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THE MIAMI
May 19, 1944
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Campus Honoraries To Tap la Annual Assembly, May 26
Campus bororaries will tap in the honors assembly Friday, May 26, in the theater at 12:45 p.ln.
Organizations which will select new members in the assembly are Iron Arrow, highest men’s honorary, and Nu Kappa Tau, highest women’s honorary. Lead and Ink, journalism fraternity, will make an award to the freshman who has done the most work on publications for the —
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the past year, and Dr. Elmer V. Hjort, professor of chemistry, will make the freshman honors awards.
Dr. Harold E. Briggs, professor of history, and Dr. H. Franklin Williams, assistant professor of history, have announced that new members of History honors will be tapped in the assembly if selection of members can be made by that date. ,
Iron Arrow’s tapping ceremonies take place after the group has paraded through the auditorium onto the stage in Seminole Indian attire accompanied by the beat of a tomtom. For each one chosen Bn individual from the group goes into the audience carrying an iron arrow with which he taps the shoulder of the selected person.
The traditional orange scarf of Nu Kappa Tau is thrown about the necks of Nu Kappa Tau pledges by members who go individually into the audience from the stage attired in their aca-(Sm Honor* A«*ombly, Page 4)
Sue Burch Crowned CbiOCamival Queen
Sue Burch, Zeta Tau Alpha, was crowned Queen of the Chi Omega Carnival last Saturday sight, after a period of last-minute voting, in which her backers, the V-5 cadets, brought her up from second position to win over Peggy Sargent, supported by the Independents.
Following the coronation, Sue was given a silver loving cup and a corsage.
Other candidates for the honor were Dodie Iglow, Alpha Epsilon Phi; Bobbie Schwarz, Army Navigation cadets; Jerrie Both, Delta Phi Epsilon; Tina Lynn, Delta Zeta; Sari Jane Blinn, Kappa Zappa Gamma; Rose Marie Hall, Zappa Sigma; Jane Sayer, Pi Zappa Alpha; Mary Jane deWolfe, Sigma Kappa; and Gwen Young, ZetaTau Alpha.
Kappa Sigma Announces Black & White
Epsilon Beta chapter of Kappa Sigma will give the fraternity’s traditional Black and White Ball at the Coral Gables Country club Friday night, May 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. V-12s will be granted special midnight liberty.
The Kappa Sigma Sweetheart, chosen from the following candidates, will be announced. They are Jo Mool, Chi Omega; Jane Brannen, Zeta Tau Alpha; Jerry Rasmussen, Kappa Kappa Gamma; Betty Burns, Chi Omega; Muriel Smith, Zeta Tau Alpha; Reva Wilcox, Sigma Kappa; Jeannette Cox, Sigma Alpha Iota; Frances Sansone, Chi Omega; and Tina Lynn, Delta Zeta.
Each candidate will be presented a corsage of the fraternity flower, and the sweetheart will receive a locket. Kappa Sigma Sweetheart last year was Sue Ogden, Chi Omega.
Music will be furnished by Cy Washburn’s band. Sponsors are to be announced next week. Admittance to the dance will be by invitation only, and dress will be strictly formal, announces Master Shelley Boone.
U. of M. Names June 23 Date Of Graduation
Commencement exercises for the third trimester graduates will be held June 23, 11 a.m., in the Gables theater, Secretary W. J. Hester has announced.
The Baccalaureate service will be held in the Coral Gables Congregational church, June 19, 11 a.m.
Seniors, will be given special final examinations prior to the regular examination time so that grades may be turned iit to the registrar's office by June 10.
Twelve persons have been announced by the registrar’s office candidates for the master of education degree and one as candidate for the master of arts degree. Candidates for the master of education degree are Mrs. Edna Akerman, Nell Caldwell, Mrs. Mary T. Carlson, Mrs. Hazel Co-dere, Mrs. Myrna L. Cox, Mrs. Lillie B. Cdmonson, Alice E. Huel-senkamp, Ruth J. Lord, Marie T. Phillips, Mrs. Alma L. Stoetreau, Mrs. Gladys Washington and Mrs. Bertha R. Webb. Mrs. Ruth M. Johnston is a candidate for the master of arts degree.
The names of those who are candidates for bachelors’ degrees have not yet been announced.
Vivian Feld Heads New IRC Officers
Vivian Feld was elected to head the International Relations club for the coming year by members of the group at their meeting Tuesday night.
Other new officers are; Mary Gene Lambert, vice president; Inaclaire Stern, recording secretary; Barbara Rinehimer, corresponding secretary; Alice Cook, treasurer; Henry Troetschel, program chairman; and Dorothy Frenz, library chairman.
Educational Phase Bogins University Expansion Drive
Backed by a joint proclamation of the mayors of Miami, Mi-uni Beach, and Coral Gables, the $1,000,000 University expansion movement got under way officially Monday.
Monday saw the beginning of the ten-day educational phase of the drive which will attempt to impress on Miamians the importance of the University as the cultural and educational nerve center of community life,
and the need for facilities to per-■it the University to play a dominant role in rehabilitating returning war veterans.
President Bowman F. Ashe announced that there will be no subscription solicitations until after the ten-day educational phase, expressing the opinion that it waa of utmost importance that every ent of Dade county be fa-i first with what an expanded University will mean in mak-J** the institution an outstanding cultural and educational cen-*•1 the Americas.
development of the Uni-7**rity along lines possible only ™ tropics wiU be stressed onrmg the educational phase.
The importance of the expansion movement was stressed in the proclamation signed by Mayor John H. Levi, Miami Beach; Mayor Leonard K. Thomson, Miami; and Mayor Thomas C. Mayes, Coral Gables. The proclamation read as follows:
"Whereas the University of Miami is the natural and logical center of constructive cultural education in this area; and
“Whereas, the University can, through its contribution, play a vital role in rebuilding the war-scarred bodies and battle-frayad nerves of American soldiers and in nurturing the minds that must be our hope for Democracy of to-(Sm Exp*a*ion, Page 4)
'Haensel-Gretel' Set For June 2 Opening
“Haeiiisel and Gretel,” an opera under the direction of Mrs. Opal E. M otter, dramatic instructor, and Mine. Lina Coen, music instructor, will be presented at the Coral Gables elementary school on the evening of June 2 and the afternoon of June 3.-
Playing the leading roles are Isabel Maurer. Haensel; and Alberta Bergh, Gretel. Other members of the cast include Bettie Harlow, the mother; Philip Edel-man, the father; Phyllis Schulman) the wit$h; Dorothy Rowe, the sandman; Joan Glerum, the dew-man; and fourteen angels and twenty gingerbread children.
Some 10,000 football fans will get an early start on the 1944 grid campaign at 8:15 tonight when the Navy collides with the Hurricanes in the Quarterbacks’ club annual spring game in the Orange bowl stadium.	»
One of the best squads in the University of Miami’s history has been divided into two teams which are expected to show the
record crowd a highly interesting
Chi Omega,
Sigma Chi Win Songfest
Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Chi fraternity were awarded silver cups for first place in the Y. W.
C. A.-Y. M. C. A. sponsored Songfest last Saturday night, following competition of all Greek letter groups for the awards in the Miami senior high school.
Betty Graham, president of the Y. W. C. A., and John Harlow, president of the Y. M. C. A* made the awards to the winners.
Chi Omega was accorded first place in the sorority competition, having received 452 points out of a possible 500. On the five judges’ score sheets, the Chi Os had four first place rankings and one third place ranking. They were directed by Bettie Frances Harlow. Runner-up position was held by Delta Zeta sorority, with 426 points, garnered from one first, one second, and three third positions. The Delta Zetas were directed by I Betty Cole. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority ranked third with 420 points, three second and two will open at right end for the Navy squad in place of the lighter Kelly Batson. On the Hurricane (See Songfest, Pag* 4)
contest between two evenly matched elevens.
The Navy team, coached by LL Comdr. “Jock' Sutherland and Walt Kichefski and captained by Claude Harrison win pit the speed of its backfield—headed by Big Red and Bill Eisnor—against the tremendous line of the Hurricanes.
Lt. Comdr. “Bear” Wolf and Eddie Dunn have a forward wall that averages 185 pounds, despite the presence of 148-pounder Hal Levin. The green-shirted eleven is captained by veteran “Chuck” Klein.
Rivalry between the two squads has been high throughout the spring training season, which reaches its climax tonight. A considerable reshuffling of the probable starting lineups was announced Thursday.
Bill Evans, varsity end at Louisiana State for three seasons, (See Spring Game, Page 4)
Baptist Students Plan Outing
A weiner roast and swimming party at Matheson Hammock will be given by the Baptist Student union f:>r all Baptist students, Saturday, May 27.
The University bus will leave the Slop. Shop immediately after the V-12 review.
Bobby McCahill, Carol Lee Turner, and Margaret Blue are in charg:.
Miami High Girl Wins Scholarship
Winner of the Greater Miami Panhellenic scholarship is Beverly Ann Rewbert, Miami Senior high school student, Mrs. Harry Cleve-' land, chairman of the scholarship committee, has announced.
While at Miami High, Beverly Ann was a Thespian and appeared in many student productions. She was active in school politics and worked in the dean’s office. She has a ninety-five average.
Senate Approves Three Petitions ,
Three petitions for funds were granted ay the Senate at its meeting yesterday, President Jos Heard announced.
Amounts approved were: $21 for the Gacajest program, $12 for the Honor Court and ballot boxes, and $12 60 for the Johnny Long band exj
KKG Pledges ToGive Amateur Program
Kappa Kappa Gamma pledge* will present an amateur hour in the theater Thursday at 12:30 p.m., Jean McNeel, chairman of the program, has announced.
Participants who were auditioned Wednesday are: Alberta Bergh and Paul Harris, who will sing the duet “Maytime”; Dorothea Skinner, who will present a monologue; Muriel Smith, who will dance to “Tea for Two”; and Harriet Wheeler, who will give impersonations. A quartet composed of Jerry Wright, Kelly Batson, Sam Perry, and George Pritchard will harmonize on “It Ain t Goin' to Rain No More, ’ and Rose Marie Hall will dance.
Bill O’Connor will act as master of ceremonies and Mary Ruth Hayes will accompany on the piano several of the contestants.
Basing her decision on the applause given each participant, Mrs. Opal Motter will judge the contest. An album of “Oklahoma” records will be awarded the winner.
Jean McNeel has called a re' hearsal of contestants for Tuesday noon in the theater, and she has asked that any student wishing to appear on the amateur hour contact her or appear at Tuesday’s rehearsal.
Tickets will be placed on sale next week and may be obtained from any Kappa pledge.
Army Band Set For Hep Cats Frolics1 Night
Danny Charles’ music will highlight the annual Freshman Frolics to be presented Saturday night at the Coral Gables Woman’s club, Ken Tarbell, class president, has announced.
The Charles orchestra is composed of Army Air corps musicians from the Biltmore hospital staff. Peggy McGhan is their vocalist.
Plans for the dance have been made by Chairman Bud McCarron and his committeemen: Catherine Williams, publicity; Bill Frost and Henry Troetschel, refreshments; Margaret Blue, decorations; and Edith Shier, tickets.
Dr. Louis K. Manley, Dr. H. Franklin William«, and Lieut. Leon Henderson have been invited to attend the dance as chaperones.
Social Work Need
A charity drive to collect old clean clothes will be launched within the week by the Newman club.
The members of the club will mend the clothes and present them to the St. Vincent de Paul charity society for distribution among the poor.
Boxes will be placed in front of the theater for contributions. Genevieve Lynch, Frances Sansone, and Louise Maroon are in charge.
Theta Alpha Phi's In Hospital Benefit
Starting a tour of the hospitals in this area, the Theta Alpha Phi’s appeared in their original show Wednesday night at the Gulf-stream Army hospital, Miami Beach.
The program consisted of a skit entitled, “Who Killed George Spelvin?” which was a series of monologues of the mental action of five suspects. One of the features of the skit is the participation of the audience in solving the crime.
Vocals were presented by Lee Symanski, Mary Louise Lewis, and Charlotte Motter. Jane Mack did an interpretive ballet dance, and Elaine Planick and Fred Miller danced a Latin American number.
To Be Distributed
White boxes labeled “Honor Court, University of Miami,' will make their appearance around school within the next few days, President Joe Heard states. These receptacles are to be used for depositing complaints against cheating, according to the roles of the newly enforced honor code.
Anyone discovering cheating ihonld notify the Honor court by writing a letter stating the offense and listing witnesses to the cheating. The reporter need not sign his name, but may list himself as a witneas. Honor court action will then be taken on the matter.