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

THE SCROLL of Phi Deka Theta for March, 1954 335
OHIO GAMMA PHIKEIAS
SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Repasky, Akron; Henry Mayer, Cleveland; Sam Wharton, Belpre; Paul Wickert, Charleston,
West Virginia; John Wilson, Columbus, STANDING: Don Barry, East Cleveland; Thomas Hickenbotham, ChiUicothe;
Ronald Ramlow, Cleveland; John Nuhn, Cleveland; Jack Duschinski, Portsmouth; David Carter, Shaker Heights;
Kenneth Ball, Warren; Allen Jones, Jackson; Dick Hummel, Cleveland; Gerald Hvizdak, Pleasant City; Eldon Lown,
Mansfield,
to a close we find our chapter far out in front, not only
in the number but also in the quaUty of those pledged
here at Dalhousie. Results have already produced eleven
initiates: Charles Hutchinson, John Dunlop, Robert Goss,
Donald Lyons, Fenton Alywbod, Donald Torey, Carleton
Nixon, Richard Judge, Donald Gamble, Kenneth Lund
and Lome Clarke. As partial evidence of the quaUty of
the pledge dass we might cite Lome Clarke, joining after
two years as a professor of law; Ken Lund, as far as we
know the first Phi to join after using his Rhodes Scholarship;
as well as several big names among Senior varsity
stars in football, basketbaU, and hockey. Those who have
not been initiated are: Dave Sperry, Tony Yearwood,
Marvin WentzeU, Clinton RusseU, Donald Lounder, Ted
MarshaU, Bruce Algie, Jack Bryan, Bob Findlay, John
Fitch, Don Freeman, Rory LanU, Peter Jones, David
Murray and Graeme Nicholson. In the election of officers
for the coming year, Jim "Champ" Cruickshank, former
M.I.A.U. heavyweight boxing champion, also a member
of * X medical fraternity, took over the duties of president
from our very capable Al Smith. SociaUy we have
had a big year here at Nova Scotia Alpha. Our formal
was held at the Med-O-Club February 5—a tremendous
time was had by all, so tremendous in fact, that a
large number of members kept things going until the
interfratemity "informal formal" at Mulgrave Park Febmary
6. So far this year we have greatly enlarged our
party plant here at the chapter house and the ability
of Phis to,work together was shown as three rooms were
built into one large living room with a stairway being
constructed from here to the basement. Despite the fact
that our party space has been so much increased our
mixed parties still tax it. Our stags were highUghted by:
a lobster-beer dinner, our annual Christmas banquet, and
a party sponsored by Donald Oland, one of our active
alumni, and a member of that famous Canadian brewing
family, held in the cafeteria of one of their local breweries.
His interest in * A 9 was also shown by a mixed
hay ride held at his country home followed by a party.
On the campus our chapter is well represented in all
activities: nearly half of the Student Council are Phis, we
are well represented on aU varsity teams and in the executives
of faculty societies. Gary Watson is also president
of the graduating class of '54. We are now looking forward
to our annual formal banquet, which with our increased
membership promises to be a booming success.—
GEORGE W. SLIPP, Reporter.
OHIO ALPHA, Miami University.—Following the
^Christmas holidays, Ohio Alpha participated in a very
worthwhile humanitarian project. About 40 members of
our chapter went to nearby Houstons Woods Honor Camp,
a subsidiary of the Ohio State Penitentiary, and provided
a full evening of entertainment for the men of the camp.
Our efforts were very well received and much appreciated
by the men and tjie Camp Direptors. Following this
event the usual hurry and scurry began in preparation
for exams followed by rush week. On the weekends of
February 13 and 20 we held our annual She Delta Theta
Party. The week of February 21 provided many anxious
moments as rush week always does. Returning to school
just in time to help us rush were Kyle Robeson and
Roger Crimmons. Rog and Kyle have just completed
their two year hitch with Unde Sam. Initiation was held
February 5 and 6 for Dave Quimby, Jack Drexel, Carl
Myers and Tom Wright. Founders Day was observed with
the traditional banquet with the Dayton Alumni Club.
After a two year lay-off Ohio Alpha is again sponsoring
the Sorority-Fraternity Bridge Tournament with the playoffs
to be lield during Greek Week. In order to promote
better relations between the chapter and the university,
two faculty guests and their families are invited in for
every Sunday dinner. We feel that it is a very worth
while imdertaking. Jim Goelzer was selected as the outstanding
Senior for this year. His name wUl go on the
plaque presented to the cliapter by Paul C Beam as the
"Phi of the Year." Our sincere thanks to Brother Beam.—
DONALD C MCCARTHY, Reporter.
OHIO BETA, Ohio Wesleyan University.—With the
start of the second half of the school year, Ohio Beta is