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Show SEPTEMBER 24, 1962 SIGNPOST Page 3 pur Campus Spirit A M S I Excelsior Activities Junior Class By Tom 'Anderson Members of the first Junior Class of Weber College have the opportunity and responsibility this year to set a precedent that will prevail through the years. Having kept this in mind, we the Junior Class officers and representatives have laid plans for what we believe will become the "first annual" of several yearly events. Junior Trom Most important of our activities will be the Junior Prom to take place during winter quarter. This fall Juniors and their companions will attend their class party, and Spring Quarter is also marked for a Junior Class activity. Junior Class officers for this year are Tom Anderson, President; Janice Kinimcto, Vice President; Pam Ford, Secretary; Ann Moesinger and I-.ee Whitton, class senators. Knowing that 3 962-63 year will become important historically, we intend to do our part in making this school year both memorable and outstanding. Sophomore Class By Ed Freestone The Sophomore Class officers wish to take this opportunity to welcome all students to Weber College this year. The first function sponsored by the Sophomore Class will be held October 4 at 7:30 p.m. Details will be posted later. Events The other two major functions sponsored by the Sophomores are the Orchid Ball and the Sophomore Class Outing which are both held in the spring. These events have been well planned and with your support will surely be successful. Sophomore Class officers this year are Ed Freestone, President Beth Grimstad, Vice President; Bonnie Bambrough, Secretary; and Kathy Carter and Sharon Cottle, class senators. AWS The purpose of the Associated Women's Students organization is to develop among the women activities that will promote fellowship and democracy; to cooperate with the studentbody in all matters partaining to student life; to allow all girls to express their opinions on different matters, and to promote a medium through which the social standards will be kept high. Officers Jean Henderson, President, Ann Nielson, Vice President; and Barbara Birch, Secretary, comprise the AWS officers for this year. The Associated Men Students is established to organize social, political, and athletic activities of unaffiliated men; to provide leadership and administration; to provide students opinion; to develop intramural activities; to provide opportunities for participation in social activities; and bo cooperate with the administration and divisions in all phases of school service. Officers AMS officers for this year are Stan Henderson, President; Ell-wood Curtis, Vice President; and Ken Bronson, Secretary. Lambda Delta Sigma Lambda Delta Sigma was organized in 1926 by two members of the LDS Church. It is a fraternity made up of both girls and boys chapters. The purpose of the organization is to promote fellowship and brotherhood among its members. Some of its annual activities include a Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas dance and a spring formal. Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Delta Pi was organized in 1938 and still remains a supporter of the college and its activities. The main activities each year are the Flamingo Dance, the "Suppressed Desire" dance, and several other activities. Phoenix Since its founding in 1935, the Birdmen of Phoenix have aimed at not only serving and supporting the college, but also in pnomoting a spirit of brotherhood and scholarship among its members. ' High ideals backed by an undying spirit have marked Phoenix as one of the top organizations on the college campus. Activities Each year Phoenix sponsors the Snowball, their traditional dance, and a Farewell Banquet for graduating cjub members. Otyokwa Otyokwa was the first women's social club ot Weber, having been organized in 1932. Otyokwa is an indian word meaning "a group of people united in a single1 fellowship." The white rose was selected as the club flower because it sym-holizes beauty and purity. The club colors, green and white, mean sincere, vigor, and adventure. Membership Pin The crossed arrows of the membership pin represents the indian sign of friendship, unity, and a-lertness; the six pearls in the pin represent the charter members. Each year Otyokwa sponsors "Sadie Hawkins Day," and co-sponsor the "Sweetheart Ball" with Excelsior. Excelsior is the oldest club at Weber, having been established in 1931 by a group of male students. The emblem of the club is the large "E". The men of Excelsior work to keep the school spirit up and make each year the best in Excels history. Activities Each year Excels sponsors an Acceptance Banquet, the Sweetheart Ball co-sponsored with Otyokwa, the Malefic dance, and a farewell banquet. Takai Kyoto Takai Kyoto is the newest club on campus, having been organized in 1957. Takai is a Japanese word meaning high, rich, and abundant. Kyoto is a city in Japan known as the city of love and friendship. High Ideals Together Takai Kyoto stands for high ideals and standards and for true enduring friendships. The club colors are red and white and a Japanese lantern engraved with the initials "TK" serves as the club pin. The "peppermint" carnation is the chief club flower. Each year the TK girls sponsor an annual dance "Exotica." Sharmea The "pink ladies" of Sharmea were organized at Weber in 1946. The word "Sharmea" is derived from the French meaning "dear friend." The purpose of the club is to supply the opportunities to make friends and find happiness in association with others. Colors The club colors are pink, black, and silver, denoting femininity, dignity, and purity. The club pin is a symbol of cupid's bow and arrow representing love. Each year Sharmea sponsors an Easter breakfast with the alumni group and the annual "Collegiate Prominade." LaDianaeda LaDianaeda is the second oldest women's club at Weber, having been organized in 1935. The symbol of L.D. is a crescent moon with three pearls representing beauty, culture, and friendship. Colors The colors are blue and white, symbolizing loyalty and purity, and their club flower is the Talisman rose. The "sailors" of LD claim to be descendants of the goddess Diana who searched for girls possessing the qualities the girls of LaDianaeda have. Each year they sponsor a dance and an Easter breakfast. Rush Week To Begin Oct. 8 All freshmen and other students interested in joining a club must register in the Dean of Men's office by Oct. 5. Registration begins on Oct. 1, and the rushing fee will be $2 for men and women. The money will be turned over to Inter Club to be used by them. On Oct. 5 an orientation period will be held for all the rushee3 where an explanation of the clubs and rushing will be given. First Rush Th first rush for the women will be held on Oct. 8. in the U.B. Each girl will spend about twenty minutes with the clubs, and at the end of the night she will eliminate one club. The second rush for the women will be on Oct. 10 and the girls will again eliminate another club. Third Rush 'Oct. 12 is the third rush for the women, and each of the women's clubs will stage an off campus party on the 15 or 16. The men will nave only two rush periods, Oct 9 and 11. On the 9th the rushees will pick up their cards telling them which clubs they will visit and what night they will visit them. All of the rushee bids must be turned into the Dean of Men by Oct. 29. The clubs will turn in their lists and the two lists will be matched, and the bids mailed to the rushees. Club News Since Signpost is beginning the fall quarter with a small staff, we would like to have cooperation in getting in all the news from your social organizations. This applies to every organization on the campus. New3 may be submitted by putting it in an envelope and addressing it to Signpost co Register Box 80. Stories of coming events are more valuable than those of past events but all stories are welcome. The deadline date for each issue is every Monday at noon. Remember, you club reporters if you want the news from your club in Signpost, it is up to you to submit it. Class Numbering System Changes As Weber goes into a four-year status, the numbering system for classes has changed. Courses numbered 001-009 are remedial and non credit courses. Terminal Courses Courses numbered 010-099 are terminal courses and may be allowed transfer credit by institutions which offer similar courses. Courses numbered 1-99 are lower division classes, and courses numbered 100-199 are upper division courses. |