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Show Sept. 20, 1945 WEBER COLLEGE SIGN POST Page Three Full Season of Party Events Arranged by College Groups La Dianeado This summer has proved to be an interesting and busy season for the girls of La Dianeada. On August 18, they held their first rush party onf the season. It was carried out according to the life of a Navy inductee. The rushees met on the steps of Weber college, where they were given a short period of physical training. From there they were given a map with directions to the shop "L. D.", which was at the home of Leonore Young. Where a meal, "navy style," was enjoyed on the lawn. Their spirits weren't dampened by the rain, but for their slumber they sought refuge inside of the Young home. The alumnae presented the members and rushees with large boxes of candy. Mrs. Clarisse Hall, club advisor played an important part in planning and giving the party. During the past two weeks the members have been making tentative plans for a recond rush party to be held several weeks after the opening of school. They are looking forward to welcoming the new Freshmen to Weber college. The members of La Dianeada for the coming year are : Arlene Briem, president ; Norma New-comb, vice president; Susie Clem-ets, secretary, Betty Firth, treasurer; Ruth Bertagnole, reporter; Beth Lofgreen, Pauline Edwards, Mary Shewchuk, Vera Sherwood, Na Dene Ray, Elaine Cook, Marion Hickman, and Edna Miles. Ofvokwa The Squaws of Otyokwa have had a busy summer. Amidst the planing of rush parties, the squaws spent the week-end at Patio eating, sleeping, and swimming in the rain. If plans are successful this year, Otyokwa plans to have their popular "Sweetheart Ball" and choose their traditional, "Preferred Man." The Squaws started the season with their first rush party which was held September 12, at the Yacht club. This year Otyokwa will have a new sponsor, she is Mrs. Pearl Allred. Beverly Jurgens who has been the sponsor is attending school in Denver. The Squaws welcome Mrs. Allred and hope that she will enjoy working with them as much as they enjoy having her. Wildcat Club The Wildcats of Weber college are in the process of calendering the events of the coming year. The first quarter schedule consists of their newly born and traditional "Poker Party" for prospective members. The previous "Poker Parties" were full of exciting events throughout the night, and into the next morning. One of the high lights of the evening happened to Richard Hatch who was neatly packed into a sleeping bag and almost died a horrible death in the Camp Kiesel creek. A few of the prospective members ventured to the camp in the re semblance of a car called "Delores Dell Smootch Embody" or other wise known as Henry Ford's crea tion, the Model T. Ford. Before they arirved to their destination the occupants had to leave their comfortable seats and push the car up the hill in reverse gear. The coming quarter will have a bright future for new Weberites. The first rush party will begin the second week after school starts Plans for a dance and other activi ties to be sponsored by the Wildcats are underway. The members of Wildcats are as follows: Dale Brown, president; Doug Moore, vice president, now in the service ; Ed Blair, secretary-treasurer; Don DeWitt, Keith Mid-gley, Harold Tippetts, Grant Garner, Grant Wood, Doug Burnett, Bill VanDyke, Pete Johnson, Ben Davis, Dean Hurst and Lawrence are also in the service. Sponsor is Dr. E. L. Miner. Sophvita Sophvita social cluB of Weber college has held regular meetings twice a month during the summer They have also had several parties. Sophvita held an out-door slumber party August 4 at the home of Elese Marie Doxey for members who graduated last spring, at which time they worked on the invitations for the first rush party. A double shower was given in honor of two Sophvita girls who were married this summer. They are Vera Mower Joos and Irene Grow Growberg. The shower was held August 22nd a tthe home of Merle Payne. The first of three events of Sophvita for rushees was held August 31st at which time the rushees met on the steps of the Weber college gym. The rushees were started on a scavanger hunt and after their weary travels throughout the city assembled at the home of Ruth Jean Bott, club president, for the traditional bonfire and Wiener roast. Climaxing the party was the presentation of favors to each rushee which consisted of a light blue hair ribbon with the club name engraved upon it in dark blue. Songs and games were enjoyed by members, rushees, and alumnae. Sophvita loks forward to a very successful year with the new girls who are entering college. Freshman girls will enjoy our traditional tea and slumber party to be held in October. Miss Wilma Grose of the Weber faculty is Sophviat's advisor with Miss Dorothy Cardon of the Sophvita Alumnae as Freshman advisor. Senior members of Sophvita are Ruth Jean Bott, Merle Payne. Phyl lis Erickson, Elese Marie Doxey, Dorothy Madden, Phyllis Shaw Marian Meister, Shirley Barnett, and Mrs. Irene Grow Growberg. Chanodo With so many marriages and engagements in the air these days, Chanodo has been busy all summer planning showers besides their rush parties. Among the recent engagement are those of Nola Mae Baker, treasurer of the club, to James Beal of the Navy, and Evelyn Deem to Richard Burt of the Army Air Forces. Miss Betty Froggett will soon be Mrs. Floyd Erickson when she marries this week. A shower was given for her at Elizabeth Erick-son's house in Wilson Lane. The girls embroidered on tea towels which were given to Betty. For diversion the Chaanodo girls changed a flat tire in the wee hours of the morning on their return from the party. Chanodo's first rush party was held on the Weber college campus in the form of a little girl's party. Little girl's games were played, and members wore short dresses and pigtails as did the rushees. Box lunches were served while the members presented a "Preview of College Life" in the form of a fashion show. The second rush party is being planned and will take place after school starts. Carol Kaull who left to attend school this fall at the University of Oregon was feted at a barbecue party Sept. 4 at the home of Maur-ine Martin. At this time Lois Johnston was made a member of the club during a candlelight ceremony and presented with the "sword of friendship" member pin. At a recent election Elizabeth Erickson was named the new reporter of Chanodo to fill the position left open by Betty Froggett. Chanodo's officers and members for the following year are: Barbara West, president; Theresa Ecken-brecht, vice president: Ruth Henderson, secretary: Nola Baker, treasurer; Elizabeth Erickson, re porter; and Paula Cunningham. Ivy June Carver, Jois Johnston, Luella Johnson, Maurine Martin, Margaret Badger, Betty Froggett, Evelyn Deem and Yvonne Payne White. It's advisors are Miss Mar ian T. Read and Miss Shirley Spackman. Tiki Kapa Kopa Swimming, boating, pot luck, wiener roasts, wedding showers, and slumber parties have been some of the activities of the members of Tiki Kapa Kapa during the summer months. Several weekends have been spent at Pine View Dam in a cabin enjoying the wonders of the outdoors.Weekly meetings have been held at the various member's homes, where rush parties for the season were planned. The first rush party was held August 24. Members, alumni and about fifty rushees enjoyed a treasure hunt, songs and wiener roasts. Plans are being made for the second rush event, which will be a slumber party. A Farewell party was given for Helen Manwaring Areme who has been the club sponsor and is leaving to join her husband. Kalamata Under the direction of Fern Wheelwright, president, the members of Kalamata, have enjoyed a successful summer. The season started with a cake sale which gave the treasury a boost. Weekly meetings have been held in preparation to the events of the coming year, which include the traditional rush parties, teas, and the formal invitation of our incoming pledges. The first rush party was a Hay Ride, at which lots of fun was had. A busy year sponsoring the an nual Friendship banquet and ac tively participating in all events is expected. The sponsor, Mrs. Darryl Woodland, gave a party at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 12, to round out the summer activities. lota Tau Kappa The summer of 1945 has been eventful for the members of Iota Tau Kappa. Each week the girls have met at different homes where plans for the fall rush parties have been made. The first rush party was held Aug. 28 in the form of a swimming party and weiner roast at Patio Springs. The second rush event will be tra ditional slumber party, scheduled for September 29. But as the girls of Iota know, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" they have had a full summer of social activities. On June 20, after a business meeting the girls found relaxation in attending the movie entitled "Enchanted Cottage." The members fo Iota were hostesses to the alumni at a party held July 28, at Como Springs where swimming, skating, bowling, and eating was enjoyed. Another even was when the girls attended the carnival. The summer social events were climaxed by the weeding of one of Iota's members, Beth Williams, to Sergeant Glen Martin in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. A reception was held at the Martin home on August 9, where the members of Iota assisted. Special Effort Produces List Of Frosh Events New students at the school get special treatment during freshman week, scheduled from Oct. 1 to 5. according tn Grant Garner, sonho-more president, who looks at the affair from the nice viewnoint. Each dav, said he. backed un bv the other officers, there will be something different and entertaining for all those who ioin in the doings. "Thev should." he stressed. An attractive feature will be the lunch party on the campus lawn The usual "fun for' all" will include dancing and acting. Dalene Baldwin, vice president, and Norma Newcomb. secretarv-treasurer, contributed their engineering to making everything grade up, pointed out Garner. Dean Greets Maurine Robson poses pleasantly as sample Weber college alumna. Weber College Alumni Catherine Taylor, '42 graduate and former Sophvita club president, and a member of the Whip club will teach scholo in Ogden this fall. Shirley Harris, '42 graduate, will teach art this fall in Ogden. While at Weber Shirley was a member of the Whip club. Marian Knighton, another graduate of '42, has secured a position in the elementary gradse at Tucson, Ariz. Marian graduated from the University of Utah two years ago. She has had one year of teaching at the Lincoln school in Ogden. Mohrland Eckhardt is pursuing his studies in medicine at the U. C. L. A. While at Weber he was president of Wildcats and Sigma Delta Pi, men's social club. Byron McGregor is working at the Ogden city engineering department. He was a member of Skulls, School Resumes Hike To Malan's Peak Seven hundred invitations were-f sent out to all prospective students, alumni, guests and faculty. All met at Weber college Saturday. Sept. 15, for the annual "Flaming W" hike. The fire and trail permits were procured by Keith Midgley, business manager of Weber college, for the hike. During the war this outing was held in Cold Water canyon due to restrictions. However, permission to once again resume the annual hike to Malan's peak was obtained. Buses and cars left Weber college at 5:30 in the afternoon and transported students to the base of Taylor canyon where they began the hike. Upon reaching the top, the students were entertained by a program of music, stories and singing. Refreshments consisting of hot dogs, drinks, potato chips nnd marshmallows were served. The lighting of the "W" was the outstanding highlight of the evening's entertainment. Jeannette Draayer, vice president, was the general chairman of this event. Those committees who helped her were Whip club, program; Wildcat club, transportation; Ruth Bertagnole, food committee; Doug Burnett, Jeanette Draayer. Marian Hickman, Grant Wood, Keith Midgley. and Grant Garner were in charge of publicity, preparations and invitations. The following deserve much credit for making this hike a success: Leo B. Adams, chairman. Norma Newcomb, June Connel. Leonore Young, Marrian Hickman, Shirley Gardiner , Arlene Briem, Elaine Cook, Pauline Edwards, Lamar Women Alice Braithwaite has been appointed Dean of Women and head of the girl's dormitory. President Henry Aldous Dixon said that more girls than last year have made application to reside jn the dormitory. Mrs. Braithwaite's husband, Lt. Royden Braithwaite former institute instructor is stationed in Texas awaiting overseas assignment. On leave of absence are the following instructors: Coach Robert L. Davis and Milton C. Mccham, who arc attending the University of Utah. Coach Davis is assistant physical education instructor and Mr. Mecham is pursuing his studies for a master's degree. Mrs. Marva Gregory has been appointed physical education instructor. She fills the vacancy of Miss Mae Welling who has been granted a one-year leave to attend the Stanford university. Leland H. Monson, head of the English department Is attending Stanford, where he is studying for his doctor's degree. Garnett Little-field, math instructor, is studying at the University of Utah. Dr. Dixon states, it his his hope that the faculty who are serving in the armed forces will be back to Weber by Jan. 1, 1946. These faculty include Charles Espy, Farrcll Col-lett, Ralph Jenson, Glenn Z. Neil-son and Ferron Losse. and an engineering major, while attending Weber college. Walt Morby and Dee Dickson are studying law and medicine, respectively at the University of Utah. Dee is now in his second year of pre-med study. He took pre-medic work whil eat Weber. While at Weber, Walt was a member of Sigma Delta Pi, men's social club. Lorraine Cook. '43 graduate, will enter Stanford this fall to pursue studies for her master's degree in psychology. Lorraine graduated from the University of Utah last spring. Jean Anne Waterstradt, '43, will teach freshman English at the Brigham Young university this fall. She is former editor of the Weber College Signpost and an honor student. She graduated from the B. Y. U. last year. Wealthy Burrington, '43 graduate, will go back to the B. Y. U. this fall to work on her master's degree in geology. Wealthy was an honor student, a member of Sophvita and Whip clubs while at Weber. Robons, Thomas Farner. Ronald Belnap, Ray Fowers, and Lowell Smith. Music Department "We, of the Weber College Music department are determined to carry our music activities to a 'new high' during the coming school year," states Roland Pnrry, director of coval music. The following scheduled program of events gives promise of a musical year in Ogden : The fall concert in November, Roland Parry's Christmas Oratorio, a traditional event at Weber on Sunday night before Christmas; the popular musical, "The Vagabond King" by Friml in late February; and the spring concert in April. Clair Johnson, director of instrumental music, states that Weber's orchestra should he larger and better than ever before. This organization takes a leading role in all concerts and operas. With the college choir, the band, the rochestra, the Musettes, the Dorian Singers, the Symphoncttes, the String Ensemble, the Night Schol Mixed Chorus, brass and woodwind combinations, the Mixed Quartet, the College Trio nnd at least ten instrumental and vocal soloists all serving northern Utah communities, Weber College should surely motivate musical life in this region. |