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

346 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for March, 1954
ing-torch flames and a spectrum of thousands of crepepaper
flowers. We are expecting the float to attract a
first-place cup to our gleaming new trophy case. And we
are hoping that our new house, along with spectacular
Round-Up, will attract hundreds of Texas Beta alumni
to a gala reunion and the dedication of our new home,
April 2, 3 and 4.—JOHN W. HOWELL, Reporter.
TEXAS GAMMA, Southwestern University.—^With all
of the boys back from a semester holiday, the chapter is
anxiously awaiting the results of the pledges' grades.
Open rush is on with many prospective new Phikeias.
Ellsworth Peterson made the highest average of any student
on the S.U. campus, a 96.26. Donald Marrs, who
attended Texas A. & M. College last semester, returned
to Southwestern and is living in the house. Intramural
basketball is nearing a close with the Phi A team
holding a high first place of seven wins and no losses.
Texas Gamma's Spring formal was held March 6 with a
garden theme carried out through the program and
decorations. George Thompson, social chairman, was in
charge of the affair. A new addition has been added to
the fraternity. Chink, a part chow and part collie pup
that returned with George Holcombe after the holidays.
Chink is now the official mascot of the chapter. A Big-
Little Brother banquet was held February 19, at which
time the pledge paddle, the scrapbook and the pledge
project were presented. Wayne Zimmerman, Phikeia, and
David Robertson returned recently from a 1,300 mile
tour with the University A Cappella Choir. Six additional
trips for the Spring semester have been • planned.
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" was presented, March
19, with three Phis included in the cast: Dave Lehmbergh,
Fred Kight and Howie Watkins—^DAVID ROBERT­
SON, Reporter.
TEXAS DELTA, Southern Methodist University.—
Texas Delta is presently engaged in the Spring open rushing
season. Our success has already been established by
the pledging of six outstanding new Phikeias. They are:
Charles Warren, Dallas; Ken Roberts, Wichita FaUs;
Sonny Sessions, DaUas; Joe Browning, DaUas; Jordan
Burkhart, DaUas; Cal Greer, Dallas. Sunday, January 9,
we had our last social before dead week. We were hosts
to the X Us for breakfast, and afterwards we all attended
the morning service at Oak Lawn Methodist Church
where Charles Webb is the organist. This proved to be
one of our most enjoyable functions of the year with
many requests for more similar breakfast-church socials.
We foresee a fine Spring semester with members of Texas
Delta in leadership capacities in all forms of campus
activities: Malcolm Bowers has just been elected presi-
AU-Phi Athlete All-American All Around
By JOHN O. •MACK, Pennsylvania Zeta Reporter
PENNSYLVANIA ZETA is extremely proud of
Paul Raudenbush, Senior in the Wharton School
of Finance and Commerce, where he is majoring
PAUL RAUDENBUSH, Pennsylvania '54
Outstanding athlete, great Phi.
in Industrial Management. In addition to compiling
an enviable scholastic record, Paul has shown his
mettle in extracurricular activities, becoming one
of Pennsylvania's outstanding athletes. The 22-yearbld
Senior from Media, Pa., is captain of the cross
country team, captain of the track team, president
of the Spiked Shoe Club, and treasurer of the Kite
and Key Society. In addition to these honors, Paul
was elected a member of Friar's Honor Society, one
of the two Senior men's honoraries on the campus.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to
the University, he was recently given the "Founders
Day Award."
In the field of athletics Paul is an outstanding
middle distance man, holding the University of
Pennsylvania indoor records in the 600 yd., 880 yd.,
1000 yd., as well as anchoring the Penn two mile
relay team which set a new University record of
7:44.9. Paul is also the Eastern Intercollegiate champion
in the 1000 yd. run, the Ivy League champion
in the jooo yd. run (both indoor), the Ivy League
champion in the 880 yd. run (outdoor), and holder
of the Penn, Ivy League, arid Mid-Atlantic record
for the 880, with a time of 1:51.8.
Paul was named to the All American Track Team
for 1953, and has been AU-Phi for the last two
years. His final honof, to date, was his selection as
recipient of the "Class of '15 Award," given annually
to that athlete which best typifies the Pennsylvania
ideal. Fitting, tribute to a great athlete, a great
Pennsylvanian, and a great Phil