of GAMMA PHI BETA ^ 1A' ^�.*. .�SffV^ fh ^ d P>. .S>;*r iifr$*^'^^ 'fflS ^^-', �3^-^r^t -./j^fc. 1 ''*�' ^t-aifWBit/---^^^^,^^ , ; '' . �r^"^*w^c^''' ����': A.4.p*^ CAMPUS SCENE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SEPTEMBER 1959 COLLEGIATES ON CAMPUS Sharon Mische of North Dakota State is Ihe Lettermen's Sweetheart and proudly displays Ihe trophy presented lo her by Ihe college athletes. Al Kappa Alpha's Dixie Boll, Mary Ellen Hovey (Woshingfon U.) was named Special Maid to Ihe K. A. Rose. She and her escort promenade under Ihe arched swords of Ihe "Confed eracy." Al McGill Universily, Joan Blundell (second from lefl) won the Silver Arrow in Intercollegiole archery compelilion. Also com peting for McGill were Gamma Phis Georgia Whitman, Mau reen Norwood and Joanne Seal, pictured from lefl. Gamma Phi Betos and Pi Lambda Phis ol Ihe University of Gamma Phis of Memphis S(o(� California joined forces for the annual Spring Sing and won "' as dolls in Ihe first place sweepstakes award. are pictured baby skif for fhe Deffo Zefo Follin, �"' "What Do We Think About ��� I" From left, front row, Barbara < more, Sandra Stobaugh, Cofol Dowdy and Connie Holland- H 1^ row, Ann Clark, Mary Frantei Caiman, Margaret McCullai 4 Shown receiving a hand Corinne Wells. some corsage and a kiss from an unidentified gentleman is Carole Piclure-prelly Gwen O/son poses Smith when she was wifh her posies as she was pre named Besf Dressed Girl sented as a Princess of Sigma Chi on fhe Bow/ing Green al fhe Universily of Soofhern Cali Sfofe l/niversity campus. fornia. _^.,w %^- >^ii^ FRONT COVER on of the of North Dakota a CRESCENT Scene campus University gives glimpse THE of the library, at left, and Merrifield Hall which houses the college of Science, Literature, and Art. Alpha Beta chapter was chartered on the North Dakota campus June 16, 1920. of Gamma Phi Beta Famed English Coulee (above), which winds through the scenic Uni from the air. The versitv of North Dakota campus, is pictured Volume LIX September, 1959 Number 3 Gamma Phi Beta house is located on one bank of the Coulee. 2 Salute to a Scholar 3 A Visit to the University of North Dakota 4 Civic Leaders Are Honored Editorial StaflF: 5 She Teaches Small Fry to Fly High Ardis McBroom Marek (Mrs. James J.) Editor, Clifton, Illinois. Our Alumnae Noreen Linduska Zahour (Mrs. Edward F.) Associate Editor, 3 Jac 6 Among queline Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois. 7 Rhode Island's Cherry Blossom Princess B. Naglestad T. Alumna; Associate Editor, Rock Jeannette (Mrs. R.) 8 Cream of the College Crowd Rapids, Iowa. 9 A Treasured Collection from India Ruth J. Wood, Business Manager, Room 960, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago 4, Illinois. 10 President's Page 11 Grand Council Appointments 13 The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation 14 Convention Address: The Edgewater Gulf Hotel The Crescent is published September 1, December 1, March 1, and May 1, by the George Banta Company, Inc., official printers of the fraternity, 16 Province Conference Reports at Curtis Reed Plaza. Menasha, Wisconsin. Subscription price $1.50 a year payable in advance, 40^ a single copy. 21 In Memoriam Send of address and correspondence of a business nature to change It All with Two Alumnas Gamma Phi Beta, Room 960, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago 4, Illinois. Mail 23 Began lists close November 1, February 1 and April 1. By February ing August 1, 24 Can Grow on Trees! 25, send Grand President business for consideration at spring council meeting. Money nature is to be addressed to the Editor, Funds Correspondence of an editorial 25 Beta Kappa Follies Provide Fun and Mrs. James J. Marek, Clifton, Illinois. Items for publication should be ad dressed to the editor to arrive not later than June 15, October 1, January 26 Gamma Phi Betas on Campus 1 and February 20. Member of Fraternity Magazines Associated. AU matters pertaining to 46 Chapter Directory be directed to Fraternity Magazines Associated, national advertising should Chairmen 1585 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. 55 Membership under the act Entered as second-class matter at Menasha, Wisconsin, Initiates into Gamma Phi Beta the 60 New of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage under for in the act of 28, 1925. provisions of Sec. 34-40 Par. (D) provided February 70 Directory Second-class postage paid at Menasha, Wisconsin. 72 Gamma Phi Beta List Printed in the United States of America. Chapter Salute to a Scholar Topping 2700 candidates for bachelor's degrees at the University ; of was Illinois Omicron's Dianne Baumann, who earned a perfect "A" scholastic record through four years of high school and four years of college. Dianne received the 25th Illinois diploma in her i family, and is shown above introducing her uncle, Norman F. 1 i ' Brunkow (right), Avho received the first of these diplomas in 1914, i to President David D. Henry of the University. j Presentation of special events Ihroughout Ihe year 1958 marked the 75lh anniver sary of fhe founding of fhe Ifniversify of North Dakola. Signs, such as the one at lefl, were erected on various parts of fhe campus in recognition of fhe ce/ebrafion. A Visit to the Campus first 20 actives of Alpha Beta in the Phi Delta Theta house. Gamma Phi was the fifth national sorority to appear on the University of North Dakota campus. The chapter house had four different locations prior to 1929, It was back in the years following the Battle of the Little when the members moved into their present "pink castle" Big Horn�and before North Dakota became a state�that located on the scenic banks of the English Coulee. Dakota pioneers, with foresight and faith in the future, paused The house was remodeled in 1956, when the basement was amid breaking the prairie sod to plan for higher education. made into a beautiful large chapter room of knotty pine and They founded the University of North Dakota on February two bedrooms and a bath were added. 27, 1883 at Grand Forks. In 1957 the alumnae chapter completely redecorated the liv Four faculty members met the 11 students who entered the ing room and smoker and added new furniture to make our University on the opening day September 8, 1884. Twenty- pink abode the loveliest of sorority houses. ])])]) eight students had enrolled by the end of the first month and Nell Henley the total for the year was 79. Alpha Beta '60 In its early years, the University survived two major crises. On June 16, 1887, a severe windstorm entirely demolished the west wing of Main, the only building on campus. To meet ex penses for repairs, the trustees borrowed 1 10,000 from local banks to keep the school operating. In 1895 the State Legisla ture appropriated only |15,000 for the University for the bien nium, despite a request for 10 times that sum. To maintain the University during the period, a fund was raised from dona tions by private citizens and members of the faculty. The year 1958 was an important milestone for the Univer sity of North Dakota�it was the 75th anniversary of the Uni versity's founding, which was marked by a gift of one million dollars, by Chester Fritz, world financier, for a new library building. In the span of 75 years, the University has developed from only one building into an institution with a physical plant including some 30 major buildings of Tudor Gothic Architec ture. Approximately 4,000 students now study at the University during the year and more than 49,000 students have studied at the University since it first opened its doors. UND is noted for its outstanding Greek system. This year Interfraternity council won the National Interfraternity Coun cil award. UND's panhellenic council was honored for its out standing achievements by winning the Fraternity Month in the trophy for excellence 1957 national competition. Gamma Phi DoRae Cougill reigned as Queen al Ihe Universily of Norlh Alpha Beta chapter of Gamma Phi Beta had its origin in Dakota's 75th Anniversary Homecoming celebration. She is pictured wiih 1916 when a local sorority, Delta Kappa Tau, was organized. In Norlh Dakota's Governor John E. Dovis, who presenfed her wilh a trophy 1920, the Fargo and Minneapolis alumnae chapters initiated the and flowers. THE CR SCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA / SEPTEMBER � 1959 3 . CIVIC LEADERS ARE HONORED In Winnipeg, Catherine Stewart (U. of Manitoba) was recently elected Chairman of the Winnipeg School Board. She is serving her second term as a School Trustee, having chalked up the greatest number of votes ever recorded by a Trustee. The School Board of Winnipeg looks after the educational needs of some 45,000 children with a money budget of nearly 15 million dollars annually. However, as Catherine says, "Most important is that Winnipeg is considered to be in the forefront of education in Canada, with major work classes and other special education classes." Catherine is shy, and very modest about her achievements and always understates any prob lems she encounters in her work. But every job is well done! Her present position in the business world is Investment Counsel for the Sovereign Life Assurance Company of Canada. That she can also hold such a responsible office in the com munity and do it well is a credit to us all. Shelia W. Stevens University of Manitoba '42 Miss Sfeworf One of the most enjoyable and entertaining members of the Tri-City alumnae chapter and no running water among 45,000 moslem Urdu speaking is also one of Moline's busiest.