ZETA Zeta Phi Chapter Liberty, Mo., January, 1962 Phi Gamma Delta Beta Sigs Join RUSH NETS THE TOP FIFTY Fijis for '62 Tatler By John Landis By Wayne Rudloff This year's rushing period By a very close organization was undoubtedly the most suc- vote in the Student Senate, it cessful in the history of Zeta was decided to change the for- Phi. This success can be at- mat of Tatler to combine a tributed to many factors. sorority and a fraternity into It began last year with the a single skit. This was done idea of publishing a rush book- partly to inhibit dominance by let. This booklet was sent to a few organizations and partly a list of prospective rushees to increase the appeal to the offered by the school. After audience. the worries of tests were over In the drawing for partner for the summer, our rush pro- the Fijis luckily drew their gram moved into full swing. chief competitor of the past, We had a series of rush parties Beta Sigma Omicron. If these for the rushees. At these par- two winning organizations are ties we did much talking of able to work together, Phi our chapter and of our nation- Gamma Delta will become the al. Also during the summer first organization to win Tat- some of the brothers person- ler Review three years con- NUMBER 50 ARRIVES. On the night of bid signing, it was a long ally visited many of the rush- wait until the last pledge arrived. He was Bob Pelnar the second from secutively. In the following the left. With him are from left to right, Dick Brown, Recording Secre- ees. Records of rushees were tary, John Wilhite, a new pledge, and Terry Scott, a social affiliate. accurately kept to make the years partners will rotate so Delta Zeta with the Lambda task easier during rush week. THE FABULOUS FIFTY An addition was made to- Chi's this year will be with us By John Jurco ward the end of summer. This in '63, Alpha Delta, with Kappa Alpha, will be with us in '64, "They just kept cominb," Mike Lindemood, Iowa State; was a swim and buffet spon- could very well describe th Len Lowland, Shawnee Mis- sored by Don Redding. Much and Alpha Gamma Delta, now thoughts of the brothers on the sion; Mike Milburn, Hoopes- exciting rushing was done at with Sigma Nu, will be with night of pledging. The pledg ton, Illinois; Tom Neer, St. this party. us in '65. trainers welcomed fifty year Charles; Bob Pelnar, Park Rush week brought a vigor lings into the fold. In the 1961 Tatler Review Ridge, Illinois; Harvey Ray- never before seen in the active The pledge class has chosen mond, Liberty; David Riches- chapter. Long hours did not for the third time in four years, these men to serve as the offi son, Weston; David Reineke, faze the spirit that was to win the men of Zeta Phi walked cers of their class: Marshal Platte City; Warren Riffle for Zeta Phi the top pledge away with first place honors Wright, President; John Ying Kansas City; Rusty Rinklin class. We used an organized In addition, the new trophy for ling, Vice-President; and Da Jefferson City; Jim Rodewald pressure rush. It could be said vid Reineke, Secretary. Sedalia; Sam Shapiro, St that with our rush program the best actor was awarded Charles; Bill Shaw, Kansas "the big time hit William Jack Jordan '62 for his sterling Here are the men tha City; Bill Strange, North Kan- Jewell." Many may be critical pledged with Phi Gamma Del- performance as Jack the Gian sas City; Wilson Tanner, Kan- of this type of program, but ta for 1961-62: Frank Chrane sas City; Ray Test, Independ- the results are conclusive. Killer. Although the results Liberty; Jim Comer, Kansas ence; Jim Thornton, Marshall; With this effort throughout were never in doubt, we were City; Jerry Compton, Marsh- Jerry Travis, Centralia; Bill the year, there would be no hard pressed by the women of field; Mark Crouch, Chilli- Van Note, Liberty; John question that Zeta Phi would Beta Sigma Omicron and Al- cothe, Illinois; Bill Duncan Walker, Raytown; Danny be the top chapter in Phi Gam- pha Delta Pi. Two Rivers, Wisconsin; Larry White, LaPlata; John Wilhite, ma Delta, even in scholarship. Ehrhardt, North Kansas City Chicago; Marshall Wright, St. Much thanks goes to the The plot of the skit centered Jack Fore; Hilton Garrett Joseph; Phil Wymore, Liber- alumni who made recommen- around the kitchen knaves in Plattsburg; Lowell Irminger ty; John Yingling, North Kan- dations for rushing. It is in- King Arthur's household, and Liberty; Joe Johnson, St sas City; and Al Zimmerman, deed a feather in the cap of their attempt to break the Louis; Bill Kothe, St. Joseph Independence. those alums who did personal caste barrier. The skit featured rushing during the summer MOTHER'S CLUB BUSY and who helped during rush many paradies on contempo The Mothers and Wive's Club of Phi Gamma Delta has week at the house. It was the rary Broadway songs and the been meeting the first Wednesday of each month at the chap- same old crew: Don Redding, ever present, ever renowned ter house. The business meeting is followed by a social hour. Ray Barr, Barney Williams, Fiji dancing line. Much thanks The club has donated various greatly needed articles to the Jack Bates, Bob Shornick, Carl goes to Ray Barr who assisted house. Among these have been rugs for the downstairs, dishes Short, and many others. us with his knowledge gained for dining, and silver for special occasions. Rush for next year has be- first-hand in New York. Thi The officers of the club are: Mrs. J. C. Rudloff of St. Jo- gun to take shape. Many high seph, President; Mrs. Russel Hanson of Chillicothe, Secretary, school weekends are planned assistance once again won for and Mrs. Charles Moore, Treasurer. The next meeting will be in the near future. The rush him the Alumni of the Year Wednesday, February 7, 1962, 2:00 P. M. at the fraternity chairmen are: John Jurco, Ron award. house. All wives and mothers are cordially invited to attend. Tiemeyer, and Doug Gilpin.