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Alpha Phi Omega THE FOUNDER OF OMEGA

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Dedicated To Frank Reed Horton, who, through altruistic purpose and inspired creativity, caused to be founded Alpha Phi Omega, America's only iVational Service Fralernity. TORCH and TREFOIL Happy Birthday Phi becomes old December Herein is the December, 1960 :i!i years 16, iy(>(). I'OiMiikr's .Kcouiit and tlic record ol these eventful Volume 35, No. 8 years.

National Officers of Inside Front Cover , , , Alpha Phi Omegct Dedii.ition to our Founder, Tr.Lnk Reed Horton, WLIHam S. Both Raleigh, N. C. National President

Dr, Robeit G. tlordon . . Wasliin^lon, D, C 1, Our Officers, the Executive Board and Table of Nation.!: First Vice President

Dt, Hcniv Milk-[ . lliintin^lon StatioEi N. ^^ Contents . . . N.!'ion,il Second Vice President Manfred Q Aws, Jr., Minneapolis, Minn. National Third Vice Preudeni 2. The Story Behind the Founding�Frank Reed A. G. Spiziirri Kansas City, MibSdiiri Horton Nalional Treasurer Joseph Scjnion Kansas City, Mi-'Ouri N.ilion.il Exemrive Secretary and Editor 3, National Leaders-1 925-1 960 . . .

National Executive Board

4-5. Past National Presidents of Phi . . Llina.it H. liiikkcn. .New Brunswick, N. | Alpha Omega. Prt)f. Harry C Barni.t[. East Mich, Lansing, A sLiinmary of achicvement.s of the Honorable H. Roc Bartle, Dean Arno Dr. Glenn R. I5:irr Oxford. Ohiii Nowolny, Professor Daniel Den Uyl, and M, R. Disborough. Dr. H. Roe Bartle. . .Kansas City. Misst>uri Robert J, Bradshaw, Jr. .Cb;ittanooga, Tenn. R, L. Brittain Auburn, Alabama 6. Our The . . . George F. Cahill. . . .New York, New Yotl: Insignia� Copyright C, J. Carlson Riverside, California Tiie n.itional emblems and copyright of our traternity. Prof. Daniel Den Uyl. .\X�e^t Lafayette, Ind.

M. R. Disboroush ... .Louisville, Kentucky Benjamin F. Fay , Penn. 7-8-9. Roster of in Order of . . . E. Ross Forman Philadelphia, Penn, Chapters Founding Irwin H. Cierst. . . .C;mog3 Park, California An im|>ressive evidence of growth and exlension throughuid the Hilliard Robert J. Lubbock, L'nited Stales, Dr. Lawrence L. Hirsch. .Chicago, Illinois

Frank R. Horton. .. .Bangor, Dean Lewis N. Jones Lubbock, Texas 10-11. Our Founders . . . Stanley Levingston. . .Ruieville, Mississippi Illinois Sidney B. North Evanston, A salute to the fourteen students and six advisors who founded Al|"iha Phi Dean Arno Austin, Ttxits Nowotny ()mc_i:.L Dei ember 16, I92S, at , Easton, Pennsylvani:i. Rev, Robert J I'a\ne..Ml. Vernon, N, Y.

Dr. Harold F. I'ole. . .La Jolla, California Prof. Kent D, Shaffer Pittsburgh, Penn. 12. Service to Youth and Community . . . Robert L. Slater, Jr Chicago, Illinois Dr. Lester R. Steig.. Palo Alto, California Dr. Willis M. Tate , Texas 13. Service to Student Body and Faculty . . . Rev. Frans A. Victorson. .St. Joseph, Mich. Dr. Delmer H. WiKon New N. Brunswick, J. . . 14. Service to the Nation . Dr. Riiy O. VX'yIand., .Tuiunga, California

1 5. Service to the Fraternity . . .

TORCH AND TKFFOIL is issued regu 16. The Past Is . . . larly eight times a year, monthly, October Prologue from Office of Publication, through May the National and visions the A\9 Columbia Bank Building, ^2i Walnut Joseph Scanlon, Secret^r) Editor, ili.dlenging Street, Kansas City 6, . Printed by years ahead. Smith-Grieves Company, Printers & Lithog raphers, Kansas Qty, Missouri. Second Missouri. Class Postage paid at Kansas Cily, Inside Back Cover . . . Subscription price Jl.OO per year.

Proudly We Hail . . . EDITORIAL STAFF William S. Rolli, our dyn.imic National President, greets each and Scanlon, Editor and National Execu Joseph every member. tive Secretary. Gerald M. Plessner, Associ ate Editor. Contributing writers, Manfred Thomas E. O Aws, Jr., F,. Ross Forman, The Back Cover Walsh Frank A. Ward II, Terry Shoc- Rev. Robert J. Payne, and Del Jay tnaker, The .\'['n Toimders' at Laf.iyctte College Kinney, Plaque 1 THE STORY BEHIND THE FOUNDING

Frank Reed Ilorloii

Founder

ALPHA PHI OVI^:G\

During the first World War, I enlisted in the United of the Catholic, Jewish and Protestant faiths worked to States Navy from University Law School and I be gether in everything at camp, except that, because of their came an Ensign, 1 served on a minesweeper in the North dietary laws, the Jewish troop had separate meals, and Sea between Scotland and Norway. The ship 1 was aboard, everyone had an opportunity to worship on their Sabbath in and its partner, exploded more than 1,000 ma.gnetic mines. their own way. At law school, I learned how to settle disputes in a I read all the Scout books 1 could find and I became legal manner. Now I saw nations trying to solve their educated in ideals and leadership. Two publica differences in another way�by war. tions which impressed me most were Seouling Under Protestant which the ideals of Because of my law school background, I was ordered Leadership gave Scouting and The Scout Executives from the to try court-martial cases in ouc division. When we reached Conference Report conference at Estes Park, Colorado, which stated ports, some of the sailors ran wild. There were court- Scouting's need for leaders, both volunteer and However, martial cases and I had to try them. I saw young boys in professional. a of leader was wanted, one who had been a their teens getting into trouble. special type Scout and held college training. Because of these experiences, I made a firm resolution As I became a senior at I noticed that within myself that if I returned alive, I would try to do Lafayette College, at the House, where I was two things and do them with all my power: First, I would Epsilon Fraternity the students who stood out for ideals and try to help young people to get the right start in life. living, high clean were former Scouts. I thought that there I would try to hold up before them a "standard of man living should be an to these men in their hood" that would withstand the test of timel Second, and organization strengthen early ideals and them with other just as important, I wanted to try to help the nations of help develop friendships students who were Scouts. I wanted to these men an the world settle their disputes in a more sensible and give for and a chance to legal ma.nuer than by war. opportunity leadership experience work together to render service to others. I felt that the Post-Wor Aclivit/ Scout ideals should not be thrown aside as child's play but should be held in the last of career After the war, I became a student at Lafayette College up stage preparation as a man's code of conduct. and when I was sophomore, I attended an American Legion banquet at the Armory in Easton, Pennsylvania. Influence on Stouting I sat next to a man at the table, and found out that he had the same last name as mine, Horton. His full name My thoughts went beyond these ideas. I knew that col was Herbert G. Horton. I found out that he had been a lege graduates became national and international leaders. I believe that with naval officer in World War I, just as I had been. Wc chapters of this organization in the of the became friends. He helped me to become a Deputy Scout colleges nations of the world, national and inter Commissioner in charge of the South Side District of national leaders would be motivated by these ideals and Easton. While I was there, one troop needed help, so I would not be satisfied with war as a solution for inter had Scoutmaster experience too. Through these experiences national disputes. I wanted men to find more constructive I became aware of two things: J found in the Sout Oath and and peaceful ways of settling their differences. Law what I had been standard of manhood a seeking^a As senior at Lafayette College, I talked to some of that would withstand the test of ideals that had been time; the men I knew had a Scouting background and the re created and some of the leaders the was accepted by greatest sponse good. Out of my inquiries, I had the idea world has ever known. that an organization based on Scouting ideals would be Scout Executive Herbert G. Horton of Easton, Pennsyl accepted by these men. I created the name. Alpha Phi vania, taught me these ideals as did a fellow student, Omega, the motto and the Greek words and their meaning. Everett W. Probst. I wrote the ritual, and drew up the constitution and by laws. Everett W. Probst created and drew the or in Director pin Camp signia, and the coat-of-arms. Thane S. Cooley suggested the During the summer of my junior year, I became Associ handclasp, which was approved in conference and adopted. ate Camp Director at Camp Wcygadt, the Easton Boy Ellsworth S, Dobson and Gordon M. Looney assisted faith Scout camp near the Delaware Water Gap. Here I was fully and enthusiastically in developing the constitution impressed with religious tolerance in the hearts of boys^ and by-laws and in other ways. this 1 had not found so older Scouts easily among people. (ContinuBd on page 16)

2 National Leaders

In Thirty-five Years, These Brothers Have Served as National Officers and Members of the National Executive Board.

(Listed in the order oi their election)

National Presidents National Treasurers Frank R. HiHtro.N Than/: S, Cooley Dk, H. Roi! Bartle [�'loid L. Jaml"; Di rt\' Arno No* ihnv Rev. Fijwin C. Jcjiinm).\ pRor. Daniel Dun LIy[. Dllmlk H. Wilson M. K. DiSBOROt'GH Fra.\k D. Wooii William S. Roth Joseph Scanlon A. G Spizzirri National Viee Presidents

r.NEREi I W. Probst National Editors Wn.LiAM G. Bkaheori) Walter M. Kipll\<,i;k C:AfiL W, LoNc J. FredG. Davie Waltkr M. KipliN(,i;r Thlo R. Ptalsgr a E. William Campblll Judge J. G. Allen Byrnes MacDonald James George F. Cahiii Dr. Louis H. Rl.\i-row Thomas V. Wahek Dr M. C. Hayes A. G. Spizzirri Frank D. Woon SioNi'i B, North Prof. Daniel Den Uvl Sc inlon Piioi-', Harry C Barnett Joseph C. M. Finnell M. R. Disborough National Legal Counselor Dr. Henry Mn ler George H. Charno JnsLPH Scanlon ROHERT L. Si-ATEK, JR. Dr. R. H. Bolyarii Geori.i- F. Cahii.l National Irwen H. Glrst Secretaries E. Ro^s Forman 'vX'illiam T, '^'ooh \X'illl^m S. Roth Ralph E, Grave.s I.)r. Rohekt G Gordon Sidney B. North ManfredO. Aws. Jr. jo.seph s( anlon

Members of the National Executive Boord

Dr.H. RolBartli Fred P. Sirothek Dr. Geokgl W, SghajJ'I lr BrxjAMiN F. Fav Edwin M. Belle.s W. Orro SvcA.NsoN Armand G. Spizzirri Dr. I.a� ri n( e L. HiRsi h Andrew R. Janson Prof, A. L. Thomas Thomas Vedder Waber Stephen J. Horvath Walter M. Kipllnger Hon. Hubert Utterback Dean John F, White Stanlev Le\in(;ston Dr. Rav O. Wvland C^ARL S. Bacman Dr. a. C. Zumbrunnen Rev. Robert J. Payne Dean Ray O. Davies Dr. M, C- Hayes Dr. D.E. Keeper Dr. Max A.Schneider C. M. Fjnnei.l John M. Schiff James McDaniels James W. Thomas Frank R. Horton T. W. Lacy Paul M. Petersen Joe Paul Tupin Pkoe. a. R, Knight Kenneth Cedarland Prof. Harry C Barnett Robert J. Hilliard Walter W. Head Prof. JohnS. Coie Dr. R. H. Bolyard Dr. Robert G. Gordon Dr. Louis H. Renfrow Dr. H. H, Ghrmond CiEOKc;!-: F. Cahii.l Di an Lewis N. Jones Byrnes Ma< Donald Dean Arno Nowotny Irwin H. Gerst Thornton M. Lon<; Dean Frani i.s M. Bm.on Harold F. Pote Arthur E. Jenner El maarH. Bakken Judge William J. Campbelt KentD. Shaffer William S. Roth R. L. Brittain George H. Chakno Dr. Lester 1. Tavel Dr. Glenn R. Barr Robert L. Slater, Jr. Rear Admiral W. T. Cluverius C. J. Carlson Joseph A. Bruniiin. Jr. Dr. Lester R. Steig Sidney B. North Dean E. H, Comstock James G. Evans Dr, Wii.i is M. Tate FredG. Davie Proe. Daniel Den Uyl E, Ross FOKMAN Rev, Frans A. Victorson Jame.s P. Fitch M. R. Disborough Rev. j. j. Higgin.s, S.J. Dr. Delmer H. Wilson Harry G. Goon Del Jay Kinnev ManfredO, Aws, Jr, Frederick Rand Koghrs j0SI-i>H S(. ANION Kohert J. Brad.shaw, Jr.

3 PAST PRESIDENTS 01

The Honorable H. Roe Bartle 1931-1946

The National Convention of 1931 chose a dynamic leader for Alpha Phi Omega in the person of H. Roe Bartle, who proceeded to spread the Fraternity across the entire . Under his direction a National Servite office was set up and Sidney B. North placed in charge. He secured the endorsement of the National Council, , obtained the approval of college presidents and deans in all parts of the nation, and built the Fraternity from eighteen chapters to 109, an achievement all the more significant in view of the World War years. He is a national figure today as Mayor of Kansas City, Mis.souri, a Rotarian extraordinary, and one of the most respected Scouters in America. Despite his business and civic commitments he serves actively and tirelessly on the National Executive Board of the Fraternity.

Deon Arno Nowotny 1946-1950

Dean Arno Nowotny, all ectionalely known as "Shorty", was chosen Alpha Phi Omega's third National President. He brought to the fraternity the enthusiasm and the knowledge which only the Dean of Student Life of a major university, that of the University of Texas, could command. Chapters jumped from lOy to 227 and mem bership reached an all-time high just before the Korean War. President Nowotny named state chairmen to expand the fraternity and sold more and more deans of men on its values and usefulness. He is now a lifetime member of the National Executive Board as well as the grand old man of Alpha Rho at the University of Texas. Truly, the eyes of Alpha Phi Omega as well as the eyes of Texas arc still on Shorty.

4 ALPHA PHI OMEGA

Professor Daniel Den Uyl ^.-MU 1950-1954 X^

Prolessor Daniel Den L'yl w'as elected President of Alpha Phi Omega in 19^0. He- brought io national leader ship a rich experience as advisor lor Alpha Gamma Chapter at Purdue University for a period of eight years and a background as a and Scout going back lo 1912. During his presidency forty-nine new chapters were chartered. Wherever he went whether on Scouting, uni versity or fraternal business, he sold Alpha Phi Omega. In 1954 the Fall Pledge Class was dedicated to President Den Uyl- He has the distinction of being the only Nation.d President to have had three sons serve as active members and chapter officers in the fraternity. He has continued his interest through service on the National Exeeutive Board and to Alpha Gamma Cdi.ipter.

M. R. Disborough 1954-1958

Delegates to the 1954 National Convention of Alpha Phi Omega unanimously elected M. R. Disborough as National President. This marked a milestone in the history nf the fraternity as Brother Disborough was the first man chosen President who had come up through the ranks as .in active and charter member of Alpha Tau Chapter at , Indianapolis, Indiana, and who later ser\'ed as advisor lo that chapter. His past experience as National Extension Chairman was put to good use in the formation of twenty-eight additional chapters. Under his administration emphasis was given to the selection and appointment of Presidential Representatives. President Dis borough remains active as a member of the National Executive Board.

5 OUR INSIGNIA

The Coat of Arms

This badge, as worn by thousands of members of APO, The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in our is the "Emblem of Campus Service." Students and faculty Coat of Arms. As everyone knows who has passed through alike recognize and respect the activities for which it the ritual, the symbolism stands for the very purpose of stands. our brotherhood.

THE COPYRIGHT

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6 ROSTER OF CHAPTERS

In the short span of twenty-five years, 318 chapters have been chartered in colleges and universities throughout the nation, and petitioning groups on six campuses have applied for membership. This roster is in itself a historical record of the growth of the fraternity, showing the years of installation of all chapters.

1925 1938

Alpha Lafayi^ttc College, Easton, Pennbylvania Beto Epsilori � Iowa Stote Teachers CoHege, Cedor Rapids, lowo Beta leta � Universily of Georgia, Athens, Georgio 1927 Beta Eta� University of Mi'^souri, Columbio, Missouri Beta �, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvonia Beta Thefo� University of Wisconsin, Modison, Wisconsin

� Gammo Cornell University, Itbaco, New York Beta loto� , Ne^ York, New York

� Delta , Auburn, Alaboma Beto Koppo�Central Missouri State College, Worrensburg. Mo. Epsilon� Northeast Missouri State Missouri College, Kirksville, Beta Lamdbo� Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, Ind.

Beta � Missouri 1928 Mm Southwest Missouri State College, Springfield, Beto Nu � Norfheostern State College, Tohlequah, Oklahorno

� Zeto Stanford University, Stanford, Colifornia Beta Ki�Wetslmin'ifer College, Fulton, Missouri Eto � Northern Mllnois State Teochera College, DeKalb, Illinois 1939 1929 Beta Omicarn � Missouri School of Mines and Metollurgy, Rolla, Mo. Theld� of University Virginia, Charolteaville, Virginia Beto Pi � University of Tulso, Tulso, Oklahoma Icpta � Park College, Porkville, Missouri Beto Rho � University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ar konsas Kappa �Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Beta �Texos Texos Lambda �University of Kansos, Lowrence, Kansas Sigma Technological College, Lubbock,

� Mj � Indrano University, Bloomington, Indiana Beto Tau Washburn University, Topeko, Kansas

� Nu �^Up^alo Colfege, Fost Oronge, New Jersey Beta Upsilon Northwest MnjScLiri State College, Moryville, Mo, Beto Phi�Southwestern Louisiono Institute, Lofayette, Louisiano 1930 Beta Chi�Oklohomo City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Xi- -fowo State College, Ame^, Iowa Beta Psi�Southeast Missouri State College, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Omicron � University of fowa, lowci Citv, Iowa Beta Omega- -Oklohomo BaptisI University, Shownee, Okiahomo Pi �Kansas State Colfege, Monhotton, Konsas Gomma Alpha� , Seottle, Woshington

� Rhn University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Gamma Beta � San Jose State College, San Jose, California Gamma Gammo�University of Cohfornio, Berkeley, California

1931 � Gomma Delto School of Business, CCNY, New York, New York Sigma� Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Gamma Epsilon -City College, CCNY, New York, New York

� Tag , Gainesville, Florido Gamma Zeto � Gcorgjo Institute of Technology, Atlonto, Georgia Upsilon �Milwoukee State Teachers College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Phi�Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 1940 Chi �University of California, Los Angeles, California Psi -University of California, Sonto Earbaro, Colifornia � Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts Omega�Drake University, Des Moines, fowo Gamma Theto �University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Gomma loto� Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York 1932 Gommo Lambda �Clemson College, Clemson, South Carolina Gamma Mu� Alpha Alpha � University of Illinois, Urt>ona, Illinois Evansville College, FvansviMe, Indiana Alpha Beta^The Pennsylvania Stote College, State College, Po. Gammo Nu� University of Idaho, Moscow, Idoho Atpha Gommo � Purdue University, Lofoyette, Indiona Gamma Xi�Rockhurst College, Kansos Cily, Missouri

� Alpha Delta Son Diego Stole College, Son Diego, Cofifornia Gammo Omicion�Queen College, Flushing, New York

� Bolon Louisfono � Alpho Epsilon Stote University, RoMge, Gammo Pi University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Gommo Rho� Norlh Te^as Stale Coliege, Denton, Texas 1933 Gamma SJ^mo�Universitv of Chicogo, Chicago, Illinois Alpha '2.e\o � , L(].vingtcn, Kentucky 1941

1934 Gomma Ton� Louisiono Polytechnic Institute, Ruston, Louisiana Alpha tfa � University ot Konsos City, Kan'^as Ciiv, Missouri Gomma Upsilon^Tulone University, , Louisiana Alpha Theta -University of Omaho, OiriohOj Nebroska Gommo Phi�Western Michigon College, Kolomazoo, Michigan

� Alpha lola Ohio Stote University, Columbus, Ohio Gammo Chi� Howard College, Birmingham, Alabamo Alpha Kappa � University of So. California, Los Angeles, Cahf. Alpha Lombdo � Noilh Dakoto Agrjculturol College, Forgo, N. D, 1942 Alpho Mu �Willjom Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri Gammo Psi� University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1935 Gomma Omego� University Heights, NYU, New York, New York Delta Alpho� University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Apha Nu� St. Norbert CoHege, West DePere, Wisconsin Delta Beto^University of Oklaliomo, Norman, Oklahoma Alpha Xi �Woshington Slate College, Pullmon, Washington Delto Gamma�Ohio Ohio � University, Athens, Alpha Omicron Southern Methodist University, Doflos, Texas Alpho Pi� University of Miami, Coral Gables, Ffonda Alpha Rho �University of Texos, Austin, Texas 1944

� Nebroska Alpho Sigma University of Nebraska, Lincoln, DcUo Delta �St. Louis Universily, St. Louis, Missouri

1936 1945

� Alpha Tou Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana Delta Epsilon� Illinois tnstitule of Technology, Chicago, Illinois �DePauw Indiana Greencostle, � Alpha Upsilon University, Delia Zeta University of Pennsylvonia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvanio Alpha Phi �Washington University, SI, Louis, Missouri Alpha Chi � Massachusetts Institute o( Technology, Cambridge

� 1946 , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Alpha Omego � Kirksville College of Osteopolhy ond Surgery, Kirks Delto Eta �Oregon Slate College, CorvoMis, Oregon ville, Mrssouri Delto Theta� , Louisville, Kentucky 1937 Delta Iota� Mercer University, Macon Georgia DeJfa � Beto Alpha � University of Wichito, Wichita, Kansos Koppa Emory Universily, , Georgia � Beto Beta � Michigan Stote College, Fast Lansing, Michigan Delta Lombdo Coe College, Cedar Rapids, lowo Beta Gammo�Central VMCA College (college discontinued) Delta Mu� Kansas Stale Teachers College, Pittsburg, Kansas Beto Delta � East Texos State Teachers College, Conmerce, Texas Delta Nu �Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

7 Theto Alpha �Stevens Institute ol Technology, Hobo ken, N. J.

1947 � Thela Beto Fenn College, Clevelond, Ohio Theto Gommo �Hendrii: Arkansas Delta Xi� Boll State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana College, Conwoy, Thelo Delta� � Pennsylvanio Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana Woynesburg College, Waynes burg, Theto � Illinois State Normal Illinois � Epsilon University, Normal, Delto Pi Trinity Universily, Son Antonio, Texos Thela Zeto � of New N. H. � University Hampshire, Durhom, Delta Rho Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey Theto Eto � Konsos of ond Kansos � City College Osfeopothy Surgery, Delto Sigmo University of Connecticut, Stores, Connecticut Missouri � City, Delto Tou University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Thelo Theto �Centre of � Danville, East Stroudsburg State Teachers College, East College Kentucky, Kentucky Thela loto � Universily of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Thela � New York � Koppo Horpur College, Endicott, Johnson C. Smith University, Chorlalte, No. Carolina Theta Lombdo^The Rice Institute, Houston, Texas ^Texas College of Arts and Industries, Kingsville, Texas Delot Psi �Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, Charleston, ML Delto Omega �Universily of Houston, Houston, Texos 1950 �Kansas Slate Teachers Kansas Emporio, � Epsilon Alpho College, Theto Koppo Te^as Christian University, Forf Worth, Texas Beta �Cenlrol Mount Pleasant, Mich, Epsilon Michigan College, � Theta Mu Vonderbilt University, NoshviHe, Tennessee Epsilon Gammo �Alfred New York University, Alfred, � Theto Nu Homline University St, Paul, Minnesota Delta �Teachers College of Connecticut, New Brilain. Epsiion � Parks College, East St, Louis, Illinois �Missouri Missouri Epsilon Epsilon College, Marshall, � Volley Theto Dmicion Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgio Zeta�Rensselaer New York Epsilon Polylechnic Institute, Troy, � Theta Pi Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, Indiano Eta�West Carrol I Georgia Epsilort Georgia College, Ion, � Theto Rho Som Houston State Colfege, Hunfsville, Texos Theta � of North Grand Forks, N.D, Epsilon University Dakota, � Theto Sigmo Okiahomo A & M College, Stillwater, Oklahoma loto� Slate State College, College, Mississippi � Epsilon Mississippi Theto Tou Arlington Stole College, Arlington, Texas � Willamette Epsilon Koppa Universily, Solem, Oregon � Cose Inslilute of Technology, Clevelond, Ohio Epsilon Lombdo�Michigon College of Mining and Technology, Theta Phi^MiIlsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi

Houghton, Michigan � Theto Chi -George Washington University, Washington, D. C, Mu � of Maryland, College Park, Maryland � Epsilon University Theto Psi University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut Nu� State Teoehers New York Oswego College, Oswego, � Epsilon Theta Omego Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia Xi � Colorado A & M Fort Collins, Co^orciC' Epsilon College, � Iota Alpha University of Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee loto Beta �Pocjfic Lutheron College, Porklond, Washington loto Gamma ^Maryland State Teachers College, Towson, Morylond 1948 Iota Delta�fiiram College, Hiram, Ohio Iota of Education & Industrial O, Epsilon Omicron� Long Islond University, Brooklyn, New York EpsUon^Colfege Arts, Wilberforce, Iota Zeto� New York � LeMoyne Fpsilon Pi Shurtleff College, Alton, Illinois College, Syracuse, loto Eta �American Internationol Mossochusela � College, Springfield, Epsilon Rha Eastern Wash. College of Education, Cheney, Wash. Iota Theta �The Newark of New Epsilon Sigmo� University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York Colleges Rutgers, Nework, Jer5:?y loto loto � Epsilon Tau� of Tuscoloosa, Alabama Vonporl College, Portland, Oregon -University Aloboma, � Iota -Bucknell � Koppa Epsilon Upsilon Oshkosh State Teachers College, Oshkosh, Wis. University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvanio loto Lambda� North Carolina Stote N, C. Epsilon Phi�-Youngstown College, Youngslown, Ohio College, Roteigh, Epsilan Chi�Los Angeles City-Stole College, Los Angeles, Colif. Ep&llon Psi�Kent Stote University, Kent, Ohio 1951 � of University, Mississippi Epsilon Omego University Mississippi, Iota Mu^UniversJty of South Coroiino, Columbio, South Carolina Zeto � Illinois Alpho Bradley Peoro, � University, Iota Nu Universily of Wisconsin at Milwaukee jDiscontinued) Zeto Belo�Virginio Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia Milwaukee, Wisconsin Zeta Gommo � University, Indiona Valparaiso Valparaiso, loto Xi� Stole Teachers � Pennsylvonia College, Edinboro, Zeto Delto Miami Oxford, Ohio Pennsyl University vania Zeto Epsilon�Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, Minnesota Iota Omicron� Zeto Zeto�Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa Gettysburg, College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvonia loto Pi� of Son San Colifornia Zeto Eto�University of Chattanooga, Choftanoogo, Tennessee City College Francisco, Francisco, Iota Rho�The Florida State Florida Zeto Theta� Drexel Institute of Technology, Philadelphia, Po, University, Tollohassee, Iota �Midwestern Wichita Texas Zeto Iota�Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sigmo Universily, Falls, loto Tou�St. Olaf Minneosota Zeto Koppo �Bowling Green Sfote University, Bowling Green, Ohio College, Northfield, � Zeta Lambda� Universily of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Iota Upsilon Pennsylvania Stote Teachers College, Slippery Rock, Zeta Mu�The Catholic University of America, Washington, D, C, Pennsylvonio

� Zeto Nu �Southern Illinois University, Corbondale, Illinois loto Phi University of Colifornio, Davis, California

� Zeto Xi �Southern Oregon College of Education, Ashland, Oregon Iota Chi Northern Michigan College, Marquette, Michigan Zeto Omicron �California Stale Polytechnic College, Son Luis loto Psi� University of Utah, Salt Loke City, Utah Iota �State Teachers New Obispo, California , Omega University College, Brockport, Zeta Pi�Wayne University, Detroit, Michigon York Zeto Rho�Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio Koppo Alpha�Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texos Zeto Sigmo � University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware Kappa Beto �Brooklyn Polylechnic Institute, Brooklyn, New York Zeto Tou�-Central College, Foyetle, Missouri Zeta Upsilon� Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 1952 Zeta Phi�Howord University, Woshington, D. C. Zeto Chi �Cenlenory College, Shreveport, Louisiana Kappo Gamma�^Wisconsin State College, Lo Crosse, Wisconsin Zeto Psi^Universify of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Koppa Delto�'The Florida A & M University, Tallohosse, Florida Zeto Omega� Boylor University, Waco, Texas �Wogner College, Stoten Island, New York Eta Alpha�University of Sonto Cloro, Sonto Clora, California Koppo Zeto�Southeastern Stote College, Duront, Oklahoma Eto Beto�Simpson College, Indionola, lowo Koppa Eto�Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Eto Gommo �, Schenectady, New York Koppo Theto�-Woke Forest College, Woke Forest, North Coroiino Eto Delta� Keene Teachers College, Keene, New Hampshire Koppo Iota�-Honover College, Honover, Indiana Kappo Kappo�Mew Mexico Western College, Silver City, New Mexico 1949 Kappo Lombdo�Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Kappo Mu�The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Eta Epsilon �Jomes Miifrkin University, Decatur, Illinois Nu�Grinnell lowo � Kappo College, Grinnel, Eto leto Montana State College, BDZemon, Monlcino Xi�Xavier of Louisiono, New Orleans, Louisiono � Koppa University Eta Eta Arizona State Coiiege, Tempe, Arizona Omicron� of Mossachusetts, Massachu � Kappo University Amherst, Ela Theto tdoho State College, Pocatello, Idaho setts Eto Iota�Millersville Stote Teachers College, Millersvllle, Pn. Pi� Texas � Kappo Wiley College, Morsholl, Ela Koppa The Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wisconsin Rho�Scottle Eto Lambda�-Eau Cloire State Teachers College, Eou Cloire, Wis Koppo Universily, Seotte, Washington �Sacromento State California Eto Mu � Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, New Yorl< Kappo Sigma College, Sacramento, Ela Nu �St. John's University, Collegeville. Minnesoto Eta Xi�Central Wosh, College of Education, Eiiensburg, Wosh. 1953 Elo Omicron � BrJgham Young University, Provo, Utah Tflu�The Eta Pi � University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan Koppo CJIodel, Charleston, Saoth Carolina

� Eta Rho�Morquette Uni vers it/, Milwoukee, Wisconsin Koppo Upsilon East Coroiino College, Greenville, North Coroiino

� Eto Sigmo � Illinois College, Jocksonviite, Illinois Kappo Phi The St, Lowrence University, Conton, Mew York

� Eto Tou�West Texos State College, Canyon, Texas Koppa Chi Creighlon University, Omoho, Nebraska

� Elo Upsilon �Morshalf College, Huntington, West Virginia The Agricuturol and Technical College, Greensboro, Elo Phi�The Arrericon University, Woshington, D. C. North Carol ino Ela Chi�Hard in -Simmons University, Abilene, Texos Koppa Omego�The Cooper Union, New York, New York Ela Psi�Chico State College, Chico, Colifornia Lambda Alpha�Eost Tennessee Stole College, Johnson City, Eto Omego�Montano Stote University, Missoula, Montono Tennessee

8 Lambda Beta� Houghlun College, Houghlon, New York Lambda Gommo � Monhallon College, New York, New York Lambda Delto�-Newark College ot Engineering, Nework, New Jersey Lambda Epsilon�St- Cloud Slate College, St. Cloud. Minnesolo

1954

Lombdo Zeto�-Ripon College, Ripon, Wiiconbin Lombda Eta� , Bronx, New York ^ Lombdo Theta�Columbia College, New York, Mew York Lambdo loto�Now Mexico College of A &: M, Slate College, New Mexico Lambdo Kappo� Loras College, Dubuque, lowo Lambda Lombdo� Pennsylvania Slate Teachers College, Shippens- hurg, Pennsylvonia Lombda Mu�Los Angeles Stote College, Los Angeles, California

1955

Lambda Nu� Duke University, Durham, North Coroiino Lambda Xi� Pon Amcricon College, Edinburg, Texas Lombda Omicron �West Virginio University, Morganlown, West A Vir-fjini.-i Lombda pi � Ln SriWc C.-.Mrqi?, Philadelphia, Pennsylvanio Lambda Rho� Anqu^tann Cu'ifqf Rock Island, Illinois

1956

� f Lombdo Siqma W iL.::or.jin State College, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Lambda Tou�Solcm C.. H.^ci''^ Solem, Wesl Virninio

� Mk,> Lombdo Upsilon Ur^jinu^ Cuil'^qo, ColloT^villc Pennsylvonio Lombda Phi �LCr.'Cin Mi-lngnn l!ni-vrr-:itv^ Yp'-ilr:nti Michigan Lambda Chi � WcrriprM^ Stotr Lnivi^f. tv Wnrplir, Tcnnc-^-:re GEORGE F. CAHILL Lambda Psl�C'i :rnlo State Co! .cci' Grizo'cy, Cnloroclo

� Notional Executive Board Lambdo Omego Pennsylvania State Teachers College, Cohfornio, Pennsylvanio 1960

� Philodelphia Mu Alpha , Woshington, D. C. Mu Beto �Coigote University, Homilton, New York Convention Keynoter Mu Gomma�Morgan Stole College, Boltimore, Morylond Mu Delto�College of Great Foils, Greal Falls, Monlono Mu Epsilon�Lni\crsily of Howoli, Honolulu, Hawaii Mu Zela �Sun Tronci'xo Stote College, Son Froncisco, California

1957

Mu Eta � Albright College, Reoding, Pennsylvanio Mu Theta� Luther College, Decoroh, lowo Mu loto� Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia Mu Koppo�Prolt institute. Brooklyn. New York

1958 ALUMNI ATTENTION! Mu Lombffo � .i-nT'.t', of Rochester, Rochester, New York Mu Mu �Ogictn-rpc J-. .'.�r:il. Atlanta, Georgia Mu Nu � \Vr-:t.2rn Illinois University, Mocomb, Illinois Mu Xi � I- qh Pr^mi College, High Point, North Coroiino ATTEND THE 1960 Mu Omicron � Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam, New York Mu Pi�Coiorodo School of Mines, Golden, Colorado ALPHA PHI OMEGA 1959

Mu Rho�Upper lowo University, Foyette, lowo Mu Siqma�South Dokola Stole College, Brookings, South Dakota NATIONAL CONVENTION Mu Tau�West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, West Virginia Mu Upsilon�Washington and Jefferson College, Woshington, Penn sylvonio Mu phi� Fcrt Hays Konsos State College, Hoys, Kanso-i Mu Chi� P'^n-..,l-a'-iiG Slote Teoehers College, Indiana, Pennsylvonia HELP SET UP A 1960 Mu Psi�Niogara University, Niogoro Falls, New York Mu Omega� University of Tompo, Tompo, Florido NATIONAL ALUMNI Nu Alpha �Qumnipioc College, Homden, Connecticut Nu Beta�Hope Coliege, Hollond, Michigan Nu Gommo�Southwest Texas Slote College, Son Morcos, Texos Nu DElto� Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvanio ASSOCIATION Nu Epsilon�Georgia Souttiem College, Collegeboro, Georgio Nu Zeta�Ahilene Chnslion College, Ahjiene, Texas AT

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Etiffolo Area Alumni Chapter Greater Los Angeles Area Alumni Chapter DECEMBER 28-29-30 Milwoukee Area Alumni Chopter Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Twin Clly Area Alumni Chopler Our Founder^ii

On December 16, 1935, at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsyl vania, tiventy men�fourteen students and six advisors � banded together to start Anieric*a\s only service Fraternity. Today, on lhe occasion of the thirty-fifth anniversary of that founding. Alpha Phi Omega pays tribnte to those men.

Frank R. Ilorlon Everett n. M. D. He has served as a Scout Execu Probst, tive, college instructor and Industrial Designed the pin and key and the Accountant. Now retired, lie writes. roat-of-arms of our Fraternity and was "My encouragement goes lo all present a leader in the founding at Lafayette. and future Brothers for even greater Brother Probst saw service as a Medi success in extending membership . . . cal officer in World War II, was a developing hfe-Iong friendships and leading industrial physician and sur cultivating helpful leadership through geon before his death in 1958. constructive activities."

Thani> S. Cooley E. M. Detwiler Also key person in the founding, Brother Cooley created the handclasp Brother Detwiler was the first of of our Fraternity. A leading lawyer our Founding Brothers to see his son and citizen of Chicago, Illinois, be initiated into the Fraternity. During fore his death in 1949, Brother Cooley i960, Robert F. Detwiler served as President of had this to say of the Fraternity, "I Alpha Chapter. Ephraim heartily support the principles of M. Detwiler has said of Phi Omega and exhort the ac Omega, "When 1 joined ... in its tive members to further its service formation and early activities, I had and ideals." no idea that it would be developed to the point it has reached at present,"

nilllam T. Wood

Brother Wood is now General Di rector of Manufacturing Divisions, Textile Fibers Department, E. 1. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wil mington, Delaware. His son, Wm. T. Lewis It. Itlair Wood, is active in Jr., presently Alpha Brother Blair is presently a radio he "I . . . chapter. Recently, wrote, engineer at Tyrone, Pennsylvania. realize that the unusual growth of the Fraternity must be the result of the success of the various chapters in the services that they have contributed,"

Gordon >l. Loouey Assisted in the development of the first constitution and was active in the organization of Alpha Chapter. The Win. \\. nighberger Director of Distribution Research for First Lieutenant William W. Glass Company, High Libbey-Owens-Ford was killed in action Toledo, Ohio, Brother recently berger during Looney World War Ii in 19^3. wrote, "It has been a matter of great personal satisfaction to me to watch the growth of Alpha Phi Omega."

10 nonalii I.. Tert\illi}ier Donald II. FritiK Attrve in Uk Brother founding. Ter Having traveled widely. Brother williger is the owner of a today print Fritts is lurrently a professor at the and ing ^ompl^ny resides .il Allenhursl, Stale Teachers East Strouds New College, Jersey. burg, Pennsylvania.

Herbert lleiiirieb the of Presenily Manager the Com EllNuorth S. Dobson mercial Department, Haw.iii.in Elec A charter member who assisted in tric Company, Honolulu, Brother the first constitution, Brother Hcinrith was a dediiated and aitive writing Dobson has continued his interest in participant during the founding. He is at Over Brother Heinriili writes, "The idea of Scouting, today living land Park, Kansas. rendering service in dealing with others has helped me immeasurably to d,ite.

George A. Olsen A charter member. Brother Olsen Robert J. Green is today a florist at Upper MonlLlair, Brother Green passed away in 1947. New Jersey.

D. Arthur llaleb J. Tl. MaeCraeken SltvciI ,is advisor for 24 years in As President of Lafayette College, Alplij (Chapter. Before his death m Brother MacCracken became one of I'J^", Brother Hatch wrote, "Today, our first Faculty Adiiwr-. Before his when srreed, selfish ambition ,ini] un death in 19-^8, Brother MtC^.tckcn holy philosophies seem to be in the wrote, "^'ith its high ideals of mutual ascendant, it is most heartening to helpfulness and service. Alpha Phi realize that there exists those many Omega is a valuable aii.viliary in the groups of high-minded men in Alpha cask of helping men grow to full Phi Omega," �itature,"

Donald IE. Prentiee The first Faculty Advisor of the l'ia(ernity and now living at ,\n\' Harry T. Spengler Brother Prentice Haven, Connecticut, Brother Spengler, a professor at IS the Director and Treasurer of the Lafayette College and one of the first of America. Scienlific Research Society Faculty Advisors ot" Alpha Phi Omega Brother Prentice "The of s.ijs, growth passed away in 1927. Alpha Phi Omega is a iremcndous s.itisfai tion to all those who were interested in its foundin""

Herbert G. Horlttn R�:. O. n> land The first Advisor, Broliier Siouttng Broiher \\'\land has remained ac Horton is loda\ a Prcsidinlial Repre tive in Alpha Phi Omega for thirty- sentative in Phi As Alpha Omega. five years. He serves today as a mem the lo main source of in.sjiiralion ber of the Fyccutive Board. Brother i rank Herbert (i. Horlon did Horton, Wyland has said of the I'laleniil). much to assure the sound beginning "Alpha Phi Omeg.i goes forward of the He resides at Fraternity, today steadily and on a sound basis." Rochester, N'cw York, diM 11 SERVICE to Youth and Community Service- to youth results in many helpful assists to Scouting. Whether it be a camp repair job, training Scouts in swimming and life saving, providing special leadership for handicapped boys or working in a community project. Alpha Phi Omega men do their best. Future community efforts will benefit from the training APO men have in service projects.

SCOUTING SERVICE

Lamda Iota Chopter, New Mexico A S. M, coaching in Indian Lore. Mony APO men enter Scouting professionally. S\rl'jJ'^

HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

This service area is ottracting more and more APO service. The welfare of distressed children is very much our business.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Koppa Alpha Chapter, Lomor State College of Technology, gathers food for the Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer program.

12 SERVICE to Student Body and Faculty has its " Every chapter specialty in this field. Everything from "Save our (irass to toat-checking is mcluded, Especiallv popular arc Registration, Used Book exchanges, aiul Campus election assistance.

REGISTRATION SERVICE

Theta Nu Chapter, Hamline University, illustrated a registration desk readied for service.

USED BOOK EXCHANGE

A money saver for students and a service increasingly provided by APO chapters.

CAMPUS ELECTIONS

Many universities use their APO chaplerb fo conduct student elections. Such chapter? represent a cross section of the campus and ore strictly non-partisan.

13 SERVICE to The Nation

Chapters constantly assist worthy national programs such as the American Red Cross with Blood Drives, the March of Dimes, the Blind, and fund raising efforts of Campus Chests and the like. The Ugly Man money-raising project is the general source for these funds.

BLOOD DRIVE

Zelo Ornego Chapter, Baylor University, 5hows how to advertise it.

HELP FOR THE BLIND

Alpha Eta Chapter, University of Kansos City, raised funds for the blind through its Beauty and the Beast dance.

MARCH OF DIMES

Epsilon Lambda Chopter, Michigan Tech, uses a giant donut stunt to raise funds.

14 SERVICE to Members

Service to members is inseparable from Leadership and Fellowship in Alpha Phi Omega. Every brother benefits, whether it's sharing in securing new pledges, working in coinmittee sessions in chapter or interehapter activilies, or conibining an outdoor fellowship event with a camping scrxice for Scouting.

RUSHING

Zeto Gomma Chapter, Valparaiso University, shows how lo Tell Freshmen the Slory.

FELLOWSHIP

The out-of-doors beckons men of Phi Chapter, Syracuse University, to o Scout camp. They'll render service, loo.

LEADERSHIP

You proctice it in committee planning ses sions such as this one ot a Nationol Convention.

15 (Continued (rom page 2)

Created Alpha Phi Omega I created a paper for signature of charter members, and fourteen signed. They were: Frank R. Horton, Everett W. Probst, Thane S. Cooley, Ephraim M. Detwiler, William T. Wood, Lewis B. Blair, Gordon M. Looney. William W, Highberger, Donald L. Terwilliger, Donald H. Fritts, George A. Olsen, Robert J. Green, Ellsworth S. Dobson, and Herbert Heinrich. Later Faculty and Scouting Advisors were admitted. The Faculty Advisors were: President John H. McCracken, Dean Donald B. Prentice, Professor D. Arthur Hatch, Professor Harry T. Spengler. Scouting Ad visors were: Dr. Ray O. Wyland and Herbert G. Horton. I petitioned ior recognition and authority from the Lafayette College Faculty and this request was granted. I was graduating so anything that was to be done would have to be done at once. Therefore, I kept the idea domi nant in my mind and tried to get action. On December 16, 192^, at Brainerd Hall (now Hogg Hall), second floor, wc had a ritual initiation, which I conducted, and Alpha Phi Omega was born. Other meetings followed. Some were open houses to inform students and get them interested. There were more THE PAST IS PROLOGUE ritual meetings and new members were taken into the time I had Joseph Scanlon, National Executive Secretary organization. By this developed individual membership record sheets, membership certificates, and The of the Sixties is os. challenge on-rushing upon jewelry patterned after the key insignia and coat-of-arms Alpha Phi Omega met and victoriously responded to drawn by Everett Probst. the of the Thirties, and World War II in the depression i\1y purpose was lo make Alpha Phi Omega an organi Porties, and in both instances than emerged stronger zation for college men that cooperated with all youth ever. movements, especially Stouting. I also anticipated that our Once we lived in a nation of forty-eight states; today service program would expand to help people in need we live in a world of national new born states, many everywhere and to do service on the campus of each and competing for their place in the sun. Is ours a rising chapter. or a setting sun? With old Ben Franklin we say em As Scouting is world-wide, so should Alpha Phi Omega it is and must be the sun of morning. phatically be world-wide, gradually in the colleges and universities What has Phi to in this part Alpha Omega play of all the nations. Alpha Phi Omega can help bring about America of the Sixties? If this country should form over more nearly, through the future statesmen of the world, seas Service of from what better source could corps men, that standard of manhood and international understanding be found than in our ranks? Just as Sea Scouting in they and friendship that will lead to a better, more World War II trained men to invasion craft peaceful provided pilot world in which to live, and in which to make a and in the so Phi meet the need for living Pacific, may Alpha Omega a life. trained manpower to carry abroad to new nations the true America and the true peace of world fellowship. The man who serves bears no weapon save that of usefulness to others. CHRONICLE OF CONVENTIONS How can wc ready our.selves? First by opening our ranks to new pledges, not to a limited few but to many. 1931 1948 Chapters in the Sixties must grow in numbers if they are St. Louis, Missouri Chicago, Illinois to meet the need. adequately 1932 1950 we must reach out to new and establish Next campuses Chicago, Illinois Des Moines, lowo chapters there. We grew link-sausage fashion in the early 1934 1952 days, as one campus stretched its Fellowship to another. Kansas City, Missouri Columbus, Ohio Today one of every four colleges and universities has an A*n chapter. In this decade we must reach one in two. 1936 1954 Akron, Ohio The growth we face will require more Presidential Milwaukee, Wisconsin Representatives. It will demand dynamic leadership on part 1938 1956 of the National Officers and Executive Board and of St. Louis, Missouri Long Beach, California Officers as well. The ser\'ices of our National Chapter 1940 1956 Office will in volume and expand quality. Indianapolis, Indiana Austin, Texas Let's together in the Sixties. The foundation pioneer 1946 1960 laid in the past thirty-five years is good. Our principles Kansas City, Missouri Philadelphia. Pennsylvania are sound. The need for Alpha Phi Omega was never greater.

16 OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT

William S. Roth 1958-

Proudly we salute our dynamic N.itional President. William S. Roth, a fitting leader for the Jet A^e. He has inspired .VPU gatherings in thirty itates. traveling more than 100,000 miles since his inauguration. Presidential Representatives have been increased to more than two hundred. Leadership Seminars to train chapter offutrs established, and fourteen new charters granted. A new and expanded national office -ijMC'.- has been leased and Broiher Joseph Scanlon installed as \',ition:tl Executive Sci rct.iry. A plan to create a National Alumni Assodation has been dcviMi.1 lor consideration at the 1960 Convention.

Alplja pt QPtttpga

NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY

NATIONtL PRESIOEWT: lieL WILL 11 M 5. RUTH erhLX 2 & , 19tf) B0I(10,IB6RALEIGH,N,C,

Dear llEtjtliLTb:

On lliP occ A-5 Lon ol" oar Th i r ty-1^ i f t h Anniversarv am i;it L^f Alpha Phi Omc t;ii . i confident that yoii shace :i mc 1 Jif f PI? ring of p x trpiiLf joy of the ac c on p I i Jilii'ic n t i of our heliJvcJ ["rater nity.

f ivt short wt hav

- buildinii of a botter lifp within our L."ollr:"^os and c ..r wc ?iavo oi^-ti to bo cone t \ic lar Jit murfit io s. Alr'-Tly , ;:r tjo mifn's fratornity in the '..'orJ I,

It now becoDios our opportunity to further prppaJTC our fraternity to bo ready for the Ironcndous upsurge the r mi- of yoiiiif; [TiPn who will bo attending colic f^e in ing decade. A me aningf ul Alpha Plii Onega experience can gird our F.eT.hors for the heavy responsibilities thai �-^�f.ll bo theirs in inoldinp the destiny of our

country and the wor Id .

Each and every one nf us must give his full noasurc if ine are to conqjor the goals that lie ahead. It is a great challpngo but with rood's help, vjc v;iJl do it.

Fraternally your=^,

VVlllian S. II 0th IVational Presirl^T.i