of GAMMA PHI BETA V^ -^.^ V '* Looking Forward Issue Symposium on Scholarship . page 20 MAY � 1966 Colossal Collegiate Monica Threadgill, a newly initiated member of the Gamma Zeta chapter at East Texas State University, was re cently selected Miss Pollette U. S. A., a contest sponsored by the American and Texas Polled Hereford Association. The contest was held in connection with the World Premiere of "The Rare Breed," co-starring Maureen O'Hara and James Stewart. The movie also features screen newcomers, Don Gal loway and Juliet Mills, the older sister of actress, Hayley Mills. "The Rare Breed" premiered in Ft. Worth, Texas, because of the Stock Show held there at the same time and because of the city's close association with the cattle industry. The movie, it self, tells the story of how the Polled Hereford breed was intro duced to the United States from England. Monica was chosen to represent Ft. Worth in the contest, and she competed with 16 other girls from various Texas cities for the title. The girls were judged on dieir personality, poise, and appearance as the judges observed them in a round of ac tivities which included a personal interview with the panel of judges, modeling competition, appearances at the Stock Show and Rodeo in Ft. Worth, dinner with the stars at the Inn of Six Flags, and various press appearances. As winner of the con test, Monica received a kiss from actor, James Stewart, and made a final appearance at the World Premiere of "The Rare Breed" in Ft. Worth. As Miss Poll-ette U. S. A., she will receive a week's trip to Hollywood, including a screen test, talent au dition, and tour of Universal studios, and she will spend three days at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Monica, a freshman at East Texas State, is majoring in agri cultural journalism. In 1964, she exhibited her 1,000 lb. Angus as champion steer at the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show and the Ft. Worth Fat Stock Show. Among her other honors include finalist in the 1964 Miss Teen-.4ge Ft. Worth contest, winner of the National Panhellenic Scholarship, given to the outstanding Ft. Worth girl for character, leadership, and scholarship, and winner of the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation Scholarship, given to the four outstand ing 4-H girls in the nation. .Monica, though, does not live on past glory. This year at East Texas, she was second runner-up in the Western Week Queen contest, and she was a Calendar Girl. She has also been mentioned in a new book entitled What's Right With Our Young People. Needless to say, the Gamma Zeta chapter is proud to claim Monica as one of its members. ]) ]) J Betty Yolnger, Gamma Zeta THE CRESCENT of Gamma Phi Beta Editor Volume LXVI May, 1966 Number 2 Betty Luker Haverfield Robert (Mrs. W.) 4 The Faces of Summers 507 Medavista Drive Many Hope Columbia, Missouri 65201 O Are You Guilty of Murder? 5 Gamma Pi Installed at Mankato State College D Gamma Omicron Means GO O Gamma Phi Beta Profiles Associate Editor 1 1 President's Noreen Linduska Zahour Page (Mrs. Edward F.) 3 Jacqueline Drive 1 4 Welcome to the Wonderful World of Convention Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 4U Symposium on Scholarship Zl More Mother's Clubs Zo More Alumnas Chapters Zu Looking Forward: Membership Section Business Manager Eleanor J. Sieg 37 New Alumnae Programming Box 186, 630 Green Bay Road Kenilworth, Illinois 60043 41 By the Light of the Crescent Moon 42 Among Our Alumnas 61 In Memoriam 62 Directory of International Officers 64 Gamma Phi Beta Chapter List The Crescent is published September 1, Decem ber 1, March 1, and May 1, by George Banta Com at pany, Inc., official printers of the fraternity, Curtis Reed Plaza, Menasha, Wisconsin. Subscrip a tion price $1.50 a year payable in advance, Wi single copy. Send change of address and correspondence of a The Cover business nature to Gamma Phi Beta, Box 186, 630 over convention Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 60043. Mail Talking plans ing lists close August 1, November 1, February 1 at a tea in Lincoln Presi and April 1. By February 25, send Grand are Vicki Dowling, Pi chapter president; dent at council business for consideration spring Grand President Orra Spencer Reid meeting. and Dianne Michel, Panhellenic Correspondence of an editorial nature is to be ad dressed to the Editor, Mrs. Robert W. Haverfield, president at Nebraska University. 507 Medavista Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201. Items for publication should be addressed to the editor to arrive not later than June 1, October 1, January 1 and February 20. Member of Fraternity Magazines Associated. All matters pertaining to national advertising should be directed to Fraternity Magazines Associated, 1585 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Entered as second-class matter at Menasha, Wis consin, under the act of March 3, 1879. Acceptance under the for mailing at special rate of postage pro Postmaster: Please send notice of Undeliverable copies on visions of Sec. 34-40 Par. (D) provided for in the Form 3579 to Gamma Phi Beta, Box 186, 630 Green Road, act of February 28, 1925. Second-class postage paid Bay at Menasha, Wisconsin. Kenilworth, Illinois 60043 America Printed in the United States of The Many Faces of HOPE SUMMERS Last January Hope Summers added another dimension to A season with the Henry Duffy Players launched Miss Sum her career in the dramatic arts when she opened a studio for mer's professional career. It was in Evanston, Illinois, that she actors, 'The New Theatre," in West Los Angeles, Cali first originated, with Martin Magner as director, "The Guild fornia. Theatre." In 1952 she organized "The Showcase Theatre" Miss Summers has long been a favorite with television and where such stars as Lillian Gish, Kim Stanley, Ruth Chatter- motion picture viewers. She has appeared regularly as Clara on ton, Ian Keith and Gene Lockhart joined the resident company "The Andy Griffitii Show," as Jenny on 'The Danny Thomas in a year-round operation. Show" and as Hattie Denton on "The Rifleman." Among her With many credits behind her for serious acting roles on top film credits are The Children's Hour, Inherit the Wind, Par television dramatic shows, she recently turned her talents to rish, I IVant to Live and most recently, The Hallelujah Trail. television commercials. She is seen regularly extolling the vir Her di\erse career in the entertainment world has brought tues of Clorox and Haley's M.O. Miss Summers back to her original goal: the creating of and A celebrity in her own right, Miss Summers boasts a talented participating in a legitimate ensemble and training studio. family, too. Her brother A. Burks Summers was ambassador to The studio aims to provide a stimulating environment in Luxemburg; another brother Paul D. Summers was minister which experienced actors can perfect their craft. Young people from the United States to the Philippines; her nephew is mar with a truly professional approach are totally trained. "The ried to William Faulkner's daughter. New Theatre" is incorporated as a non-profit organization And, she comes from quite a Gamma Phi Beta family, too. under the direction of Miss Summers and Martin Magner, di Her sister-in-law, Helen Salisbury Summers of Rockville, Mary rector, producer and instructor. Provision has been made for land, was the first Gamma Phi Beta in the family at Lambda an endowment and scholarship fund. ^Vhile the venture is still chapter at the University of Washington. Her sister, Jean Sum in its infancy, Miss Summers writes that there are "quite a few mers Smith of Evanston was a member at Washington and students registered, some with real talent�and no kooks!" Northwestern. Her cousin, Elizabeth McDonald Edgell of Na Born in Mattoon, Illinois, Miss Summers grew up in Walla ples, Florida was initiated at the University of Illinois and her \V'alla, Washington, where her father was a member of the daughter, Sally Edgell Bonkowski of Oak Park, Illinois, joined United States Congress for 18 years. As a youngster she toured at Omicron chapter. and attended ]jri\ate schools in Lurope. Miss Summer's unique talent for teaching and her dedica She attended Goucher College in Baltimore, the University tion to good theatre should ensure the continued success of of Washington and Northwestern University, where she be "The New Theatre." The delightful personality of this versa came a member of Epsilon chapter of Gamma Phi Beta. It was tile Gamma Phi Beta will continue to amuse and entertain from Northwestern that she received her degrees from the theatre-goers and televiewers. Scliool of Speech and Drama. D }) 3) 2 THE CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA / MAY � 1966 "OPERATION BRASS TACKS" Are You Guilty of MURDER? by Lila Lennon The idea that ever very you think of committing murder is More importantly, she realized that her- naturally strong im would and something you immediately indignantly deny. pulse to see only the practical side of every coin was becoming Of course you don't. But�without knowing, or even think a persistant habit which could eventually "kill" her husband's ing about it, perhaps you do kill another person's ideas, enthusi desire to share this thoughts and dreams with her. asms and dreams. And, each time you do, that person's self- confidence and hope dies a little. The Life or Death Factor and think�how often Stop have you listened to what some Habitually negative responses can become a life or death one then scoffed said, goodnaturedly, "What a dumb idea!" factor in any relationship.