1930–31 Volume 55 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLLPHI DELTA THETA January, 1931Jones, Jake Finley, Lawrence Judd, LawrenceMiller.Initiates: Saufley Hughes, Zave Schuller,Robert Phillipe, Hal Murray, HumeHerrington.Chapter House Improvements: Aleather shield has been presented to thechapter by the Phikeias. The shieldhas been hung in the front hall. A newphone has been installed and new grateshave been placed in several rooms.Campus Activities: A football teamwas organized to enter the intramuralcompetition. The first game was wonafter a long run by Hubble. Fergusonappeared in the first dramatic productionof the Guignol theatre, campus dramaticorganization in the play "The RoyalFamily." Ardery has been pledged toSAX, national honorary journalism fraternity.Phikeias Davis and Davidsonhave been selected as Stroller eligibles,following a series of try-outs whichconcluded recently. Strollers is the studentdramatic organization. Davis wasactive throughout the football season asa cheer leader. Phikeia Parrish wasawarded a numeral in freshman footballand is a candidate for freshman basketball.Phikeias Whipple, GaitskiU, andClay are working on the Kernel, studentpublication. Ferguson has beenchosen to do art sketches of athleticcaptains for the Kentuckian, student annual.Ardery has been active in intercollegiatedebating, having been selectedone of the team which met representativesfrom Cambridge, England, here recently.Social Activities: Plans are being madefor a banquet to precede the annual Panhellenicball which will be given December19. A house dance and a formalwill be given by the chapter during thesecond semester.Alumni Personals: Clarence Baldwin,'26, was recently married to NancyKeys, former student at the university.Baldwin is now engaged in the radiobusiness in Paris, Kentucky. James Parksis one of the partners in a newly organizedlaw firm in Lexington.WILLIAM ARDERYLouisiana Alpha, Tulane UniversityInitiate: November 5, 1930: GeorgeKing Pratt, III.Campus Activities: Interfraternitybasketball has started and we are seeded[298]second place. Feltus, Maught, Cunningham,and Stokes, and Phikeia Nevilleare among those on the squad. We hadfour lettermen on the football squadthis year, McCance has been selectedon several sports writers all-Southernteams, and Dawson, Hodgins, and Cunninghamall played fine ball.Social Activities: A dance was givenat the house on November 15, the night ofthe Tulane-Georgia game, and a numberof people from the University of Georgiaattended it. The Mothers' Club gavea Thanksgiving dinner for the chapteron Sunday, November 30, The dinnerwas attended by many of the old andyoung alumni, and was a most enjoyableaffair.Chapter Visitors: Dr. H. B. Gessner,'89; Jas. J. A. Fortier, '05; Julian Sherrouse,'14; Geo. C. Kernion, '97; Dr.Geo. F. Verity, Toronto, '29; Dr. W. H,Hebert, '30; W. M, Hogan, Auburn, '30;Thos. Flotz, Missouri, '29.JOHN A, GLOVERMaine Alpha, Colby CollegeChapter House Improvements: As aresult of the endeavors of several of thebrothers an unoccupied study room onthe first floor has been converted into acard room. Tables, chairs, and a loungewere provided by the chapter, while trophies,banners, and pictures were generouslydonated by the brothers to completethe decorations.Campus Activities: Ferguson wasawarded the "C" in football. PhikeiasMercier, Stiegler, Progolaski, and Beyanwere awarded numerals in freshmanfootball. Robinson and Perkins areshowing up well in fall track, Malliarosrecently became sophomore track manager,thereby giving the chapter freshman,sophomore, junior, and senior trackmanagerships. Hill and Phikeia Loganare assistant managers in hockey. PhikeiaFencer was recently awarded theCarnegie hero medal for saving a lifeat the risk of his own. Pinson is aninstructor in the chemistry laboratory.The house team finished second in theInerfraternity Soccer League under theable leadership of Brother Walker.Social Activities: The fall dance washeld at the chapter house, on November22. The entire lower floor was done toresemble an Alaskan dance hall and includeda gambling room and a barroom.