copies on Fornt • Sigma Kappa 3433 W ashinaton • Indianapolis, Incl. 46l Aufumn 1968 Part of the chapter-by-chapter lineup waiting to march into the formal. banquet. Sigmas waiting in the Coronado Patio for the march to the formal banquet. VOLUME 62 AUTUMN 1968 NUMBER 3 Official Magazine of Sigma Kappa Sorority Founded at Colby College, November, 1874 FRANCES WARREN BAKER, Editor CENTRAL OFFICE FRONT COVER: Beverly Cruickshank Roberts, ~. Retir­ 34 33 Washington blvd., Indianapolis, ing N ational President. Ind. 46205. Director, Mrs. E. D. Taggart. 3 Coronado Convention Charmed and Captivated ~K Crowd 20 Alumnre Enjoy their Special Luncheon NATIONAL COUNCIL 21 Happiness was the Hawaiian Trip National President-Mrs. Gordon 22 Beverly C. Roberts, President 1966-68 Duncan, 6416 Garland, Fort Worth, 23 Lou Duncan-Our New President Tex. 76116 24 Eleanor H addon-N ew Council Member 25 Centennial Proclamation 1st Vice President-Mrs. Walton 27 The Responsibilities of the University Dismukes, 1530 Escobita ave., Palo 31 First Woman to Serve on Florida Selective Service Alto, Calif. 94306 Board 2nd Vice President-Mrs. W . P. 33 President's Address Convention 1968 Haddon, 698 Parsippany blvd., 37 Janice van Blaricom Heads Michigan Federation of Boonton, N .J .. 07005 W omen's Club 38 Grandma Retires Gavel and Shifts to Speakers Bureau National Director of Membership­ 39 Oregon State Graduate Stands Out with Perfect Record Mrs. Leslie Collins, 8636 Fountlee 40 Sigmas from Neighboring States Exchange Songs, Crest SW, Seattle, Wash. 98116 Skits, and Smiles 41 The Pan hellenic Planet National Director of Extension­ 44 N ame Thiel Dorm fo r Florence West Mrs. Patricia Carlin Smith, 511 45 Significant News of Sigmas Malvern Hill circle, Hampton, Va. 49 Our College Chapters Are Lively 23369 58 Alumnre Are Active Too National Secretary-TreaJurer-Mrs. 63 Milestones E. D. Taggart, 3433 Washington 65 Deaths blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46205 66 Directory SIGMA KAPPA TRIANGLE is published in Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, TRIANGLE STAFF by George Banta Company, Inc., official publishers for Sigma Kappa Sorority at Curtis Reed plaza, Menasha, Wis. 54952. Subscription price $2 a year; Uitor-in-Chit/--IMrs. ]. Stannard Baker, single copies 50¢; life subscription $15 . 4B Woodlawn ave., Glencoe, Ill. 60022 Send change of address, subscriptions, and correspondence of a business nature to Mrs. F. D. Taggart, Curtis Reea plaza, Menasha, Wis. 54952, or 3433 C•llt&t Editor1-Mrs. ]. B. Coleman, 78 Washington blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46205. Meadow lane, Meadow Estates, Wheeling, Correspondence of an editorial nature is to be addressed to Mrs. ]. Stannard W.Va. 26003 Baker 433 Woodlawn ave., Glencoe, Ill. 60022 . Chapters, colleges and alum­ Krs. Henry Booske, 2026 Northbrook n~. must send manuscript in time to reach their respective editors before the fifteenth of October, January, April, and August. dr., Lancaster, Pa. 17601 Members of Fraternity Magazines Associated. All matters pertaining to national AJ • .,... Edito,.._Mrs. Harold B. Lines, advertising should be directed to Fraternity Magazines Associated, 1618 Orrington ave., Evanston, Ill. 2~ 4 Salt Springs rd., Syracuse, N .Y. B234 Second-class postage paid at Men asha, Wis. Printed in U.S.A. CORONADO CANDID~ Barbara Henderson Collins, l:, (right) receives a royal and official welcome at the Coronado m~in door from (left to right) Priscilla Simms, BX, assistant convention chairman; Alice Hersey W1ck, P, permanent convention chairman; and Lois Bruhns, B¥, transportation chairman. Coronado Convenfion Charmed and Capfivaled L K Crowd By J EAN BENDSLEV COLEMAN, BY-Ohio, TRIANGLE College Editor The enchantment of Southern California with convention a memorable affair under the direc­ its mixture of 16th century Spanish mission her­ tion of Alice Hersey Wick, P, permanent con­ itage and mid-twentieth century American hus­ vention chairman; and Priscilla Sims, BX, assis­ tle, charmed 475 delegates and visitors attend­ tant convention chairman. ing the Sigma Kappa convention, June 25-30. Attending national convention for the first Located on a sliver of coast line between San time were delegates from Epsilon Kappa chap­ Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean the Del Co­ ter at Transylvania college, Lexington, Ky., and ronado hotel, with a history and tradition all its Epsilon Lambda at Sacramento State college, own, was the scene for five days of Sigma Sacramento, Calif., both installed since San Juan. Kappa friendship, marking the sorority's 94th Initiated at special ceremonies arranged by year. the Past National Presidents were representa­ . The largest number of hostess chapters com­ tives of two colonies, Epsilon Mu at the Uni­ lOg from one state, eight collegiate and 17 versity of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., and Epsi­ alumnae, combined their efforts to make the lon Nu, at the University of Maine, Orono, Me. AUTUMN 1968 A 3 A The new initiates who assisted in the fall in­ vantages and benefits available to members stallation of their chapters are: Epsilon Mu­ through enrollment in the Sigma Kappa Hospi­ Cynthia McKain, Gail Radtke, Carl Hollem­ tal Money Plan, which will provide cash bene­ beak, and Martha Willard; Epsilon Nu­ fits to hospitalized members, plus $5,000 cancer Dianne Cote, Roberta Hess, and Anne Johnson. coverage. · In spite of a full program many Sigmas Plans for raising $1,000,000 for the Centen­ found time to see the sights of southern Cali­ nial Foundation Fund by Sigma Kappas 1 OOth fornia. Tours arranged for visitors included a anniversary in 1974 were introduced by mem­ scenic bus trip of San Diego to many historic bers of a professional public relations firm landmarks of the city, a trip to the world fa­ hired by National Council to direct the nation­ mous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and a color­ wide campaign. ful and exciting journey to Tijuana, Mexico. Lucille Pemberton Duncan, AO, was elected (The success of this trip became apparent as a National President and will head the new Na­ profusion of multi-colored pinatas, sombreros, tional Council-Helen Farrar Dismukes, I, First and hand-tooled leather bags appeared in the Vice President; Eleanor Dygert Haddon, <P, stacks of lugguge when the Sigmas prepared to Second Vice President; Ernestine Duncan Col­ depart for home.) lins, M, Director of Membership; Patricia Car­ Night time diversions for the conventioneers lin Smith, BS, Director of Extension; and Mar­ were a moonlight cruise aboard the "Marietta," garet Hazlett Taggart, AI, Secretary-Treasurer. offering a view of the San Diego Harbor and Re-elected to the position of Foundation Trus­ the large Naval installations. And on another tee was Katharine Tener Lowry, ®. evening, a visit to the fabulous Mickey Finn's Honored guests were nine Past National Night Club, which featured an almost contin­ Presidents, most of whom are still working ac­ uous floor show with Fred Finn at the rickey­ tively for Sigma Kappa in some capacity: Lorah I' tick piano, accompanied by his New Orleans Monroe, H-Illinois Wesleyan, who was our jazz band. N .P.C. Delegate from 1925-39; Alice Hersey Forays into the fields of insurance and public Wick, P, permanent convention chairman; relations were among the new experiences for Alice McCune Harper, A-Californi::t, N .P.C. the convening Sigma Kappas. A representative Delegate from 1939-1960 and now National of Continental Casualty Co. explained the ad- Housing Chairman; Helen Ives Corbett, AZ; Nine Past National Presidents Were Special Guests ~ery special guests at Convention were these nine Past National Presidents. Seated (left to rtght) Lor::'h S. Monroe, H;. Anna McCune .Harper, A; Ruth Anne Ware Greig, A; Ruth Rysdon Mtller, 9; and Emestme Duncan Collins, M. Standing: Alice Hersey Wick, P; Wava Chambers Brown, I; Helen Ives Corbett, AZ; and Katharine Tener Lowry, e. L\ 4 L\ SIGMA KAPPA TRIANGLE Sigma Kappa National Council 1968-70 to right) Seated Patricia Carlin Smith, B:O:-Memphis, National Director of Extension; Lucile Pem, Duncan, AO-U.C.L.A., National President; Margaret Hazlett Taggart, AI-Miami (Ohio) N ational Secretary-Treasurer. Standing: Ernestine Duncan Collins, l\f-Washington, National Director of Member­ ship; Eleanor Dygert Haddon, <I>-Rhode Island, National Second Vice President in charge of alumnre; Helen Farrar Dismukes, !-Denver, National First Vice President in charge of collegiates. Katharine Tener Lowry, 0, Sigma Kappa Foun­ Table decorations followed the Spanish dation Trustee; Wava Chambers Brown, I, now theme, and were enhanced by the appearance of a Province President; Ruth Rysdon Miller, 0, nearly 50 California hostesses seated throughout N.P.C. Delegate and N.P.C. Chairman the dining room attired in beautiful Spanish 1965-67; and Ernestine Duncan Collins, M­ costumes. Washington, re-elected National Director of Priscilla Simms, assistant convention chair­ Membership. man, was toastmistress for the evening. She was Open with "Viva La Fiesta" joined at the head table by Vice-Mayor and Mrs. James P. D arnell of Coronado, and Com­ Convention got into full swing at the open­ mander and Mrs. Owen A. H ardage, U.S.N. In ing "Viva La Fiesta" dinner. Hostesses were the recognition of the famous San Diego Naval Santa Barbara and Fresno alumnre chapters and Base, a United States Navy color guard pre­ Beta Chi chapter at Santa Barbara, Michelle sented the colors in strict military fashion to Davis, chairman. Delegates were greeted at the thrill the entire gathering. doorway of the richly wood paneled Crown room by Don Diego, a direct descendant of the The first night at convention was climaxed by first mayor of San Diego, and entertained a continuation of the fiesta mood aboard the S. throughout the dinner by the strolling "Mari­ S. Marietta for a moonlight cruise. Paula Roehr achie," Linda Barr, Veronica Clark, Lynette Knepper, AK-Nebraska, National Song Chair­ Gonzales, Lynnea Jenkins, Barbara man, led the Sigmas in singing many old and McGarraugh, and Anne Sheldon, all Beta Chis.