Brown Resigns His Post

George M. Brown Ohio ’31 long-time chief of District IX resigned his post, it was announced at the National Convention David 0. Richards Derision ’45, will sue, ceed him as district chief.

“Theta,” Says Sneed “Is Beta Inspiration”

At the National Convention, Earl Sneed, Jr. Oklahoma ’34, Scholarship Chairman, said in his report that Theta is an Inspiration to all other chapters of Beta Theta Pi,” as the result of our moving from last year’s ranking of 5. out of 93 Beta chapters to the present ranking of ninth place. On the campus, Beta ranks second with an average of 2.8 ( […]

“What! Again’?” “Yes, Again”

Ever since the end of the war, the undergraduates have been trying to rejuvenate the alumni files. They have dreamed up countless numbers of forms and have sent many out to you to be filled in and returned. Now, with the beginning of this school year, we have just one more questionnaire to send you. This one is tried and true. And […]

Eighteen Men Pledged by Theta for 100th Anniversary Class

The undergraduate chapter pledged 18 top men for the 100th anniversary class Of 1953 during, the rushing season at the beginning of school this fall. Under the direction of vice. president Bill Littick for the second year, th chapter managed to clear the field by taking the top freshman as pledges. Other members of the […]

Betas Combine Facilities

On March 16, the Fraternity Dining Service was inaugurated at the Beta House. This was the second of the fraternity combinations on the campus, which was brought about by the rapidly depleting chapters. This group consisted of Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, and Chi Phi, the three north-end fraternities. As food prices skyrocketed and board incomes fell, due to men leaving […]

Beta Throw Big Open House

One of the largest events of the university’s social season took place last October 16 right after the Battling Bishops trounced Akron university’s football squad 19-7. The members of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity threw open their doors to the dads, mothers, and students of Ohio Wesleyan for a gala open house. The special event was Dad’s Day, and the Beta’s […]

Parties Are Great Success

One method used by the members of the Ohio Wesleyan Chapter of Beta Theta Pi for relaxation is informal parties. The social committee tries to plan one every month. This year the social season got off to a quick start with a hay (hey!) ride on October 25th. There were some thirty girls picking hay from their hair and munching on cookies and […]

Mascot No. 2

One evening in February, 1942, a home iess puppy was found in the garage at the Beta House. After about three weeks of coaxing, the Betas succeeded in getting him to come in the house. Because of his strong resemblance to Wooglin, it was decided to name him “Wooglin, Jr.” Junior was a mongrel, but not in the common sense. […]

Beta Dances

In ordinary times the Betas put on starched-front shirts and bow ties three ,times a year and go dancing with their best girls at the Beta formals. This year, how  ever, was not an ordinary year, and the Miami Triad had to be cancelled. The winter and spring were held as usual, along with the traditional Pledge Formal. The Pledge Formal […]

Marriages

The brothe s of Theta Chapter who have been married in the past year are: Hal Leuliette, ’42, to Jeanne Chester, in January; Robert “Butch” Johnson, ’42, to Eleine Haines, June, 1942. Dick Johnson, ’41, to Dottie Komrninsk, June, 1943; and Fred Johnson, ’42, to Phyllis Carson, also this June.