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

336 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for March, 1954
PERENNIAL FIRST PLACERS
Ohio Epsilon Chorus pictured after taking first place for the sixth straight year in University of Akron's annual
Songfest. Shelby Davis (kneeling), director of the group, holds trophy.
now imder full steam. The chapter has added another
member to the pledge dass in the person of Fred Simms,
Columbus. Initiation was held the latter part of February
for twenty-four new brothers in the Bond. On
the agenda for the near future is the Miami Triad. Plans
are now being made for the big event which is to be
held in March. "Girl Crazy" was presented and Jerry
Krick and Leon Richey tumed in a superb job in their
leading roles. Campus elections are coming up and Ohio
Beta will be weU represented by Ken Creasy and Bob
Watson. Ken is a strong candidate for the student body
presidency and Bob for the post of Men's representative
The song fest will be held soon and Ohio Beta, always a
perennial favorite, wiU field another strong song group as
nine brothers and Phikeias are members of the fine Ohio
Wesleyan A Cappella Choir. Spring is on the horizon and
also a new round of sports. BasebaU will be starting soon
and Ed Bircher, Claude Kronk, Mel Smith and Clyde
Battin will be vying for positions on the team. Jim
Wyatt tumed back aU opposition in successfuUy defending
his wrestling title in the 165-pound class. The intramural
scene is especially bright as the Freshman basketbaU
team has clinched the championship in their league
and are in the process of doing likewise in bowling. The
upperclass bowlers and also the basketball team are both
at present holding down second place and are threatening
the league leaders THOMAS S. ROOS, Reporter.
OHIO GAMMA, Ohio University.—The termination of
another FaU semester, which marked the 85th such semester
to pass since the founding of Ohio Gamma, found
the Phis at Ohio University promoting two all-out pushes.
The first has taken place in the form of three outstanding
parties. Of course the traditional Christmas party given
by Ohio Gamma for aU the boys and girls from the Children's
Home was by far the most gratifying event of the
whole semester. The kids had the complete run of the
house, and except for a comparatively quiet interlude when
Santa Claus spread good cheer in the form of a present
for every cfaUd, the Phi house, that Sunday afternoon, was
a complete madhouse. Our annual Christmas party was
held December 12. Everyone gathered around Mother
Roach while President George MitcheU presented her
with the sweetheart pin, a present from the chapter. To
cap the social calendar our Winter formal was held January
15 in our beautiful new Student Center. The theme
was "A Plantation Ball." AU the brothers, with the help
of the Van Home movie supplies, had secured Confederate
Army uniforms, and for one snow-filled night "The
South had risen again." The second big push spoken of
earlier, is now underway. It can best be explained in
three words. HIT THOSE BOOKS. In the realm of sports,
Dick Miller, Harry "Butch" Weinbrecht and Phikeia Jack
Duschinski have been carrying the * A 9 banner on the
Bobcat hardwood aggregate. John Bier and Larry Long
are new initiates in the Varsity "O" club. Miller's Phikeias
won their league championship in intramural
basketball and wiU play for the all-campus title soon.
Ray Gerrell has been cast in the "Green Adventure," a
story of Ohio University. Dave White has been doing his
usual fine job in formulating campus policies as president
of the Student Council GILBERT CAMP, Reporter.
OHIO EPSILON, University of Akron.—The singing
brothers from Ohio Epsilon would like to report at this
time, that once again, for the sixth straight year, they
have won the annual song fest competition at the University
of Akron. Under the splendid direction of Shelby
Davis, Akron '49, the brothers put forth an abundance
of sweet harmonies. But the chorus didn't stop when the
first place trophy was won. The usual schedule of singing
engagements throughout the city was resumed. At the
annual Winter formal held at the Shady HoUow Country
Club in North Canton, the BuUslinging Contest was held.
With President Maloyan acting as Master of Ceremonies,
Chick, Lombardi and Neal proceeded to "Sling the Bull."
For about an hour the audience was in constant laughter,
and then the judges awarded the coveted trophy to the
brother most deserving the award, in this case. Brother
Neal. We are in the midst of formal rushing, with high
hopes of getting the cream of the crop. Election of officers
for the Spring semester was held and Maloyan was reelected
president ^JOHN B. CHICK, Reporter.
OHIO ZETA, Ohio State University.^—^Winter quarter
at Ohio State is never a duU one, and as usual, the Phis
are quite active in their role of leadership on the cam-