I W OMEN'S SECTION LY ilkrignn :43 at t WOMEN'S SECTION i o VOL. LIII No. 1 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1942 ORIENTATION EDITION WAA To Hold Sports Style Sho Ribbons, Collars, Mortarboards Designate Michigan's Leaders Musical Society Michigan League: The Women's Union Scholarship, Extra-Curricular Activities Of Great Importance For Honor Society Membership By SHIRLEY RASKEY Don't be discouraged, new Michigan co-eds, and believe that your favorite campus fashion "mag" has not in- formed you of the latest fad, for the Peter Pan collars with huge blue rib- bons, mortarboards, oversized yellow hair ribbons and blue and gold rib- bons which you will see on campus this fall and next spring are merely means of identifying those bright young things who have placed their names among the illustrious members of Michigan's honor societies. Start out on the right foot, you who are tagged freshman, for, as early as your first day on campus, Wyvern, local junior honor society, will be watching your progress. Both schol- arship and extra-curricular activities count on this score card. Tapping oc- curs both in the fall and the spring, with members donning brown skirts, yellow sweaters, and the afore-men- tioned oversized yellow hair ribbons. Initiation is held twice a year in the League Chapel, followed by a dinner with Dean Byrl Bacher, sponsor of thegroup, as hostess. Entertains Award Winners Purpose of, the group is to encour- age a closer relationship between the junior and freshmen women, par- ticularly the winners of the Michi- gan Alumni Scholarship Awards with whom they correspond during the summer. A "get-acquainted" tea. is given for this purpose early in the fall. Cooperation between Wyvern and Sphinx, men's honor society, re- sults in an all-campus dance later in the; year. A gold pin in the shape of a dragon identifies the members. The League Installation Banquet is the great occasion for would-be mem- bers of Mortarboard, national organ- ization for senior women who have maintained a high scholastic average in connection with outside activities, as this is the time cap and gown be- decked members choose their suc- cessors from the junior class. The following day these fortunate succes- sors will attend classes with a reason- able facsimile of a mortarboard atop their curls, and a small gold and black pin in the shape of a mortar- board gracing their sweaters. Pay Off At "Pay Off" Two social functions are annually sponsored by this organization. "Smarty Party" is the apt name ap- plied to the event when "Board" members entertain the outstanding sophomores who have obtained a 3.5 average. "Pay Off", an annual dance, is sponsored for the purpose of giving campus women an opportunity to re- pay their favorite friends, who have been providing entertainment the rest of the year. Members of Senior Society are the little girls with the Peter Pan collars and the huge blue bows. Everything counts toward membership here: scholarship, activities, service. Instal- lation Banquet is the occasion: for succeeding members to be chosen from the junior class, while present members don caps and gowns topped by the identification collars and bows. The pin is gold and black with gold initials S.S. intertwined. Selling carnations and renting collars are but two of the activities backed by the drive of Senior Society members. Of- ly independent women on campus are eligible. March At Night One of the newest organizations on campus is Scroll, local'senior hionor society for sorority women. They "march at night with hearts aglow"'to tap prospective members both in' the spring and fall. Initiation' is held -ither in the chapel or the court of the .eague, when the uniform fqr the occasion is navy- blue. High s gcoas- tic average and an interest in actiyi- ties is your ticket for entrance to'this selected group. The day after initiation, new mem- bers wear a small gold .pin in , the shape of a scroll, pinned on ble' and gold ribbons. Last 'year, this group sponsored a rummage sale and a Chinese display. Miss Ethel McCor-I mick, social director of the League, is the power behind the organization. To Bring Noted Vocalist Oct. 29 Gladys Swarthout To Be Second Artist On Choral Union Concert Series Held At Hill Auditorium The University Musical Society will present, on October 29, an artist, de- scribed by a noted critic as having everything, "voice, beauty, brains and industry," namely Gladys Swarthout; who will take her place on the stage of Hill Auditorium in the second con- cert of the 1942-43 series of Choral Union Concerts. The above four factors for which Miss Swarthout is noted combined to win for her the beginning 6f what promised to be a' great career at the tender age of thirteen. Miss Swarth- out pinned up her curls, announced she was nineteen and applied for a position in'a church choir in Kansas City. "Ever since I was seven years old,,' she says, "I had been vowing to myself that I would get that job some. day. I didn't like the way the incumn- bent soloist held her music. That was the sole extent of the motive behind my audition for that job." Succeeds on. Second Try Her first concert almost ended in disaster when- ,her ,youthful voice couldp't quite make;,a high note in the aria. Her .schoolmates giggled, and Gladys blushed. However, filled with the'spirit .of the iproverb, "If at first you don't succeed.. .", she began the aria once again, and this time the high note came forth in the full pow- dr of her mezzo-soprano voice which has since brought her fame. This nemonstration of poise and determi- nation won the support of a wealthy. Kansas City family, who agreed to finnee the studies of this courage- ous youngster. ' 4esitait. about entering the oper- atic stage, after several years in church and concert work, Miss Swar- thout's friends ' convinced her that this nodest point of view was im- practical by 'arranging any audition for her in- Chicago. The audition re- sulted in a contract for the follow- ing season, and a summer of intense Turn To Page 2, Col. 3 w Tomorrow Victory Is Theme Of 10th E xhibition For New Students Nancy Filstrup, Dr. Bell, Club Managers To Explain Varied Women's Activities With victory as the theme, the Women's Athletic Association will introv duce its program and state its platform to the new students of the Univer- sity at the tenth annual style show and sports demonstration, 4 p.m. to- morrow at the Women's Athletic Building. Nancy Filstrup, '43, president of WAA, will present the victory platform for 1942.43 following which Dr. Margaret Bell, head of the women's physical education department, will greet new students. After the initial speeches the showing of appropriate sports outfits '' * * * * The Michigan League is the pride and joy of all women who have ever attended the University. Equipped with innumerable facilities, the Lea- gue also serves as a symbol, to all: Michigan women of the position of equality women hold in American life. Activities of nearly every descrip- tion center around this building, cul- tural, educational and social. The Lydia Mendelssohn Theater is one' of the finest equipped college theaters in the country, and provides the cent- er for the annual Dramatic Festival, which brings to Ann Arbor stars of stage and screen. The numerous spacious rooms are. used for educational debates, lectures and receptions as well as social func- tions. The Ballroom is the setting for many banquets as well as party functions. Living facilities are available for out-of-town guests and the excellent dining room -and cafeteria are noted for their excellent food and fine serv- ice. /9d'reeniWAAn-ttcs_] Welcome to Michigan, women of the class of '46, and hello again, all, you oldsters! The WAA Board welcomes all of you as automatically mem- bers of the Women's Athletic Association. At your beck and call are the many facilities, unsurpassed by any other university, offered to women to provide fun, exercise and recreation. Where? The two main centers are the Women's Athletic Buildiig at Palmer Field and Barbour Gymnasium. Open to students and their dates are the tennis courts, putting green and bowling alleys. How? By merely securing a card at the W.A.B. for your guest. Palmer field sports tennis courts, hockey fields, baseball diamonds and archery range and a golf practice setup, while for indoor activities the W.A.B. provides a dance floor, bowling al- leys, indoor golf cages, a rifle range, ping-pong tables and shower and locker arrangements. League Council, Assembly And Panhellenic Plan Varied Activities For New Students For badminton, volleyball, basketball, exercising and dancing activities, Barbour Gym is the spot. The Union pool is open at certain times for women's swimming groups, and for indoor ice-skating the Coliseum is available. Uni- versity Golf Course with its rolling fairways and fast greens provides tricky plays for the golfer, and for smooth canoeing, we suggest the Huron River. will take place. Clubs and specialized groups of WAA will then combine to present a sports exhibition on Pa- mer field. Student managers, officers and members of WAA have organized this demonstration. Esther Stevens, 144, and Shelby Dietrich, '43, are chair' men of the style show and demonr stration respectively.. The WAA seven-point program for victory which will appear on this years 'handbook and which MissFil- strup will present in her speech is as follows: Vigor Intelligence C urage - imeiness -' Recreation' You. .1 Platform for Victory Acting as the motivation resolution of the organization will be the fol lowing statement: Resolved: that the women of this campus, realizing their responsibility as college stu- dents, participate to the utmost in the war effort; that they work through the individual to the campus and ultimately to the community that they utilize their' special train- ing to contribute to the health and morale of the nation,- Nancy Filstrup will add to .the above statement with this platform showing how the resolution can be carried out: "Promote individual awareness of the importance of health, rest, proper diet, and sports for exercise and relaxation. Redirect WAA activities in accordance with the shortage of equipment because of war demands." Cooperate in War Work "Cooperate with other campus cr- ganizations promoting war work. Provide fun and variety in sports program, stimulate interest in the war program by fitness campaigns. Yearly spring project shall be direct- ed to the benefit of the war effort." Against a huge blue placard with yellow "V" in the center, members of WAA will model swimming suits, hockey costumes, dance outfits, cor- rect wear for both indoor and out- door sports, tennis dresses, baseball outfits, riding habits, fencing dresses, archery costumes, golf outfits, bowl- ing dresses and date and campus wear. Demonstrations To Be Given Exhibitions of lacrosse, hockey, badminton, tennis, archery, golf, riding ang outdoor sports will' be given in the sports demonstration. Managers of the various clubs will be on the field to explain their or- ganizations. The following women will take part in the modeling and demonstra- tion: Barbara Bathke, '45; Nancy Bercaw, '43; Betty Belle, '44; Ruth Brand, '44; Lenore Bode, '44; Barb- ara Carrittee, '43A; Sue Cone, '43; Betty Jane ' Courtright, '45; Jean Anne Custer, '45; Marian Chapin, 45; Barbara Coulter, '43 Ed; Helen Clarke, '43Ed; Barbara deFries, '43; Pat Dillenbeck, '45Ed, and Mary Jane Fisher, '45Ed. List Continues Continuing the list are Sybil Gra- ham, '44; Marjorie Giefel, '44;Helen Garrells, '44; Olga Gruhzit, '43; Nan- cy Griffen, '44; Irene Hollingsworth, '44; Betty Hagan, '44; Nancy Hat- terslee, '44; Monna Heath, '44; Doris Kimball, '43; Betty Sue Lamb, '43M; Dorothy Lundstrom, '45; Sal- Turn To Page 6, Col. 5 WOMEN ANT HEW AD Deans To Talk. On Orientation Freshmen, Transfers To Meet In Hill Auditorium Sept. 28 The groups of freshmen and trans- fer students which will be seen meet- ing "under the clock", "in the, lobby of the League", and at other strategic points around campus during tie weekc of September 28, all have a def- inite purpose in mind-at a definite time; for that will be Orientatio Week. - At : 8 p.m. Monday will be t ' only meeting of the entire group, at Hill Auditorium. On this occasion, President Alexander G. Ruthven and the Deans of Men and Women will speak 'to the new students. Aptitude Tests to Be Given At' different times throughout the week the various groups will receive scholastic aptitude tests, health ex-- aminations, and an audiometer test. The scholastic aptitude tests will not effect in any way the entrance to the University of either freshmen or transfer students. The tests are used as an aid to counselors in directin the studies of these students. At individually appointed times, the groups will take a trip through the library to become familiar with. its workings, a necessary aid in writ- ing that first term paper. Meetings with their various academic advisors also. have been planned. An athletic exhibition and style show sponsored by the WAA will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday for both freshman and transfer students. This is an outdoor event and may be attended by all who are interested.- Students To Meet Dean A reception for freshmen, given by Dean Alice Lloyd at the League, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. At this time, the new stu- dents will be introduced to the Deans of Women and members of the League Council. Included in the eve- ning's program will be a tour through the League. Stationed in each of the rooms will be either of the Deans of Women, or a member of the League Council, who will explain her duties on campus and sign a booklet which will be presented to each attending freshman, In this way, it is hoped, that closer contact will be acliieved between the new students and their leaders. A new addition to the orientation program will be a talk given by Miss Lloyd at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Scholarships Given Students Qualified women students in the University are eligible to apply' for a number of scholarships and prizes reward. Scholarships are awarded by the various dormitories on the basis of good citizenship, scholarship and need. Occasionally these are given to a new student whose credentials are exceptional, but ordinarily they are intended to meet the need of stu- dents who have already made a rec- VIRGINIA MORSE Beginning its activities for the fall term, Panhellenic Association will sponsor a booth in the League Lobby during Orientation Week to aid all students desiring information about sororities on campus. All upperclassmen with grades of eligible rating who are interested in rushing must register here any day during this week from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. At the end of Orientation Week the booth will be moved to the office of Miss Ethel McCormick. With the advent of deferred rush- ing, Panhellenic relations with fresh- men will be very limited this fall. Be- cause no freshman women may be rushed during the first semester, their only contact with the Executive Com- mittee of Panhellenic Association will1 bh at the reception sponsored by the Women's League during Orientation Week. Here all new students will have a chance to meet Virginia Morse, president of the council, Other Panhellenic officers who will CHARLOTTE THOMPSON * * , * The Undergraduate Council, a group representative of the entire woman's student body, performs'an 'important function of the University in organizing and supervising wo- men's. activities and in initiating all business for the undergraduate Michigan League. A new member has been added to the Council personnel, which was ap- pointed and installed in office the latter part of the second semester last year, to take charge of the de- fense activities as the League's con- tribution to, the national war pro- gram. In charge of this Defense Com- mittee is Peggy Ihling. Led by Charlotte Thompson The entire group is under the lead- ership of Charlotte Thompson, '43, president of the League. Her assis- tants include two -'vice-presidents, Marjorie Storkan, chairman of The- BETTY NEWMAN Assembly, the organization for all independent women on the campus of the University of Michigan,- will stress service to the school, commun- ity, and country this year as well as offer a wide variety of activities for its members. This year's entering freshmen and transfers will officially "meet" As- sembly when their orientation groups tour the League. At this time repre- sentatives of both Assembly and Panhellenic will distribute. booklets describing the functions of their re- spective associations. The two dr- ganizations will also hold a get-ac- quainted tea dance in the League ballroom for orientation group mem- bers and their advisors. Four Groups Compose Assembly Assembly Board, executive body of the group, consists of 18 members, fniluding the Assembly officers, rep- resentatives of the Ann Arbor Inde- pendents, Beta Kappa Rho and the League Houses, and the president of Whhh, we sound like the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, but really it's just pure enthusiasm for the fun the WAA has cooked up for you. Take inventory, coeds, and pick your favorite sports. Then don't be a slouch with a grouch, but start at the very beginning of the year-right now-to do yourself and your country some good by exercising and smiling. Don't let lack of equipment be your alibi, for at a nominal fee the physical edu- cation department will rent out its equipment to you. You who are new on campus will learn a lot about the W.A.A. if you keep your eyes open during Orientation Week. Planned for you is the style show and demonstrations tomorrow at Palmer Field. Then sometime during tle week, at a League affair, you will receive ' ..1 the W.A.A. pamphlet, explaining our entire setup, and pre- - senting the victory program for this year. The theme of this booklet and our platform for the year is divided into three main issues. First, we will devote every effort to win this war and, therefore, will provide a wide sports program to develop strong, healthy women with endurance and that smile that means one thing-"Morale"! Secondly, WAA is standing solidly behind to help push a voluntary hardening - program similar to PEM, now being offered to men. Lastly, wew o.---n will devote much of our time to the development of recreational leaders, who are so badly needed at the present time. . "' WAA is ready, willing and able to do everything possible to make the women of this University a pride and a service to our country, which we know by now needs each man, woman and child to fight to preserve the very life and freedom which we have always taken so casually. "Some changes have been made" in the regular policy of WAA in or- der to meet the victory program. For the duration the women's swimming pool project will be put in the background, and any financial gains which the Association may make will be devoted entirely to the war effort: Prior to this year, WAA has always invited nearby schools, such as Michigan'State Col- lege and Michigan State Normal College, to friendly - competitions and get-togethers. However, with the advent of gas rationing, these meetings will be given up, and instead we shall content ourselves with ac- tivities and tournaments within the University.