Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Campus S By tff Writer Editor's Note: his is the second In a series of eleven article* deling with the fune tions and history of sororities and fraternities on campus. CHI OMEGA On April 5, 1895, at the Uni versity of Arkansas in Fayette ville, Arkansas, Dr. Charles 'R. Richardson, a Kappa Sigma, as sisted Jobelle Holcombe, Ina May Boles, Alice Smith, and Jean Vin iniiller in the formation of the 'rst chapter of Chi Omega. On February 15, 1928, the cardinal and straw, and white carnation introduced itself to the University of S.uth Carolina students as Eta Gamma of Chi Omega. The activities that the sorority participates in each year are an adoption of a family at Christ mas, providing them with a com plete day, an EvIter Egg Hunt held for the undelfrivileged chil dren, and at Thanksgiving the pledge class provides a Thanks giving dinner for a needy family. Other activities include the Ch Omega Dance held once every to years, the Eleusinian, which is the Founders Day Banquet held in honor of the parents of the members, and a Senior Picnic held for graduating members. On Awards Day, Chi Omega presents the Social Science prize to the outstanding female gradu ate elected by the Departments of Political Science, Philosophy, So ciology, Psychology, History, etc. The Millie Zimmerman Award is granted to the outstanding member of and elected by, the Euphrosynean Literary Society. CHI PSI Chi Psi, eighth of the fraterni ties in age was established on May 20, 1841 at Union College by Major-General James C. Duane, Judge Patrick U. Major, Phillip The wi to thE (But some of Even Euci It'sw Euclid proved the line is the shorti between two pol you'll walk a straij nearest pack of Wi find it the shortes a really enjoyable -the tobacco up fror WINSTON TA: ocial Groups Spencer, Colonel Alexander P. Berthoud, John Brush, Jr., Dr. Jacob H. Farrell, Robert H. Mc Faddin, Samuel T. Taber, Hon. William F. Terhune and Hon. James L. Witherspoon. At pres ent there are 27 chapters in the United States. On May 6, 1858 the colors of purple and gold found its way to the University of South Carolina. It was closed in 1861, reopened in 1867 after the War of Northern Agresion, closing again in 1873 to be opened again ten years later. In 1898, Alpha Beta again closed its doors to remain so until 1956 when it~ was revived to a very active fraternity, with many of their aspects of brotherhood brought to life in each new mem ber. Every two years, Alpha Beta Chapter of Chi Psi holds their Medallion Ball at which time the Lady of Chi Psi receives the Me dallion. The Alpha Beta Birthday Dinner is held each year to cele brate the founding of the fra ternity. This year will be the one hundred and first anniversary of the founding of Chi Psi. An orphanage party is given each year at Christmas to share with those who have no individual love of real parents, the affection and attention which all of them need. Scholarship is emphasized in Chi Psi with noticed attention to two trophies. The Thayer Trophy given to the chapter showing the most progress and improvement within the preceding college year. The Goodbody Trophy is awarded to the Alpha whose scholastic average had compared most fa vorably with the all-men's aver age on the individual campus. Some of the outstanding Chi Psi members are Messrs. B. M. Edwards, Clark Reed, Charles Daniels, Eddie Albert, William Astor, Chief Justice Fuller, and Vic Seixas. iole is equi 0 sum of its its parts are more equal id had to admit... hat's u that coi ~t a straight the differene est distance Winston pacd nts. And if Filter-Blend ~ht line to the of light, mild astons, you'll processed f< t distance to You'll find Ssmoke. It's Winston a fla Lt that makes lel. In fact, it STES GOOD, LIKE A CIGARi U. J.amYoesi1 college. Weekend Date Tips By SANDI DINKINS Planning a glamorous weekend at another college? Here are some tips for you girls en budgeting your time, money and wardrobe, 1. Flexibility is key - you've got to be willing to adapt 'youi ideas of a good weekend to youi date's. 2. Easy on finances. He's on a budget too. 3. Concentrate on him, not on his roommate. Departure Time 4. Set a time of departure, then stick to it. He's got to face Monday morning and a pile ol unopened books, too. 5. As for packing, try to find out what you'll be doing, then keep it light. 6. Make a list of what you take. (You can check with it jusl before you're ready to leave al the end of the weekend, to be sure that you have left nothing be hind.) What you take of course, will depend on the college that you visit. But there are three basic things that you will need any where in the country: Proper Outfit A hat (church or cnapel Sun day morning). A wool (or cotton depending on the season) dres with matching jacket - just the most useful thing invented for this kind of outing. With the.jacket, the "suit" look is fine for daytime; minus the jacket, the dress can take you through the evening. And don'l forget that one, spiffy perfume. (Reprinted from Glamour, Jan. 1959, Copyright The Conde Nast Publications, Inc.) parts han others!) front. mnts e and that's where ts its own exclusive -a special selection l tobacco, specially r filter smoking. !ilter-Blend gives vor without paral a axiomatic that... TTE SHOULD I CAMPUS 4.,4 41"4 GLORIA WALTERS models a sheath of drip-dry cotton. Tr organdy bow, and navy patent tume for campus wear or casua Variegated Nails Bring Excitement For new excitement in nai: color for that very special, ele. gant evening, try some of the new nail glaces (called porcelain, as they are the clear, emphatic colors of good porcelain)-violet buttercup yellow, azure blue, leal green, or white. These colors may be approached three ways. One: to match your costume and effectively complete . gn because your outfit needs an unexpe ..iw cessory contrast, hence, contra puntal nails. Or, three: cover each nail in a different color for no other reason that you wish the world to be aware that you have exceedingly pretty hands. SHEATH charming navy and white checked mied with a white collar, navy belt, the dress makes a fine cos Il dates. (Photo by Dunne.) Ways To Rush Dis fly DEE CHANDLER Special Writer A sorority workshop held re cently for pledges of all soror ities on campus was led by active members of the various organ izations to discuss the following topics: Ways to improve sororities, re sponsibility of the sorority to the campus, the overall purpose of sororities, the responsibility of -to the member and vice versa, the meaniiIi'TV" hood and sisterly love, and why sororities. Out of this workshop, accord ing to Sue Nettles spokesman for training Is Training new grad it continu t is usuall) & fd at once, s tuatatio associates t This info 0 supplemel seminars ance revs the t'a n agement need is ir dl vidual P 0-* new prod existing So if you that you individua vmncemer -and jol DU PON DATE AN INFORMAL DRESS perfee tonight is this red taffeta, full ski by Sallie Marsh. The square neel cummerbund set off this mid-seau Improve S cussed By. the group, a volunteer committee of actives and pledges to take steps to form concrete ideas from the workshop and to present these ideas to Pan Hellenic Council, in order that the sororities on our campus may strengthen them selves as a whole system through a stronger Pan Hellenic Council and through improving various rules and relationships. The volunteer committee met on Feb. 6, at which time the _.p 'it rush system was dis cussed. T}ii ibni' said it wvas agreed by the entire coni" mittee that the rush system needs to be improved in order to be fair at Du Pont begins the day the uate joins the Company, and es throughout his career. He given a specific assignment a he learns informally in con with his supervisor and his assigned to the same project. rmal approach to training is rited by frequent meetings and and by scheduled perform ws by each man's supervisor. artly through this method of hat DuPont develops its man. men of tomorrow. And the Icreasing every day for quali >Ie to supervise the develop >duction and distribution of ucts as well as Du Pont's 1200 products and product lines. join DuPont you can be sure will retain your identity as an 1 and be prepared for ad it as quickly as your abilities openings-permit. WATCH THE r "SHOW OF THE MONTH" ON TELEVISION x.x D~RESS .x: t for the Greek Week dance rted cocktail dress modeled here dine, flounced sleeves, five-ineb an number. (Photo by Dunne.) orority Members to the rushees and to the sorori ties. Another meeting of .this work shop committee has been sched uled for March 19, at which time each committee member will pre sent problems which her sorority wishes discussed in order to pre pare a way for concrete action to be taken. It is hoped by the workshop committee, to make the sorority workshop an annual affair, with all actives and pledges partici pating. If it is desired a sorority ." p hheld this spring to create more friendship among sororities.