
a new campus ptditical party. In intramural athletics the
Phi footbaU team placed second of 37 fraternities. Three
of the members gained honors on the all-Greek football
squad. We also are in strong contention for bowling,
voUeyball, water polo and basketball. Phis in varsity
competition are: Ray Zale, last year's N.C.A.A. champ,
in boxing; Gene Sultze and Mark Whelan, cross country;
Jim Murphy and Dick Nigbor competing in gymnastics
and swimming respectively. Significant recognition was
given to two brothers. Gene Sultze for honors in the National
Intercollegiate cross country meet, and Don
Martin, who received Sophomore scholarship honors with
an A average DAVE BOLDON, Reporter.
WISCONSIN BETA, Lawrence College.—Wisconsin
Beta is presently in first place in the aU important inter-
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