ROW 1: R. Somers, S. Bricker, J. Gainor, J. Hutapea, M. Hughes, D. Hugg, D. Reiver, D. Lovett, J. Balaban. ROW 2: A. Lee, Q. Rossander, C. Miller, K. Lutz, L. Giorgano, P. Prusinowski, T. Briggs.
Alpha Phi Omega is the world's largest fraternal organization with chapters on over 300 college campuses in the United States. Specifically, the purpose of the fraternity is to assemble college men in the fellowship of the Scout Oath and Law, to develop friendship, and to promote service to humanity. Zeta Sigma Chapter at the University of Delaware serves the campus and the com- munity through many projects such as guide and information services, the "Ugly Man Contest" for the Campus Chest fund, a Cub Scout training program, and provid- ing desk blotters for students. Social events such as the annual "Sweetheart Dance" provide relaxation and fellowship. In addition to service and fellowship, the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega receive valu- able training in leadership. Through these three areas, then, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service, Alpha Phi Omega attempts to fully develop the college life of its members. ALPHA ZETA
ROW l: B. Walker, P. Wilson, B. Lauker, D. Stuart, G. Bunting. ROW 2: C. Sutton, O. Pratt, Treasurer; A. Weber, Chronicler; M. Boyd, Chancelor; D. Bankes, Censor; R. Stavely, Scribe. ROW 3: Mr. Barwick, Advisor; R. Kutz, J. Kliment. V. Carmean,, J. Hammond, C. Becker, T. Carter, B. Rosengreen. ROW 4: A. Reed, B. Moore, I. Handy, H. Curatle, B. Spenser. A. Street, C. Culver, Dr. Crossen. ROW 5: K. West, C. Crittiden, D. Ashly, H. Wilson, W. Cooper, S. Jaffe.
The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta is an honorary organization dedicated to the promotion of the profession of agriculture. High standards of scholarship, character, leadership, and the spirit of fellowship are encouraged among the' members. Services rendered by the organization include serving lunch during a number of important state agricultural meetings held in Agriculture Hall, the presentation of various awards to outstanding agricultural leaders and students, and a high school visitation program designed to inform students about oppor- tunities in agriculture. Social functions include an annual dinner dance, a banquet, and a picnic.
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115 ROW 1: A. Macak, L. Roff, Secretary; L. Jones, President; P. Gray, Treasurer; A. Lavine, Historian; M. Lloyd. ROW 2: A. Koontz, S. Thornton, P. Lowery, E. Anderson, P. Michael, P. Wightman, J. Grayson, D. Ryan, S. Wilmans. ROW 3: B. Howe, A. Adams, B. Phillips, B. Jones, A. King, J. Conklin, J. Neidig.
BETA BETA BETA
The Alpha Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta, this year celebrating its sixth anniversary, is an honorary biological society which stimulates and encourages scholarship and re- search in the field of biology. The program for this year included a bloodtyping service for students, tagging of trees on campus, field trips to view operations in hospitals, and a series of programs presented at every business meeting which were open to the public. Of special interest was the publication of the first issue of a Beta Beta Beta newspaper, The Cell, in May. OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
SEATED: F. Cirillo, G. Lowdon, P. Hoffmeir, R. Williams, R. Humphreys, T. Roe, Jr., N. Bonney, Jr. STANDING: K. Stoneman.
ODK, National leadership honor society for college men, founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University, recognizes and encourages the exemplary character and superior quality in scholarship and leadership. The Delaware Beta Sigma Circle was established in 1949. Junior and Senior men students in the upper thirty-five per cent in scholarship of the men students in their class are eligible for election. Exemplary character, however, is the prime consideration for membership in this society. ODK annually co-sponsors with Mortar Board, honor society for women students, a leadership conference to encourage and stimulate active participation in the various campus organizations. Active members include faculty participants Dr. R. Reniage, Dr. T. Brochenbrough, F. John Vorath, advisor, and Dr. Cyrus Day, secretary-treasurer. IS HNRIHPH
PHI KAPPA PHI
The national honor society of Phi Kappa Phi was founded at the University of Maine in 1897 for the purpose of honor- ing students of high scholastic attainments and distinctions. The Delaware Chapter was formed in 1905. The Society endeavors to publish a quarterly journal, en- courages local chapters to send aid to dispossessed scholars abroad, and awards several post-graduate fellowships to prom- ising scholars every year.
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J PHI BETA KAPPA
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest national honor society, origi- nated at the College of William and Mary in 1776. It was founded at the University of Delaware in 1956. Every spring a faculty committee selects outstanding senior scholars for membership. Its membership is limited to top-ranking candi- dates for a Liberal Arts degree in the School of Arts and Sciences.
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ROW 1: M. Wolynetz; R. Humphries, President; R. Pritchett, Vice President; P. Mattheiss. ROW 2: H. Gunther, H. Corcoran; J. Handy; T. Jones; J. Walker. Missing from picture: C. Wolfe; S. Roski; B. Bishop.
Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society, founded to mark those engineering students who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character. The Delaware Alpha Chapter was established ki 1933. To be eligible for membership, an undergraduate must be in the top eighth of the engineering class in his junior year or in the top fifth in his senior year. Careful consideration is also given to leadership, character, and initiative.
120 ROW 1: S. Schwab; A. Adams, Treasurer; P. Craven, President. ROW 2: E. Tantum; L. Beard, Vice President; T. Heesen, Secretary.
Mortar Board first gains the attention of the student body at the Homecoming Game in October; the sale of mums is a characteristic activity of the 105th Tassel chapter, which is the most recently installed member of the national senior women's honorary society. The qualities of service, scholarship, and leadership determine the election of from five to twenty-five women to the society in the spring of their junior year at the University. In pursuance of their acknowledged ideals, the members sponsored the Omicron Delta Kappa—Mortar Board Leadership Conference, a clothing drive for needy people within the Newark area, a Christmas project to benefit nearby nursing holies, several outstanding women speakers to encourage continued professional development after college, and a tea to honor women Junior Counselors. SCABBARD AND BLADE
Scabbard and Blade is a national military honor society, its purpose, primarily to raise the standards of military education in American colleges and universities, to unite the military departments in closer relationship, to encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers, and to promote friendship and good fellowship among the cadet officers. Membership is based on merit only. One of the duties of the cadets is to raise and lower the flag on the campus every school day. Each year the organization sponsors the Military Ball and other social events.
ROW 1: J. Marvel, B. Knauer, A. Flinn, W. Simpler, E. Green, J. Frazier, J. McDonald. ROW 2: N. Ronney, F. Cirillo, M. Boyd, J. Behen, R. Humphreys, J. Heggan, W. Lyons. ROW 3: P. Shelton, G. Lowden, P. Gray, J. Rider, D. Boyce, J. Robinson. ROW 4: J. Stieglitz, L. Ellery, L. Logan, P. Lukk.
122 ROW 1: J. DeWilde, President. ROW 2: J. Boldovici; D. Colye; R. Ahern.
The Delaware Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society in Psychology, has two goals: advancing the science of Psychology and stimulating scholarship among members. Towards these goals, the Delaware Chapter has established an award to be conferred, in the Spring of each year, upon the student wHo has demonstrated superior ability in re- search planning and execution. Apart from the regular meetings, the activities sponsored by Psi Chi include a banquet held in the Spring of each year at which new members are initiated. PSI CHI
123 ROW 1: C. Reburn, Secretary; M. Holoway, President; S. Schwab; L. Beard, Historian. ROW 2: M. Stavish; M. Stahmer; N. Page; K. Bacher; M. Lloyd.
Alpha Rho, an academic honor society in the School of Home Economics, was organized in February, I960. The organization was so named in honor of Dean Emeritus Amy Rextrew whose initials are represented by the Greek words. The primary purpose of Alpha Rho is to recognize superior scholarship of home economic students and to encourage ALPHA RHO leadership, service, and research. On the basis of these qualifi- cations, outstanding students of the junior and senior classes are selected each year. Throughout the year a planned program enables Alpha Rho to encourage research and to promote higher scholastic standards. Every semester, Alpha Rho gives a tea honoring home economics students who are on the Dean's List. ROW 1: K. West; T. Filipi, Recorder; I. Hirshfield; J. White, Master Alchemist. ROW 2: E. Brucker; C. Chirico; B. Ingram, Master of Ceremonies; R. Lumpkin; J. Thomas, Reporter; R. Mitchell; J. Reetz.
The Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, national professional fraternity in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, is one of fifty-two chapters in the fraternity's collegiate branch. In addition to the chapter's social activities, Beta Kappa ALPHA CHI promotes safety in the laboratories and presents guest speakers on subjects of general interest to the Chemist and Chemical SIGMA Engineer. Dr. Mosher, Chairman of the Department of Chem- istry, is the chapter's advisor and a member of the fraternity's professional branch. KAPPA DELTA PI
Zeta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi was installed on this campus in May, 1949, as an honor society in education. The purpose of Kappa Delta Pi shall be "to encourage high professional, intellectual, and personal standards and to recognize outstanding contributions to education. To this end it shall invite to membership such persons as exhibit commendable personal qualities, worthy educational ideals, and sound scholarship. It shall endeavor to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members and to quicken professional growth by honoring achievement in educational work."
ROW 1: Anne Simmons; Irmgard Stallmann; Lynn Beard; Priscilla McGee, Secretary; Linda Nickel, President; Patricia Craven, Treasurer; Louise Scott, Vice President; Jean Rebecca; Sandy Schwab. ROW 2: Ethelbert Ott; Joan Johnson; Beverly Hall; Geraldine Gray; Toni Heesen; Margaret Moore; Janet Glaesel; Catherine O'Connell; Sue Mahla; Jean Astolfi; Kay Bacher; Brenda Davis; Joyce Neidig. ROW 3: Thelma Balwin; Joan Sibol; Barbara Beeson; Margaret Palmer; Kathleen Rippere; Connie Pease; Gail Bremer; Janeen Brown; Bonnie Bloom; Elaine Hampton; Florence Sie- men; Joyce Dickerson.
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